Tag: DANAS Project

  • Phivolcs Unveils Bicolano Sourcebook to Boost Disaster Readiness

    LEGAZPI CITY – The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) under the Department of Science and Technology launched a groundbreaking Bicolano sourcebook on Wednesday, aimed at enhancing disaster preparedness in the region. The two-year project, named DANAS, focuses on ‘Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano Disaster Narratives for Experiential Knowledge-based Science Communication,’ and seeks to deepen…

  • Phivolcs Releases Earthquake and Volcanic Hazard Sourcebooks in Hiligaynon to Boost Local Resilience

    In a significant move to enhance local resilience and understanding of natural hazards, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) has released sourcebooks on earthquake and volcanic hazards written in Hiligaynon. The materials, developed under the DANAS (Disaster Narratives) Project, were officially handed over to the University of the Philippines Visayas and other stakeholders…

  • New Disaster Preparedness Sourcebook in Local Languages Launched in Ilocos

    In a significant move towards enhancing disaster preparedness, the Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-Phivolcs) unveiled a comprehensive disaster narrative sourcebook in San Fernando City, La Union on January 14, 2025. This initiative, part of the DANAS Project, aims to improve communication and education on disaster resilience by using local…