DOST launches “Iba na ang panahon”

By Jocelyn P. Alvarez

ZAMBOANGA CITY - The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-9 launches today “Iba na ang Panahon: Science for safer communities-” early warning, early action,” a two day activity  being held April 7 to 8 in one of the local hotels here.

Thelma Diego of DOST said 300 or more participants are expected to participate in the activity.

“Iba na ang panahon” is a nationwide information, education campaign (IEC) of the department aimed at arming the LGUs with knowledge and science-based technologies for community preparedness against disasters especially in the face of climate change.

Diego said DOST is set to conduct “Iba na ang Panahon” seminar-workshop in all  the 17 regions of the country from March to May of this year and Zamboanga City is the 7th area to benefit from this project.

“Iba na ang Panahon” is a joint project of DOST, DILG , LGUs and the Office of Civil Defense.