Philippines: Prioritization of ICT-infused ‘disaster science’ pushed

Source(s): Newsbytes Philippines

Speaking about the The Disaster Science Management Center (DSMC), "This will not be the run of the mill, classroom-lecture type of learning, but an innovative center that harnesses the experiences of nations used to dealing with disasters, like Japan, that will help teach their hard earned lessons to our Local Gov Unit’s and those of other countries as well,” said Angara, who chairs the Congressional Commission on Science Technology and Engineering (Comste).

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