DOST Usec. Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. opening message

Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change Adaption Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. (left), of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST), delivers his opening message during the Development of Extreme Weather Monitoring and Information Sharing System launch held at Luxent Hotel, Timog Avenue, Quezon City on Wednesday (May 17, 2017). Thunderstorms are common in the Philippines and may cause flooding. "We aim to improve accuracy of forecasts particularly for Metro Manila,". For Metro Manila alone, he said the project's proponents will install about 50 sensors from Japan International Coordinating Agency (JICA) to Gather needed data. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)