Malacanang's order for DOST to come up with better systems of predicting flooding.

Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña delivers his 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). Japanese and Filipino experts will collaborate on improving forecast of thunderstorms and rainfall these weather systems can bring to the country. Such collaboration aims providing people even better information on such occurrences and flooding these may cause, particularly in urban areas, so they can prepare accordingly, noted DOST Sec. de la Pena. "The Philippines is beset by extreme weather conditions so DOST is prioritizing activities addressing this situation," he said, highlighting need to enhance the country's resilience. He noted such move is in line with Malacanang's order for DOST to come up with better systems of predicting flooding. (PNA photo by Ben Briones)