18/08/2026
𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧-𝗖𝗔𝗥 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗽𝘀 𝗟𝗚𝗨-𝗕𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗻 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴
With the aim of strengthening disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) in Bakun, the Department of Science and Technology–Cordillera Administrative Region (DOST-CAR), through the DOST-Baguio-Benguet, conducted a two-day training-workshop on Early Warning Systems (EWS) in coordination with the Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (MDRRM) Office of the Local Government Unit (LGU) of Bakun on August 4–5, 2026, at the Dap-ayan Hall, Ampusongan, Bakun, Benguet.
The training-workshop engaged key stakeholders in disaster preparedness and response, including Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (BDRRM) personnel, Municipal DRRM Council members, and MDRRM personnel. The sessions covered EWS, including risk knowledge, hazard monitoring, warning communication, preparedness, and timely decision-making.
Engr. Hansi G. Dinumla, DOST-CAR DRRM Focal, led the training-workshop, which focused on strengthening participants’ understanding and application of EWS as an essential component of disaster prevention, preparedness, and mitigation.
Also, Mr. Reynaldo B. Teofilo introduced the GeoRiskPH Platform, highlighting HazardHunterPH as a tool for multi-hazard assessment and risk knowledge. He also introduced GeoAnalyticsPH, which can support land-use planning, DRRM planning, and other policy and development initiatives.
Meanwhile, Ms. Korina B. Pocdihon presented various DOST Programs, Projects, and Activities (PPAs) that may support the LGU’s disaster risk reduction, science and technology, and community development initiatives.
A key output of the workshop was the preparation of an Inventory of Risk Knowledge and Early Warning Systems and a Coping Capacity Inventory. These outputs provide important references for the development of the Bakun Municipal EWS Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and for strengthening the municipality’s disaster preparedness and response mechanisms.
Participants also identified existing monitoring and warning devices, available resources, and coping capacities at the barangay and municipal levels.
The workshop outputs are expected to contribute to the development of Bakun’s EWS SOP and the strengthening of its preparedness and response measures, helping ensure timely, coordinated, and appropriate action before, during, and after disasters.
