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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) opened the 2026 Handa Pilipinas‑Luzon Leg on 26 October 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga. The three‑day event, themed “Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Ligtas at Matatag na Bayan” (Science and Technology for a Safe and Resilient Nation), aims to showcase scientific innovations that can strengthen disaster resilience across Luzon. DOST Regional Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat explained that the exposition is designed to bridge new technologies with local government units (LGUs), communities, and the private sector. DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., along with other agency officials, attended the opening ceremony and emphasized the department’s commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation for disaster preparedness, resilience, and emergency response. The program brings together LGUs, national agencies, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) practitioners, and industry leaders. Key highlights include the HANDA Platform, an integrated digital system for disaster preparedness, early warning, and response developed jointly by DOST and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The platform features geospatial and hazard‑mapping tools such as GeoRiskPH and HazardHunterPH, which help communities assess natural hazards. Exhibitions and bazaars will display interactive disaster‑mitigation technologies, science‑based solutions, and collaborative enterprise panels, providing participants with practical tools and knowledge to enhance local disaster resilience. Article source: The Daily Tribune | Image credit: The Daily Tribune
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) opened the 2026 Handa Pilipinas‑Luzon Leg on 26 October 2026 at the SMX Convention Center in Clark, Pampanga. The three‑day event, themed “Agham at Teknolohiya Para sa Ligtas at Matatag na Bayan” (Science and Technology for a Safe and Resilient Nation), aims to showcase scientific innovations that can strengthen disaster resilience across Luzon. DOST Regional Director Dr. Julius Caesar V. Sicat explained that the exposition is designed to bridge new technologies with local government units (LGUs), communities, and the private sector. DOST Secretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., along with other agency officials, attended the opening ceremony and emphasized the department’s commitment to advancing science, technology, and innovation for disaster preparedness, resilience, and emergency response. The program brings together LGUs, national agencies, disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) practitioners, and industry leaders. Key highlights include the HANDA Platform, an integrated digital system for disaster preparedness, early warning, and response developed jointly by DOST and the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). The platform features geospatial and hazard‑mapping tools such as GeoRiskPH and HazardHunterPH, which help communities assess natural hazards. Exhibitions and bazaars will display interactive disaster‑mitigation technologies, science‑based solutions, and collaborative enterprise panels, providing participants with practical tools and knowledge to enhance local disaster resilience.
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