Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Assistant Secretary for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Reduction Raymund E. Liboro addresses the participants of the recent 1st Forum on Forecast-Based Emergency Preparedness for Climate Risks at the New World Hotel, Makati City. In his discussion, Asec. Liboro underscored DOST’s breakthrough use of the latest science and technology tools and applications in meeting the challenges of severe weather and other potentially destructive natural phenomena, citing Typhoon Lando which posted significantly low casualties despite swamping many parts of Northern and Central Luzon.
