Department of Science and Technology’s (DOST) Undersecretary for Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Change explains to delegates of the 17th Conference of the Science Council of Asia the possible occurrence of the so-called Big One. He also described the West Valley Fault System traversing Metro Manila and nearby provinces and its effect on the possible damage to roads, bridges, and other infrastructure, and the disruption of mass transport system that is one of the life lines during disasters. Dr. Solidum stressed the need to create scenarios by using “disaster imagination” to fully prepare for the strong earthquake and respond accordingly to prevent loss of lives and destruction to properties. The annual conference was held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City from June 14-16, 2017 co-organized by the DOST-National Research Council of the Philippines (DOST-NRCP) and the Science Council of Japan. (Text and Photo by Rodolfo P. de Guzman/S&T Media Service)
