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HANDA Pilipinas DRRM expo Mindanao leg set in Cagayan de Oro

Published Sep 25, 2023 09:04 am

The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) announced on Monday, Sept. 25, that the 2023 HANDA Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Exposition will be held in Cagayan de Oro City.
 

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Scheduled from Oct. 4 to 6 at the Limketkai Atrium, this event will mark the first DRRM technology exposition in Mindanao.

With the theme "Enhancing Resilience and Sustainability for Mindanao,” DOST said the expo aims "to enhance the country's resilience by raising awareness in DRR, informing and capacitating the stakeholders and the public on the DRR technologies of DOST and other agencies by accelerating the practical use of DOST-developed, funded, and supported innovations and technologies."

The expo also will feature an exhibit showcasing a range of innovations and technologies in disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, response, recovery, and rehabilitation.

DOST said that the Mindanao leg will give a "spotlight on bamboo as a strategy for DRR and Climate Change Adaptation (CCA)," as it aims to educate viewers more about bamboo, its potential for livelihoods and business, and its role in climate resilience.

Over 100 national and local exhibitors are expected to participate in the event. They are expected to present their technologies, programs, projects, research and development, and services related to DRRM.

The exhibits will represent not only DOST agencies but also State Universities and Colleges (SUCs), Science Foundations, other government entities, and the private sector.

 

The RED Book soft launch

Meanwhile, there will be a soft launch of the Reference for Emergency and Disaster (RED) Book for local government units (LGUs) during the event.

Forums, tech pitching, training, and workshops will also be organized in collaboration with the Office of Civil Defense (OCD) and the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG).

The forurm will cover topics such as risk communication for media and LGU DRR Information Officers, flood warning systems for Mindanao River Basins, GeoRiskPH platforms for LGU-DRRM officers, and Bamboo Forums on technologies and carbon credits, featuring expert speakers from DOST and other government bodies, and the private sector.

 

Other activities

In addition to the forums and exhibits, DOST-PAGASA will set up an inflatable mobile planetarium at the venue, providing educational sessions on the Universe's scientific concepts to the public, especially students.

Beyond this, the expo will also feature engaging activities such as quiz bowl and TikTok contest. The exhibit will be open to all, offering free viewing from Oct. 4 to 6, 10:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The HANDA Pilipinas is a nationwide event.

The Luzon leg was held at the World Trade Center in Pasay City from July 27 to 30 with the theme "Megacities at Risk."

Meanwhile, the Visayas leg will be conducted from Nov. 8 to 10, during the 10th anniversary of Super Typhoon Yolanda, with the theme "STY remembered: Understanding risks and preventing disasters."

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