The Department of Science and Technology and the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council will launch a central monitoring platform in the first quarter of the year to give the public and disaster managers access to real-time hazard information.
Science Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said the AI-powered system will help local leaders monitor warnings and preparedness guidance on cyclones, earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, tsunamis, and other threats.
The platform is part of DOST’s GATES program, which uses advanced technologies to turn government data into actionable insights for disaster risk reduction and national development.
The DOST will also roll out PlanSmart Ready to Respond, an AI tool designed to support rapid disaster response, alongside existing planning tools for LGUs.
Meanwhile, the University of the Philippines Resilience Institute welcomed the P1-billion budget allocation for Project NOAH, whose hazard maps are widely used by local governments.
Source: PhilNews24 | January 6, 2026
