With the enactment of the DOST-Phivolcs modernization law, Salceda said the agency shall reform its human resource capabilities, enhance equipment and systems, and thereby provide streamlined ...

As a service institute under the DOST, Phivolcs is mandated to mitigate disasters arising from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis, and related phenomena.

The DoST-Phivolcs is also working closely with local government units (LGUs) and Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (DRRMOs) by conducting briefings and discussions to strengthen local ...