Project Launching and Ceremonial Groundbreaking of Rehabilitation of Equipment for the Project to strengthen Flood Forecasting and Warning System in the Bicol River Basin Under Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA)

Japanese Embassy's Minister Takehiro Kano, Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato Dela Peña and Camarines Sur Governor Miguel Luis Villafuerte delivered inspiring messages during the project launching and ceremonial groundbreaking of Rehabilitation of Equipment for the Project to strengthen Flood Forecasting and Warning System in the Bicol River Basin under Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid on December 9, 2017 at Pili, Camarines Sur.

Through this project, the Government of Japan will restore the existing observation facilities and communication equipment related to flood forecasting and warnings in the Bicol river basin of PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration) and also repair the program and software of the central monitoring system that monitors and controls these facilities and equipment with the goal of addressing flood damage which frequently occurs in the Bicol region of Southern Luzon due to the worsening of climate change.

This project aims to strengthen the Bicol region's flood forecasting and warning system, reaffirming Japan’s commitment to support the Philippine Government’s efforts in building a disaster-resistant society.  It is expected to further reinforce the strategic partnership between the two countries as well as consolidating the bonds of friendship between the peoples of Japan and the Philippines.