DOST’s P1.6-B disaster mitigation project underway

CLARK FREEPORT – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) launched on Thursday here the Aquino administration‘s flagship project in disaster mitigation worth at least P1.6 billion and it is seen as a long-term solution to perennial flood problems experienced in many parts of the country, including Central Luzon.
The DOST’s Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (NOAH) is Aquino’s “determination” to start the long-term plan to stop the effects of natural calamities and climate change, said Science and Technology Director Raymond Liboro adding that two Cessna planes were used to launch the project at the Clark Aerospace Hangar late Thursday afternoon.
The DOST, led by its secretary, Mario Montejo, and the University of the Philippines (UP) started the Disaster Risk and Exposure Assessment for Mitigation (DREAM), which is part of NOAH.
Liboro said the NOAH and its DREAM project will also be designed to warn residents “in every household” of impending natural disasters through internet connections and cellphones.
Liboro said the DOST’s project is “economical” because its total budget for its realization in two years “is way lower if you buy it.” He added that it will cost at least P25 billion if the national government buys it from outside source.
To jumpstart the country’s first extensive three dimensional (3D) mapping program, DREAM’s two aircrafts carrying state-of-the-art LiDAR instruments took off at around 4:00 p.m. to begin the scanning of the Pampanga river basin.
DREAM’s will create stunning 3D images-reliable, detailed, and up to date flood models of the country’s 22 major river basins, and later will include all other flood-prone areas in the country. In two years, DREAM will complete all flood models of the major river basins, which is roughly 33 percent of the country’s total land area.
“This is one of the most, if not the most, extensive three dimensional mappings in South East Asia. We are also proud to say that the DREAM Program is composed of Filipino engineers and scientists,” Program Leader Dr. Enrico Paringit said in a statement.
DREAM employs a technology called Light Detection and Ranging or LiDAR to create 3D datasets to base the intended flood hazard models.
LiDAR technology has been around for 10 years, and Dr. Paringit said that it is the most effective technique to accurately measure elevation and depth critical to flood modelling.
“This is what Google maps or Google Earth lacks: a 3D coordinate. It has a few 3D maps but only for select cities, like New York in the US,” Dr. Paringit said.
“LiDAR maps also have vertical accuracy of plus and minus 20 centimeters. Philippine base maps and 2D Google Maps, on the other hand, have plus and minus 10 and 20 meters, respectively, and cannot be used for effective flood modelling,” he added.
Meanwhile, Dr. Paringit categorizes floods according to location-riverine, coastal and urban all of which require different modelling approaches. While the focus of DREAM is now mainly for riverine floods (situated in river basins), LiDAR mapping is equally useful for the two other flood types.
The DREAM 3D maps have many other uses, such as in the areas of forest inventory, environmental monitoring, infrastructure planning, fault line mapping, archaeological surveys, agricultural assessment, and even government revenue management.
“The maps to be generated by DREAM will be very beneficial for government agencies. After the initial mapping and flood modelling program, we can always use the LiDAR instruments for other purposes, including post disaster damage assessments like earthquakes, tsunamis, and others,” Dr. Paringit said. ●–Marna Dagumboy-del Rosario

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The best getaway destination vacation spot near Manila convenient safe and accessible is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark Pampanga.

Event organizers and companies in Manila travel out of town to the north to hold their team building events and company outings in a good resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort located in Clark is well regarded as one of the best venues for team building near Manila.

Quiet place for rest and relaxation near Manila, in Subic, Angeles City Pampanga and Clark Philippines is something that residents of Manila travelling to the north for a short getaway are looking for. Clark is already a popular destination for golfers from Manila. Clark Freeport offers some of the best golf courses in Pampanga and outshines many golf clubs and golf courses elsewhere in the Philippines. Clark Pampanga offers many good resorts and hotels for a short trip out of Manila, and Clearwater is one of the best places to relax and unwind for a weekend getaway or a short holiday in Pampanga.

This private resort in Pampanga is a frequently visited vacation spot outside of Manila. Included in the list of resorts highly recommended for families with children visiting Clark Philippines is Clearwater Resort located conveniently in the central business district of Clark Freeport which is accessible from Manila.

Free internet WIFI access is offered to guests of this famous hotel in Clark Pampanga. Guests can even connect to Internet WIFI service near the white sand beach, by the famous lake of Clark or in any of the picnic grounds around this resort. This hotel in Clark Philippines is generally considered by Manila residents to be a good place for family trips in Pampanga.

Highly recommended summer vacation destination outside Manila is Clearwater Beach Resort in Clark, a safe and convenient tourist spot that offers natural ambience for visitors to enjoy the outdoors with no stress. Private resort is frequently visited during Holy Week and Easter Holidays for residents of Manila travelling out of town on getaway to the north to unwind and relax in outdoor resort.

During holy week, Easter holidays, Christmas, New Year, Halloween and especially the Clark Hot Air Balloon Festival, Manila residents travel out of town to the north to relax and unwind at this famous resort in Pampanga. Clearwater Resort is the hotel in Clark that visitors prefer for family bonding and team building outside of Manila.

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Getting to this lake and beach resort in Pampanga Angeles City Clark Philippines

After entering Clark Freeport from Dau and Angeles City, proceed straight along the main highway MA Roxas, passing the stand-along wine shop called Clark Wine Center on the right, continue to bear right making no turns at all, go past Mimosa Leisure Estate on the opposite side of the road, one will hit a major intersection. Go straight and the road becomes Creekside Road. YATS Clearwater Resort and Country Club is on the right just 200m down.

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While in Clark, it might be a good idea to enjoy an evening of wine-and-dine in the fine dining Yats Restaurant and Wine Bar that features an award winning 2700-line wine list. It is located in Mimosa Leisure Estate of Clark Freeport Zone. For more information, visit http://www.YatsRestaurant.com

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While in Clark, one might as well add to the itinerary a visit to the famous Clark Wine Center, the largest wine shop in Philippines which offers over 2000 selections of fine vintage wine from all wine regions, vintages spanning over 50 years covering all price ranges.
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