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Because of their contributions in protecting the environment via their research projects, Forester Arsenio B. Ella of Department of Science and Technology-Forest Products Research and Development Institute (DOST-FPRDI) and Ateneo de Manila University Assistant Professor Dr. Severino G. Salmo III bagged the NAST Environmental Science Award (NESA) organized by National Academy of Science and Technology held last April 22, 2015 at the New World Manila Bay Hotel, Malate, Manila.
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In a rare set-up where educators sit down to listen to lectures, disaster preparedness experts from the Department of Science and Technology discussed the science of weather and geological hazards to DepEd officials and staff.
This happened in the recent “Iba na ang Panahon: Science for Safer Communities” forum at the Department of Education Central Office in Pasig City.
The Philippines has been prone to many natural calamities, experts told the educators, but casualties and damage of properties can be minimized or avoided if people know how to prepare for disasters.