Over 60 students and teachers in Bukidnon join a JICA-supported program that turns science-based flood forecasting into community action. The initiative is part of Japan’s ₱1.278 billion effort to strengthen disaster resilience in Northern Mindanao.
With modernized monitoring stations and real-time data sharing, Japan’s support helps PAGASA and DepEd educate young learners in Bukidnon on early warning systems, creating a culture of preparedness.
The initiative, led by PAGASA and DepEd with support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), is part of a ₱1.278 billion project to modernize the country’s Flood Forecasting and Warning System (FFWS). The project includes 13 monitoring stations, two X-band radars, and a real-time data network to improve flood forecasting and early warning capabilities.
Miarayon was chosen for the activity due to its role in hosting Rainfall Gauge Station 13, a key installation for upstream flood monitoring. Participants learned how rainfall and water level data support timely, science-based warnings that save lives.
By engaging the school and community, the program highlights that disaster preparedness is a shared responsibility, fostering a lasting culture of readiness to reduce climate-related risks in Bukidnon and Misamis Oriental.