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By THEPHILBIZNEWS STAFF

The Philippines has officially launched Spectee Pro, Japan’s cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) disaster and crisis management platform, bringing world-class technology to one of the world’s most disaster-prone nations.

Developed by Tokyo-based Spectee Inc., Spectee Pro uses AI to collect, analyze, and visualize real-time data from open sources such as social media and online reports. The platform enables government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to detect and monitor typhoons, floods, earthquakes, fires, and other hazards through a unified dashboard—ensuring faster, data-driven response in critical situations.

Already adopted in Japan and other countries, Spectee Pro has been localized for Philippine disaster management needs through a collaboration with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT). The launch in Quezon City marks a major milestone in the system’s rollout, which began in October 2024.

To date, about 120 agencies, LGUs, and private sector partners—including Metro Manila, Cebu, Davao, Tacloban, Legazpi, and Tagbilaran—are using the platform free of charge until May 2026. Early users report that Spectee Pro has improved situational awareness, coordination, and response time, helping communities facing recurring climate-related hazards.

The urgency is clear: the 2024 World Risk Report ranked the Philippines first among 193 countries in disaster risk, citing extreme exposure to natural hazards and limited recovery capacity. Between 2010 and 2019, disasters inflicted ₱463 billion in damages nationwide, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority.

Spectee Pro’s deployment addresses this gap by empowering frontline responders with real-time intelligence and predictive capabilities—a critical upgrade to the country’s disaster preparedness.

“This initiative showcases how advanced private sector innovation can be harnessed for local development needs,” said JICA, which supported the platform’s rollout through its SDGs Business Verification Survey with Private Sector Partnership Program. The Philippines, in turn, is expected to serve as a regional model for leveraging AI in disaster risk reduction.

With its proven track record in Japan and beyond, Spectee Pro represents the next generation of disaster management technology—a vital step toward building more resilient, adaptive, and disaster-ready communities in the Philippines.

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