DOST- PHIVOLCS

What DOST- PHIVOLCS makes

Topics volcanology, earthquakes, tsunamis, disaster preparedness, geotectonic hazards

The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS) is a service institute of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) that is principally mandated to mitigate disasters that may arise from volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunami and other related geotectonic phenomena. Vision A leading global science and technology institution of empowered men and women helping develop communities safe from and resilient to volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and other related hazards Mission We provide timely, quality and socially-inclusive information and services for warning, disaster preparedness and mitigation. This we do through the development and application of technologies for the monitoring and accurate prediction of, and determination of areas prone to, volcanic eruptions, earthquakes, tsunamis and other related hazards, and gender-responsive capacity enhancement for comprehensive disaster risk reduction.

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