Phivolcs unveils 3DPH info system
The government has recently unveiled the 3D Philippines Information System — a centralized database system that can provide scientific information for research, planning, and disaster risk reduction initiatives.
Department of Science and Technology Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. said that the new technology aims to complement GeoRisk Philippines in the management and analysis of surface and borehole data in three-dimensional form.
“The 3DPH aims to give researchers from national government agencies, local government units, academe, and other sectors with a centralized web database system for storing, accessing, and facilitating hazards and risk assessment of surface and subsurface information,” Solidum said.
The DoST chief added that the tool developed by Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, De La Salle University and the Department of Public Works and Highways will enable governments to “connect scientific information seamlessly.”
It will also “promote effectiveness and efficiency,” as it “can process information and generate three-dimensional models for various customers.”