DOST-PHIVOLCS inagurahan ro seismic station sa Aklan

KALIBO, Aklan, Pebrero 11 (PIA6) -- Paga inagurahan it Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) ro Ibajay Seismic Station sa banwang Ibajay sa Pebrero 27. Ro seismic station hay nakapwesto sa mataas nga parte it Aklan State University-Ibajay Campus. Sa sueat ni Undersecretary for DRR-CC, DOST ag Officer-in-Charge, PHIVOLCS Renato U. Solidum sa mga opisyales ag media sa Aklan, ro seismic station nga maga monitor it mga linog hay mabahoe ro ikatao nga benefisyo sa probinsya paagi sa mas maabtik nga pagbantay it mga hitabu ag husto nga pag determinar it mga “parameters” it linog nga daea it mga ginahalinan it linog sa Aklan ag sa iba pa gid nga mga lugar. Gindugang pa gid no Solidum nga raya ngara hay importante para sa mga detalyadong epekto nga daea it linog nga maka apektar sa probinsya ag magamit sa pag-abang sa mga disgrasya, pagpahagan-hagan, pagpreparar ag mga plano sa mga pagresponder it probinsya. Hambae pa gid ni Solidum, rayang mga plano hay importante nga magamit sa mga desisyon it otoridad sa mga impormasyon nga igatao sa publiko ag magabulig man sa DOST PHIVOLCS sa pagresponde it husto kon may matabu nga linog. Sa pagahiwaton nga inagurasyon, si Dr. Danilo Abayon, Presidente it Aklan State University hay magapaabot it pag-abi-abi sa mga bisita, imaw man ro mayor it Ibajay nga si Hon. Jose Enrique Miraflores nga magatao it pang una nga mensahe. Si USec. Solidum hay magatao it mensahe ag background it aktibidad samtang si Gov. Florencio T. Miraflores hay may igapaabot man nga mensahe. Pagkatapos it ribbon-cutting, may pagahiwaton nga tour sa seismic station nga pagasundan ra it press conference agud taw-an man it impormasyon ro media sa Aklan nahanungod sa seismic station sa Ibajay ag sa iba pang parte it nasyon, ag magtao pa gid it ibang mga paghisayud sa mga proyekto ag Disaster Risk Reduction nga mga programa it PHIVOLCS. Suno kay Solidum, raya ro magadugang sa paghisayud it publiko agud maka hueag kon may mga matabo nga paglinog. Antes ro pagbutang it seismic station sa Ibajay, una nga ginbutang ro makarang estasyon sa Kalibo sa Capitol Grounds. Ginhambae ugaling ni DOST-Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Director Jairus Lachica nga mas maeumo ro pagmonitor it seismic activities sa Ibajay ku sa Kalibo bangud abu nga mga nakaka istorbo nga sangag sa Kalibo ag abu man nga mga saeakyan nga maka apektar sa pag-monitor it PHIVOLCS.

DOST-PHIVOLCS to inaugurate seismic station in Aklan

KALIBO, Aklan, Feb. 10 (PIA6) -- The Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) will inaugurate the Ibajay Seismic Station in Ibajay, Aklan on February 27. The seismic station is located in the elevated area of Aklan State University-Ibajay Campus. According to Renato U. Solidum, Undersecretary for DRR-CC, DOST, and Officer-In-Charge, PHIVOLCS, the seismic station, which will monitor earthquakes, will significantly benefit the province through increased detectability of events and more accurate and timely determination of earthquake parameters of events generated by active earthquake sources in an around the province of Aklan. Solidum added that these parameters are important inputs for detailed delineation of earthquake hazards that could possibly affect the province which can be used for disaster prevention, mitigation, preparedness, and response plans for the province. Solidum also said these plans are very important tools for decisions made by authorities in the information provided to the public, and will also help DOST-PHIVOLCS to respond properly when an earthquake occurs. In the opening program for the inauguration, Dr. Danilo Abayon, President, Aklan State University, will give the welcome remarks while Ibajay mayor Jose Enrique Miraflores will give the opening message. USEC Solidum will give a message and background of the event while Aklan governor Florencio T. Miraflores will deliver a message. After the ribbon-cutting, there will be a tour of the Ibajay Seismic Station. A press conference will follow to update the Aklan media regarding the earthquake monitoring stations in Ibajay and other areas in the country, and provide other information on PHIVOLCS’ projects and Disaster Risk Reduction programs. “This is to enhance the public’s means of preparedness for geologic events,” Solidum said. Before the establishment of the seismic station in Ibajay, one was housed years before at the Capitol Grounds in Kalibo. DOST-Aklan Provincial Science and Technogy Director Jairus Lachica said, however, that it is easier to monitor seismic activities in Ibajay than in Kalibo, as disturbances in Kalibo like loud sounds and moving vehicles interfere with PHIVOLCS’ monitoring activities.

Aklanon shipbuilder to build vessel run by gas and sea waves

This, after the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) gave the go signal for the construction of the project, which is a collaboration of various agencies – the Aklan State University (ASU), Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA), Philippine Council for Industry, Energy and Emerging Technology Research and Development (PCIEERD), Metallica Consultancy, and the Aklan Congressional District Office. To construct and assemble the said vessel, which when completed could carry at least 150 passengers and 4 vehicles, is Engr. Jonathan Salvador, a local ship builder who conceptualized the project and owns and manages the Metallica Consultancy located in New Washington, Aklan. The go signal for the construction of the vessel came after the approval by the DOST of the project proposal submitted by the Aklan State University-College of Fisheries and Marine Sciences, New Washington, Aklan titled “Development of a Hybrid Trimaran Fast Craft Passenger Cargo Vessel Using Multi Engine and Alternative Energy Source From Ocean Waves.” DOST Secretary Fortunato dela Pena visited last week the project site in New Washington, Aklan to discuss details of the project with the collaborating agencies. The project was allotted by the DOST with P62 million budget, with an initial amount of of P43,901,499.40 deposited on February 1 in the account of the ASU, signaling the start of the construction of the vessel. The rest of the fund will be allotted once the initial amount gets liquidated. Engr. Salvador, who has a ready workforce, will be constructing and assembling the vessel in his own shipyard in New Washington. According to Jairus Lachica, DOST-Aklan Provincial Science and Technology Director, Engr. Salvador is the only shipbuilder in Aklan and in the region. Engr. Salvador has worked for 20 years in a Norwegian shipping company, and his shipyard is now engaged in repairing boats mostly used in Boracay Island. The vessel, once operational, could conserve at least 20% in gas consumption. Gas combustion will still power the vessel but once in the open sea, the ocean wave energy would help propel the vessel. Lachica said the vessel to be built will be a prototype and if proven feasible, many will be interested to adopt the model. “It will be a good model for inter-island vessel operators. If the project is successful, it will pave the way for the ASU-New Washington in opening its Naval Architectural course”, Lachica said, as the completion of the project constructed right in an Aklan shipyard will be beneficial for students taking the course. Besides coming out with a vessel that saves much on gas and uses alternative energy, the project is also seen to generate jobs for local workers who will be hired to construct and assemble it, Lachica said.

System audit para sa MRT-3 paga umpishan eon it mga inhenyerong hapon.

MANILA, Pebrero 2 (PIA6) - - - Sobra sa singkwenta ka mga ekspertong railway engineers halin sa Japan International Cooperation Agency okun JICA ro makaron hay maga umpisa eon ku system audit it MRT-3. Ro system audit hay sangka tikang para ma-determinar ro tanan nga kinahang-ean ag ueobrahon para sa rehabilitation ag restoration ku MRT-3 kung siin hay paga obrahon it sangka nominado it JICA nga rehabilitation ag maintenance provider nga maobra sa paea-abuton nga buean it Mayo ngara. Matandaan nga sangka kompanya it hapon ro nag design ag nag-obra ku MRT-3 ngara halin ku 1998 hasta 2000 ag nag mentenar man halin ku 2000 hasta 2012. “Matuod gid man nga kinahang-ean naton ro tanan nga bulig nga mabo-oe naton ag naga pasaeamat kita nga ro gobyerno it hapon hay nagsabat sa atong hinyo para sa dayon nga pag kaayad ku MRT-3 system,” hambae ni OIC Undersecretry for railways nga si TJ Batan. Ro system audit nga makaron hay paga umpishan it JICA hay eain pat a sa makaron hay gina patuman nga Independent Audit ag Assessment o kun IAA it TUV Rheinland, sangka ISO 17020 ag ISO 7065 certified ag member certifier nga International Federation of Inspection Agenccies o kun IFIA para sa kabilugan MR-3 system, eakip eon ro 48 ka train cars halin sa CRRC Dalian. Ro TUV Rheinland IAA hay nag umpisa ku Enero 3 ag matapos sa Marso 3. Gindugang pa ni Batan nga may paea-abuton pa nga mga bagon s MR-3 sa raying buean bangod nga ro unang batch it mga piyesa nga gin order ku nagtaliwan nga disyembre hay naka taean nga maabot makaron. “Si DOTr Sec. Tugade hay nag paobra it Special Bids and Awards Committee para sa MRT 3 agud masabat ro kinahangea-non eon gid nga pagpabalik it serbisyo kung siin dapat hay may madasig nga pag pamakae it mga spare parts,” dugang pa gid ni Batan.