Rappler's latest stories on Project NOAH
Wrong forecast worsened Usman death toll in Bicol – expert
(UPDATED) Late warnings and a lack of hazard awareness also played a role, says disaster scientist and Project NOAH director Mahar Lagmay
DPWH taps Project Noah maps to identify hazard areas, no-build zones
DPWH's guidelines to acquire permits, certifications in projects within potentially high-hazard areas now includes using Project Noah's hazard maps as reference
Pass law on easy data access to save lives from disasters – Lagmay
'A lot of scientists have agreed that data should be made open. It's for the public good. It's for humanity,' says UP Resilience Institute executive director Mahar Lagmay
Expert: PH tech, understanding of disasters 'on par with world's best'
Dr Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay says the Philippines is among the few countries that invested in LiDAR technology, which helps build disaster-resilient communities
How to prepare for floods
Rappler talks to NOAH executive director Mahar Lagmay on how Filipinos can prepare for floods
WATCH: UP Resilience Institute is Project NOAH's new home
A few days before the country observes the National Disaster Consciousness Month in July the University of the Philippines officially relaunches Project NOAH
UP Resilience Institute to integrate Project NOAH as information hub
The UP NOAH Center under the UP RI will offer reports for cities and municipalities to help them manage their ecological vulnerabilities
Several delegates faint due to heat at Palarong Pambansa 2017 opening
The summer heat takes its toll on some Palaro delegates as the national youth games open
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'New lease on life': UP adopts Project NOAH
Project NOAH has literally been a lifesaver for millions of Filipinos threatened by natural disasters like floods landslides and storm surges UP is happy to welcome it into its fold says UP president Danilo Concepcion
PAGASA defends its scientists amid Project NOAH turnover
State weather bureau PAGASA says it has received criticism on the agency s credibility resulting to resentment and demoralization among the employees
Project NOAH 'not just about the technology' – Lagmay
We have invested heavily on human resources says NOAH head Mahar Lagmay; Our intention is to maintain these disaster scientists
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, January 31, 2017
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How does Project NOAH contribute to PH's disaster management?
The country s flagship disaster prevention and mitigation program aids Filipinos during times of calamity Here s what you need to know
Pagasa to take over Project NOAH, says DOST
Project NOAH has reached its completion and project ending date New project proposals are welcome if there is a new study to be made the science department says
Disaster responders urge Duterte to #SaveProjectNOAH
Project NOAH has averted at least 13 disasters since it was introduced in 2012
Gov't to stop Project NOAH due to 'lack of funds'
UPDATED Project NOAH which provides real time weather data and hazard maps for communities will only run until February 28
DOST scientists receive AFP 'Gawad sa Kaunlaran'
The awardees are DOST Executive Director Dr Mahar Lagmay and geologists Peter Khallil Figueroa Ferrer and Carmille Marie Escape
Project NOAH issues storm surge advisories
UPDATED Project NOAH raises Storm Surge Advisories 1 and 2 in a number of municipalities in 5 provinces – Quezon Camarines Sur Albay Masbate and Sorsogon
How Typhoon Nina compares to Milenyo, Santi, Glenda
Typhoon Nina could wreak havoc in the same way that past typhoons Milenyo Santi and Glenda brought extensive damage
Rappler Talk: Technology, disasters, and climate change
On Friday September 16 Rappler will interview Dr Alfredo Mahar Lagmay of Project NOAH to discuss the role of technology in disaster preparedness and addressing climate change
Philippines' Project NOAH gets Asian award for public safety initiative
Project NOAH has been named as the Top Smart City Initiative for Public Safety in the IDC Smart City Asia Pacific Awards 2016
Project Noah: Marikina floods won't reach Ondoy levels
There is no truth in the statement that floods in Marikina will reach Ondoy levels Project NOAH never said that
Business community launches first-ever disaster operations center
The center located in Makati will run 24 7 in times of a disaster to gather data and coordinate preparedness and response plans of PDRF’s member companies
Western Visayas shares disaster communication tips for LGUs
At the ICT Bayanihan Summit held in Iloilo City on Thursday July 7 local agencies share good practices and challenges in the use of information communication technology during disasters
#Du30Cabinet Watch: Netizens suggest Mahar Lagmay for DOST
Who could be the next Department of Science and Technology DOST head in the Duterte administration? Netizens weigh in
#FloodPH: Lando-like floods in C. Luzon expected night of Dec 16
UPDATED Project Noah releases a map of villages in Bulacan and Pampanga that are at risk
Storm surge, lahar flow alert up in Bicol and Visayas region
Storm surges as high as 3 meters could hit dozens of municipalities in Bicol and Visayas
Project Noah revamps disaster management platform
The improved website contains more hazard maps ranging from storm surge landslide to debris flow plus detailed barangay flood hazard maps
NEDA chief: Mega Manila flood masterplan subject to 'refinements'
Notwithstanding the kind of rigor we exercise during program and project deliberations we acknowledge that there is always room for improvement NEDA chief Arsenio Balisacan assures the public and critics of the project
Typhoon Lando: Communities with storm surge advisories
PAGASA and DOST Project NOAH releases an official list of communities with an impending threat of a storm surge
Power to empower: DOST Project Agimat launched in Marikina
How would you send messages when communication lines are cut off during a disaster? An instant messaging platform may be the answer
Project NOAH is official map for Yolanda rehab
Confused which multi hazard map to use? Project NOAH maps are the official ones says NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay
UP disaster scientist wins top European geosciences award
UPDATED Europe’s premier geosciences union recognizes Dr Alfredo Mahar Lagmay for his outstanding work on volcanic hazards earthquakes typhoons landslides and floods
How to use PAGASA’s color-coded rainfall advisory
Pagasa uses a new set of color coded rainfall advisories composed of 3 colors: Yellow Orange and Red The darker the color is the more dangerous it gets
How a small Samar town survived deadly storm surges
As the country prepares for Typhon Chedeng learn how a coastal town in Samar successfully weathered Typhoon Ruby by capitalizing on organized response as well as timely specific and localized early warning information
Project NOAH's Arko finalist in international app competition
Help us win Help us continue our work in empowering Filipino communities to save lives
Predicted storm surge heights go up – NOAH
Scientists from Project NOAH are predicting storm surge heights of up to 4 6 meters in several municipalities in Samar province
NOAH: More areas warned vs Ruby storm surges
Project NOAH s latest storm surge predictions show towns in Samar province possibly getting surges as high as 4 1 meters when Typhoon Ruby Hagupit hits
Social media comes alive on eve of typhoon #RubyPH
The internet is abuzz with netizens reading and sharing critical typhoon related information
NOAH warns: Meters-high storm surges in parts of Visayas
Project NOAH: Surges of up to 3 72 m could hit coastal areas of Samar and Leyte based on storm surge simulations
How to know if storm surge threatens your area
The government website Project NOAH provides easily accessible hazard maps to help communities along a typhoons path identify danger zones and safe zones
Typhoon Hagupit, PAGASA on COA, HK protesters surrender | The wRap
Typhoon Hagupit is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility Thursday Weather authorities cry foul on reports alleging PAGASA is incapable of properly warning the country against storms 3 Occupy Hong Kong leaders surrender
Ill-equipped agency? Story on COA audit of PAGASA 'misleading'
Inquirer report based on 2013 Commission on Audit data says officials; Story demoralizing to scientists employees of state weather bureau
How El Niño could affect the Philippines in 2015
Early warning is critical as it is helps the public prepare ahead for El Niño s impact
After Yolanda: Are we more prepared for storm surge?
The government says they have made strides in preparing the country for storm surges but some projects are still under development
4 things that kill during typhoons
Because information is critical during disasters media plays a crucial role as mediator between government and citizens says Science and Technology Assistant Secretary Raymund Liboro
Climate change research suffers from DOST budget cut
One of the research initiatives that will experience a setback is a facility to simulate future weather in the country to study its effects on agriculture flora and fauna
How can we prepare for storm surges?
Can an archipelago like the Philippines with thousands of coastal communities really mitigate the effects of storm surges brought by extreme weather conditions?
More than 5,000 PH villages have flood hazard maps – DOST
The country s disaster readiness program Project NOAH has provided local flood hazard maps and 7 day weather forecasts since it was launched two years ago
