DOST-PAGASA Workshop
THREE
DAYS WELL SPENT
ARRIVING at the PAGASA Science Garden
Complex in Quezon City before the Departure Time en route to Oasis Hotel and
Resort for the three days seminar-workshop.
Lots of time to roam around the Central
Office of PAGASA the place is surrounded by greeneries, making your morning
bright, sunny, with a breath of fresh air.
In the bus, about past 9AM, Ms Venus
started a roll call for the attendees. Some would just go straight ahead to
Oasis Hotel, others would be picked up at designated locations. Foods and drinks were distributed to us
for our breakfast.
While on our way, in the area of La
Salle Greenhills, the vehicles weren’t moving. It took us about one hour before
reaching EDSA. After which it was a smooth and safe travel.
Upon reaching Oasis Hotel, lunch was
served then rooms were assigned to everyone.
About 3PM we went back to the Conference
Room for the Opening Ceremonies and Workshop Proper led Ms VENUS R VALDEMORO
(OIC PIU).
A lively introduction took place wherein
the participants grouped themselves according to animal names.
Ours was the Bird Team. We thought of
several meanings and significance we associate with Birds.
Being an Eagle, for example, one can see
the entirety of a situation and its minute details. Also, being the maya bird
that comes out after the rain signifies pagasa
hope.
After which the Workshop Proper began.
Topics such as Weather Systems Affecting the Country was discussed by Ms DAISY
F ORTEGA (Assistant Weather Service Chief).
The second day was started by a
synthesis of Day One. An overload of different information and terminologies
transpired during the second day.
The words and subjects alien to me
before were taught in layman’s terms in order for the Media to disseminate it
to the public in simpler form and help in their better understanding.
Ensure the safety and well-being,
protection against natural calamities, and economic security of the people as
well as promotion of national progress is what this workshop would like to
impart.
Ms ADELINA SEVILLA ALVAREZ (Lead
Convenor, DRRNet Philippines) handled the Role of Media in Disaster Reduction
and Risk Management.
Overall the workshop was indeed a great
success.
Gaining information and meeting friends
was such a privilege accorded by the PAGASA ensemble.
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