22/09/2025
Zamboanga del Sur Honored for Adopting REDAS in Disaster Preparedness
ZAMBOANGA CITY โ The Province of Zamboanga del Sur, through its PDRRMO, received a Regional Award and Plaque of Recognition from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-9 for adopting the Rapid Earthquake Damage Assessment System (REDAS) as a vital tool in disaster risk reduction.
The award was presented during โA Night of Honor and Fellowshipโ on September 22, 2025, at Palacio del Sur, Zamboanga City.
Alongside the province, 12 municipalitiesโAurora, Molave, Ramon Magsaysay, Sominot, Dimataling, Dinas, Dumalinao, Guipos, Kumalarang, Lakewood, Pitogo, and Tabinaโwere also recognized, with their mayors and DRRM officers receiving the honors.
Developed by PHIVOLCS in 2002, REDAS is a software that simulates earthquake hazards such as ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, and tsunami, while also estimating potential damages, casualties, and economic losses.
This recognition highlights Zamboanga del Surโs commitment to mainstreaming disaster preparedness and resilience across its local government units.
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