Phivolcs Modernization Act to boost disaster monitoring

Cayetano lauds signing of PHIVOLCS Modernization Law: ‘Mas magiging handa na tayo’

Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Friday, May 23 lauded the signing into law of the PHIVOLCS Modernization Act of 2025 or Republic Act No. 12180 saying the newly-enacted law will help the Philippines strengthen its disaster risk management programs.“By modernizing PHIVOLCS, we are making a bold move to ensure that science and innovation are at the heart of our disaster response and preparedness,” Cayetano said.“This law doesn't just call for a mast…

Phivolcs Modernization Act to boost disaster monitoring

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) Modernization Act will boost the agency’s ability to monitor volcanoes, earthquakes, and tsunamis, the agency announced Thursday. Phivolcs made the statement during the reenactment of the signing of Republic Act No. 12180 at Malacañang Palace, joined by President Ferdinand Marcos and the law’s principal authors and sponsors, Senator Alan Peter Cayetano and Ak…