ALeRTO

27/03/2026

The First Quarter Full Council Meeting of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council IX highlighted a significant stride in disaster preparedness with the formal recognition of ALeRTO (Automated Water-Level and Rain Monitoring Using Near Real-Time Observation)—a locally developed innovation that is steadily transforming early warning systems in Mindanao.

Developed by Ateneo de Zamboanga University and supported by Department of Science and Technology Region IX, ALeRTO represents a breakthrough in community-based disaster risk reduction. By providing near real-time monitoring of rainfall and water levels, the system enables faster, data-driven decision-making for local governments and disaster response units. Its capacity to generate timely alerts significantly enhances preparedness, particularly in flood-prone and vulnerable communities.

The Council’s approval of a resolution recognizing ALeRTO not only affirms its technical and social relevance but also marks a milestone in innovation, as the system has led to the granting of its first registered patent. This positions ALeRTO as a pioneering model of how science and technology can be translated into practical, life-saving applications at the local level.

As emphasized during the meeting, ALeRTO strengthens the region’s early warning capabilities and embodies a shift toward proactive, technology-driven disaster management. It stands as a testament to the power of collaboration between academic institutions, government agencies, and regional stakeholders in building safer, more resilient communities.

12/03/2026

Weather Watch | March 12, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 12 March 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

TC INFORMATION:
TROPICAL CYCLONE OUTSIDE PAR AS OF 3:00 AM TODAY
TROPICAL STORM "NURI" (2603)
LOCATION: 1,415 KM EAST OF EASTERN VISAYAS (11.0°N, 138.7°E)
MAXIMUM SUSTAINED WINDS: 65 KM/H
GUSTINESS: UP TO 80 KM/H
MOVEMENT: EAST NORTHEASTWARD AT 10 KM/H
SYNOPSIS: Trough of Tropical Storm affecting the eastern section of Mindanao.

FORECAST:
Dinagat Islands and Surigao del Norte will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to the Trough of Tropical Storm. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. While, the rest of Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides during severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast to north with moderate to rough seas (2.5 to 3.1 meters) will prevail in the eastern section of Mindanao. While the rest of Mindanao will have light to moderate winds from northeast to north with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).

05/03/2026

Happy Birthday, Fr. Ernald! 🥳

The Social Development Unit joins the entire AdZU community in wishing our University President, Fr. Ernald Andal SJ, a joyful 'golden' birthday!
In honor of his big day, Fr. Ernald is inviting the AdZU community and friends to support Pan Cada Dia, our food subsidy program. This initiative ensures that our scholars are nourished and ready to take on their studies without the burden of food insecurity. 🍲

How You Can Join the Celebration:
In place of traditional gifts, your "regalo" can help provide daily meals for a student in need. We are accepting donations from March 4 to March 11.

Ways to Give:
🏦 BPI Deposit/Transfer
Account Name: Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Account Number: 2111-0001-42

Please email your proof of donation to [email protected] so we can thank you properly!

💵 Cash Drop-off
Visit the College Admissions and Aid Office (Salvador Campus).
Please indicate: Pan Cada Dia

Let’s help Fr. Ernald celebrate this milestone by taking care of the students he loves so dearly. Thank you for your generosity and for keeping Fr. Ernald and our scholars in your prayers. 🦅

Happy Birthday, Fr. Ernald! 🥳

The Social Development Unit joins the entire AdZU community in wishing our University President, Fr. Ernald Andal SJ, a joyful 'golden' birthday!

In honor of his big day, Fr. Ernald is inviting the AdZU community and friends to support Pan Cada Dia, our food subsidy program. This initiative ensures that our scholars are nourished and ready to take on their studies without the burden of food insecurity. 🍲

How You Can Join the Celebration:
In place of traditional gifts, your "regalo" can help provide daily meals for a student in need. We are accepting donations from March 4 to March 11.

Ways to Give:
🏦 BPI Deposit/Transfer
Account Name: Ateneo de Zamboanga University
Account Number: 2111-0001-42
Please email your proof of donation to [email protected] so we can thank you properly!

💵 Cash Drop-off
Visit the College Admissions and Aid Office (Salvador Campus).
Please indicate: Pan Cada Dia

Let’s help Fr. Ernald celebrate this milestone by taking care of the students he loves so dearly. Thank you for your generosity and for keeping Fr. Ernald and our scholars in your prayers. 🦅

Ateneo Center for Culture and the Arts
Ateneo Center for Environment and Sustainability
Ateneo Center for Leadership and Governance
Ateneo Peace Center
Ateneo Learning and Teaching Excellence Center
Center for Community Extension Services

20/02/2026

Weather Watch | February 20, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 20 February 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: Shearline affecting the eastern sections of Mindanao. Easterlies affecting the rest of Mindanao.

FORECAST:
Caraga, Davao Region, Northern Mindanao, SOCCSKSARGEN, BARMM and Sulu will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers and isolated thunderstorms due to Shearline. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms. Light to moderate winds from the northeast to east and the coastal waters will be moderate to rough (0.6 to 2.5 meters).

18/02/2026

Weather Watch | February 18, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 18 February 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: Easterlies affecting Mindanao.

FORECAST:
Caraga and Davao Region will experience cloudy skies with scattered rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. The rest of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Easterlies. Possible flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from northeast will prevail on the eastern section of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (1.2 to 3.1 meters). Meanwhile, light to moderate winds from the northeast will prevail over the rest of Mindanao with moderate to rough seas (0.6 to 2.1 meters).

11/02/2026

𝗗𝗢𝗦𝗧 𝗜𝗫 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗸𝗲𝘀 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗲𝗲𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲

The DOST IX, as Vice Chair for Disaster Prevention and Mitigation under the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council IX (RDRRMC IX), headed by the newly appointed Regional Director Rosemarie S. Salazar, successfully convened the 1st Quarter Meeting of the Disaster Prevention and Mitigation Committee on 10 February 2026 at the Skyview Grand Astoria Hotel in Zamboanga City and via ZOOM.

Strong Attendance: 23 of 25 Member Agencies
- In-person: DILG, DA, MGB
- Online: DSWD, PNP, DAR, EMB, DTI, PAGASA, PhilHealth, DENR, DOT, PHIVOLCS, DICT, DOH, OCD, NHA, DepEd, DPWH, PIA, DHSUD, ZCDRRMO

Key Agenda Items Discussed
1. Latest Climate Outlook – DOST PAGASA
2. Latest Seismic Events – DOST PHIVOLCS
3. ALeRTO Patent – ADZU
4. Zamboanga City DRRM Mass Evacuation Plan – ZCDRRMO
5. 2026 DRRM Initiatives, based on RDRRMC IX Plan's eight Prevention and Mitigation outcomes – All Member Agencies

Discussions reinforced science-based insights, alignment with the eight Outcome of Prevention and Mitigation under RDRRMC IX Plan, seamless inter-agency collaboration, and proactive strategies to strengthen disaster resilience across the Zamboanga Peninsula region.

05/02/2026

Weather Watch | February 05, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 05 February 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: At 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm "BASYANG" {PENHA} was estimated based on all available data at 460 km East of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (8.1°N, 130.5°E) with maximum sustained winds of 65 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 80 km/h. It is moving West Southwestward at 15 km/h.

FORECAST:
CARAGA and Davao oriental will experience Stormy weather due to TS BASYANG. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minor to moderate threat to life and property due to strong to-gale force winds. Northern Mindanao and the rest of Davao Region will experience rains with gusty winds due to TS BASYANG. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Minimal to minor threat to life and property due to strong winds. Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao will experience cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to TS BASYANG. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Moderate to strong winds from Northeast to North with moderate to rough seas (2.8 to 4.0 meters)

05/02/2026

Consultation Session with ZCHS Main STEM Students

We once again had the pleasure of hosting the dedicated Grade 12 STEM students from Zamboanga City High School – Main for a follow-up consultation session.

The students continue to develop their research on disaster risk reduction, and today’s visit provided an opportunity for deeper guidance on technical implementation, including IoT integration and sensor setup. Their enthusiasm made for a meaningful exchange of knowledge and ideas.

Engaging with young minds committed to creating practical solutions is at the heart of our mission. We are proud to support their journey and contribute to their growth as future problem-solvers in science and environmental stewardship.

🌍 This ongoing collaboration reflects our shared commitment to:
✅ SDG 11 – Sustainable Cities and Communities
✅ SDG 13 – Climate Action
✅ SDG 17 – Partnerships for the Goals

04/02/2026

Weather Watch | February 04, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 04 February 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: As of 3:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Depression “BASYANG” was estimated based on all available data at 895 km east of Northeastern Mindanao (9.2 °N, 133.6 °E) with maximum sustained winds of 55 km/h near the center and gustiness of up to 70 km/h. It is moving West Southwestward at 20 km/h. Trough of “TD Basyang” affecting Caraga, Davao Region, and Northern Mindanao.

FORECAST:
Caraga, Davao Region and Northern Mindanao will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms due to Trough of TD. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to at times heavy rains. Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Possible flash floods or landslides due to severe thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from Northeast with moderate to rough seas (2.1 to 4.0 meters) will prevail over eastern section of Mindanao. Meanwhile, light to moderate winds from northeast to north with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters).

03/02/2026

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Ms. Rosemarie S. Salazar on her appointment as Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) – Region IX.

We wish you success and excellence in your new role.

03/02/2026

Weather Watch | February 03, 2026

ISSUED AT: 5:00 AM 03 February 2026
VALID UNTIL: 5:00 AM Tomorrow

SYNOPSIS: Shearline affecting the eastern section of Mindanao. Localized Thunderstorm affecting the rest of Mindanao.

FORECAST:
CARAGA, Davao region and Misamis Oriental will have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms due to Shearline. Possible flash floods or landslides due to moderate to heavy rains. Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms due to localized thunderstorms. Moderate to strong winds from Northeast with moderate to rough seas (2.1 to 3.4 meters) will prevail over eastern section of Mindanao. Meanwhile, the rest of Mindanao, light to moderate winds from northeast to north with slight to moderate seas (0.6 to 2.5 meters).

31/01/2026

As Dr. Enrico Paringit concludes his term as Executive Director of DOST-PCIEERD, we honor the leadership, integrity, and dedication he has demonstrated since 2018.

Under his guidance, the Council advanced its mission of fostering science, technology, and innovation—creating meaningful impact on the national research community.

Dr. Paringit’s steady commitment to public service helped steer the Council through years of growth and transformation. His contributions have left a lasting legacy that will continue to guide the organization in the years to come.

Maraming salamat, Dr. Eric! We wish you all the best in your future endeavors 💙