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OML Center bats for science-based actionable policies

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In line with this column’s objective of featuring impact stories from the Lopez Group’s CSR initiatives, here is one from the OML Center for Climate Change Adaptation and Disaster Risk Management Foundation Inc. (OML Center) headed by executive director Rodel Lasco, which formulates sciencebased policies regarding climate change and its effects. Lasco, doing his part in helping raise awareness on global warming and the water crisis as well as sending climate messages to the public, has been contributing opinion articles on climate change and its sciencebased impacts to select news sites such as the “Philippine Daily Inquirer” and appearing on ABSCBN’s “Red Alert.”

The youth are indeed concerned with climate change. And they are doing something about it.

In 2014, OML Center’s research grants funded a study called “Impact and Risk Analyses of Climate Variability on the Food and Environmental Security in Tarlac Province.” Its purpose was to create adaptation strategies to increase agricultural resilience in three municipalities: Paniqui, Ramos and Pura. This area in Tarlac has always been a “hot spot” that experiences biophysical and socioeconomic tensions as a result of such changes.

The actual experiences are validated using scientific global climate models or GCMs in order to improve the learning and awareness of those who will be affected.

The period of 1900-2009 was used for the assessment both for the impacts and risks of the natural and anthropogenic disasters, while a 60-year projection is performed for planning and policy-making.

Flood detector system

The focus on adaptation options and ways of enhancing agricultural resilience at the local level contributes to training or capacity building and local empowerment.

One of the main outputs of the study is the ultrasonic flood detector system that was designed as an early warning mechanism for flooding incidence.

The system monitors water levels through sound waves and alerts the residents through text messages once the water reaches threatening levels. Such advance warning reduces the exposure to flooding of the residents who are mostly farmers. The combination of natural, social and economic studies identifies a variety of options for management and policy reform.

These alternatives are then delivered as briefing materials to managers and decision makers in agricultural communities and society at large in Tarlac, according to the OML Center website. The strong partnership with the local government units and other stakeholders (community of farmers, people’s organizations and nongovernmental organizations) provide a strong scientific and political support for the development of effective science-based governance approaches.

Three barangays

The flood detector system was installed in three barangays: Salomague in Paniqui, Pance in Ramos and Cadanglaan in Pura.

The local governments of Tarlac as well as the study’s stakeholders commended the system for building the communities’ resilience against flooding and reducing agricultural vulnerability, said Perpilili Tiongson and Katherine Mae Sarmiento of OML Center.

The study hopes to install more ultrasonic flood detector systems across the country to increase Filipinos’ resilience to typhoons and other flood-related events.

The research project was headed by engineer Glenn Banaguas in partnership with junior research scientists from De La Salle Araneta University (DLSAU)-Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute (ECCRI).

Passion

According to Banaguas, he founded ECCRI because of his passion to reach out to the poorest of the poor through research.  ECCRI is the only research institution in the country and in Southeast Asia that trains undergraduates to be involved in researches related to climate change and disaster risk.

“The junior research scientists of ECCRI are undergraduate students. Some of them were my students. I invited them…to be part of ECCRI. When they said yes, I also asked permission from their parents. I gave an orientation about the significance of the project; I explained how this project would help their children to learn more outside the university. It was about doing something outside their comfort zones and enhancing their skills and talents in research,” Banaguas said.

Due to the study’s functionality and efficiency, the junior research scientists from DLSAU were given the 2016 Ten Accomplished Youth Organizations (TAYO) of the Philippines Award at Malacañang Palace.

Behavioral change

Banaguas also commended the stakeholders for supporting and cooperating with his team.

“They were very supportive. We explained the very essence of this scientific and humanitarian endeavor to their lives. It’s about making whole communities resilient, and taking care of their home and preparing them for the worst-case scenarios.”

He added: “Because of our sincerity, there was a behavioral change that happened among the stakeholders.”

In fact, the collaboration between community and scientists resulted in a strong bond, such that the team makes sure to visit them in Tarlac every year.

State of PH climate

This is just one of the outputs of OML Center as part of its mission to ensure that their science-based knowledge regarding various aspects of climate change and disaster mitigation leads to action.

The center has also published the country’s 2017 climate- and weather-related events, its fourth edition of “The State of the Philippine Climate” or SPC. The center’s findings show that the country experienced generally hotter- and wetter-than-normal conditions in 2017. The year also showed generally higherthan-normal rainfall conditions and above-average number of tropical cyclones that visited the Philippines.

For more information on OML Center, visit their website at www.omlopezcenter.org.

More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

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More Filipinos receive Kapamilya love from ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’

Kapamilya love reached more Filipinos as ABS-CBN Foundation Inc.’s (AFI) “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig: Isang Daan, Isang Pamilya” campaign distributed food packs and ligtas bags outside Metro Manila for those greatly

Mayors express gratitude wellness. to ABS-CBN, AFI

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Local government units (LGUs) found it challenging to quickly provide relief to families affected by the quarantine. That is why several mayors in Metro Manila and nearby provinces have expressed

‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

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‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ gears up for 2nd phase

As Filipino families continue to struggle with the loss of jobs, ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) moves to the second phase of the “Pantawid ng Pagibig” campaign with the aim of

Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

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Over 600,000 families to benefit as ‘Pantawid ng Pag-ibig’ raises P350M

The “Pantawid ng Pag-ibig” campaign of ABS-CBN and ABS-CBN Foundation Inc. (AFI) has raised P350 million in cash donations and pledges for the benefit of over 600,000 families in Metro

ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

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ABS-CBN reaches out to evacuees via ‘Tulong-Tulong sa Taal’

NO evacuee will be left behind. This is the promise of ABSCBN as it launches the “Tulong-Tulong sa Taal” campaign, which aims to unite the nation in helping Filipinos affected

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

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ABS-CBN Foundation Europe to hold telethon for London Grenfell Tower fire victims

ABS-CBN Foundation Europe CIO joins public and private support for the victims of the massive fire that hit the 24-storey residential London Grenfell Tower in West London on June 14

Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

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Donate to Operation Sagip Surigao to help earthquake victims

A state of calamity has been declared by the Mayor of Surigao City. Relief and rescue operations are underway for the barangays that have been affected.

Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

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Bulusan workers turn to backyard farming for steady food supply

The Rural Workers Association of San Rafael (RWASR) based in Bulusan, Sorsogon, which runs Nasipit Eco-Agri Farm, has a simple message for their fellow Filipinos: “There is no problem we

‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

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‘Ligtas Pilipinas’ helps educate Filipinos on COVID-19

ABS-CBN helps arm Filipinos with relevant information to stop the spread of disease through its “Ligtas Pilipinas sa COVID-19” campaign on radio, TV and online.

ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

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ABS-CBN delivers protective gear, food to health workers

HELP came through for health workers in East Avenue Medical Center after ABS-CBN delivered masks and other protective gear and snacks to show support and Kapamilya love to those leading

‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

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‘G Diaries’ bags academic excellence awards

“Maraming, maraming salamat po sa award na ipinagkaloob ninyo sa amin. Alay namin ito sa kapatid kong si Gina Lopez,” said “G Diaries” host and Bantay Bata 163 executive director

Finally home

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Finally home

She could hardly contain her joy and excitement when she saw her son walking towards her. She welcomed him with tight hugs and happy tears as a loving mother would

ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

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ALKFI renames building in honor of Gina Lopez

ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya Foundation Inc. (ALKFI) renamed its building Gina Lopez Building in honor of its late chairperson and founder of ALKFI programs Bantay Bata 163 and Bantay Kalikasan.

Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

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Fighting child malnutrition with Alaska Milk

ACCORDING to UNICEF, 95 children in the Philippines die every day because of malnutrition. This is one of the reasons Alaska Milk Corporation supports the advocacy of ABS-CBN Lingkod Kapamilya

Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

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Bantay Bata, Globe activate #163 helpline for free

IN 2015, Unicef and the Council for the Welfare of Children conducted the National Baseline Study on Violence Against Children in the Philippines, which indicated that eight out of 10

For the Love of Children

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For the Love of Children

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New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

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New World Hotels & Resorts Hold Run & Raise 2018

New World Hotels and Resorts gears up for another exciting edition of Run & Raise in 2018. Now on its fourth year, Run & Raise 4 will be held at

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