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PHL to “greatly benefit” from agency modernization bill: PHIVOLCS chief

(Eagle News)–Filipinos will greatly benefit from the passage of a Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology modernization bill. In making the statement, PHIVOLCS Director Teresito C. Bacolcol said that the bill, which is pending at the House committee level, will “greatly help us formulate policy recommendations and guidance to our LGUs and communities.” He noted that 21 out of 24 active volcanoes have incomplete hazard maps, putting at risk 28 provinces. […]