Marcos Jr. funds Phivolcs modernization with P7 billion

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President Marcos Jr. signed a law allocating P7 billion over five years to modernize the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs). This aims to improve the agency's capabilities. The Phivolcs Modernization Act, or Republic Act No. 12180, establishes a dedicated fund and outlines a yearly budget. It also includes provisions for increased staffing, salary adjustments, and scholarships related to volcanology and seismology. The law also encourages collaboration with local governments and other stakeholders. The modernization plan will be developed and submitted to the President within 90 days.


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