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About DANAS

Our Objective

To systematically document laypeople's narratives from experiential knowledge of disasters using local languages and analyze relationship with the science of earthquake, tsunami and volcano towards motivation, behavioral intentions and adaptive responses for improved science communication to empower people.

Our Goals

  • Raise public awareness
  • Develop social preparedness
  • Manage risk communication during actual crisis

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Earthquake Sourcebooks

Volcano Sourcebooks

Videos

News & Events

Launching of Cebuano and Hiligaynon Sourcebooks in Cagayan de Oro City


The first set of the DANAS Project sourcebooks was launched at Luxe Hotel in Cagayan de Oro City during the National Science and Technology Week (NSTW) 2024. On November 28, 2024, five (5) sourcebooks on Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano hazards in Cebuano and Hiligaynon languages, as well as the AVP were introduced to the public. These guides are designed to help communities better understand geological hazards and improve their ability to respond to disasters.

Launching of Tagalog and Kapampangan Sourcebooks in Quezon City


The second set of the DANAS Project sourcebooks was launched at PHIVOLCS Auditorium in Quezon City. On December 9, 2024, two (2) sourcebooks on Earthquake, Tsunami, and Volcano hazards in Tagalog and Kapampangan languages, as well as the AVP were introduced to the public. These guides are designed to help communities better understand geological hazards and improve their ability to respond to disasters.

Launching of Ilokano Sourcebook in City of San Fernando, La Union


The eighth of the DANAS Project sourcebooks was launched at PHIVOLCS Auditorium in Quezon City. On January 14, 2025, a sourcebook on Earthquake hazards in the Ilokano language, as well as the AVP were introduced to the public. These guides are designed to help communities better understand geological hazards and improve their ability to respond to disasters.

Launching of Bicolano Sourcebook in Legazpi City, Albay


The last set of the DANAS Project sourcebooks was launched at Hotel Lucca in Legazpi City, Albay. On February 12, 2025, two (2) sourcebooks on Volcano hazards in the Bicolano (Albay and Sorsogon) language, as well as the AVP were introduced to the public. These guides are designed to help communities better understand geological hazards and improve their ability to respond to disasters.

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
PHILIPPINE INSTITUTE OF VOLCANOLOGY AND SEISMOLOGY
PHIVOLCS Building, C.P. Garcia Avenue, U.P. Campus, Diliman, Quezon City 1101
🌐 www.phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
✉️ projectdanas@gmail.com / phivolcs_mail@phivolcs.dost.gov.ph
📞 (+63 2) 8426 1468
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