THE Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) will be taking over the Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards (Project NOAH), according to the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato dela Peña. “A new project would mean a new project name. The outcomes or result of Project NOAH is now due for use and adoption, specifically by Pagasa,” he said. Dela Peña added that the turnover to Pagasa would mean that Project Noah will be institutionalized. Last week, Project NOAH Executive Director Mahar Lagmay said the program had to be discontinued for lack of funding by the government.

Source: Manila Times January 31, 2017 09:56 UTC