ISLAND GARDEN CITY OF SAMAL, (Oct. 13, 2014) -
Hopeful to be proactive in adapting climate change, the local government
through the City Mayors Office-City Disaster Risk Reduction and
Management Division conducted a Climate Change Adaptation Planning Workshop
attended by the members of the CDRRM Council at Davao City which was held
from October 1 to October 3.
The invited speaker, Fr. Daniel Mc Namara S. J. , a scientist
and expert on climate change, presented scientific facts and causes
aggravating climate change which served as jumpstart of the
planning.
With better grasped of climate change causes and effects the
following hazards experienced in Samal Island were considered in the crafting
of the plan which include sea level rise, drought, strong wind, monsoon waves,
landslide, storm surge and flashflood.
Dr. Ricky Enriquez , Ateneo de Davao University Office of
Student Affairs Chairman, efficiently facilitated the planning workshop
participated by the department heads from City Social Welfare and Development
Abundia Lariosa, City Engineering Engr. Darwin S. Arig, City Environment and
Natural Resources Edgar Arellano, City Health Dr. Dennis Carlos Flores, City
Planning and Development Engr. Mario Pacaldo, City Agriculture Engr. Ana Lea
Zapanta, City Veterinary Dr. Edunel Sala, City Budget Jemelita Camaso,
Philippine National Police-Samal P/Supt Benedicto Faco, Bureau of fire
Protection Insp. Valentino Israel, Liga ng mga Barangay President Hon. Luduig
Von Gervacio, Sr., representative from Task Force Samal, KARANCHO
representative Alfredo Abrea (NGO),Kabalikat Civicom Pres. Timoteo Olaer (NGO),
SIMFEL Pres. Pastor Ronnie Requijo (Religious Org’n),representative from
Department of Education, City Information Officer Melrose Arig and CDRRM
Executive Officer Janus Rafailes.
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