Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) funded the acquisition of two doppler radars for Aparri, Cagayan and Guiuan, Eastern Samar.
These two doppler radars have been turned over to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) recently.
“The radar project under JICA grant-aid scheme targets the improvement of meteorological radar system in the Philippines which is guaranteed to boost Pagasa’s capabilities in weather monitoring and forecasting,” Pagasa Administrator Vicente Malano said during the turn-over ceremony.
The radar project also serves as part of the 3.35-billion yen official development assistance of JICA for the state weather bureau to boost the country’s disaster resiliency.
According to JICA chief representative Susumu Ito, the first doppler radar was given in 2012. It was set up in Virac, Catanduanes.
Science and Technology Secretary Fortunato dela Peña said the doppler radars “will serve as early warning systems to guide” the local government units and the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council of Aparri and Guiuan.
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