Modernize PAGASA

Pass Coast Guard bill, modernize PAGASA--Escudero


From The Philippine Daily Inquirer
June 23, 2008


MANILA, Philippines -- The sinking of M/V Princess of the Stars should prompt the immediate passage of the Coast Guard bill and the modernization of the country's weather bureau, Senator Francis Escudero said Monday.

"Kaugnay ng paglubog ng Princess of the Stars, dapat ipasa na ang Coast Guard bill at i-review na ng Coast Guard ang mga policy nila sa kabila ng global warming at pagbabago ng panahon. At dapat ding i-modenize natin ang PAGASA [In relation to the sinking of the Princess of the Stars, the Coast Guard bill should be passed and the Coast Guard should review its policy particularly in the face of global warming and climate change. PAGASA should also be modernized]," Escudero said.

Escudero said the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) would need P1.6 billion to upgrade its staff and facilities.

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