Manila, Dec. 24 -- This year, the Marcos administration has signed into law four acts related to science and technology.

The Phivolcs (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology) Modernization Law

The signing of the Phivolcs Modernization Law will improve the disaster risk reduction efforts of the country, Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. told the Philippine News Agency (PNA) on Wednesday.

He said the DOST is thankful for the support of lawmakers for this bill that the DOST proposed.

With this law, the country could expect a boost in geological monitoring through new equipment, more seismic stations and skilled staff.

Earlier, Phivolcs Director Teresito Bacolcol told the PNA that this l...