MANILA, Philippines-Disaster preparedness just got techy.
To equip Filipinos with a better and improved knowledge in preparing for disasters, the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and Smart telecommunications on Monday launched Batingaw, an application for disaster risk reduction and management.
Batingaw, which is the Tagalog word for bell, is aimed to “facilitate a nationwide system for disaster response and management,” a statement said.
Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said the mobile app could potentially save lives when disaster strikes.
