MALOLOS CITY, Bulacan, Philippines — The Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) headed by Bulacan Gov. Wilhelmino M. Sy-Alvarado was hailed 1st runner up in the National Gawad Kalasag (KAlamidad at Sakuna LAbanan SAriling Galing ang Kaligtasan) 2011.

The award was given by the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) at the Office of Civil Defense Regional Center, San Fernando, Pampanga.

Bulacan PDRRMC’s School Hydrological Information Network (SHINE) project was recognized on NDCC’s current awarding scheme to be one of the best practices in school-based early warning systems.

The said project sets the minds of youths towards a climate change-enhanced curriculum consistent with the principle that disaster awareness should begin in schools.

“SHINE strengthens the flood disaster awareness of schools and communities in Bulacan,” Gov. Alvarado said.