Education Secretary Sonny Angara said LIGTAS+ could help authorities act earlier and make informed decisions to protect school communities from disaster risks.
Successive tropical cyclones and the southwest monsoon have increased relief needs, with DSWD continuing to deliver humanitarian assistance to affected communities.
Education resources are being strengthened through completed textbook procurement covering all 105 target titles identified by DepEd for basic education.
DSWD is working toward more prepared frontline responders by strengthening skills in crisis intervention, trauma care, psychological first aid, and referral mechanisms.
More resilient farming communities are the goal of early preparations as Northern Mindanao's agriculture sector braces for possible El Niño conditions.