In an aim to strengthen the local disaster preparedness and post-pandemic recovery capacities of the communities, the Province of Bulacan through Governor Daniel Fernando formally received the Mobile Command and Control Vehicle (MOCCOV) from the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) during the recent Flag Ceremony at the Bulacan Capitol Gymnasium in the City of Malolos.
MOCCOV is a mobile facility that can be used to plan, direct, coordinate, and control material and manpower resources in times of emergency.
The MOCCOV is equipped with various capabilities for emergency situations to exercise contingency and response plans and has its own weather station system, drone, satellite phone, and other communication and surveillance equipment.
It is equipped with various capabilities for emergency situations to exercise contingency and response plans and has its own weather station system, drone, satellite phone, and other communication and surveillance equipment.
In times of rescue operations, the technology has included triage with available rescue equipment and medical apparatuses.
On behalf of the Provincial Government of Bulacan, Fernando thanked DOST for its support to the province, to the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) in particular.
“Sa teknolohiyang ito, mabilis na maisese-set up kahit saang lugar kapag may tatamang kalamidad ang nasabing MOCCOV na mobile at command center/post at triaging trailer tent.”
“Lubos po ang aming pasasalamat sa malaking tulong na ito sa rescue response ng probinsya. Sa teknolohiyang ito, mabilis na maisese-set up kahit saang lugar kapag may tatamang kalamidad ang nasabing MOCCOV na mobile at command center/post at triaging trailer tent,” the governor said.
DOST Bulacan Regional Director Angelita Parungao said that the P16.8 million MOCCOV was developed by a Filipino Inventor Dennis Abella and the first beneficiary in Central Luzon is Bulacan.
The MOCCOV is a joint project of the DOST 3, Office of Civil Defense 3 and Office of Senator Joel Villanueva.
It is the latest Science and Technology intervention in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation funded by the DOST Community Empowerment through Science and Technology (DOST CEST).
