Disaster Council commends DSWD-CAR
BAGUIO CITY - For its efficiency in emergency reponse the Department of Social Welfare and Development - Cordillera Administrative Region was presented a Certificate of Commendation by the Cordillera Regional Disaster Coordinating Council (CRDCC) during the Tourism Emergency Response and Safety Forum last May 20, 2005 at the Baguio Country.
The forum,organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT-CAR), Office of Civil Defense (OCD-CAR) and the CRDCC was conducted to ensure that tourists coming to the region are safe and that effective emergency response mechanisms are in place and ready to be deployed during disasters.
The event is also part of the recovery program of the DOT-CAR who earlier reported a decrease in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2005.
Senator Richard J. Gordon was the guest of honor during the forum. According to the former Tourism Secretary, the Cordillera must be developed into the ultimate tourism destination because of its various potentials.
Although disaster mitigation and response remains a top program for the regional office, strengtening measures and extra vigilance is still a high priority
The forum,organized by the Department of Tourism (DOT-CAR), Office of Civil Defense (OCD-CAR) and the CRDCC was conducted to ensure that tourists coming to the region are safe and that effective emergency response mechanisms are in place and ready to be deployed during disasters.
The event is also part of the recovery program of the DOT-CAR who earlier reported a decrease in tourist arrivals during the first quarter of 2005.
Senator Richard J. Gordon was the guest of honor during the forum. According to the former Tourism Secretary, the Cordillera must be developed into the ultimate tourism destination because of its various potentials.
Although disaster mitigation and response remains a top program for the regional office, strengtening measures and extra vigilance is still a high priority
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