DepEd Urges School Heads to Use AI Tool for Early Disaster Response
Philippine Education Secretary Sonny Angara has directed school officials to integrate a new AI-aided hazard assessment tool, Project Ligtas+, into their disaster preparedness routines to better protect students from disaster-related learning disruptions. The tool aims to assess and mitigate disaster risks for learning institutions.
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