Following the successful launch of its first e-weather station located at the Mindoro State University (MinSU) Main Campus in Victoria, Oriental Mindoro, Project MOSES (Monitoring and Observation of Site-specific E-Weather Stations) has expanded its reach with the establishment of its second station at San Andres Elementary School in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro.
Today, April 14, 2025, MinSU, in partnership with the Department of Science and Technology MIMAROPA (DOST-MIMAROPA), the Local Government Unit of Naujan, and the Department of Education Oriental Mindoro, officially inaugurated the new Project MOSES Localized Synoptic E-Weather Station at San Andres, Elementary School. This infrastructure aims to strengthen the community’s resilience to climate-related hazards.
The advanced weather monitoring system will provide real-time, site-specific weather data to support communities within a 9–25 km radius. It significantly enhances weather monitoring in the flood-prone Mag-asawang Tubig Watershed in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro—an area known for triggering floods across various parts of the province.
The event was attended by MinSU officials, including Dr. Enya Marie D. Apostol, University President; Engr. Christian Hernandez, Project MOSES Team Leader; Mr. Leonel Mendoza, Vice President for Research, Development, and Extension (RDE); Dr. Lourdes V. Icalla, Director for Knowledge and Technology Transfer and Dr. Jerrel S. Reyes, Chief of the Presidential Management Staff. DOST-MIMAROPA representatives, including Mr. Jessie Pine, Provincial Director for Oriental Mindoro and Engr. Zaldie C. Gawad, Supervising Science Research Specialist of DOST MIMAROPA were also present.
Also in attendance were Dr. Maria Luisa D. Servando, Schools Division Superintendent of DepEd Oriental Mindoro; Ms. Menita A. Matibag, Principal of San Andres Elementary School; and representatives from the Local Government Unit of Naujan, including Mr. Joery M. Geroleo, DRRM Officer, and Hon. Domingo C. Limbo, Barangay Chairman of San Andres.
In her speech, MinSU President Dr. Enya Marie D. Apostol emphasized the project’s significance as both a technological advancement and a reflection of the university’s commitment to community service.
“Ang proyektong ito ay isang patunay ng pagtutulungan, inobasyon, at sa walang-sawang dedikasyon ng Mindoro State University na paglingkuran ang ating mga komunidad,” Dr. Apostol stated.
Project MOSES is an Internet of Things (IoT)-based system designed to provide near real-time data on weather conditions, rainfall intensity, and soil status. The e-weather station aims to support evidence-based decision-making among local government units, particularly the Provincial and Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices (P/MDRRMOs), by equipping them with essential tools for disaster preparedness and risk mitigation.
“Ang inisyatibong ito ay magbibigay-pagkakataon sa ating mga lokal na pamahalaan upang makagawa ng mga desisyong may sapat na kaalaman, mapahusay ang paghahanda sa sakuna, at maprotektahan ang ating mga kababayan,” she added.
Dr. Apostol further highlighted that Project MOSES embodies the university’s core values—Resilience, Integrity, Participation, and Excellence—and its mission to address real-world challenges while promoting sustainable development.
She also expressed her gratitude to all partners and contributors to the success of the project, as well as special thanks to the people of San Andres, Naujan, and San Andres Elementary School for their warm welcome and trust in the university.
“Ang Proyekto Moses ay isang tanglaw ng pag-asa, isang simbolo sa ating sama-samang pagsisikap na bumuo ng isang mas ligtas, mas matatag, at mas panatag na kinabukasan para sa Oriental Mindoro,” Dr. Apostol remarked.
She concluded her speech by affirming the university's commitment to purpose-driven research. “Ito po ay isang pagpapatunay na ang pananaliksik ay ginagawa upang mabago ang buhay ng mamamayan na mas nangangailangan,” she stated.
This new weather station, the second of its kind in Oriental Mindoro, will provide reliable weather data to benefit the school and surrounding communities, supporting local government units (LGUs) and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) offices in emergency response efforts. Additionally, the project will promote climate-smart education in schools, ensuring that students and educators are equipped with the knowledge to understand and address climate-related challenges.
As the second Project MOSES e-weather station becomes operational, it is expected to further enhance early warning systems, improve local planning, and strengthen community response capacities in Oriental Mindoro. The valuable data it provides will help local authorities plan and respond more effectively, contributing to a safer and more sustainable future for Mindoro.
Project MOSES is a flagship initiative of Mindoro State University Project funded by DOST-MIMAROPA.
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