CVISNET, in partnership with ATR Japan, Wisflux India, Unconnected.org, and JUIDA, joined the Visayas leg of Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Climate and Disaster Resilience Nationwide Exposition from July 24 to 26, 2024 at the Waterfront Hotel, Cebu City. With the theme “Enhancing Visayas’ Resilience through Science, Technology, and Innovation”, the three-day event showcased innovative solutions to enhance disaster response and management in the Philippines. CVISNET featured its key technologies - ISLET Connect powered by Unconnected.org and the Disaster Information System for Communities (DISC) powered by BeST. CVISNET’s partners, ATR Japan and JUIDA, also demonstrated its technologies - ATR Japan's Locally Accessible Cloud System (LACS) and JUIDA's advanced drone technology.

On the second day, the sessions focused on innovative technologies to enhance disaster resilience, communication, and information sharing during critical situations. Mr. Jeffrey Llanto, Executive Director of CVISNET, presented the Locally Accessible Cloud System (LACS), the Front-line Operation System (FLOS) the Disaster Information System for Communities (DISC), the Internet for Sustainable Livelihood e-Education and Tourism (ISLET Connect) powered by Unconnected.org, and JUIDA's drone training center and future developments in Cebu.

Dr. Toshikazu Sakano, Director of ATR Japan, gave more detailed information about FLOS, a portable ICT system integrated with AI for disaster response, emphasizing its roles in bridging connectivity gaps and its capabilities in automating disaster information handling. Mr. Chandraprakash Sharma, CEO and Founder of Wisflux India, discussed the commercialization and deployment of LACS, FLOS, and Cloud DRIMs. Lastly, Mr. Kakuya Iwata, Managing Director of JUIDA, shared insights on drone applications during the January 1, 2024 Noto earthquake. The event highlighted the transformative impact of these technologies on disaster management, demonstrating their potential to strengthen the Visayas region's disaster resilience.

The Handa Pilipinas three-day event allowed the attendees and guests to explore cutting-edge solutions for future implementation and potential collaborative opportunities.