THE Philippines, which is located in the so-called Pacific Ring of Fire, experiences a number of earthquakes every year with several faults scattered across regions in the country. With this scenario, a new technology called the Universal Structural Health Evaluation and Recording System or Usher was developed by Dr. Francis Aldrine Uy that will address the risks brought about by earthquakes.

This novel technology was recently recognized by the Benita and Catalino Yap Foundation Inc. (BCYFI) Innovation Awards 2023 as the top winner of the P1-million cash prize.

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