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Meeting Minutes re Suspected DPRK Long-Range
Ballistic Missile Test, ca. April 12-16, 2012
NDRRMC Conference RoomCamp General Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon
City
9:00 A.M., 03 April 2012
Participants: DILG, DOST-PNRI, DOH-HEMS, PNP, MARINA, PCG,
CAAP,PAGASA, BFP, NCRCOM, PRC, AFP-OJ3, OCD
I. As per written instruction from the SND and C, NDRRMC, a
meeting on the
above-stated subject matter was held with the Executive
Director, NDRRMCand Administrator, OCD, USEC Benito T. Ramos
presiding it. USEC Ramosstarted with a presentation on the missile
trajectory and at the same timeexpressing his apprehensions on the
possible effects of the test should thesuspected DPRK Long-Range
Ballistic Missile or any of its debris touchground within
Philippine AOR. He then shared to the audience someinformation
about the missile test enumerated as follows:
DPRK is poised to launch an alleged non-nuclear
IntercontinentalBallistic Missile (ICBM) named KWANGMYONGSONG-3
between 6-11 in the morning, any day between 12-16, this month.
The missile will take a southward path and will disengage two of
itsboosters/ propellers prior to reaching orbit.
The second booster/ propeller poses threat to the Philippines as
itsdebris may fall within the AOR 190 km east of Luzon if it
maintainstrack
The planned missile launch is to commemorate the birth
centennial ofDPRKs eternal President, Kim Il Sung (15 April
1912)
The missile will pass southward through the airspace of South
Koreaand Japan where it may eventually be intercepted and shot
down
USEC Ramos emphasized, the meeting is not intended to cause
alarm but
rather educate, prepare and allay all fears that may arise from
misinformationor disinformation. This is to avert panic as seen in
the Fukushima Nuclearincident where betadine solutions/ products
were sold-out locally and schools/universities suspending
classes.
USEC Ramos gave a brief lecture on the types of (weapon)
trajectoriesstressing how serious things will be if the rocket
veers off course ormaliciously intended to hit the Philippines.
II. USEC Ramos stressed the importance of the meeting with the
participationand attendance of PNRI to enlighten the group on the
subject matter. Dr.
Alumanda de la Rosa of PNRI expressed their preparedness for
anyeventuality that may arise from the test. While there is no
nuclear involvement
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heard of so far in this planned launch, Dr. De la Rosa revealed
that NorthKorea had previously engaged in underground nuclear test
as detected by theInternational Monitoring System of the
Comprehensive Nuclear Test BanOrganization where Philippines is a
member. Although intransigent andhighly capable of developing
nuclear weapons, the two (2) instances of
underground tests of DPRK recorded no radioactivity as tested by
PNRI.Nonetheless, the PNRI expressed its readiness to activate the
RADPLAN incoordination with NDRRMC. An Emergency Preparedness
Monitoring Teamin rotation every 15 days will be deployed in the
threatened areas. The teamis ready in terms of personnel and
equipment to monitor and respond to anyradioactivity that may arise
from the test.
III. PAGASA on the other hand discussed about the upgraded
capability of theagency with its three (3) additional Doppler
radars courtesy of JICA (Japan)not to mention the various synoptic
stations operating 24/7 and observingdifferent weather parameters.
With the present equipage, the public can
expect better forecasting on weather, flood and other
climatological conditionsaffecting the country. Further, PAGASA
claimed that radar images frompossible debris can be archived/
recorded and may be used as proof forclaims of damages.
IV. Meanwhile, CAAP admitted that they are not equipped to track
the debris ontheir radar. As a precaution, they will broadcast/
issue advisories for flightplans to be changed particularly on
routes under the identified coordinatesduring the possible launch
dates.
V. AFP on the other hand will preposition local and national
assets and providemonetary assistance and disaster response
operations when needed. Theyassured constant coordination with the
Joint US Military Advisor for monitoringand actions to be taken in
case of any eventuality. Should the debris come toour shores, the
AFP is also prepared with their helicopters to respond to
thearea/s.
VI. DILG picked up from the discussion and vowed to issue a no
fishingadvisory to all areas in the Eastern Seaboard.
VII. MARINA will be sending advisories regarding the possible
fall of debris. They
will cooperate with the LGUs and concerned agencies to monitor
the situation.
VIII. With this situation at-hand, USEC Ramos declared that the
NDRRMC willremain on RED ALERT status to filter out reports and
serve as the ONLYSource of Information about the missile launch.
This is to dispel maliciousinformation and avert national panic.
USEC Ramos likewise warned the publicnot to touch or attempt to
sell in junk shops as scrap metals the debris as theymay be
radioactive.
IX. As a recap, the following agreements were forged as
recommended by theconcerned agencies relative to the planned
missile launch:
a. The PNRI-DOST submits the STAY INDOORS policy for
theresidents of Regions 1, 2, 3, 4A, 4B, CAR and NCR during the
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