The sixth session of the International Co-ordination Group for the Tsunami Warning System in the Pacific (ICG/ITSU) was convened at the Silahis International Hotel in Manila, Philippines, on Monday, 20 February 1978, at 10:00a.m. The Unesco National Commission of the Philippines, in co-operation with the National Science Development Board, acted as the host for this meeting, and made arrangements for logistical support.
The session was opened by the Chairman of the Group, Mr. a. Dehler, who welcomed the participants and introduced the speakers. The inaugural ceremony began with a welcoming address by Dr. Roman L. Kintanar, Director-General, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration, followed by an address of the guest of honour, Dr. Melecio S. Magno, Chairman, National Science Development Board. (Annex V). Dr. a. Giermann, Deputy Secretary of the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of Unesco, then welcomed the Group in the name of the Director General of Unesco and the Secretary of IOC, and thanked the government of the Philippines for hosting the meeting and providing such fine facilities. (For list of participants, see Annex IV). Mr. Dohler closed the inaugural session in giving his report on the activities between the 5th and 6th session (Annex III) and thanking the government or the Philippines for its hospitality in the name of the Group.
Informational Documents
Document Title | Format/Type |
ITSU-VI Summary Report | PDF (174 KB) |