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Synopsis: Localized thunderstorms affecting SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

Based on the Daily/Localized Weather Forecast from PAGASA issued at 6:00 A.M. September 20, 2022, SOCCSKSARGEN will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may trigger landslides in elevated and mountainous areas and wide-spread flooding along low-lying areas adjacent to river systems. Flash floods are also possible along hilly to mountainous areas with narrow streams and rivers. Low-lying coastal municipalities and barangays within the region may experience inundation due to light to moderate south to southwest winds with slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters) wave heights.

This Office encourages the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (LDRRMOs) in the region to refer to the MGB-XII geohazard maps and information in identifying safe areas for evacuation and appropriate evacuation routes. Utilization of these maps and data to properly inform residents living in geologically hazardous areas to take precautionary measures is highly encouraged.

Should there be a need for more information and assistance on this matter, please feel free to contact us through our telephone numbers (083) 228-6130 or 228-6131.

Attached is the list of municipalities indicating the number and names of barangays that will likely be affected in the region.

Synopsis: Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms affecting SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

Based on the Daily/Localized Weather Forecast from PAGASA issued at 6:00 A.M. September 5, 2022, SOCCSKSARGEN will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may trigger landslides in elevated and mountainous areas and wide-spread flooding along low-lying areas adjacent to river systems. Flash floods are also possible along hilly to mountainous areas with narrow streams and rivers. Low-lying coastal municipalities and barangays within the region may experience inundation due to light to moderate southwest to south winds with slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters) wave heights.

This Office encourages the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (LDRRMOs) in the region to refer to the MGB-XII geohazard maps and information in identifying safe areas for evacuation and appropriate evacuation routes. Utilization of these maps and data to properly inform residents living in geologically hazardous areas to take precautionary measures is highly encouraged.

Should there be a need for more information and assistance on this matter, please feel free to contact us through our telephone numbers (083) 228-6130 or 228-6131.

Attached is the list of municipalities indicating the number and names of barangays that will likely be affected in the region.

The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII approved a resolution no. 52 series of 2022 on the creation of Cluster on Gold Trading under the Economic Development Council (EDC) XII- Subcommittee on Mineral Industry Development (SCMID) on June 23, 2022.

The Cluster on Gold Trading (COGT) is aimed to promote competitive prices and incentives from the BSP for gold sellers and provide coordinative mechanism for the legitimization of gold trading in the region. It shall also help BSP streamline the process of a more conducive and responsive Gold Buying program for large and small-scale miners in the region.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees’ Association (MGBEA) in Region XII conducted its first General Assembly for CY 2022 on August 16, 2022, in the Bureau’s Conference Room.

At least 70 MGB XII employees gathered to discuss the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) between MGBEA and the management. Some of the provisions were the rights and obligations of the MGBEA and the management in ensuring the welfare and safety of employees in the workplace.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII conducted a 3-Day Geographic Information System (GIS) Training for VRA Exposure Maps, Geological Quadrangle Maps, and Mining Tenement Maps to personnel of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) - Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) on August 2-4, 2022, held in General Santos City.