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Geohazard Advisory on Localized Thunderstorms Experienced in the Island of Mindanao including the SOCCSKSARGEN Region

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Based on PAGASA’s weather forecast for the rest of the country, including SOCCSKSARGEN, will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers caused by localized thunderstorms. Moderate to heavy rains experienced in the region may trigger landslides in elevated and mountainous areas, while flood may be experienced within low-lying areas adjacent to rivers. Flash flood is also possible along narrow creeks and rivers.

Anent to this, 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 evacuation routes. Utilization of these maps and information in the conduct of information drives to inform residents living in geologically hazardous areas to take precautionary measures is encouraged.

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

 

MGB XII MONITORING ON LANDSLIDE AND FLOOD PRONE AREAS

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MGB XII Supervising Geologist Ariel Austin A. Acosta reported the identified landslide prone areas and flood prone areas in Region XII during a live radio broadcast interview with Bryan Belotindos of Bombo Radyo Koronadal on January 18, 2020.

Landslide prone areas in Region XII that may be adversely affected due to the rainy season include T’Boli and Lake Sebu of South Cotabato; Glan, Malapatan and Maitum in Sarangani Province; Kalamansig, Lebak, Palimbang and Bagumbayan in Sultan Kudarat; and Libungan and mountainous areas of Magpet, Arakan and Matalam in Cotabato Province.

1ST CY2021 MANAGEMENT TEAM MEETING

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Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII key officials led by OIC, Regional Director Felizardo A. Gacad, Jr. convened in a management meeting on January 6, 2021 and discussed its CY2020 performance and directions for the new year.

Designated planning officer Engr. Ralph John Ligas presented the 2020 Accomplishment of MGB XII and reported that all targets were fully accomplished except for some demand driven activities where stakeholders were unable to submit compliance requirements due to restrictions imposed by the national and local governments. MGB XII had a BUR1 of 100% and a BUR2 of 99.96%. Accordingly, all the required Means of Verification (MOV) are readily available.

  1. GEOHAZARD ADVISORY ON INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE IN MINDANAO ISLAND
  2. MGB XII’S CHRISTMAS LANDMARK SIGNIFIES HOPE
  3. MGB XII PERSONNEL ASSISTS MENRE-BARMM
  4. GEOHAZARD THREAT ADVISORIES FOR LGUS IN COTABATO

MGB XII NEWS

  • ADVISORY FOR SMALL-SCALE MINING, QUARRY AND SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATORS IN REGION XII

    - Wednesday, 26 May 2021


  • MGB XII CONDUCTS COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESMENT IN REGION XII

    - Friday, 21 May 2021

    A Coastal Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping was conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII Geohazard and Engineering Geology Section (GhEGS) in Kalamansig and Lebak, Province of Cotabato.

    The assessment included the use of the Coastal Integrity Vulnerability Assessment Tool (CIVAT), shoreline mapping and documentation of shoreline characteristics, beach profiling and sediment sampling.


  • MGB XII INSTALLS LANDSLIDE SIGNAGE IN MAGPET, PROVINCE OF COTABATO

    - Friday, 21 May 2021

    The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII installed one landslide warning signage in Barangay Noa and Barangay Bagumbayan in Magpet, Province of Cotabato on May 11-12, 2021.

    The signage, “BABALA: ANG LUGAR NA ITO AY DELIKADO SA LANDSLIDE,” is located along the national highway along the boundaries of the said barangays. The area is one of the identified areas as landslide prone that can be triggered by both earthquake and strong rainfall.


  • GEOHAZARD ADVISORY RE: EFFECTS OF INTER-TROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE (ITCZ) IN SOCCSKSARGEN REGION

    - Tuesday, 18 May 2021

    Based on PAGASA’s 24 Hour Weather Forecast issued at 4:00AM of May 18, 2021, Davao Region, SOCCSKSARGEN, BARMM and Zamboanga Peninsula will have cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms . This may bring rains in the region that may trigger landslides in elevated and mountainous areas, while flood may be experienced within low-lying areas adjacent to rivers. Flash flood is also possible along narrow creeks and rivers. Coastal municipalities and barangays in the region may experience surges brought by strong winds which are potential to generate flooding in these areas.

    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.

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


  • MGB XII LAUNCHES COASTAL CLEAN-UP AND MANGROVE TREE PLANTING IN BARANGAY TINOTO, MAASIM, SARANGANI

    - Tuesday, 27 April 2021

    In celebration of Earth Month, a Coastal Clean-Up and Mangrove Tree planting was initiated by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII joined by the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) in Barangay Tinoto, Maasim, Sarangani on April 26, 2021.

    A total of 15 sacks of garbage were accumulated during the coastal clean-up. Ocean trash picked up along the coastline area included biodegradable, non-biodegradable and residual wastes. Most of the materials recovered were diapers, PET bottles, rubber, metals, worn-out clothes and wires.