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MGB EMPLOYEE'S ASSOCIATION XII ELECTS ITS NEW SET OF OFFICERS FOR CY 2021-2023.

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employee's Association (MGBEA) XII Chapter Executive Board elected its new set of officers for CY 2021-2023 on July 13, 2021 at MGB XII, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

The designated members of the Committee on Elections (COMELEC) led by Atty. Charlen Suedad, scheduled the casting and canvassing of votes for MGBEA XII president on June 29, 2021. The list of candidates was obtained after nominations were submitted by the 5 divisions of MGBXII. The said list includes: Ariel Austin A. Acosta, Aisah M. Baute, Ermelyn Jane P. Celindro, Edgardo C. Ferolino, Engr. Wynlove C. Galagaran, Engr. Maimona A. Mamao, Jefferey C. Padilla, Engr. Sabrawi S. Pangcoga, Engr. Caidar S. Sambarani, and Norjanah M. Solaiman.

MGB XII CONDUCTS KARST SUBSIDENCE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND MAPPING IN ALABEL, SARANGANI

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII conducted Karst Subsidence Hazard Assessment and Mapping on June 21 to July 10, 2021 in the municipality of Alabel, Province of Sarangani.

MGB XII Supervising Geologist Ariel Austin A. Acosta presented the initial results of the Karst Subsidence Hazard Assessment and Mapping during the joint Municipal Disaster Risk Reduction Management Committee (MDRRMC) and Indigenous Peoples (IPs) meeting in Alabel, Sarangani on July 12, 2021.

Mr. Acosta reiterated, that based on the initial reports presented the Assessment Team validated sink depths that are mostly active and inactive landslides and tension cracks. MGB XII prompts the Local Government Unit of Alabel to propose at least three (3) relocation sites for the areas recommended for a relocation.

MGB XII goes digital on Philippine Environment Month celebration

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With “Sama-Samang Pagkilos, Sama-Samang Paghilom, Ikaw, Ako, Tayo ang Kalikasan” as the theme for this year, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII scheduled several activities in celebration of June as Philippine Environment Month. Virtual Turo, one of the premier activities, is an online video production that aims to widen the understanding of the community on various relevant topics like disaster mitigation and climate change. MGB XII personnel focused discussions on landslide and flooding, climate change and phases of mining. This activity is intended to support students who are using digital platforms in learning.

  1. MGB XII EXTENDS HELP TO FLOOD VICTIMS IN TANTANGAN AND NORALA, SOUTH COTABATO
  2. ADVISORY FOR SMALL-SCALE MINING, QUARRY AND SAND AND GRAVEL OPERATORS IN REGION XII
  3. MGB XII CONDUCTS COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESMENT IN REGION XII
  4. MGB XII INSTALLS LANDSLIDE SIGNAGE IN MAGPET, PROVINCE OF COTABATO

MGB XII NEWS

TRANSLATED GEOHAZARD POSTERS

- Sunday, 19 December 2021

"To reach the widest audience, the MGB has produced the Posters on Rain-Induced Landslide, Flood, and Karst Subsidence in seven (7) other major Philippine languages.

HERE ARE THE POSTERS IN [Cebuano, Bicolano, Chabacano, Hilagaynon, Ilokano, Kapampangan, Waray ]"


MGB XII CONDUCTS CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT UNITS IN REGION XII

- Wednesday, 15 December 2021

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII through the Mine Management Division conducted a Capacity Building and Training for Local Government Units in Region XII on December 2, 2021, via online Zoom application.

A total of thirty-six (36) personnel from the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO), Provincial Environment and Management Office (PEMO), City ENRO, and Municipal ENRO participated in the activity. The webinar aims to reinforce and improve technical capabilities and capacities, as well as to provide for a smoother transition of the LGU to deliver their devolved duties related to mining.

In his opening message, MGB XII Regional Director Efren B. Carido presented the rationale of the activity. He added that the capabilities of the LGUs need to be enhanced and strengthen to increase their potentials in accordance with the authority granted to them under the Local Government Code and under the DENR DAO 92-30 which states the Guidelines for the Transfer and Implementation of DENR Functions Devolved to the Local Government Units.

Furthermore, he said that the webinar will capacitate and equip ENROs in preparation of the devolved transition plan (DTP). It is also a venue to share experiences and knowledge on policies within their area of responsibility.


WHAT TO DO BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER FLOOD AND RAIN-INDUCED LANDSLIDE

- Wednesday, 15 December 2021

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau believes that an informed populace is vital in truly attaining disaster resilience. With this, we advise the public to equip themselves with knowledge on What to Do BEFORE, DURING, AND AFTER flood and rain-induced landslide events through these updated posters.

Poster Flood Cebuano Poster Landslide Cebuano Poster Karst Cebuano

MGB XII SUPPORTS 18-DAY CAMPAIGN ON VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN (VAW)

- Wednesday, 15 December 2021

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII conducted various activities in observance of the 18-Day Campaign on Violence Against Women (VAW) with a theme “Filipino Marespeto; Safe Spaces, Kasali Tayo” highlighting the Safe Spaces Act (RA 11313 or SSA) among the public as well as the organizations tasked with enforcing the law.

On November 25, the Gender and Development (GAD) focal of MGB XII, Ermelyn Jane P. Celindro, facilitated the launching of the “Let’s Make this a Safe Space” with the hashtag #SanaAllSpacesSafe ground campaign. All MGB XII personnel committed to make all spaces especially on their workplaces a safe place in all gender-based related violence through a pledge provided by the Philippine Commission for Women (PCW).


MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY FOR THE SHEARLINE, AMIHAN POTENTIAL TROPICAL CYCLONE "ODETTE"

- Tuesday, 14 December 2021

In view of the impending Tropical Cyclone Pre-Odette, along with the northeast monsoon and shear line, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau is issuing this Geohazard Advisory for widest dissemination.
We would like to emphasize to the public to be aware of the geohazards in your area, by checking out our maps that are uploaded in our Web Portal (tinyurl.com/MGB-Geohazard-Portal) and other platforms such as DOST-PHIVOLCS' HazardHunterPH (hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph).
To know if your area may be affected by the incoming weather disturbance, you may see the full list of Barangays susceptible to rain-induced landslide, flood, and debris flow as of December 14, 2AM: (tinyurl.com/MGB-Odette-Advisory)
 
Keep safe everyone!