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GEOHAZARD ADVISORY ON INTERTROPICAL CONVERGENCE ZONE IN MINDANAO ISLAND

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Based on PAGASA’s weather forecast the SOCCSKSARGEN region will be experiencing cloudy skies with scattered rain showers and thunderstorms brought by Intertropical Convergence Zone affecting the whole of Mindanao. 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.

   

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MGB XII’S CHRISTMAS LANDMARK SIGNIFIES HOPE

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MGB XII’s giant Christmas Tree in its office entrance held at the grounds of the Prime Regional Center in Barangay Carpenter Hill was lauded by the PasKoronadal Judges on December 19, 2020.

The MGB XII giant Christmas Tree stands at 7.9 meters high with a 5 meters diameter base. It was constructed from bamboo sticks, fish nets, printed designs of Christmas balls, minerals and Personal Protective Equipments (PPEs). The said decorations symbolize hope and a reflection of the current situation in the office, respectively.

MGB XII PERSONNEL ASSISTS MENRE-BARMM

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII led by Regional Director Felizardo A. Gacad, Jr. assisted personnel from the Ministry of Environment, Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) last December 17, 2020 at the MGB XII, Conference Room, Koronadal City.

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  4. MGB XII UPDATES LAKE SEBU GEOHAZARD MAPS

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.