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MGB XII conducts Small-Scale Safety Inspectors’ Training in T’boli, South Cotabato

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII conducted a 1-day training for registered small scale safety inspectors on April 16, 2021 in Barangay Poblacion, T’Boli, South Cotabato.

The training was coordinated with Desawo Integrated Small Scale Miners Association, Inc. (DISSMAI), Maguan Clan Small-Scale Miners Association, Inc. (MCSSMAI), and T’boli Minahang Bayan Multi-Purpose Cooperative (TMBMPC). A total of 19 registered safety inspectors attended the activity. It aimed to provide technical assistance to safety inspectors and equip them with knowledge on safety and health in the workplace.

Engr. Roger M. Tamayo, OIC-Chief Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD), discussed the topic on accident investigation. He intricately led the safety inspectors on the procedures in conducting an investigation. Engr. Tamayo also introduced and explained the root cause analysis that may help them understand the root of the problem.

MGB XII CELEBRATES EARTH MONTH

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In line with its thrust and commitment to environmental sustainability and climate change advocacy, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII launched activities in celebration of the 2021 Earth Month.

A tutorial video on Bamboo Propagation was released through MGB XII social media on April 22, 2021 as part of the Earth Day Celebration with the theme “Restore the Earth.” Engr. Abdulhamid Ali of the Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division explained the steps in planting a Rhizome, Culm, Branches, the vegetative method in Bamboo Propagation. Bamboo helps in mitigating effects of climate change.

GEOHAZARD ADVISORY RE: EFFECTS OF TROUGH OF SEVERE TROPICAL SURIGAE IN SOCCSKSARGEN REGION

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GEOHAZARD ADVISORY Part1 GEOHAZARD ADVISORY Part2 
 GEOHAZARD ADVISORY Part3  GEOHAZARD ADVISORY Part4
  1. GEOHAZARD ADVISORY RE: "EFFECTS OF LOW PRESSURE AREA (LPA) IN REGION XII"
  2. CORONA NI JUANA: ANGAT KA!
  3. GEOHAZARD ADVISORY RE: EFFECTS OF THROUGH LOW-PRESSURE AREA (LPA) AFFECTING SOUTHERN OF MINDANAO AND EASTERLIES AFFECTING THE REST OF MINDANAO
  4. ILLEGAL SMALL SCALE MINING OPERATION IN MAGPET, NORTH COTABATO CLOSED

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!