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MGB-X TALKS ON THE GEOHAZARD MAP OF NORTHERN MINDANAO DURING THE RDRRMC-X DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COMMITTEE MEETING

Posted by Geosciences at 8:18 AM News

Mar 032018

MGB-X was invited as resource speaker on the “Geohazard Map of Northern Mindanao” during the First Quarterly Meeting of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council – Disaster Preparedness Committee chaired by DILG-X and held in Cagayan de Oro City on 2018. February 20. Chief Geologist Osin Sinsuat, Jr. gave the presentation.

IT Specialist Ramon S. Hong, Jr. presented the “Downloading of the 1:10,000 Scale Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Maps”.

Participants included, aside from the DILG and MGB, from PAGASA, PHIVOLCS, OCD, Army, PNP, BFP, NEDA, DA, DPWH.

The forum came up with a proposed Protocol on the integration of experiences and actual practices shared by members of the Disaster Preparedness Committee.

ISAG on Social Responsibility

Posted by MSESDD at 4:32 PM News

Feb 262018

Earth Tools and Trading Corporation, permit holder of an Industrial sand and gravel (ISAG) with operations at Brgy. Napaliran, Municipality of Balingsag, Misamis Oriental in coordination with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau X conducted an IEC on Responsible mining, Community Consultation and Annual Social Development and Management Program (ASDMP) Planning to the mining community of the said Barangay. The activity was conducted on Feruary 5, 2018 held at the Napaliran Social Welfare and Development Building. Continue reading »

Landslide and Flood Threat Advisory (Tropical Storm "BASYANG")

Posted by Geosciences at 3:13 PM Geohazard Bulletin

Feb 132018

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #14
FOR:Tropical Depression Basyang
Tropical Cyclone: WARNING
ISSUED AT:2:00 PM, 13 February 2018

“BASYANG” HAS TRAVERSED THE SURIGAO PROVINCES – AGUSAN DEL NORTE AREA AND IS NOW OVER BOHOL SEA.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL: #1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs) affecting Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, northern section of Bukidnon, Misamis Occidental, and northern section of Zamboanga del Norte.

At 1:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Depression “BASYANG” was estimated based on all available data at 60 km South of Maasin City, Southern leyte (09.6 °N, 124.9 °E) with Maximum sustained winds of 55 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, Forecast to move West Northwest at 27 kph. Continue reading »

Landslide and Flood Threat Advisory (Tropical Storm "BASYANG")

Posted by Geosciences at 8:14 AM Geohazard Bulletin

Feb 132018

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #12
FOR:Tropical Storm Basyang
Tropical Cyclone: WARNING
ISSUED AT:8:00 AM, 13 February 2018

“BASYANG” IS ABOUT TO MAKE LANDFALL BETWEEN SURIGAO AND DINAGAT PROVINCES.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL: #2 (61-120kph expected in 24 hrs) affecting Dinagat Island, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Camiguin, Misamis Oriental, and northern section of Bukidnon.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL: #1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs) affecting Zamboanga del Sur, northern section of Zamboanga del Norte, northern northern section of Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, rest of Bukidnon, North Cotabato, Compostela Valley, Davao del Norte, and northern section of Davao Oriental.

At 7:00 AM today, the center of Tropical Storm “BASYANG” was estimated based on all available data at 80 km Northeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (08.8 °N, 126.9 °E) with Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, Forecast to move Northwest at 25 kph Continue reading »

Landslide and Flood Threat Advisory (Tropical Storm "BASYANG")

Posted by Geosciences at 5:14 PM Geohazard Bulletin

Feb 122018

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #7
FOR:Tropical Storm Basyang
Tropical Cyclone: WARNING

ISSUED AT:5:00 PM, 12 February 2018

“BASYANG” HAS SLIGHTLY ACCELERATED WHILE MOVING CLOSER TOWARDS EASTERN MINDANAO.

TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL: #1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs) affecting Dinagat Islands, Camiguin, Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte. and northern portion of Zamboanga del Sur.

At 4:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm “BASYANG” was estimated based on all available data at 435 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur (07.3 °N, 130.1 °E) with Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, Forecast to move West Northwest at 23 kph. Continue reading »

Landslide and Flood Threat Advisory (Tropical Storm "BASYANG")

Posted by Geosciences at 2:15 PM Geohazard Bulletin

Feb 122018

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #6
FOR:Tropical Storm Basyang
Tropical Cyclone: WARNING

ISSUED AT:2:00 PM, 12 February 2018
TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL: #1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs)|affecting Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Camiguin, Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, Bukidnon, northern portion of Zamboanga del Norte. and northern portion of Zamboanga del Sur.

At 1:00 PM today, the center of Tropical Storm “BASYANG” was estimated based on all available data at 570 km East Southeast of Hinatuan, Surigao del Sur(07.0 °N, 131.3 °E) with Maximum sustained winds of 65 kph near the center and gustiness of up to 80 kph, forecast to move West Northwest at 22 kph. Continue reading »

"BASYANG" HAS SLIGHTLY SLOWED DOWN WHILE MOVING GENERALLY WESTWARD

Posted by Geosciences at 1:26 PM News

Feb 122018

Landslide and Flood Threat Advisory (Tropical Storm "BASYANG")

Posted by Geosciences at 8:12 AM Geohazard Bulletin

Feb 122018

Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)

SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #4
FOR:Tropical Storm Basyang
Tropical Cyclone: WARNING

ISSUED AT:8:00 AM, 12 February 2018
TROPICAL CYCLONE WARNING SIGNAL: #1 (30-60kph expected in 36 hrs) over Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte, Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Camiguin, Compostela Valley, Davao Oriental, Davao del Norte, Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Lanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur, and Bukidnon. Continue reading »