MGB Regional Office No. X joined in the nationwide observance of Rizal Day on December 30, 2018 in Cagayan de Oro City. City Mayor, Hon. Oscar S. Moreno, delivered the message at the Divisoria Park. After the mayor’s speech, MGB-X joined other government offices in laying a wreath at the Rizal monument. The occasion marked the 122nd death anniversary and martyrdom of Dr. Jose P. Rizal.
Region X geologists attended the annual Geological Convention (GEOCON) conducted by the Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) held at The Manila Hotel on 2018. December 11 to 12. The annual GEOCON aims to bring together geologists and other professionals with relation to the field for the purpose of presenting current research and ideas. The convention had for its theme, “Building the Country, Securing the Future: The Role of Filipino Geoscientists”.
DOST Undersecretary Dr. Renato U. Solidum Jr., the GEOCON 2018 chairperson, formally opened the event.
Dec 202018
SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #11
FOR:Tropical Depression Samuel
Tropical Cyclone: WARNING
ISSUED AT:2:00 PM, 20 November 2018
TROPICAL DEPRESSION “SAMUEL” CONTINUES TO MOVE CLOSER TOWARDS THE SAMAR-LEYTE-DINAGAT AREA.
SEVERE WEATHER BULLETIN #3
FOR: TROPICAL DEPRESSION “#SamuelPH”
TROPICAL CYCLONE: WARNING
ISSUED AT 05:00 AM, 19 November 2018
(Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin to be issued at 11 AM today)
TROPICAL DEPRESSION “SAMUEL” HAS MOVED WEST-NORTHWESTWARD WHILE MAINTAINING ITS STRENGTH.
• Possible raising of Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal (TCWS) No. 1 over Southern Leyte and Eastern Samar.
• Moderate to heavy rains which may trigger flooding and landslides may prevail over Caraga Region, Davao Oriental, Compostela Valley, Southern Leyte, Bohol, Camiguin and Misamis Oriental. Residents of these areas, especially those living near or in river channels, low-lying and mountainous areas, are advised to take precautionary measures, coordinate with local disaster risk reduction and management offices, and continue monitoring for updates.
• Fisherfolks and those with small seacrafts are advised not to venture out over the areas under TCWS No. 1 and the eastern seaboards of Visayas and Mindanao. Continue reading »
Regional Director Rex Monsanto and staff attended the recently-concluded 2018 MGB Annual Technical Forum held at Paraiso Verde, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.
Twenty-four technical papers and eight policy papers were selected for competition. In addition, two non-competing papers were presented. Eight posters were entered.
Geologist Jenisse Dowell Medel, representing Region X, presented a technical paper on “Report on the Updating of the 1:50,000 Scale Geologic Map of the Burdeos Quadrangle Covering Parts of the Province of Quezon in Region IV-Calabarzon”. Continue reading »
Nov 122018
Oct 252018
RD Rex S. Monsanto signs the ISAG Permit, beside him is Mr. Dulatre, the Permit holder.
October 01, 2018, the day scheduled for the signing of the Industrial Sand and Gravel (ISAG) Permit of Mr. Ferdinand H. Dulatre located at Brgy. Tambagan, Medina, Misamis Oriental. The said permit is denominated as IP-0000012-2018-X containing an area of 5.1340 hectares.
Mr. Dualtre filed an application for Industrial Sand and Gravel Permit denominated as IPA No. 000028-X to extract, remove and dispose sand and gravel and other loose and unconsolidated materials authorized under Philippine Mining Act of 1995 and its revised IRR for industrial purposes on July 02, 2018 and had completely submitted the mandatory requirements pursuant to Section 74 of DAO No. 2010-21.
Series of Technical Conference has been conducted with Mr. Dulatre for the evaluation of his submitted documents that further led to the recommendation for the issuance of the ISAG Permit. The ISAG Permit has been signed by the Regional Director, Rex S. Monsanto, CESE and the terms and conditions of which has been signed accepted by Mr. Dulatre.
