by mgb6iloilo | Mar 5, 2025 | Blog
Iloilo City – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office VI attends the DOST-PHIVOLCS InfoPress: Understanding and Communicating Kanlaon Volcano Hazards and DOST-PHIVOLCS Information Products on February 19, 2025, at the Negros Occidental Provincial Capitol, Bacolod City. MGB Region VI Geologist II, John Eric N. Ramos and Administrative Clerk III, Catherine A. Española who assists in implementing the Bureau’s Communication Plan attended the Seminar as representatives of MGB Region VI. DOST-PHIVOLCS spearheaded the activity with goals of improving public understanding, preparedness, and response to volcanic hazards posed by Kanlaon Volcano to all media practitioners and public information officers based in Negros Occidental and Negros Oriental. The seminar commenced at 8:00 AM with an opening message by Engr. Allan Francis P. Dara-ug, DOST Negros Occidental PSTO Provincial S&T Director, followed by the Rationale and Introduction of the DOST-PHIVOLCS by Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol, DOST-PHIVOLCS Director. According to Dr. Bacolcol in his message, “We’re gathered here today for a very important reason, to make sure that the information we share about natural hazards and earthquakes, volcanic hazards and tsunamis is accurate, timely and easy to understand. Why? Because clear and correct information saves lives”. With emphasis on clear and correct information, the DOST-PHIVOLCS InfoPress is a timely respond to the need in communicating effectively the volcanic hazards posed by Kanlaon Volcano. It enriches the knowledge and in-depth understanding of media practitioners and information officers about volcanic hazards in time of crisis and how they relay this to the public. At the seminar’s session, various topics were discussed by the speakers from DOST-PHIVOLCS. On the first half of the activity, Chief Science...
by mgb6iloilo | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog
Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office VI Regional Director Cecilia L. Ochavo-Saycon took her oath of office as Director II effective February 17, 2025. The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Antonia Loyzaga-Yulo administered the oath of office during the flag ceremony and Monday morning program held at the DENR central office compound in Quezon City. MGB VI personnel extended their heartfelt congratulations to RD Ochavo-Saycon who has served MGB VI as the Finance and Administrative Division Chief and OIC, Regional Director. MGB VI personnel has this message to RD Ochavo-Saycon: “We extend our heartfelt congratulations to your well-deserved conferment as Director II. Your dedication and consistent commitment to delivering your best in your duties have been evident all throughout the years of your unwavering service and leadership in your past assignments as Finance and Administrative Division Chief, and OIC, Regional Director of MGB VI. You are a living embodiment of courage, diligence, and integrity. We celebrate with you as you step into this new chapter of your leadership. We are proud of...
by mgb6iloilo | Feb 24, 2025 | Blog
(Iloilo City) – MGB RO VI Regional Director Cecilia L. Ochavo-Saycon administered the oath of office of three personnel as regular employees on February 10, 2025 at the MGB VI office namely, Engr. Mark Victor Gierran (Engineer II), Engr. Van Justine Podiotan (Engineer II), and Ms. Joanne May Temblador (Administrative Assistant I). Formerly employed under a Contract of Service (CoS), they are now promoted as permanent employees covered by the Civil Service Rules and Regulations. Also present during the oath-taking ceremony are Mr. Glenn Umipig, OIC Finance and Administrative Division and Engr. Errol Fuentes, OIC Mine Management Division. MGB VI extends its welcome and congratulations to the three personnel! (MGB...
by mgb6iloilo | Feb 17, 2025 | Blog
Iloilo City – MGB Regional Office VI personnel joined the 2025 One Billion Rising Campaign on February 14, 2025, at the Freedom Grandstand, Muelle Loney Street, Iloilo City. With the theme, “Rise for Freedom” the global dance campaign was participated by other national government agencies to advocate a campaign to end violence against women including the personnel from MGB VI who dance for change. This solidarity movement is to empower women all over the world and to break the chains of abuse, exploitation, and gender-based inequalities for a world where everyone is equally protected and valued. One Billion Rising (OBR) is the biggest mass action to end violence against women (cisgender, transgender, and those who hold fluid identities that are subject to gender-based violence) in human history. The campaign, which launched on Valentine’s Day 2012, began as a call to action based on the staggering statistic that 1 in 3 women on the planet will be beaten or raped during her lifetime. With the world population at 7 billion, this adds up to more than ONE BILLION WOMEN AND GIRLS. (source:...
by mgb6iloilo | Jan 21, 2025 | Blog
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. VI conducted a Strategic Planning and Re-Orientation of Updated Workplace/Office Policies Seminar on January 17, 2025, at the Iloilo Grand Hotel, Iloilo City. The seminar was attended by MGB VI regular and contract of service personnel. The activity was designed to come-up with an organizational strategic plan to enhance productivity and efficiency in the delivery of services expected outcomes. Meanwhile, the discussions on Updated Workplace Policies was imperative to awareness and adherence of MGB VI personnel. The speakers at the event were the Planning Officer Ms. Pauline Marie C. Jordan, Acting HRMO of MGB VI Ms. Laralournie Artajo, and OIC Chief FAD Mr. Glenn L. Umipig. OIC RD Cecilia L. Ochavo-Saycon started the seminar with an opening message highlighting the importance of working in adherence to company policies and regulations, and living up to the oath committed as a government employee. In addition, she added that it is essential for public servants to be aware of what is allowed in the office and avoid committing habitual mistakes deemed prohibited by the agency. Ms. Jordan presented the MGB VI 2025 Programs and Targets and important timelines to note down for the year. The Updated Workplace/Office policies was discussed by the Acting HRMO. She did a thorough discussion of important office policies including rules in the use of leave benefits and dates of application, daily time records, proper and acceptable office attires, personnel documents including deadlines and guidelines in filling out of SALN forms, and the importance of submission of DPCR and IPCR. OIC Chief FAD, Mr. Umipig gave a brief recap of...
