MGB RO-6 holds press briefing; reminds to prepare for possible rain-induced landslides and floods
“The rainy season is here and we are reminding the public to take extra precaution on the possible occurrence of rain-induced landslides and floods in highly susceptible areas,” says Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional...
Environment Month celebration kicks off today; MGB RO-6 participates in DENR Region 6 opening ceremonies
Iloilo City - The Environment Month celebration starts today all over the country. In Region 6, the regional office of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources offers a Eucharistic Celebration for the environment with Fr. Renato Cuadras as the officiating...
MGB RO-6 partners with barangays of Leon, Iloilo in IEC campaign about geohazards
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO-6) in partnership with the barangay officials of Leon, Iloilo conducted an information, education and communication campaign on May 27, 2016 on the use of the detailed geohazard map of Leon, Iloilo as a...
MGB RO-6 geologists demonstrates field activities and equipment use to B.S. Geology on-the-job-trainees
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO-6) demonstrated the conduct of three major field activities of the MGB namely: sub-surface mapping using ground penetrating radar (GPR), groundwater resource assessment using resistivity meter and coastal...
MGB RO-6 equips barangays with information on how to use geohazard maps
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 targets to conduct an information, education and communication (IEC) drive on geohazards particularly rain-induced landslides and floods to 1,300 barangays in the different municipalities of Iloilo, Aklan, Capiz,...
MGB and DA in Region 6 signed a MOA for the joint validation of Strategic Agricultural and Fisheries Development Zones (SAFDZs)
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO-6) and the Department of Agriculture Regional Office No. 6 (DA RO-6) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the two agencies to jointly conduct the validation of Strategic Agricultural and...
MGB RO-6 participated in the MSESDD National Forum
Four (4) personnel of the Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) composed of the Division and Section Chiefs from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO-6) participated in the national MSESDD forum conducted in...
MGB RO-6 conducted a vulnerability and risk assessment of Leganes, Iloilo
The vulnerability and risk assessment (VRA) conducted by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO-6) in Leganes, Iloilo warns of increased vulnerability and risk due to flood hazards. The MGB RO-6 team who conducted the VRA from January 14 to...
Inauguration of MGB NIR held
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Negros Island Region (MGB NIR) inaugurated its new office at No. 48 Block 13, Zurich Street, Helvetia Heights, Brgy. Villamonte, Bacolod City on March 15, 2016. A mass was celebrated by Fr. Nitodel Soriano followed by the blessing of...
MRFC Region 6 focused on effectively implementing and monitoring of environmental programs
The Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC) for Region 6 is focused on improving and strengthening further its systems and initiatives to achieve a more effective implementation and monitoring of environmental programs by mining contractors and permit holders. This...