Importance of geohazard maps recognized
The importance of geohazard maps is recognized by local government units and government agencies, said MGB-6 Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan.It is worth noting that we have been busily presenting geohazards to a wide number of audiences since the start of the...
MGB-6 orients NIB-RIAC Region 6 on geohazards
MGB-6 orients the members of the Regional Intelligence Committee (RIC) -Region 6 during its expanded conference on April 18, 2012. RD Leo Van V. Juguan showed samples of geohazard maps in Region 6. He also recounted experiences of some local government units in coping...
MGB-6 presents geohazards to government info officers
MGB-6 continues its advocacy on greater awareness of geohazards to help prevent loss of lives when these natural events happen, particulalry landslides and flooding. Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan informs audiences during two fora in line with the Women’s Month –...
MGB-6: Mining operations is done in stages starting at exploration
Engr. Rene de la Cruz, Chief of the Mining Environment and Safety Division (MESD) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 6 (MGB-6) explained the different stages of mining operations starting with exploration during the 38th Regional Annual Convention of the...
Updates: “Make use of geohazard data in land use planning,” MGB-6 urges LGUs in HLURB conference
MGB-6 urges planners and policy-makers of municipalities and cities in the provinces of Negros Occidental and Iloilo to heed warnings and advisories on geohazards issued by MGB-6, particularly rain-induced landslides and flooding. Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan...
MGB-6 at the OCD forum on geohazards for LCEs
MGB-6 updates Local Chief Executives Forum on Geohazards spearheaded by the Officeof the Civil Defense Region 6. The forum was conducted in two batches – March 8 for the LCEs in Negros Occidental and March 9 for the LCEs in Panay and Guimaras.RD Leo Van V. Juguan...
MGB now accepting applications for undergraduate local scholarship
Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region-6 has announced that the MGB is now accepting applications for undergraduate local scholarship for Baccalaureate Degrees in Geology, Mining Engineering and Metallurgical Engineering...
MGB-6 cautions possible landslides and flooding with prolonged rain caused by typhoon
Iloilo City – Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region-6 (MGB-6) cautions those who are living in areas that are highly prone to landslides to take precautionary measures now that Panay Island is expected to be hit by typhoon...
MGB promotes disaster risk reduction management during Ombusdman Caravan
by Elsa S. Subong of PIA-6 (With inputs from MGB-6 Press Release) ILOILO CITY, August 7 (PIA) -– As disaster risk reduction and management cuts across all social services sector, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) joined in the caravan initiated by the Office of...
Be prepared for landslides, flooding in the face of rainy season, typhoons – MGB-6
Iloilo City – Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of MGB-6 said we must all brace ourselves for possible landslides and flooding with the onset of the rainy season and typhoons. He said that areas which have been classified as highly and moderately susceptible for...