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Wednesday, April 20th, 2016

Geohazard Mapping Continues in the Philippines

KIANGAN, Ifugao, April 19, 2016—The Mines and Geosciences Bureau of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources –Cordillera recently presented  to the local officials and government office representatives of this town the results of the geohazard mapping...

Tuesday, November 11th, 2014

Geohazard Maps Ready for Nearly 80 Percent of Localities Hardest-hit by Yolanda

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in the Philippines has elaborated geohazard maps for 131 out of the 171 cities and municipalities that were hit by the typhoon Haiyan -known...

Monday, December 2nd, 2013

Philippines to Buy 15 Ground Radars for More Accurate Geohazard Mapping

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau expects to buy 15 ground-penetrating radars next year to help map areas prone to flooding and landslides. The purchase is included in the agency's proposed budget for 2014 and the new radars...

Thursday, July 7th, 2011

Philippine DENR Urges LGUS to be Guided by Geohazard Maps

Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Ramon J. P. Paje today urged local officials to familiarize themselves with the geohazard maps, and implement the necessary measures to reduce the impact of natural disasters on people’s lives and properties. Paje...