I. SITUATION OVERVIEW

Tropical Depression "Emong" has maintained its strength as it slightly accelerated.

I. SITUATION OVERVIEW

An earthquake with magnitude of 5.7 occurred at 10:10 PM, 01 June 2013. This was located 07.31°N, 124.78°E - 013 km N 5° West of Carmen, Cotabato. Reported intensities were: Intensity IV (Matalam, Cotabato), Intensity III (Cities of Tacurong. Marawi, Kidapawan, Coiabato and Cagayan de Oro) and Intensity II (Cities of Davao and Valencia; and Mun. Of Polanco. Zamboanga del Norte).

By Jerome Carlo R. Paunan

MAKATI CITY, May 30 (PIA) -- The City Council of Makati recently passed City Resolution No. 2013-014 adopting the Makati Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Plan 2013-2019 which was developed through multi-agency and interdepartmental consultations and discussions, as well as a series of mini-workshops spearheaded by the Makati DRRM Office and attended by members of the Makati DRRM Council.

By Joey Sem G. Dalumpines

DAVAO CITY, May 30 (PIA) --The landmine blast that wounded several soldiers and civilians along the Tagum city-Mawab Highway Tuesday last week took a toll on the life of a young mother who passed away because of trauma.

A report received by the 10th Civil-Military Operations Battalion said Ellen Sucnaan, 20, was on vacation at her mother’s house in Purok 6, Barangay Tuburan, Mawab, Compostela Valley, in May 20 after giving birth.

1. INITIAL REPORT RE TORNADO IN SAN PABLO, ZAMBOANGA DEL SUR

SITUATION OVERVIEW:

• A tornado struck Brgy. Marcos Village, Port Area, San Pablo, Zamboanga del Sur at around 5:30 PM, 29 May 2013

EFFECTS:

• A total of nine (9) houses were totally destroyed, while twelve (12) others were partially damaged

• As of reporting time, the total number of destroyed fishing boats, affected families and injured individuals are still undetermined

1. DISPLACEMENT DUE TO HARASSMENT IN NORTH COTABATO

SITUATION OVERVIEW:

• On or about 4:00 PM, 25 May 2013, a harassment incident caused by unidentified lawless elements occurred at Sitio Silan, Sitio Malipayon and Purok 1 of Brgy. Maybula and Sitio Tuburan of Brgy. New Bunawan, Tulunan, North Cotabato.

• The said incident caused residents to evacuate.

INITIAL REPORT ON TORNADO INCIDENT AT POLOMOLOK, SOUTH COTABATO

• On or about 1:00 PM, 24 May 2013, a tornado incident occurred in Pric Peoples Village, Brgy. Cannery, Polomolok, South Cotabato.
• No Casualties reported.
• Effects (see attached PDF)

ACTIONS TAKEN:

• Brgy. Responders immediately responded to the area.
• MDRRMC Polomolok extended food and non-food items to the families affected and still conducting validation to the area.
• OCD XII continuous monitoring the incident.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (Central Office)-Department of Environment and Natural Resources (MGB-DENR) conducted geohazards (landslide and flood) assessment and mapping (1:10,000 scale) of areas within the municipality of Nabunturan on March 11 to 19, 2013. Comprising the geohazards assessment team are geologists from the MGB-Central Office (MGB-CO) namely Mr. Salvio B. Laserna, Ms. Christine Jeiselle G. Guarino, Ms. Vanessa Andrea V. Llagas, Mr. Kevin L. Garas, Mr. Mel Anthony A. Casulla and Ms. Princess Danielle B. Matas.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office No. 11 (MGB-DENR XI) conducted a landslide assessment and mapping (1:10,000 scale) of areas within the municipality of Monkayo, Compostela Valley Province on May 14, 2012 until June 8, 2012. The assessment is in line with the government’s efforts aimed at reducing, if not, totally mitigating the destructive effects and impacts of natural hazards on the populace. Comprising the geohazard assessment team are Ms. Beverly Mae M. Brebante and Ms. Abigail June L.