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 Montevista on March 20 to 27, 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 Manay, Davao Oriental Province on July 4, 2012 until July 28, 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. Leading the geohazard assessment team are Ms. Abigail June L. Agus, geologist from the MGB regional office.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office No. 11 (MGB-DENR XI) conducted a landslide and flood assessment and mapping (1:10,000 scale) of areas within the municipality of Cateel, Davao Oriental on September 10 to 21, 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. Agus, geologists; Mr. Virgilio C.

Due to the effects of Typhoon Pablo in some parts of Region XI, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office No. 11 (MGB-DENR XI) prioritized the conduct of landslide and flood assessment and mapping (1:10,000 scale) of areas within the municipality of Baganga, Davao Oriental on January 16 to 26, 2013 being one of the worst hit areas. 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.

1. Initial Report re Flashflood in Damulog, Bukidnon

• On or about 4:00 PM 10 May 2013, a flash flood occurred due to continuous heavy rains in Sitio Dansolihon, Brgy. Composteia, Damulog, Bukidnon.

• According to investigation, four children were playing in a dead creek in the said area when the flash flood happened which resulted to the death of a certain Raymart Ruta, 5 y/o, after being carried away by the flood

ACTIONS TAKEN:

• Damulog Rescue Team conducted flood assessment.

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II. EFFECTS

On the day of the ash explosion, there were a total of twenty-one (21 reported multi-national tourists and local climbers within the six (6) km Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). Of this number, five (5) were reported dead, nine (9) were injured, and seven (7) were unharmed.

On or about about 1:40 PM, 09 May 2013 the five (5) cadavers had been brought down to TOG 5 by two (2) helicopters and were immediately transported to a local funeral parlor.

1. PROGRESS REPORT RE ARMED CONFLICT IN MATALAM, COTABATO

SITUATION OVERVIEW:

• At 6:20PM of 5 May 2013, a firefight between the group of a certain Toto Manial of MNLF under Cmdr. Datu Dima Ambel and Kagui Mansor and Cmdr Marumsar of MILF under Cmdr Alimoden Omar of 5th BDE 108BC transpired at Brgy. Marbel, Matalam, Cotabato.

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II. EFFECTS

On the day of the ash explosion, there were a total of twenty-one (21) reported multinational tourists and local climbers within the six (6) km Permanent Danger Zone (PDZ). Of this number, five (5) were reported dead, eight (8) were injured, six (6) are still missing, and two (2) were unharmed.

The Philippines donated US$50,000.00 to the Government of Myanmar for the rehabilitation of Myanmar’s Rakhine State.

Philippine Ambassador to Myanmar Alex G. Chua, accompanied by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Bryan Jess T. Baguio, handed over the donation letter to Border Affairs Minister Lt. Gen. Thet Naing Win at the Ministry of Border Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw on May 02.

The Philippines made the donation in light of its close ties with Myanmar and in recognition of the urgent humanitarian needs of the affected communities in Rakhine State.