Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region XI - MGBXI

𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒! 🏆🏸

Against all odds, MGB XI takes the Overall Championship in Badminton for DENR XI Environment Month! Who would’ve thought 😉? Congratulations, team!

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑-𝐌𝐆𝐁𝐗𝐈 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘

MGB List of Barangays Susceptible to Rain-Induced Landslides and Flooding based on the DOST-PAGASA Rainfall Data GSM (50mm) and WRF (50mm) 72-hour forecast as of June 23, 2026, 8AM for Region XI.

WARNING: Possible Landslides and Flooding
Please be alert and help monitor your areas for possible landslides, floods, or mudflows.

What You Should Do:
✅ Stay alert for any signs of increase or decrease in flood levels, and watch over areas near rivers, slopes or drainage canals
✅ Report any signs of soil movement, water rising fast, or muddy water.
✅ Inform your respective barangay officials if you notice cracks in your walls, tilting of floors, and posts in sloping areas.
You can also check hazards in your area using this tool:
https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph

REMEMBER:
🚨 Stay alert during heavy rain.
🚨 Know your emergency exits and safe zones.
🚨 Follow your site’s emergency procedures.
Stay safe and help others stay safe, too.

Happy Father's Day from MGB XI! 👔✨

​Today, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region XI honors the rock-solid foundations of our families and communities.

​To all the hardworking, strong, and loving fathers, grandfathers, and father figures—especially our very own MGB XI dads—thank you for your unwavering guidance, sacrifices, and the strong pillars of support you provide every single day.

​May your day be filled with the love, relaxation, and appreciation you truly deserve! 🛠️💛
​Happy Father’s Day! 🎉

🤝 𝐁𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐆𝐎𝐕𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐂𝐋𝐎𝐒𝐄𝐑: 𝐌𝐆𝐁𝐗𝐈 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐁𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝟓𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐉𝐨𝐛 𝐅𝐚𝐢𝐫 & 𝐎𝐧𝐞-𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐩 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region XI (MGBXI) actively participated in the Job Fair and One-Stop Shop Services held at the Municipal Grounds, New Bataan, Davao de Oro on June 18, 2026.

Organized in celebration of the municipality's 58th Founding Anniversary, the event served as a vital platform to bridge public services, employment opportunities, and frontline government assistance directly to the local community.

𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐗𝐈 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐔𝐩 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝐧𝐝 𝐐𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐒𝐄𝐃

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — With the Davao Region continuing to experience periodic tremors, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XI (MGB XI) actively participated in the 2nd Quarter National Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED). The activity aims to strengthen disaster preparedness, reinforce emergency protocols, and cultivate a deeply ingrained culture of safety among bureau personnel.

At the sounding of the alarm, MGB XI officials and staff immediately executed the standard earthquake response procedure: "Duck, Cover, and Hold."

As an agency deeply embedded in geosciences and geological hazard assessment, MGB XI highlights that while earthquakes remain unpredictable, proactive readiness is the most effective shield against risks.

|| 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫𝐲 ||

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐚 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞, 𝐚 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟕.𝟖 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞

On June 8, 2026, a powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck off the southern coast of Mindanao. The ground didn’t just shake; it roared. When that magnitude 7.8 earthquake ripped through the region, it didn’t care about provincial borders. It tore up critical infrastructure, paralyzed major highways, and cut off entire towns. In the absolute chaos that followed, local communities faced a terrifying double blow: isolated by debris and stripped of basic necessities like water and medicine.

But amid the aftershocks and collapsing terrain, a different kind of story began to take shape. Instead of waiting around for standard relief pipelines to clear, the mining sector rapidly pivoted from moving earth to saving lives. The call for help quickly became a rallying cry for the wider industry. Recognizing the sheer volume of displaced families, the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA), along with Apex Mining Co., Inc. (AMCI).
went straight into the rubble.

With land routes severely blocked, the DENR and the Office of Civil Defense issued an urgent call for specialized assistance. AMCI didn't hesitate. They deployed their Search Rescue Team directly into the hardest-hit, isolated zones. These are teams trained specifically for subterranean environments and structural collapses; the crews were working alongside national agencies, risking their own lives through volatile aftershocks.

While the rescue teams were digging through wreckage on the ground, AMCI’s Community Relations (ComRel) division and PMSEA were organizing a massive logistical counter-offensive.
They called it Oplan Tabang (Operation Help), focusing squarely on displaced families across Region XII.

The team structured their relief packages that were requested to hit those exact vulnerabilities:
• 2,000 Hygiene Kits: Packed with basic essentials to keep families clean and healthy—bath soap, tissue, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, alcohol, and wet wipes.

• 2,000 Five-Liter Bottled Waters: Providing clean, immediate drinking water, whose local pipes and wells were completely destroyed.

If this crisis proved anything, it’s that a company's most valuable asset isn't what they pull out of the ground—it's how they show up for people when their world falls apart.

Through the combined forces of AMCI’s frontline rescuers, dedicated ComRel funding, and industry-wide backing from PMSEA, Oplan Tabang provided more than just supplies. As Southern Mindanao begins the long, grueling process of clearing roads and rebuilding homes, they do so knowing that when the earth split open, neighbors they didn't even know they had stood firm to help hold them together.

This isn't just about who will get the credit; this is about getting essentials into the hands of people sitting in evacuation centers who have lost everything. They don't care whose logo is on the box or which agency signed the paperwork. They just need to know they haven't been forgotten.

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|| 𝐈𝐧 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐬 ||

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region XI (MGB XI) actively participated in MineCon 2026, the premier gathering of mining professionals, industry leaders, and tech innovators hosted by the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers, Inc. (PSEM).

Driven by the theme "Engineering the Future: Sustainable Minerals for a Resilient Nation," MinECon 2026 served as a collaborative hub for industry leaders, government regulators, and mining professionals. The convention fostered critical dialogues on modernizing the sector, overcoming current challenges, and championing sustainable practices to strengthen national resilience.

The national convention was held in June 9-12, 2026, at Costa Palawan, Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

Today, MGB XI joins the nation in commemorating Philippine Independence Day, honoring the courage, sacrifice, and patriotism of the heroes who fought for our freedom.

Mabuhay ang Kalayaan! Mabuhay ang Pilipinas! 🇵🇭✨

Rocked but Not Blocked: Apex Mining Co., Inc and DENR: Shifting into High Gear (and Altitude) for Glan 💪

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Rapid Response for Glan, Sarangani

Following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck off southern Mindanao, the DENR is helping facilitate search and rescue operations, the delivery of potable water, medical evacuation, and the transport of relief goods and emergency personnel to Glan, Sarangani, under the coordination of the Office of Civil Defense.

The DENR is collaborating with Apex Mining which will deploy additional Search, Rescue, and Retrieval (SRR) personnel today.

With limited land access and the Malapatan–Glan Highway expected to be restored in about a week, the immediate deployment of air and sea assets remains critical to sustaining emergency operations in affected communities.

We continue to stand with the people of Glan during this difficult time.