Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office IV Calabarzon

☔🌧️ It’s Official: Tag-ulan Season na!

Based on the weather observations and analyses, occasional to frequent rains associated with the Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) have been observed over the past five days. This signifies the onset of the rainy season across the western sections of Luzon and the Visayas.

However, monsoon breaks may still occur and last for several days or weeks.

Read more: https://pagasa.dost.gov.ph/press-release/214

#𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐫𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲 | The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) CALABARZON formally welcomed its new Regional Executive Director (RED) during the turnover ceremony held today at the DENR Regional Office in Calamba City, Laguna, marking the transition of leadership from outgoing RED Nilo B. Tamoria to incoming RED Henry A. Adornado, PhD.

In his inspirational message, DENR Undersecretary for Field Operations and Line Bureaus Joselin Marcus E. Fragada commended RED Tamoria for his years of dedicated service and significant contributions to DENR CALABARZON, noting that the CALABARZON Region is among the Department’s most demanding regions due to its rapid development, diverse ecosystems, numerous stakeholders, and complex environmental concerns. He emphasized that leadership movements within the Department are intended to maximize the strengths and potential of its officials while recognizing RED Tamoria’s accomplishments and the solid foundation he leaves behind.

USEC Fragada likewise expressed full confidence in RED Adornado’s ability to lead the region, citing his extensive experience in field operations and environmental governance. He called on DENR CALABARZON personnel to extend their full support to the new RED and reminded employees to continue upholding professionalism, integrity, and dedication in public service. He also underscored the importance of positively representing and promoting the Department’s work, stressing that every employee plays a vital role in strengthening public trust and advancing DENR’s environmental mandate.

DENR CALABARZON’s new head, Dr. Adornado, brings extensive technical expertise and leadership experience to the role, having most recently served as the RED of DENR Region 10. He is a highly accomplished academic, holding a PhD in Environmental Science from the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and a Master of Science in Agriculture from Ibaraki University in Japan. His career at the DENR spans decades, including high-level assignments as the Director of the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau and RED of DENR MIMAROPA. A licensed forester, his contributions have been recognized with numerous accolades, most notably the 2022 Environmental Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence (EAGLE) and a congressional commendation for successful operations against illegal mining. #

𝗠𝗚𝗕 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗖𝗟𝗢𝗦𝗘𝗥 𝗧𝗢 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗣𝗨𝗕𝗟𝗜𝗖 𝗧𝗛𝗥𝗢𝗨𝗚𝗛 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦: 𝗣𝗘𝗥𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗢𝗡 𝗪𝗛𝗘𝗘𝗟𝗦

Continuing its commitment to bring government services closer to communities, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office (RO) No. IV CALABARZON participated in the second leg of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Express: 𝘗𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘦𝘭𝘴, held on 27–28 May 2026 at the Ynares Event Center, City of Antipolo, Province of Rizal. The initiative was spearheaded by the DENR RO No. IV CALABARZON in partnership with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) RO No. IV CALABARZON.

The two-day event was highlighted by a sit-down interview conducted by the Philippine Information Agency CALABARZON with key DENR officials, including Mr. Ramil R. Limpiada, Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Officer of Rizal; Mr. Eriberto B. Saños, OIC Assistant Regional Director (ARD) for Technical Services of DENR RO No. IV CALABARZON; Mr. Robert Angelo M. Metin, OIC Regional Director (RD) of EMB RO No. IV CALABARZON; and Mr. Edgardo D. Castillo, RD of MGB RO No. IV CALABARZON.

During the interview, ARD Saños emphasized that the activity supports the directive of the Office of the President to make essential government services more accessible to the public. Meanwhile, RD Metin highlighted that the initiative not only expedites permitting processes but also educates stakeholders on various environmental clearances and the procedures for obtaining them.

For its part, RD Castillo mentioned that MGB IV CALABARZON maximized the opportunity to raise public awareness on geohazards, particularly floods and landslides. RD Castillo further emphasized the importance of equipping communities with reliable geohazard information to help strengthen disaster preparedness and promote public safety.

Through its participation in DENR Express: Permitting on Wheels, MGB RO No. IV CALABARZON continues to advance responsive public service while empowering communities through science-based information and environmental stewardship.

For more stories and updates, visit our website https://region4a.mgb.gov.ph/

𝗠𝗚𝗕 𝗜𝗩 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗔𝗥𝗭𝗢𝗡 𝗝𝗢𝗜𝗡𝗦 𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗪𝗜𝗗𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗖𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗡-𝗨𝗣 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 𝗠𝗢𝗡𝗧𝗛 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗢𝗖𝗘𝗔𝗡 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

CALAMBA CITY, LAGUNA — In support with the celebration of the 2026 Month of the Ocean with the theme, “Sustaining Ocean Health, Sailing a Resilient Nation,” the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office (RO) No. IV CALABARZON actively participated in the Nationwide Simultaneous Underwater and Coastal Clean-Up Activity spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) RO No. IV CALABARZON on 24 May 2026 in Mabini, Batangas.

According to DENR RO No. IV CALABARZON, the activity gathered 45 scuba divers from the DENR – Biodiversity Management Bureau, DENR RO. No. IV CALABARZON, Philippine National Police Maritime Group, and private groups namely Divemates, and Macrospotters, who participated in the Scubasurero drive, while around 100 community volunteers joined the coastal cleanup efforts along the shoreline. Collectively, the participants were able to gather 43 sacks of solid waste weighing a total of 344.5 kilograms.

For more stories and updates, visit our website https://region4a.mgb.gov.ph/

𝗠𝗚𝗕 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝘆 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝟯𝟭 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝟴𝗣𝗠 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀

Based on the latest DOST-PAGASA 72-hour rainfall forecast, residents in listed areas and those nearby or downstream are urged to remain vigilant and take necessary precautions. Forecasts use GSM (100 mm) and WRF (150 mm) thresholds, except NCR (50 mm). Thresholds may be adjusted based on ground conditions.

Stay tuned for further updates regarding Typhoon .

Download the full list of barangays susceptible to landslides and floods here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uQZoLnseAjp1bCKbju76jPh3_S-fbtNR/view?usp=sharing

Batay sa pinakabagong 72-oras na rainfall forecast ng DOST-PAGASA, ang mga residente sa nakalista na mga lugar at sa malapit o sa ibaba nito ay hinihikayat na manatiling alerto at gumawa ng mga kinakailangang hakbang. Ang mga forecast ay gumagamit ng GSM (100 mm) at WRF (150 mm) thresholds, maliban sa NCR (50 mm). Ang mga thresholds ay maaaring i-adjust batay sa ground conditions.

Manatiling updated para sa karagdagang impormasyon tungkol sa bagyong .

I-download ang buong listahan ng mga barangay na susceptible sa landslides at baha dito: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1uQZoLnseAjp1bCKbju76jPh3_S-fbtNR/view?usp=sharing

TROPICAL CYCLONE BULLETIN NR. 13
Typhoon (JANGMI)
Issued at 5:00 AM, 01 June 2026
Valid for broadcast until the next bulletin at 11:00 AM today.

TYPHOON DOMENG SLIGHTLY DECELERATES WHILE MAINTAINING ITS STRENGTH.

• Location of Center (4:00 AM)
The center of the eye of Typhoon DOMENG was estimated based on all available data at 655 km East Northeast of Itbayat, Batanes (23.8°N, 127.3°E).

• Intensity
Maximum sustained winds of 130 km/h near the center, gustiness of up to 160 km/h, and central pressure of 970 hPa

• Present Movement
North northwestward at 15 km/h

• Extent of Tropical Cyclone Winds
Strong to typhoon-force winds extend outwards up to 500 km from the center

TROPICAL CYCLONE WIND SIGNALS (TCWS) IN EFFECT
➣ No Wind Signal is currently hoisted

OTHER HAZARDS AFFECTING LAND AREAS

➣ Heavy Rainfall Outlook

Refer to Weather Advisory No. 9 issued at 5:00 AM today for the heavy rainfall outlook due to the enhanced Southwest Monsoon.

➣ Severe Winds

The enhancement of the Southwest Monsoon and the periphery of DOMENG will bring strong to gale-force gusts over the following areas (especially in coastal and upland areas exposed to winds):

• Today: Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol Region, Panay Island, and Negros Occidental.
• Tomorrow (02 June): Batanes, Babuyan Islands, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur.
• Wednesday (03 June): Ilocos Sur, La Union, Pangasinan, Isabela, Central Luzon, Metro Manila, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Camarines Norte, and Camarines Sur.

HAZARDS AFFECTING COASTAL WATERS

➣ 24-Hour Sea Condition Outlook

Up to rough seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 3.5 m: The eastern seaboard of Batanes.
• Up to 3.0 m: The seaboards of mainland Cagayan and Isabela; the northern and eastern seaboards of Babuyan Islands; the remaining seaboard of Batanes.
• Mariners of small seacrafts, including all types of motorbancas, are advised not to venture out to sea under these conditions, especially if inexperienced of operating ill-equipped vessels.

Up to moderate seas over the following coastal waters:
• Up to 2.5 m: The northern and eastern seaboards of Polillo Islands and Catanduanes; the northeastern seaboard of Aurora; the northern seaboards of Camarines Norte and Camarines Sur.
• Up to 2.0 m: The remaining seaboard of Aurora; the northern seaboard of Ilocos Norte; the northern and eastern seaboards of Northern Samar; the eastern seaboards of Sorsogon and Eastern Samar; the seaboards of Kalayaan Islands; the western seaboard of southern Palawan.
• Mariners of motorbancas and similarly sized vessels are advised to take precautionary measures while venturing out to sea and, if possible, avoid navigation under these conditions.

Other coastal waters have forecast wave heights of less than 2.0 m.

TRACK AND INTENSITY OUTLOOK

• It must be emphasized that heavy rainfall and severe winds may still be experienced in localities outside the forecast confidence cone. Refer to “Other Hazards affecting Land Areas” for more details. Furthermore, the track may still shift within the limit of the forecast confidence cone.
• Typhoon DOMENG will begin moving northward starting this morning before turning north northeastward towards southern Japan. This tropical cyclone will likely exit the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) this morning or afternoon.
• DOMENG has likely reached its peak intensity and will maintain its strength while moving over Okinawa, Japan. Afterwards, weakening trend is expected.

Considering these developments, the public and disaster risk reduction and management offices concerned are advised to take all necessary measures to protect life and property. Persons living in areas identified to be highly or very highly susceptible to these hazards are advised to follow evacuation and other instructions from local officials. For heavy rainfall warnings, thunderstorm/rainfall advisories, and other severe weather information specific to your area, please monitor products issued by your local PAGASA Regional Services Division.

The next tropical cyclone bulletin will be issued at 11:00 AM today.

DOST-PAGASA

Link: tinyurl.com/TCB-DomengPH

𝗛𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗘𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗪 | To bring government environmental services closer to the public, DENR CALABARZON is currently conducting the one-stop shop services, “𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀: 𝗣𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗲𝗹𝘀” at the First Floor Ynares Center — Antipolo, located at L. Sumulong Memorial Circle, Antipolo City, Rizal.

This one-stop shop services provides not only stakeholders but also the general public the convenient access to various permitting, accreditation, registration, and compliance-related services that said agency is offering within the CALABARZON area.
𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
📍 𝗡𝗲𝘄 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀�(including follow-ups and technical guidance)�• Mass Technical Conference�• Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) / Certificate of Non-Coverage (CNC)�• Permit to Operate�• Pollution Control Officer Accreditation�• Permit to Transport and Manifest�• Hazardous Waste Generator (HWG) ID
📍 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀�• Company Registration System�• Self-Monitoring Report�• Compliance Monitoring Report�• Cashier and Records Concerns
📍 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿:�• Ore Transport Certificate�• Certificate of Exemption�• Geohazard Certification

• Community PlanTree

The DENR CALABARZON is inviting the public especially Rizaleños to visit the booths and avail the services offered by DENR Express until 5PM today, only.