Geosciences Division-MGB VI

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘:
RE: IMPLEMENTATION OF THE FOUR-DAY WORKWEEK AT THE MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU REGIONAL OFFICE NO. VI

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office No. VI hereby informs the public that, pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 2025-34, the Bureau will transition to a four-day workweek schedule effective January 5, 2026.

𝐀𝐃𝐉𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒:
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞𝐝

To ensure the efficient processing of mining-related applications and official transactions, stakeholders are advised to coordinate their requirements within the designated schedule.

Please be guided accordingly.

📢𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘: 𝐅𝐑𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄 𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒 🏠💻

Please be reminded that starting this January 2025, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office No. VI will transition to Work-from-Home (WFH) status every Friday. This is part of the pilot implementation of the Flexible Work Arrangement under 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟑𝟒.

𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬:
𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟕:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲: 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤-𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦-𝐇𝐨𝐦𝐞

🚫𝐍𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Physical offices will be closed to the public every Friday from January 5 to March 27, 2026.

📧 𝐄𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: For all inquiries, concerns, or official submissions, please reach us through 𝐦𝐠𝐛𝐫𝐨𝟔𝐢𝐥𝐨𝐢𝐥𝐨@𝐠𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐥.𝐜𝐨𝐦

🌐 𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬: Access official documents and digital resources at 𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝟔.𝐦𝐠𝐛.𝐠𝐨𝐯.𝐩𝐡

📱 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Follow our page: 𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈

Regular onsite office hours (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM) will resume on Monday. We encourage everyone to coordinate their transactions before our physical offices close every Friday starting this January 2025.

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 📣
Be part of our MGB-NIR family!
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau – Negros Island and Siquijor Region (MGB-NIR) is now accepting applications for:
🔬 One (1) Science Research Specialist II
This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about science, research, and public service to contribute to geoscientific programs that support sustainable development and disaster risk reduction in the Negros Island and Siquijor Region.
📧 Submit your application letter and other pertinent documents to:
[email protected]
🗓 Deadline of submission: January 22, 2026
📌 Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in geoscience and environmental stewardship.
Apply now and be part of our growing family!

📣 WE’RE HIRING! 📣
Be part of our MGB-NIR family!

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau – Negros Island and Siquijor Region (MGB-NIR) is now accepting applications for:

🔬 One (1) Science Research Specialist II

This is a great opportunity for individuals who are passionate about science, research, and public service to contribute to geoscientific programs that support sustainable development and disaster risk reduction in the Negros Island and Siquijor Region.

📧 Submit your application letter and other pertinent documents to:
[email protected]

🗓 Deadline of submission: January 22, 2026

📌 Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in geoscience and environmental stewardship.

Apply now and be part of our growing family!

DENR-MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY FOR TROPICAL STORM "TINO"
Date: November 3, 2025
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.
https://drive.google.com/.../1723aGbdnhUzOU.../view...

DENR-MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY FOR TROPICAL STORM "TINO"

Date: November 3, 2025

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.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1723aGbdnhUzOU-npfX57O66wgV8n7NkP/view?usp=sharing

DENR-MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY FOR TROPICAL STORM "OPONG"

Date: September 26, 2025

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.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qwhT6aZTHR2PQrIauBYAiikhc--IKy50/view?usp=drive_link

DENR-MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY FOR SEVERE TROPICAL STORM "OPONG"

Date: September 25, 2025

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.

Advisory 25 September 2025 8PM

Barangay list
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aXDbIoJI3rfDJMHV0Mm8ifOkzUq4eOBx/view?usp=drive_link

DENR-MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY FOR SEVERE TROPICAL STORM "OPONG"
Date: September 26, 2025
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.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/11Mc0bGl057UpfLFAS6E_gSJy-ELdDwmH/view?usp=sharing.

DENR-MGB GEOHAZARD ADVISORY NO. 2
July 22-24, 2025
IS YOUR BARANGAY IS PRONE TO
FLOOD AND RAIN-INDUCED LANDSLIDE
CHECK HERE:
https://hazardhunter.georisk.gov.ph

Advisory for the Local Chief Executives
RE: Tropical Storm Kristine (TRAMI)

The Geosciences Division of MGB Region 6 conducted an Information Education an Communication on Understanding.Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Maps in the Municipality of Ajuy Province of Iloilo on Sept. 27, 2024. The IEC team is composed of Adeline Grace M. Torreda, Supervising Geologist, Mae Y. Magarzo, Chief Geologist, Krista Jill H. Carvajal-Gayoma, Clerk, Marievic E. Salcedo, GIS, and Rolly L. Puncion.