{"id":19996,"date":"2026-10-18T08:58:27","date_gmt":"2026-10-18T08:58:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/?p=19996"},"modified":"2026-10-18T08:58:58","modified_gmt":"2026-10-18T08:58:58","slug":"bohol-strengthens-geohazard-safety-disaster-resilience-and-geoconservation-13-years-after","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/?p=19996","title":{"rendered":"<i><u>Bohol strengthens geohazard safety, disaster resilience, and geoconservation<\/u>:<\/i> <font size = \"9\">13 YEARS AFTER<\/font>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"463\" height=\"165\" src=\"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9a.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-19998\" style=\"width:791px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9a.jpg 463w, https:\/\/theboholtimes.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/9a-300x107.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 463px) 100vw, 463px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>GEODIVERSITY DAY.<\/strong> <em>The Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark (BIUGGp) Management Office organized a seminar-workshop on geodiversity on October 15, 2026, at Kew Hotel to commemorate International Geodiversity Day, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the 2013 Bohol Earthquake. <strong>Photo from PIMO<\/strong><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>THIRTEEN years after the devastating magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Bohol on October 15, 2013, the Provincial Government of Bohol (PGBh) is intensifying efforts to protect communities from sinkholes and other geological hazards while advancing geoconservation, disaster preparedness, and sustainable development across the island.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These initiatives took center stage in two activities held on October 15 and 16, 2026, highlighting the province&#8217;s commitment to science-based disaster risk reduction, responsible management of geological resources, and community resilience as home to the Philippines&#8217; first UNESCO Global Geopark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On October 15, the Bohol Island UNESCO Global Geopark (BIUGGp) Management Office organized a seminar-workshop at Kew Hotel to commemorate International Geodiversity Day, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction, and the 13th anniversary of the 2013 Bohol earthquake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following day, the October 16 episode of <em>The Capitol Reports<\/em>, held at the Ceremonial Hall, focused on geohazard monitoring, sinkhole safety, engineering interventions, and disaster preparedness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, the activities underscored the importance of understanding Bohol&#8217;s geological environment, safeguarding its natural heritage, and translating scientific knowledge into concrete measures that protect lives, infrastructure, and communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SINKHOLE SAFETY AND DISASTER PREPAREDNESS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During <em>The Capitol Reports<\/em>, Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (PDRRMO) Head Dr. Anthony Damalerio emphasized the importance of sustained preparedness against earthquakes and related geological hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Damalerio explained that sinkholes may develop or become evident following major earthquakes, citing the numerous occurrences recorded after the October 15, 2013, magnitude 7.2 tremor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike typhoons, earthquakes cannot be predicted with comparable advance warning, making preparedness, personnel training, equipment acquisition, and the prepositioning of emergency responders and relief supplies essential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThis just goes to show that we are serious with our emergency disaster management response programs led by PGBh,\u201d Damalerio said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The PDRRMO also conducts geotagging activities to identify potential geological hazards affecting critical facilities and infrastructure, including hospitals, rural health units, classrooms, bridges, and water-refilling stations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These efforts are complemented by trained rescue personnel, specialized rescue capabilities, emergency equipment, and partnerships with private organizations to strengthen disaster response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meanwhile, Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Bohol 1st District Engineering Office District Engineer Engr. John Paul Gascon reported on ongoing engineering interventions at the sinkhole along the national road in Taguihon, Baclayon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">According to Gascon, the DPWH has begun removing the existing pavement and will proceed with excavating loose soil, examining underlying soil layers, installing hand-laid rocks, and undertaking embankment, compaction, cement-treated base, and reinforced concrete pavement works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The rehabilitation is expected to be completed within three weeks, with the intervention designed to address ground instability and provide a long-term solution while protecting motorists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barangay officials and tanods are assisting in traffic management around the affected section as rehabilitation continues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bohol Mineral Resources Regulatory Office (BMinRRO) Officer-in-Charge Engr. Ana Luisa Galicinao, meanwhile, emphasized the importance of proper geological assessments in identifying caves, sinkholes, and other potential hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also called for stronger inter-agency coordination in monitoring quarry operations and promoting responsible mineral resource management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>GEOCONSERVATION AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Complementing these safety interventions, the October 15 BIUGGp seminar-workshop highlighted the relationship between geological heritage conservation, disaster resilience, and sustainable community development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anchored on the theme <em>\u201cGeodiversity on Our Doorstep: From Earth Science to Geoheritage, Disaster Resilience, and Sustainable Development,\u201d<\/em> the gathering brought together government officials, scientists, academic institutions, geopark advocates, and community stakeholders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vice Governor Nicanor Besas, representing Governor Erico Aristotle Aumentado, emphasized the province&#8217;s responsibility to champion sustainability and responsible stewardship of natural resources as home to the country&#8217;s first UNESCO Global Geopark.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Besas underscored the need to deepen public understanding of how geological formations influence Bohol&#8217;s environment, culture, and communities, particularly the effects of geological changes and natural hazards on people&#8217;s lives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also called for collective action to protect geological heritage, conserve natural resources, and build communities that are more resilient to disasters, consistent with the province&#8217;s vision of becoming a regenerative island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIUGGp Management Office Program Manager Joanne Pinat stressed that the success of a geopark should not be measured solely by tourist arrivals or international recognition, but by the communities that sustain and benefit from it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She emphasized that the landscapes shaped by the 2013 earthquake have become part of the lives, values, and identity of Boholanos, reinforcing the need for continued public education on geodiversity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Deputy Executive Director Lindsay Barrientos of the UNESCO Philippine National Commission, representing Secretary-General Dr. Ivan Anthony Henares, likewise recognized the contributions of local leaders, communities, and the youth in sustaining the geopark&#8217;s international recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Barrientos noted that geopark development can generate livelihood opportunities and promote education while encouraging communities to respect the power and dynamics of the natural environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SCIENCE-BASED APPROACH TO GEOLOGICAL HAZARDS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seminar-workshop featured discussions connecting geological science, heritage conservation, community education, and disaster risk reduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Senior Nature Conservation Consultant and geology graduate Martina Stupar presented an overview of International Geodiversity Day, drawing connections between the karst landscapes of Slovenia and Bohol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Geologist II Edrian Tubalado of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office discussed advances in geological heritage conservation in the Philippines, emphasizing that geodiversity is present even in everyday surroundings, including roadsides, hills, rivers, and coastlines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Dr. Noelynna Ramos, Director of the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP-NIGS), highlighted opportunities for educational institutions to connect scientific research with community-led conservation and evidence-based policy development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Arianne Britney Josue, Junior Geologist of the BIUGGp Management Office, presented Bohol&#8217;s geodiversity and geoheritage, emphasizing their scientific, educational, ecological, cultural, aesthetic, tourism, and recreational values.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She also discussed the geopark&#8217;s three major pillars\u2014geo-education, geoconservation, and geotourism\u2014and strategies for protecting geological heritage while supporting sustainable communities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">BIUGGp Management Office Community Affairs Officer Jairus Ismael Chiu explained how the 2013 earthquake reshaped communities across Bohol and demonstrated that geological landscapes remain dynamic and continue to change over time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chiu emphasized the distinction between natural hazards and disasters, explaining that while geological processes cannot be controlled, disaster risks can be reduced by addressing exposure and vulnerability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His discussion reinforced the importance of responsible land-use planning, hazard assessment, community preparedness, and science-based development decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>REMEMBERING THE 2013 EARTHQUAKE<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The seminar-workshop also commemorated the October 15, 2013, earthquake through a message from PDRRMO Head Dr. Anthony Damalerio, recalling the experiences of communities affected by the disaster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The commemoration served as a reminder of the importance of strengthening disaster preparedness and ensuring that lessons from past tragedies continue to guide public safety measures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Representatives from Northern Samar and the Mount Apo aspiring UNESCO Global Geoparks also shared their respective initiatives, followed by a roundtable discussion on building and sustaining geoparks in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The gathering concluded with a geopark commitment signing among the seminar-workshop speakers, affirming their shared commitment to geological heritage conservation and sustainable development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>BUILDING A SAFER AND MORE RESILIENT BOHOL<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The two activities highlighted the complementary roles of scientific research, public education, infrastructure safety, environmental stewardship, and inter-agency collaboration in addressing geological hazards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While the BIUGGp seminar-workshop focused on understanding and 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