In order to present and assess the program’s accomplishments for its 1st year of implementation, the Geo-SAFER Mindanao Program conducted its annual progress reporting and monitoring last July 9-10, 2018 at the University of the Philippines – Mindanao, Davao City.

The said activity was attended by the Project Leaders and representatives from the component projects of the program implemented by five (5) Higher Education Institutions namely: Caraga State University, Ateneo de Zamboanga University, Central Mindanao University, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology and University of the Philippines – Mindanao.

The Geo-SAFER Mindanao core group and PCIEERD personnel during the program meeting

The Geo-SAFER Mindanao Program took part in the Mindanao-wide celebration of the National Science and Technology Week last July 6-8, 2018 at SMX Convention Center, SM Lanang, Davao City as one of the event’s exhibitors.

From L-R: DOST Undersecretary Renato U. Solidum, DOST Secretary Fortunato D. Dela Peña, CSU President Dr. Anthony M. Penaso and Geo-SAFER Program Leader Engr. Meriam M. Santillan during the formal opening of the Mindanao NSTW 2018 exhibit

Engr. Meriam M. Santillan explained the flood hazard mapping status of Mindanao to President Rodrigo Duterte during his tour at the exhibit area

BUTUAN CITY - To assess the progress of the program’s first year of implementation and to prepare for its upcoming Year 2 renewal, the Geo-Informatics for the Systematic Assessment of Flood Effects and Risks Towards a Resilient Mindanao (Geo-SAFER Mindanao) conducted a Program Meeting, Progress Reporting and Writeshop on March 16-17, 2018 at Almont Inland Hotel, Butuan City.

The attendees listened as the accomplishments of Geo-SAFER Western Mindanao was presented by Engr. Daniel Mostrales, Chief SRS of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology

Engr. Arthur M. Amora, Chief SRS, presented the current progress of the Geo-SAFER Agusan Project of Caraga State University