LGU Sogod Employees Undergo GeoRiskPH Training at SLSU
LGU Sogod Employees Undergo GeoRiskPH Training at SLSU
Selected employees from the Local Government Unit of Sogod participated in the GeoRiskPH Training Workshop held on August 6–7, 2025, at the Plenary Hall, Southern Leyte State University (SLSU) Main Campus.
Facilitated by experts from DOST-PHIVOLCS, the two-day training focused on enhancing the LGU's capacity for disaster risk reduction and evidence-based planning. The resource speakers — licensed Geologists and a Civil Engineer — discussed and demonstrated the use of GeoRiskPH tools such as HazardHunterPH, GeoAnalyticsPH, and GeoMapperPH.
Participants engaged in hands-on sessions and submitted their outputs using the said applications. Field activities were also conducted, particularly with GeoMapperPH, allowing participants to apply their learning in a practical setting.
On the second day, the closing ceremony was graced by Vice Mayor Jose Ramil G. Golo, who led the awarding of certificates and tokens of recognition to the participants. On behalf of Hon. Sheffered Lino S. Tan, Municipal Mayor of Sogod, Vice Mayor Golo expressed the LGU's gratitude for the opportunity to undergo such vital training, made possible through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with DOST-PHIVOLCS.
This training marked a significant step forward in strengthening LGU Sogod’s disaster preparedness and commitment to science-based governance.
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