The Mines and Geosciences Bureau says local governments must quickly declare these areas as 'no build' and 'no dwelling' zones to prevent loss of lives and property
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ALBAY, Philippines – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau has pinpointed at least 62 areas across the Bicol Region as “no build” and “no dwellings” zones because of the serious risk posed by landslides. region’s increasing exposure to natural threatsAlbay leads in the MGB list with 32 dangerous sites across 22 barangays, an indication of the province’s precarious position.
MGB-Bicol Regional Director Guillermo Molina said the responsibility lies with the local governments to immediately declare these areas as “no build” and “no dwelling” zones to prevent loss of lives and property. The MGB-Bicol has prepared hazard maps that plot danger zones susceptible not only to landslides but also to flooding, Dayao said, adding that these maps have been provided to local governments down to the barangays, indicating the danger zones in their respective areas.
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