Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operation Center

22/05/2026

📢 REGISTRATION IS STILL OPEN — 13th ACES 2026! 🌿

Great news for everyone who hasn't registered yet! 🎉 The payment deadline has been extended to May 25, 2026, so there's still time to secure your slot at the 13th Annual International Conference on Environmental Science!

🗓️ June 3–5, 2026
📍 SAFAD Theater, University of San Carlos – Talamban Campus, Cebu City

🌱 "Yayong sa Kaugmaon: Pursuing Sustainable Development through Education, Technology, and Community Engagement"

💳 REGISTRATION FEES

Tier 1 (2-Day Scientific Sessions Only)
➤ Professionals — ₱5,000.00
➤ PESA Lifetime — ₱2,500.00
➤ Students — ₱3,500.00

Tier 2 (2-Day Scientific Sessions + 1-Day Field-Based Learning Exchange)
➤ Professionals — ₱8,000.00
➤ PESA Lifetime — ₱5,500.00
➤ Students — ₱6,500.00

📝 Register here: https://forms.gle/3cVotjjyvSWE8hxp9
✉️ Request a Letter of Invitation: https://forms.gle/ojUxCQHLdt6ByWHn9

Details of payment channels will be emailed after registration.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of a meaningful conversation on environmental science and sustainability. See you there! 🌍💚

22/05/2026

22/05/2026

𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗜𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗦

We invite educators in Davao region to join the webinar on Green Growth and Climate Resilience .

The climate crisis is real, but so is our power to teach resilience.
📅 When: May 21, 2026 | 🕒 Time: 1:30 PM
💻 Where: Microsoft Teams

Be the catalyst for a greener Region XI. Let’s lead by example!

📲 Scan the QR code on the poster to join! Or click this link: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/46337374164128?p=ZOxOZpy1b2wlUBQMxV

22/05/2026

URGENT HIRING: The Marine Biodiversity and Evolution Laboratory is looking for a Research Assistant who can assist in documenting local ecological knowledge and biodiversity of shipworms from different localities. This role will be based in UP Diliman and hired under Phase 2 of the “Teredinids and Associated Microbes: A Multi-level Investigation of Lifestyles and Outstanding Compounds as Sources of Novel Therapeutics” (TAMMILOC) Project funded by DOST.

Interested applicants must send their applications to Dr. Maria Celia D. Malay at [email protected] by May 22, 2026. For more details on the job requirements and application, visit bit.ly/MSIHiring_TAMMILOC

22/05/2026

Rainfall Advisory No. 1 Amendment
Weather System: Trough of LPA
Issued at 06:00 PM 22 May 2026

Moderate to occasionally heavy rains are expected over (Balingasag, Lagonglong, Initao, Gitagum, Libertad, Talisayan, Balingoan, Kinoguitan, Sugbongcogon, Binuangan, Salay), (Quezon, Maramag, DonCarlos, Dangcagan, Damulog, Kibawe, Kitaotao, ImpasugOng, Sumilao, Lantapan, CityOfMalaybalay, CityOfValencia, Cabanglasan, SanFernando), (Arakan, Magpet, Carmen, PresidentRoxas, Libungan, Pigkawayan, Matalam, Kabacan, Antipas, CityOfKidapawan, Makilala), , , (Malapatan, Glan, Maasim, Malungon), (Talaingod, Kapalong, SantoTomas, Asuncion, CityOfTagum, Carmen, BraulioE.Dujali, CityOfPanabo, NewCorella, SanIsidro), (Magallanes, RemediosT.Romualdez, CityOfCabadbaran), (Lupon, Banaybanay, Boston), (Talacogon, SanFrancisco, LaPaz, Loreto, Veruela, SantaJosefa, Trento, Bunawan, Rosario), (SanMiguel, Lianga, Lanuza, Carmen, Lingig, CityOfBislig), (Parang, SultanKudarat, Matanog, SultanMastura, Kabuntalan, NorthernKabuntalan, Talitay, DatuOdinSinsuat, Upi, DatuBlahT.Sinsuat), (Balabagan, Kapatagan, Picong, Madamba, Pualas, Ganassi, Madalum), (Bansalan, SantaCruz, CityOfDigos, Magsaysay, Matanao, Kiblawan), (Columbio, Lutayan, Kalamansig, Lebak), (Tantangan), (DatuPaglas, Mangudadatu, Talayan, DatuAnggalMidtimbang, Guindulungan, SouthUpi), (Sindangan, Siayan, SergioOsmeñaSr., Sibuco, Sirawai, Siocon, Baliguian, Gutalac, Labason, Kalawit, Tampilisan, Liloy, Godod, Salug, LeonB.Postigo, JoseDalman, Manukan, Pres.ManuelA.Roxas, Katipunan, DipologCity, Polanco, Piñan), , , (Loreto, Libjo, Tubajon, Basilisa), (SiargaoIsland, Socorro), (Lala, Kapatagan, SultanNagaDimaporo, Sapad, Nunungan, Salvador, Tubod, Baroy, Magsaysay, Kolambugan, Munai, Matungao, PoonaPiagapo, Linamon, Kauswagan, Bacolod, Maigo, Tangcal), , (Bonifacio, TangubCity, OzamisCity, Sinacaban, OroquietaCity, Aloran, Panaon, Jimenez, DonVictorianoChiongbian, Tudela and Clarin) within the next 2-3 hours.

The above conditions are being experienced in (Tagoloan, Villanueva, Claveria, GingoogCity, CagayanDeOroCity, Opol, CityOfElSalvador, Lugait, Manticao, Medina, Naawan, Laguindingan, Magsaysay, Alubijid, Jasaan), (Buenavista, LasNieves, Carmen, Nasipit, ButuanCity), (Esperanza, SanLuis, CityOfBayugan, Sibagat, Prosperidad), (Libona, ManoloFortich, Baungon, Malitbog, Talakag, Kalilangan, Pangantucan, Kadingilan), (IliganCity, Pantar, Tagoloan, Baloi, PantaoRagat), (TagoloanII, Bubong, Maguing, Lumbatan, Tubaran, LumbacaUnayan, Bayang, Malabang, Calanogas, Marogong, Binidayan, Pagayawan, SultanDumalondong, Butig, Mulondo, Taraka, BuadiposoBuntong, DitsaanRamain, Kapai, PoonaBayabao, Tamparan, Masiu, LumbaBayabao, Lumbayanague, Bumbaran, Wao, Saguiaran, MarawiCity, Piagapo, Marantao, Tugaya, Balindong, BacolodKalawi), (Banisilan, Alamada, Pikit, M'Lang, Tulunan, Aleosan, Midsayap), (Buldon, Barira), , (Kiamba, Alabel, Maitum), (Pagalungan, Pagagawan, Gen.S.K.Pendatun, SultanSaBarongis, RajahBuayan, Paglat, Buluan, Pandag, DatuHofferAmpatuan, ShariffAguak, DatuSaudiAmpatuan, DatuUnsay, ShariffSaydonaMustapha, DatuPiang, DatuSalibo, Mamasapano, DatuAbdullahSangki, Ampatuan), (CityOfKoronadal, Tampakan, T'Boli, Tupi, Polomolok, Banga, Surallah, LakeSebu, SantoNiño, Norala, GeneralSantosCity), (PresidentQuirino, Lambayong, Palimbang, Sen.NinoyAquino, Isulan, Bagumbayan, CityOfTacurong, Esperanza), (Cagdianao, SanJose, Dinagat), (TaganaAn and SurigaoCity) which may persist within 2-3 hours and may affect nearby areas.

The public and the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Offices concerned are advised to MONITOR the weather condition and watch for the next warning to be issued at 08:00 PM Today. Source: Mindanao PRSD

06/05/2026

🌊🐠 𝐋𝐄𝐓’𝐒 𝐓𝐀𝐋𝐊 𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐔𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐓!🐚🌊

Something exciting is making waves at Davao del Norte State College! 🌊

Introducing “𝙇𝙚𝙩’𝙨 𝙏𝙖𝙡𝙠 𝘼𝙗𝙤𝙪𝙩 𝘿𝙖𝙜𝙖𝙩: 𝘼 𝙒𝙚𝙗𝙞𝙣𝙖𝙧 𝙎𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙈𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘽𝙞𝙤𝙙𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣,” featuring:
“Reef to Community: Strategies for Safeguarding Marine Biodiversity in Malaysia”

Get to learn cool insights from 𝐅𝐢𝐤𝐫𝐢 𝐀𝐤𝐦𝐚𝐥 𝐊𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐳𝐨𝐫𝐢, 𝐏𝐡𝐃, Head of the Marine Science Programme at Universiti Malaysia Sabah. The discussion will highlight practical, research-based, and community-driven approaches to conserving marine biodiversity, emphasizing the vital connection between reef ecosystems and coastal communities. It also aims to deepen awareness on sustainable practices and the shared responsibility of protecting our marine resources. 🌏🐟

📅 May 7, 2026 | 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 Audio Visual Room
👥 Participants are already identified

🌐 Supporting SDG 14: Life Below Water—because protecting our seas is everyone’s responsibility!

DNSC Global Engagement
Davao del Norte State College

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

[ALL ABOUT FIMFS] Early Bird Registration for FIMFS 2026 is open and the deadline to submit your abstracts is quickly approaching!

Be part of this dynamic gathering of minds shaping the future of marine and freshwater ecosystems.

Submit your abstract through this link:
https://forms.gle/NgaTg8JXzse6anS68

For more information about the conference, visit the official website through this link: https://dnsc.edu.ph/rep/fimfs2026/

Make waves. Share your insights.



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06/05/2026

PRESS RELEASE | Ahead of Mother's Day: EcoWaste Coalition Slams Persistent Production and Trade of Mercury-Added Cosmetics that Threaten Maternal and Child Health

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Ahead of the special day honoring mothers and mother figures, the EcoWaste Coalition criticized those behind the illegal production and propagation of skin care cosmetics laced with mercury, which can put the health of women and their families at grave risk.

"As Mother's Day is celebrated, we call out defiant manufacturers, importers, distributors, and retailers, including online sellers and content creators, who continue to flout the global ban on mercury-added products that are marketed to lighten the skin tone, remove age spots, blemishes, freckles, and wrinkles, and achieve youthful, glowing skin," said Aileen Lucero, National Coordinator, EcoWaste Coalition. "These cosmetics pose mercury exposure risks to women and their families, children in particular, who may also be harmed through contaminated air and articles."

Despite the global ban under the Minamata Convention on Mercury, as well as the regional ban under the ASEAN Cosmetic Directive, the illegal production and trade of such perilous products continues with impunity, the group pointed out.

[Access the full press release in the comments.]