Philippines: Lack of geologists in Eastern Visayas hampers mapping of hazard areas

'Our lack of geologists here in the region could affect our geohazard survey Right now, our central office has set a target of geohazard mapping involving eight areas across the region,' said James Leones, chief geologist at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Leones highlighted that geohazard mapping helps identify areas prone to landslide, flooding or earthquake and can save lives and prevent economic loss, in a report by Joey A. Gabieta for The Inquirer.