ZAMBOANGA CITY — The Department of Science and Technology–Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS) has scheduled “PHIVOLCS InfoPress: Understanding and Communicating Geologic Hazards Information” for November 10, 2026 at Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City. The activity is intended for media practitioners and local information officers in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
In its October 29 announcement, PHIVOLCS identified the regional offices of DOST, Philippine Information Agency (PIA), Office of Civil Defense (OCD), and Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) as partner agencies.
Training focuses on earthquake and tsunami information
PHIVOLCS said the activity aims to strengthen participants’ ability to accurately communicate science-based geohazard information, particularly about earthquakes and tsunamis. The agency identified clear, timely reporting and the need to address misinformation during emergencies as reasons for the program.
The official release cited the June 8, 2026 magnitude-7.8 offshore Sarangani earthquake and its effects in nearby Mindanao provinces as an example of the need for reliable hazard information. PHIVOLCS also noted that Region IX lies within a seismically active area.
Event details
| Item | Announced detail |
|---|---|
| Activity | PHIVOLCS InfoPress: Understanding and Communicating Geologic Hazards Information |
| Date | November 10, 2026 |
| Location | Garden Orchid Hotel, Zamboanga City |
| Target participants | Media practitioners and local information officers |
| Partner agencies | DOST, PIA, OCD and DILG regional offices |
| Focus | Science-based earthquake and tsunami communication; misinformation |
| Status | Scheduled, not yet completed |
Why it matters to WestValleyFault.com
Accurate interpretation of official earthquake and tsunami information affects what communities receive through news reports, public advisories and local government information channels. PHIVOLCS InfoPress is intended to improve communication of these hazards by media and local information officers. The announcement does not establish the number of participants trained, any completed sessions or measured improvements in reporting.
Related WVF coverage includes GeoRiskPH training for Cagayan Valley agencies and an explainer on the Cotabato Trench and regional earthquake and tsunami hazards.
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Recommended Further Reading
- DOST, PHIVOLCS Train Cagayan Valley LGUs and Agencies on GeoRiskPH Tools
- PHIVOLCS Urges Provinces to Prepare for Their Own ‘Big One’ Scenarios
- What Is the Cotabato Trench? Location, Earthquakes and Tsunami Risks
- Mindanao 7.8 Earthquake: Complete Situation Report
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