UC Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction

𝐋𝐀𝐒𝐓 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐈𝐒 𝐎𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐘 𝟖, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

Don’t miss the opportunity to join the Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction at the University of the Cordilleras!

Take the next step toward becoming a leader in disaster risk reduction and geomatics. Secure your slot before the deadline!

𝐄𝐍𝐑𝐎𝐋𝐋 𝐍𝐎𝐖!

Join us at the Young Researchers Conference 2026 for a day of insightful discussions, collaborative learning, and meaningful knowledge exchange among emerging scholars and professionals in the field of disaster risk reduction and resilience.

📅 Date: May 6, 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Malaysia Time)

🔗 WebEx Meeting Link:
https://usm-cmr.webex.com/meet/mohd.amirul

We warmly invite researchers, students, and practitioners to take part in this engaging conference as we foster innovation, strengthen academic and professional networks, and share valuable perspectives on disaster risk reduction and related initiatives.

We look forward to your participation!

ENROL NOW! WE WOULD LIKE TO ASSIST YOU. PLEASE DONT HESITATE TO MESSAGE US.

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓: 𝐂𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐑𝐃 𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐌𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓-𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝑬𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒘𝒆𝒓 𝒚𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒆𝒆𝒓 𝒘𝒊𝒕𝒉 𝒂𝒅𝒗𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒓𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒂𝒔𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒈𝒆𝒐𝒎𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒄𝒔.

Step into the next level of professional development by joining the second cohort of the Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (MSGeoDRR). This graduate program is thoughtfully crafted for individuals working in disaster risk management, urban and regional planning, environmental studies, engineering, and other related fields who want to master modern GIS tools and apply them to real-world risk reduction challenges.

𝙀𝙣𝙧𝙤𝙡𝙡𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙤𝙙: April 29-May 2, 2026
𝙎𝙩𝙖𝙧𝙩 𝙤𝙛 𝘾𝙡𝙖𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙨: May 9, 2025 (For Graduate School)

The MSGeoDRR program provides a comprehensive learning experience that blends rigorous academic instruction with practical, field-oriented applications. Through an engaging mix of lectures, workshops, and hands-on training, you will develop skills in hazard mapping, geospatial analysis, risk assessment, and the use of geomatics technologies to support evidence-based decision-making.

𝑩𝒆𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒆 𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒂 𝒈𝒓𝒐𝒘𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝑫𝑹𝑹𝑴 𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔 𝒆𝒒𝒖𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒈𝒏 𝒔𝒐𝒍𝒖𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒔 𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒕 𝒑𝒓𝒐𝒎𝒐𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒂𝒇𝒆𝒕𝒚, 𝒔𝒖𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒃𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒕𝒚, 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒔𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒊𝒏 𝒗𝒖𝒍𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒎𝒎𝒖𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒊𝒆𝒔.

For inquiries and application details, contact:
[email protected] / [email protected]

𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐒𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐃𝐑𝐑 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐬

The College of Engineering, through the Research Services Office, organized the “Risk Communication and Data Analytics Seminar” for students under the Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (MSGeoDRR) program on March 28, 2026, at the TBI, University of the Cordilleras (UC) Legarda Campus.
The seminar aimed to equip students with essential knowledge and practical insights on utilizing data analytics to support disaster risk reduction efforts and enhance communication strategies in times of crisis. As part of the program’s academic initiative, the activity brought together experts from the field to share their experiences and technical expertise relevant to current and emerging challenges in disaster management.

Distinguished speakers included Dr. Jose Maria Pangilinan, Mr. Patrick John Santiago, and Dr. Ferdinand Lawan, who delivered comprehensive discussions on risk communication frameworks, data analytics applications, and the integration of these disciplines in disaster preparedness and response. Their sessions highlighted the importance of evidence-based approaches and clear communication in minimizing risks and improving community resilience.

Participants actively engaged in the seminar through discussions and knowledge-sharing, gaining a deeper understanding of how data can be translated into actionable insights for effective risk management. The speakers also emphasized the role of emerging technologies and analytics tools in enhancing situational awareness and supporting timely decision-making.

The successful conduct of the seminar reflects the continued commitment to advancing the skills and capacities of MSGeoDRR students, preparing them to become competent professionals in the field of disaster risk reduction and management.

𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞: 𝐂𝐨𝐄 & 𝐑𝐒𝐎 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐫 𝐨𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐃𝐑𝐑-𝐂𝐂𝐀

The Research Services Office (RSO), in collaboration with the College of Engineering (CoE) successfully conducted the seminar titled “Bridging the Gap between Geomatics, DRR-CCA, Resilience, and Social Innovations” on April 18, 2026, at the TBI, UC Legarda Campus.

The whole-day event, held from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM in a hybrid format, served as a culminating academic engagement for students of the Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (MSGeoDRR) program. It highlighted the students’ research competencies and emphasized interdisciplinary approaches in addressing pressing disaster-related challenges.

A key component of the seminar was the presentation of research proposals by MSGeoDRR students to various target agencies and stakeholders. These presentations provided a platform for constructive dialogue, enabling participants to gather insights, refine their studies, and ensure alignment with practical applications in disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation (DRR-CCA).

The activity also fostered collaboration between the academe and external partners, reinforcing the university’s commitment to producing research that is both relevant and impactful to communities. Faculty members, staff, and stakeholders participated actively, contributing to meaningful discussions on resilience-building and innovative solutions.

Organized under the leadership of the RSO and the College of Engineering, the seminar underscored UC’s continued dedication to advancing research, innovation, and institutional engagement in disaster resilience and sustainable development.

𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫-𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

February 21, 2025 — The Research Services Office, in collaboration with the College of Engineering through the Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (MSGeoDRR) students, successfully conducted the Programming Fundamentals and Stakeholder Consultation Session in Geomatics at PLR 4.
The event gathered students, faculty members, and key stakeholders to strengthen technical competencies and promote collaboration between the academe and disaster risk reduction and management (DRRM) institutions.

The morning session focused on enhancing programming and applied geospatial skills. Ms. Beverly Joy G. Quicho led an engaging RStudio Presentation and Workshop, introducing participants to data analysis, visualization techniques, and practical applications of programming in geospatial research. The workshop provided hands-on experience in using RStudio for spatial data processing and analysis.

Following this, Ms. Carmen Gomez-Moyaen delivered a lecture on Forest Fire Management, highlighting the integration of geomatics technologies in wildfire monitoring, risk assessment, and mitigation planning. Her discussion emphasized the importance of spatial data and predictive modeling in addressing increasing forest fire risks.
Completing the morning session, Mr. Frankie Cortez, Chief of the Operations Section of the Office of Civil Defense Cordillera Administrative Region (OCD-CAR), shared insights on Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) in Geomatics. He discussed operational strategies, real-world applications of geospatial technologies in emergency response, and the vital role of inter-agency coordination in disaster preparedness and response.
In the afternoon, an Industry Consultation Session was conducted to foster dialogue between the university and partner agencies. The consultation was attended by DRRM officers from the BLISTT municipalities representatives from Department of the Interior and Local Government - Cordillera Administrative Region (DILG-CAR), and officials from the Office of Civil Defense-CAR.

The consultation provided a platform to discuss current challenges, emerging technologies, research needs, and potential partnerships in disaster risk reduction. Stakeholders expressed strong support for continued collaboration, particularly in capacity-building initiatives, data-sharing mechanisms, and research-driven solutions for local disaster resilience.

The event underscored the commitment of the Research Services Office and the College of Engineering to bridge academic expertise with industry and government needs, equipping future geomatics professionals with both technical proficiency and practical insight to address complex disaster risk scenarios.

𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

The University of the Cordilleras continues to advance its commitment to disaster risk management and research excellence! Represented by Dr. Thelma D. Palaoag, Dr. Nathaniel Vincent A. Lubrica, Dr. Jeffrey Ingosan, and Dr. Joselito Buhangin, UC participated in the 𝘿𝙄𝙂𝙄𝙃𝘼𝙕: 𝘿𝙞𝙜𝙞𝙩𝙖𝙡 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙖𝙡 𝙃𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙨 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥 𝙝𝙚𝙡𝙙 𝙖𝙩 𝙐𝙣𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙞𝙩𝙞 𝙎𝙖𝙞𝙣𝙨 𝙈𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙞𝙖 (𝙐𝙎𝙈) in Penang, Malaysia, last January 12-15, 2026. This intensive four-day session focused on the design of a Training Programme for Young Researchers. During the event, the UC team took an active role in:
✅ Presenting results on national networking for research.
✅ Strategic planning for the launch of upcoming Doctoral (PhD) programmes.
✅ Designing an international online database to facilitate global research cooperation.

The workshop also included immersive field visits to the Penang Disaster Centre and the Georgetown World Heritage Site to observe hazard management in practice. Funded by the European Union and implemented via SCOPE-HE, this collaboration joins UC with prestigious partners from Philippines, Spain, Greece, and Malaysia to lead digital transformation in the face of natural hazards.

𝐖𝐞 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐒𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐃𝐑𝐑 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐰𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐛𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦’𝐬 𝐨𝐛𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬, 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬.

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐧 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐩𝐬 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐞𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐫𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧.

𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐧: 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟏𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓
𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞: 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌 – 𝟏𝟐:𝟎𝟎 𝐏𝐌
𝐕𝐞𝐧𝐮𝐞: 𝐏𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐦 𝟒, 𝐌𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫
𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞: 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 (𝐎𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞)
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Good news! Enrollment for the Master of Science in Geomatics for Disaster Risk Reduction (MSGeoDRR) is now extended until 𝗝𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱.

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Take the next step in advancing disaster risk reduction through geomatics.

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