26/02/2026
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February 21, 2025 โ 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.
