UPTC Cartography Corner

🗺️ Know Your Hazards: Discover. Understand. Prepare.

Step into our Map Exhibit at the Leyte Samar Heritage Center on 26-27 November 2025, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, and explore how geography, data, and disaster awareness come together to keep our communities safe.

Get to know the hazards around us—because preparedness starts with understanding. 🌋🌧️🌊

The exhibit is organized by the CMSC 154 and FISH 134 classes of UP Tacloban and is open to the entire UP Tacloban community.

🌏 From Islands to Insights: Mapping the Philippines 🗺️
Dive into a showcase of data, design, and discovery! 💡

This online map exhibit features the final outputs of our CMSC 155 and FISH 134 students, highlighting how spatial data can be turned into meaningful insights about the Philippines. 🇵🇭

📌 View the maps, learn from the stories, and support your favorites!
❤️ The Top 5 maps with the most reactions will win our Mini Map Competition—so don't forget to like and share your picks!

🚨🚨EMERGENCY MAPPERS NEEDED!🚨🚨

🌋 Mt. Kanlaon, Negros Island, Philippines 🇵🇭

Story here: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2013956/thousands-evacuated-as-mt-kanlaon-erupts-anew

Help by:
📍Fix Data Quality Issues - https://maproulette.org/browse/projects/2280
📍Map missing roads - https://tasks.hotosm.org/projects/18212

🌟 Congratulations to the creators of the Top 5 Maps in the Spatial Stories of Eastern Visayas: A GIS Map Exhibit! 🏅 Your outstanding work has truly shone, showcasing creativity, skill, and a profound understanding of Eastern Visayas through GIS. 🗺️✨

1st - Tectonic Landscapes in the Biliran & Leyte Islands (106 votes)
2nd - Classified Caves in Eastern Visayas (82 votes)
3rd - Marine Reserves in Sogod Bay (Southern Leyte) (71 votes)
4th - Landslide-Prone Areas of Region VIII (67 votes)
5th - A Map of Leyte Province: Its Overview and Famous Tourist Geospots (62 votes)

To all participants, your dedication and hard work were evident in every map displayed. 🌍💡 Each contribution added a unique perspective, making the exhibit a success. Remember, every map tells a story, and every effort is worth celebrating. 🎉👏

🌍✨ A glimpse of the incredible maps showcased at the Spatial Stories of Eastern Visayas: A GIS Map Exhibit! Each map tells a unique story of Eastern Visayas, showcasing the creativity, technical skills, and hard work of our talented students from CMSC 154 and FISH 134 classes. 🗺️💡

Which of these outstanding maps do you think will make it to the Top 5? Drop your guesses in the comments below! 🏅 Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners! 👀

As we closed the final day of our Mapping Exhibit, we were thrilled to welcome the students and teachers from Learning Pathways, led by their school head, Ms. Charina G. Garrido. 🏫✨ Your visit truly made the event more meaningful for everyone involved!

It was inspiring to see your curiosity and excitement as you explored the maps and uncovered the stories of Eastern Visayas. Moments like these remind us of the joy of learning and the power of shared experiences. 💛

A big thank you to Learning Pathways for being part of this celebration and appreciating the creativity and effort of our students. 🗺️ We hope to welcome you back soon! 🌏

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT

We are excited to announce that the exhibit is open to everyone!

Schools interested in visiting Spatial Stories of Eastern Visayas: A GIS Map Exhibit may contact us by sending a message to this page or by calling/texting +639567535588 or +639185491955.

The exhibit will run from December 3 to 5, 2024, and will be open daily from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Have you ever felt lost around Eastern Visayas? 😢 Fear NOT! 🙂‍↔️ Because the CMSC 154 and FISH 134 students proudly present their mapping projects through a map exhibit! 🗺️

Join us in an exciting 3-day exhibit showcasing the ✨GIS talents✨ of our students! Explore maps from different cities and municipalities across Eastern Visayas and uncover their unique narratives!

✋WAIT ✋There's MORE! 🤩

After your visit, you can choose the Top 5 maps you loved the most by voting through the online voting system in the registration area. Make your personal favorites POPULAR! 🪄

Visit the map exhibit at the Leyte-Samar Heritage Center from December 3 to 5, 2024, from 9 AM to 5 PM. See you THERE! 🤩