Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) warned of a “potential creeping crisis” in southeastern Luzon following its latest geological survey showing 13 municipalities in the area as highly vulnerable to coastal erosion, storm surge and tsunami. Its latest assessment, conducted by its Marine Geological Survey Division, showed that the sea level rise in the country’s northeastern waters has made seven municipalities in Camarines Sur province (Sipocot, Lupi, Libmanan, Pasacao, Tinambac, Balanga and Cabusao) and six municipalities in Quezon province (Gumaca, Lucena, Mauban, Sariaya, Padre Burgos and Real) more susceptible to coastal hazards.

Ocampo, K. R. (2021, November 12). 13 towns endangered, gov't geosurvey shows. Philippine Daily Inquirer, p. A9.