ES-Q2-ACT02 SUBGROUP

GEOLOGIC
IN THE NEWS
PROCESSES
GOOD NEWS
OBJECTIVE: Relate the various geological processes to real
life events (news) in the Philippines
NAMES: Dacanay, Daniela A., Domingo, Janine
Althea P., Oli, Louisse Angel A.

REAL LIFE EVENT: Mt. Pulag re-opens to Tourists

DATE OF THE EVENT: February 27, 2020
LOCATION: Mount Pulag, Benguet
BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT
Following a suspension of tourism-related activities due to
COVID-19's threat, the Mt. Pulag National Park has now
restarted operations and is once again open to visitors as of
February 27, 2020.

The southern portion of Northern Luzon's Cordillera

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BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT

Central mountain range, between the towns of La Trinidad

(near Baguio) and Bontoc, is home to Mt. Pulag, the highest
peak in the island of Luzon and a well-known hiking destination.
The highest mountain in Luzon, at 2,930 meters, is part of its
mountain range. Rugged terrain, steep slopes, and deep ravines
have all been attributes of Mt. Pulag.

Mt. Pulag is a noted habitat for threatened species such as

the Northern Luzon Giant Cloud Rat, Philippine Brown Deer, and
Luzon Pygmy Fruit Bat due to the wide diversity of flora and
fauna in the area. Several orchid plants, as well as other
uncommon vegetation, were discovered in the region. Mt.
Pulag acts as a watershed, supplying water to settlements,
industries, hydroelectric power generation, and aquaculture. A
watershed is a land area that is drained by a fixed body of
water and has a shared outlet for surface runoff.

According to Benguet Mayor Faustino Aquisan, preventive

measures such as hand washing, covering one's mouth when
coughing or sneezing, and promptly informing health officials if
someone is suspected of having Covid-19 would be
implemented in conjunction with the reopening of Mount
Pulag. A large group of tourists are expected as Mount Pulag
reopens — approximately 200 to 300 hikers are expected to
arrive every weekend, but only 60 to 70 are able to reach the
peak, according to Mayor Aquisan. Furthermore, as a mountain
preservation strategy, camping spots are limited and cannot be
fully utilized.
RELATED GEOLOGICAL PROCESS/PROCESSES:
Plate Boundary; Convergent Boundary

EXPLANATION
on how the event is related to the identified geological process/es
Mt. Pulag is known to be the second highest mountain in
the Philippines with its national park being the highest peak in
Luzon. Its national park contains steep slopes and is rugged
since it is located within the Philippine Cordillera Mountain
Range. The creation of Mt. Pulag is directly associated with
that of a common geological process–convergent boundary,
which is a type of plate boundary where two continental plates
move towards each other, pushing a part of the landmass
upwards, resulting in the creation of mountains.

REFERENCES
1. GMA Public Affairs. (2019). Biyahe ni Drew: Revisiting
Mount Pulag (Full Episode). YouTube. Retrieved January
11, 2023, from https://youtu.be/3KeJcH9rtLQ.
REFERENCES
1. Agoot, L. (2020, February 27). Mount Pulag re-opens to tourists. Philippines
News Agency.
https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1095051?fbclid=IwAR38egcnLFI6g7HCjQ4
ewsJdJIGiyBHE3ls5gmTJSUWj-2wzaJD6INvPXvE
2. UNESCO World Heritage Centre. (n.d.). Mt. Pulag National Park.
https://whc.unesco.org/en/tentativelists/5030/?fbclid=IwAR0kNiDcJ9qHtqBz
EDZOwY2ZLSsmwqsRaLBrDhBB7j1MhNQ_g9YseWiiYiw
3. Water Science School. (2019, June 8). Watersheds and Drainage Basins.
USGS.
https://www.usgs.gov/special-topics/water-science-school/science/watershed
s-and-drainage-basins
4. BirdLife International. (n.d.). Mount Pulag National Park.
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-pulag-national-park-iba-ph
ilippines?fbclid=IwAR0_OS0QFcISfzR4gO2EmXpXH2RJ2I2MzhM8XlMkfG
PUdL2w8eLkIRtc-sI
ES-Q2-ACT01 SUBGROUP

GEOLOGIC
IN THE NEWS
PROCESSES
BAD NEWS
OBJECTIVE: Relate the various geological processes to real
life events (news) in the Philippines
NAMES: Dacanay, Daniela A., Domingo, Janine
Althea P., Oli, Louisse Angel A.

REAL LIFE EVENT: Landslide and Mudflow in Banaue,

Ifugao due to Heavy Rains
DATE OF THE EVENT: 07/07/2022 to 08/07/2022
LOCATION: Banaue, Ifugao
BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT
Last July 7, 2022, intense rainfall triggered severe mudflow
and landslides in the municipality of Banaue that resulted in the
destruction of properties, housing, agricultural crops, facilities
and several infrastructures. According to the provincial disaster
risk reduction and management council, there were
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BACKGROUND OF THE EVENT

three completely damaged homes and 1,044 partially damaged

homes with an estimated cost of Php 5,310,000 each in the
barangays of Amganad, Bocos, Gohang, Poblacion, Poitan, San
Fernando, Uhaj, Tam-an, and Viewpoint.

Additionally, 45 businesses in the barangays of Amganad

and Poblacion were impacted. An estimated worth of Php
48,832,000 belong to affected livestock, poultry, high-value
crops, fishery, and agricultural products including rice.

Infrastructure damage totaling more than P1 million was

also reported. There are 28 completely damaged and seven
partially damaged motorcycles, tricycles, and vehicles/cars on
damaged properties. The Banggaan-Batad Municipal Road
became impassable due to the landslides that occurred on the
afternoon of July 8, 2022.
RELATED GEOLOGICAL PROCESS/PROCESSES:
Mass Wasting: Mudflow and Erosion

EXPLANATION
on how the event is related to the identified geological process/es
Geological processes under mass wasting could be seen in
the incident that occurred during early July in Banaue, Ifugao.
Since Banaue is situated at the foot of the Cordillera Mountain
Ranges, the area is more prone to landslides and flash floods
that directly affect the communities located there. Landslides
fall under mass wasting, which affects the natural stability of a
slope and involves gravity in order for soil and rocks to go
downslope.

REFERENCES
1. GMA News. (2022). Flash flood at landslide, muling naminsala sa Banaue,
Ifugao | 24 Oras. YouTube. Retrieved January 11, 2023, from
https://youtu.be/N4HWA7gB72o
2. Kimberlie Quitasol, V. V. J. (2022, July 9). Flash floods, mudslides sweep
through Ifugao Town. INQUIRER.net. Retrieved January 11, 2023, from
https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1624574/flash-floods-mudslides-sweep-through
-ifugao-town
REFERENCES
1. Omondi, S. (2017, August 7). Banaue Rice Terraces - the eighth wonder of
the world. WorldAtlas. Retrieved January 11, 2023, from
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/banaue-rice-terraces-the-eighth-wonder
-of-the-world.html
2. What is a landslide and what causes one? What is a landslide and what
causes one? | U.S. Geological Survey. (n.d.). Retrieved January 11, 2023,
from https://www.usgs.gov/faqs/what-landslide-and-what-causes-one
3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2018, January 12). Landslides
and mudslides|CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved
January 11, 2023, from https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/landslides.html
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PERFORMANCE
DESCRIPTION E.S.*
EXPECTATION

The entries demonstrate the ability of the student to research

Scientific Accuracy of
and share information and ideas with scientific and historical 10
Entries
accuracy.

Information is presented in the student’s own words, not “cut

and pasted” from sources.
Originality of Entries 10
Use of complex vocabulary must be defined.

Free from spelling, capitalization, punctuation and grammar

Writing Conventions 5
errors.

All resource materials are properly cited; There are at least 3

Citations resource materials utilized in the accomplishment of this 5
learning task.

TOTAL 30

*E.S. – Equivalent Score