CEBU, Philippines - A 1.6-hectare property in barangay Tinaan, Naga City will serve as relocation site for settlers that live along waterways.
In the 17 barangays in Naga, 26 sitios are highly susceptible to landslides and flooding, said the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 7.
The eight sitios and barangays with very high landslide susceptibility ratings are Sien, Balirong; Balico, Pangpang, and Tayad-tayad, all in Barangay Cantao-an; Badiang, Mainit; Buli, Mayana; Caporing, Patag; and Uling 3, Uling.
The ten sitios and barangays with a high susceptibility to landslides are Proper Sagrada, Alpaco; Bairan; Naga-Toledo road, Balirong; Township, and Proper, Cantao-an; Ka Lopez to Proper, Cogon; Jaguimit, Spillway, Lanas; Naalad; Tagjaguimit; Tagaytay, Tinaan; Caimito, Kakahoyan 3, and Tambis, all in Uling. (FREEMAN)