A sinkhole in Purok Indilicio, Barangay Guadalupe, Bogo City, Cebu, remains under monitoring as authorities continue to assess the area.
The City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office responded Friday, Aug. 21, to inspect the site and implement necessary safety measures.
Authorities cordoned off the area and prohibited the public from going within 20 meters of the sinkhole as a precaution.
The disposal of garbage, soil, rocks or any debris into the sinkhole is also prohibited.
Three houses are located near the area, with one currently occupied. Although the houses are outside the designated 20-meter setback, the city government is encouraging preemptive evacuation as a precautionary measure.
On Saturday, Aug. 22, personnel from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted an inspection of the site together with the CDRRMO and officials from Barangay Guadalupe.
The city government said it is still awaiting the MGB’s official assessment while monitoring of the area continues.
Residents and the public have been advised not to approach or enter the cordoned-off area.
Authorities also reminded the public not to touch or move the caution tape and safety barriers placed around the site.
The ongoing monitoring is intended to maintain safety around the sinkhole while the city government awaits the official assessment from the MGB.
For now, access to the area remains restricted within the 20-meter safety perimeter, while nearby residents are encouraged to consider preemptive evacuation despite their homes being outside the designated setback.
The city government continues to coordinate with the CDRRMO, MGB and Barangay Guadalupe officials as monitoring of the sinkhole continues.
