Caraga Center for Geo-Informatics

Happening now:

The Caraga Center for Geoinformatics (CCGeo), in collaboration with Far East University in South Korea, is conducting GeoVision Frontier 2026, an International Training-Seminar on AI-driven Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Remote Sensing Collaboration, bringing together participants from various institutions who are physically gathered at Caraga State University while engaging with international resource person, Professor Chul-Soo Ye, delivering expert lectures through Zoom, streamed live at the venue to facilitate collaborative learning, technical discussions, and knowledge exchange in advanced geospatial and AI-enabled technologies.

CSU to Host GeoVision Frontier 2026: International Training on AI and Image Processing

Caraga State University (CSU), through the Caraga Center for Geo-informatics (CCGeo), will host GeoVision Frontier 2026: International Training-Seminar on AI-driven Image Processing, Computer Vision, and Remote Sensing Collaboration on January 28–29, 2026. The training will be participated in by both faculty members and students, highlighting CSU’s commitment to interdisciplinary and research-oriented learning.

The two-day international training will be conducted in collaboration with Far East University (FEU) of South Korea, with resource person, Professor Chulsoo Ye, joining online, as part of the continuing academic cooperation between the two institutions. Prof. Ye, Chair of the Department of AI Computer Engineering, will serve as the primary resource person for the training.

The GeoVision Frontier 2026 was conceptualizes by Prof. Ye to introduce to the participants the fundamentals and practical applications of digital image processing, computer vision, and AI-assisted tools relevant to remote sensing and geospatial analysis. The training supports CSU’s broader initiatives in research capacity building, digital innovation, and internationalization.

🌍 Buildings within the 25-km Radius of the 2025 Cebu Earthquake Epicenter 🏠📍

Using Google Earth Engine, we mapped and analyzed the number and total footprint area of buildings located within a 25 km radius of the 2025 Cebu earthquake epicenter (11.136° N, 124.127° E).

📊 Preliminary Results:
🏘 ~100,900 buildings fall within the specified radius.
📐 Total building footprint area: about 611 ha (6.1 km²).
⚙️ Data Source: Google Open Buildings v3 (confidence ≥ 0.65).

This map provides an initial view of potential building exposure around the epicenter — an essential step in assessing post-earthquake impacts and guiding disaster response planning.

🔗 Explore the interactive map:
👉 https://ee-jrsantillan.projects.earthengine.app/view/cebu-earthquake---buildings-exposure-analysis

To enable the CSV export function, use the Google Earth Engine code available at https://code.earthengine.google.com/a8e65ada47d540f06a1ba368f737b4c2 (Note: Google account needed, and a project in GEE must be created.)

🛰 Built using Google Earth Engine for rapid, open, and reproducible geospatial analysis.

𝐆𝐞𝐨𝐒𝐓𝐄𝐌𝐒 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓: 𝐀 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧

​And that's a wrap! The 2𝒏𝒅 𝑰𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒓𝒏𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒚𝒎𝒑𝒐𝒔𝒊𝒖𝒎 𝒐𝒏 𝑮𝒆𝒐𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑬𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒉 𝑴𝒐𝒏𝒊𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈 (𝑮𝒆𝒐𝑺𝑻𝑬𝑴𝑺 2025), with the theme: "𝑬𝒍𝒆𝒗𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑮𝒆𝒐-𝑺𝒑𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒆𝒔 𝒊𝒏 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒂𝒍 𝑯𝒂𝒛𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒔 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑹𝒊𝒔𝒌 𝑹𝒆𝒅𝒖𝒄𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑴𝒂𝒏𝒂𝒈𝒆𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕" , officially concluded on October 2, 2025. This successful second year reinforced not just our dedication, but for all professionals who were present, acknowledging the importance in advancing geospatial knowledge.

​𝐀 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩: The success of GeoSTEMS 2025 was truly a collaborative achievement. We extend our deepest gratitude to all our partners: Caraga State University, Mathematical and Statistical Computing and Research Center, CSU College of Engineering and Geosciences, CSU Department of Geodetic Engineering, CSU Department of Civil Engineering, CSU Department of Geology, GEP Caraga, ML-PREP Project, and CSU-YouthMappers. Your collective support is the engine which drove this symposium's mission and impact.

𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞: We were privileged to host a dynamic assembly of attendees, including esteemed faculty members of Caraga State University, cutting-edge researchers, and bright, motivated students. Your enthusiastic participation, insightful questions, and commitment to learning elevated the discourse and fostered meaningful, enduring connections throughout the event.

​𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: Over the course of the symposium, our speakers delivered truly ground-breaking presentations. The core discussions emphasized the critical role of high-resolution remote sensing in rapid damage assessment, the application of spatial information sciences for developing effective early warning systems, and the necessary interdisciplinary approach required to translate geospatial data into actionable community-level policies for risk reduction.

​Thank you to everyone who contributed to making GeoSTEMS 2025 an impactful and memorable event. We look forward to continuing this crucial conversation with you in the future!

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