PROFILE

Likha G. Minimo, PhD

Assistant Professor

Faculty of Management and Development Studies

University of the Philippines Open University



  • Disaster Risk and Resilience
  • Science, Technology and Society
  • Natural Hazards
  • Physical Volcanology
  • Geophysics

  •  Minimo, L. G., Soria, J. L. A., Ybañez, R. L., Ybañez, A. A. B., Bermas, A. B., Marasigan, K. M. M., Tianchon, A. G., Vasquez, J., Romero II, V. M., Amistoso, A. F. N., Gerona, C. K. O., Cuaresma, G. A., and Lagmay, A. M. F. A. (2026). The 2022 Rainfall-Triggered Landslide-Tsunami Disaster in Pilar, Abuyog, Leyte, Philippines and its implications for coastal hazard assessment, EGUsphere [preprint], https://doi.org/10.5194/egusphere-2026-2543.
  • Ybañez, R., Ybañez, A.A., Sulapas, J.J. et al. Extreme rainfall–triggered lahars from non-cone-centered sediment sources at Taal Volcano. Bull Volcanol 88, 104 (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s00445-026-02000-9
  • Recto, B. A. B., Lagria, R. F. A., Agapito, J. V. C., and Minimo, L. G. (2026).  A Preliminary Assessment of Landslide Detection in Leyte, Philippines Using an AI-Based U-Net Model on Sentinel-2 Imagery, Int. Arch. Photogramm. Remote Sens. Spatial Inf.Sci., XLVIII-5/W4-2025, 199–205, https://doi.org/10.5194/isprs-archives-XLVIII-5-W4-2025-199-2026

  • Co-Principal Investigator for Project ABRRAM Development of Adaptive Basic Resource Recognition and Allocation Model for Disaster Response and Planning Phase 1-3 (November 2024 to present): collaboration between UPD Department of Industrial Engineering and Operations Research (DIE/OR), UPRI and UP Tacloban; funded by UP Intelligent Systems Center and UPRI.
  • Proponent for Katatagan Bigyang Kahulugan (UPRI Database and Glossary) (2023-present)
  • Principal Investigator for RILTiMe (Rainfall-Induced Landslide-Tsunami Modelling for Coastal Barangays of Southeastern Leyte Island, Philippines): collaboration between UP Resilience Institute (UPRI) Knowledge Sharing Division, UP NOAH-Hazard Assessment Team as supported by Norwegian Geotechnical Institute (NGI), Oslo; Bingclaw & Geoclaw training funded by the European Commission through the Geo-INQUIRE Transnational Access (March – December 2025). https://doi.org/10.82554/sdl-292.
  • Consultant for LyfSaver App collaboration between Fyt Media, UPRI, Yes Pinoy Foundation, Quezon City Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (August 2024). https://app.lyfsaver.ph/
  • Spatiotemporal Analysis of the Interaction of Decentralization, Development and Disaster Cascades in Mindanao, Philippines. PhD Thesis. School of Earth and Environment, College of Science, University of Canterbury. Christchurch. New Zealand (2021). http://dx.doi.org/10.26021/12038 

Invited Panelist/ Speaker/ Trainer

  • Project ALERTO: Advancing Learning and Education on Resilience Through Outreach; Bulan, Sorsogon (May 2026)
  • Current Trends and Concerns in Integrating Child Protection and Gender-Sensitive Practice in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management for the webinar for Social Work Students of Palawan State University
  • Responsible Innovation: Making EdTech Fair and Sustainable, TigerTech Conference (April 2026)
  • Klima at Kultura (Pre-conference), Katatagan Bigyang Kahulugan, Mula Iraya hanggang Ilawod: Pagharap sa hamon ng mga sakuna at nagbabagong klima (panel), 2026 International Sanrokan Festival on the Diversity of Cultural Expression through Inclusive Governance and Education (March 2026)
  • EcoTayo Climate Her Voice: Inclusive Action and Resilience Workshop (For Youth Organizations) and Women in Resilience: Strengthening Women’s Capacity on Climate Action;Plan International Manila (December 2025, January 2026, March 2026)
  • Mula Ilaya Patungong Bahura: The Role of Local Culture and Language in DRRM and CCAM. Sigla Youth Summit (March 2026)
  • Data-Analytics in Climate-Related Disaster Preparedness, STIES 2026 (February 2026)
  • From Citizen Science and Participation to Empowerment and Innovation for Resilience and SustAInability, MAKI+Fiesta 2.0 (December 2025)
  • ’Pagod nang maging resilient?’ Transforming Devastation into Accountability and Innovation, UP NISMED Public Lectures: From Data to Disaster Readiness: Empowering Communities through STEM Education 
  • Framing Resilience in the National Context of Housing 2025 Tahanan Learning Session: Pathways to Resilience (October 2025)
  • Workshop on Project NOAH (Nationwide Operational Assessment of Hazards)Philippine Space Week 2025  Valenzuela City League of Unified Astronomy Enthusiasts (V-CLUE)
  • IRAYA: Initiating Resilience Through Art and Youth Action (October 2025, July 2026, August 2026) for Tacloban City Elementary schools, Journeys of Faith and Living Learning Homeschool
  • Luntiang Tinta: Palihan Tungkol sa Nagbabagong Klima (November 2025)
  • UP HIRAYA 2025
  • Enhancing Geohazard Literacy through Technological Advancements TAHAK: Earth Science Teachers’ Seminar (ESTS) National Geology Congress (NGC) (March 2025)
  • Building Resilience Through Disaster Risk Reduction; CONVERGENCE: The Integrated Approach to ESH, Security, and Business Continuity (July 2025)
  • Leveraging Science and Technology & Innovation for DRR & Mitigation
  • ANDAM Lapu-Lapu sa Olango (March 2025)
  • Community Resilience in Disaster Management ANDAM Lapu-Lapu Community Resilience Expo 2024 (December 2024)
  • Recognizing the Risks: The Role of Risk Identification in Crisis Management
  • Kabataan Roadtrip 2024 (November 2024)
  • Defense Against a Climate Apocalypse (November 2024)
  • Climate Change x Sustainable Development: Reflections to Move Forward, 8th LINANGAN 2024 Webinar (November 2024)
  • Creating Resilient Filipinos; SOS: Sa oras ng Sakuna; Bread of Life Church (October 2024)
  • Cascading Hazards and Integrated Systems Thinking in DRRM, Multi-sectoral Ridge-to-Reef management for a Disaster Resilient Palawan, 2024 Provincial DRRM Summit (July 2024)
  • Ground truth: Applications of Geomatics in Building Resilience National Geodetic Engineering Summit (NatGES) x Geodetic Engineering Student Conference (GESC) 2024
  • Volcanic Deposits; Historical Eruptions of Volcanoes in Mindanao: Insights for Future Scenarios, 5th 2024 Geosciences Lecture Series College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University (March 2024)
  • Katatagan: Araw-araw na Karanasan, Pangmatagalang Pamumuhunan. Real or Romanticized? Understanding Filipino Resilience, Sustainability Unplugged Summit (November 2023)
  • Academe-Public-Private Synergy: Partnerships for Disaster Resilience and Response SECRA Metro Manila Meeting.
  • Disasters: Traditional and Novel Approaches in Prevention, Preparedness, Response and Recovery in Blueprint for Resilience: Crafting Effective DRRM Plans, Economy and Environment Group-Philippines (November 2023)
  • Risk Exposure and Vulnerability of Metro Manila: An Overview. NCR Ease of Doing Business Forum 2023: Bouncing Forward: Building Economic Resilience in the Metro, Department of Interior and Local Government-National Capital Region.
  • Emergency Preparedness Forum for PWDs and Senior Citizens. SM Cares (July 2023)
  • Decentralization, Development and Disaster Cascades in Mindanao. Hinang Week 2023. College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University (May 2023)
  • Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Online public lecture for Lupang Arenda in Sitio Tapayan, Barangay Sta. Ana, Taytay, Rizal 
  • Earth Science Teachers’ Webinar (ESTW), National Geology Congress (NGC). University of the Philippines Geological Society (UP GeoSoc)
  • Decentralized DRRM: Breakthroughs and Challenges in the Implementation of RA 10121 in Mindanao. Climate Change Adaptation Lecture for a Disaster Resilient Community (via Zoom) College of Engineering and Geosciences, Caraga State University

Paper Presenter

  • 20th APRU Multi-Hazards Symposium Advances Resilience Across the Asia Pacific: The April 2022 Cascading Tropical Cyclone-Landslide-Tsunami Disaster in Pilar, Abuyog, Leyte Island,Central Philippines.
  • 4th International Conference on Integrated Natural Resources and Environment Management (INREM 2023): Mindanao 2045: Exploratory Scenarios of Exposure and Systemic Risks to Cascading Hazards.
  • Northern Europe Emergency and Disaster Studies (NEEDS) Conference 2023: Beyond volcanoes, super typhoons and faults: Debris flows uncovering vulnerabilities in the Philippine DRRM System to cascading hazards; Decentralization and cascading disasters: A decade of implementing the Philippine DRRM Act of 2010 in Mindanao.
  • Philippine Academic Society for Climate and Disaster Resilience Conference (PASCDR 2023): Tropical Cyclones triggering floods, landslides… and tsunamis?”: the April 2022 cascading hazards in Barangay Pilar, Abuyog, Leyte; Decentralization and cascading disasters: A decade of implementing Republic Act 10121 in Mindanao.
  • Asia-Oceania Geosciences Society Annual Meeting 2023: The April 2022 Cascading Tropical Cyclone-Landslide-Tsunami Disaster in Pilar, Abuyog, Leyte Island, Central Philippines.

Resource Person for Congress/LGU TWGs Representing UPRI (July 2024-January 2026):

Senate Science & Technology Committee

 – SB 2156: PHIVOLCS Modernization Act

 – SB 1491: Comprehensive Atomic Regulation Act

House Committee on Government Reorganization

 – Substitute bill for HBs on the creation of Department of Disaster Resilience

House Committee on Climate Change

 – Substitute bill for HB 9609 and HB 10478 (CLIMA Bill)

House Committee on Metro Manila Development

 – Inquiry on the impact of Super Typhoon Carina and Enhanced Habagat

House Committee on Southern Tagalog Development

– Flood Management for Laguna Lakeshore areas 

Antipolo City

– Antipolo City Blue-Green Infrastructure Ordinance

Asian Development Bank & Department of Budget and Management

– Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA++) and Disaster Resilient and Responsive Public Financial Management (DRR-PFM) Assessment High-level Workshops and Report Peer Review

Municipality of Balaoan, La Union

  • Bridging the Gap Between the Academe and Communities towards Disaster Resilience Mobilization Workshop I; Formulation of Development Plans

  • Climate and Disaster Resilience 201 (Fundamentals of Resilience)
  • Science, Technology and Society 1
  • Environment and Natural Resources Management 282 (Environmental Research Methods)
  • Environment and Natural Resources Management 290 (Special Problem)

Examiner for MS Thesis:

–  Llanes, F. V. (2024) Characterizing Debris-Flow Susceptible Alluvial Fans After Typhoons Koppu and Melor in 2015 (2024). National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman. Quezon City, Philippines.

Co-adviser for Undergraduate Thesis:

– De Jesus, A.R.M. (2025). Modelling of the 2022 Debris Flows in Pilar, Abuyog, Leyte. National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines- Diliman. Quezon City, Philippines.

– Gallego, R.G. (2024). Numerical modelling of a 2022 tsunami-inducing debris flow in Pilar, Abuyog, Leyte. National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines- Diliman. Quezon City, Philippines.

– Pajenado, P.D.V. (2024). Identifying and Characterizing Potential Debris Avalanche Deposits in Mt. Malindig, Marinduque, Philippines. National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman. Quezon City, Philippines.

– Mondejar, J. and Acompañado, Y. (2024). Ashfall Modeling of Scenario Eruptions of Hibok-Hibok Volcano, Camiguin Island, Philippines. Department of Geology, College of Engineering and Geosciences. Caraga State University. Butuan City. Philippines.

– Virayo, E.J.B. (2023). LAHARZ modelling of lahar flows around Mount Arayat, Philippines. National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines- Diliman. Quezon City, Philippines.

– Castro, A.P.A. (2023). Ash3d Modelling of the Tephra Dispersal from Mt. Parker. National Institute of Geological Sciences, College of Science, University of the Philippines- Diliman. Quezon City, Philippines.

  •  University of Canterbury Doctoral Scholarship (July 2016 to June 2019)
  • Dr. Jose Maria Feliciano Memorial Graduate Scholarship (July 2011) 
  • Geology Merit Award (March 2009)

  • Program Chair, Master of Climate and Disaster Resilience (Present)
  •  Secretary, Board of Trustees, Philippine Academic Society for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Present)
  •  Director for Knowledge Sharing Division, UP Resilience Institute (2023-2026)
  • Deputy Director for National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC), Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UP Diliman (January 2022 to June 2023)
  • Science and Society Program Representative, Science Research Council, UPD College of Science (2026)
  • Science, Technology and Society 1 Coordinator, UPD College of Science (2022-2025)
  • PhD Student Representative, Post Graduate Committee (2017), Department of Geological Sciences (now School of Earth and Environment), University of Canterbury, New Zealand.
  • National Service Training Program Coordinator, UPD College of Science (August 2015 to May 2016)
  • Junior Member, Academic Personnel Committee, National Institute of Geological Sciences (AY 2014-2015)
  • Program Adviser for undergraduate students,  National Institute of Geological Sciences (AY 2011-2016)
  • Course Coordinator, Field Methods in Geology,  National Institute of Geological Sciences(November 2013-May 2016)