Raymundo Punongbayan (1939–2019) was a prominent Filipino geologist and public servant known for his contributions to the field of geology, particularly in the study of volcanic eruptions and disaster risk reduction in the Philippines. He served as the director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), where he played a pivotal role in monitoring volcanic activities and providing early warning systems to mitigate the impact of natural disasters.
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