The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII participated in the Regional Solid Waste Management Advocacy Campaign Launch on June 15, 2022 at the Robinsons Place Atrium in Butuan City. The activity was spearheaded by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Caraga Regional Office through its Regional Strategic Communication and Initiatives Group (RSCIG), in partnership with the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Caraga Regional Office. At the program, “Pinas: The Basura Buster (PBB)” and the “Basura Buster” gaming application were introduced to the public. PBB is the DENR’s solid waste management advocacy campaign mascot which will enlist the help of the youth. Similarly, the gaming application is an online tool that will teach the children proper waste segregation in a fun way. It can be downloaded from the Google Play Store for free. On a special note, DENR Undersecretary for Enforcement, Solid Waste Management, Local Government Units continue reading : DENR Caraga spearheads launching of Regional Solid Waste Management Advocacy Campaign
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII held the Launch of the MGB Kids for the Environment on June 11, 2022 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. Attended by the children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of MGB Regional Office No. XIII employees, the said launch started with the Welcome Remarks of Regional Director Larry M. Heradez. It was then followed by the presentation on The Benefits of Trees given by For. Enjie G. Pacillos-Cañete, Senior Environmental Management Specialist. After the presentation, For. Pacillos-Cañete taught the children how to plant. The children then planted their own ornamentals in pots which they took home after the activity. They also signed the Pledge of Commitment in which they committed to plant more trees and tend them with dedication and constancy in support of environmental preservation. Taganito Mining Corporation donated the assorted ornamental plants and garden continue reading : MGB RO XIII launches MGB Kids for the Environment
In keeping with the Philippine Environment Month Celebration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Surigao del Norte and the Community Environment and Natural Resources Office of Tubod took part in the Simultaneous National Tree Planting Activity on June 8, 2022 at the Provincial Tree Park in Brgy. Ipil, Surigao City. MGB Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez; For. Joseph E. Langanlangan, Technical Services Division OIC-Chief of PENRO Surigao del Norte; and Mr. Ruel E. Efren, CENR Officer of Tubod spearheaded the said activity. A total of 3,060 seedlings of mahogany (Swietenia macrophylla), mangium (Acacia mangium) and white lauan (Shorea contorta) species were planted by participants from MGB Regional Office No. XIII, PENRO Surigao del Norte, CENRO Tubod, Caraga mining companies and other agencies. The following mining companies participated in the activity: Adnama Mining Resources, Inc. Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. continue reading : MGB ROXIII, PENRO SDN and CENRO Tubod take part in Simultaneous National Tree Planting Activity
The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Surigao del Norte and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council, Inc., kicked off the 2022 Environment Month Celebration with a caravan and a short program on June 1 in Surigao City. At the program, messages were delivered by the PENR Officer of Surigao del Norte, For. Alejandra B. Boiser; the MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Larry M. Heradez, and the CENR Officer of Tubod, Mr. Ruel E. Efren. Moreover, various partners from the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Ports Authority were awarded with Certificates of Commendation in recognition of their commitment and support to the enforcement of relevant environmental laws as well as the implementation of environmental protection in the Province of Surigao del Norte. In his message, RD Heradez stated that the MGB Regional continue reading : PENRO SDN, MGB ROXIII and CMEMCI kick off 2022 Environment Month Celebration