MGB ROXIII conducts Information, Education, and Communication Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.  The goal of the IEC-VRA campaign is to provide the Small-Scale Miners and the Municipal Local Government Unit with supplementary technical details concerning Risk Exposure. This information aims to support the development of risk-sensitive land-use, development, and disaster risk reduction and management plans and programs.  During the IEC-VRA campaign, the discussions covered two main topics. Firstly, Engr. Rodnil G. Rodriguez, Science Research Specialist II, presented the findings of the Small-Scale Mining and Mineral Processing Inventory conducted at Rosario, Agusan del Sur. Secondly, Mr. Ralph Angelo B. Plaza, Senior Geologist, presented the Geohazard Assessment in the same area. In the same way, the Small-Scale continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Information, Education, and Communication Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health

Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of BSCSSMARADS: A milestone in Caraga minerals industry

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur conducted the Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of Barangay Sta. Cruz Small-Scale Mining Association of Rosario Agusan Del Sur (BSCSSMARADS) on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.  The BSCSSMARADS has been officially declared as a People’s Small-Scale Mining Area or Minahang Bayan, covering a total area of 40 hectares, through the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board Resolution (PMRB) No. 18 Series of 2024. This milestone in the Caraga minerals industry was spearheaded by the Provincial Governor of Agusan del Sur, Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr., and the MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Larry M. Heradez.  Present during the event were Officers and Board of Directors of BSCSSMARADS headed by its President, Mr. Panfilo C. Dobluis; Municipal Mayor of Rosario, Hon. Jose T. Cuyos, continue reading : Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of BSCSSMARADS: A milestone in Caraga minerals industry

MGB ROXIII marks 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration by mine tours at GRC and AMVI

In keeping with the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration and as part of the continuing education program of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, a select number of personnel took part in mine tours at Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) and Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. (AMVI) on March 8, 2024.  At GRC in Tubod, Surigao del Norte, the MGB ROXIII personnel were heartily welcomed and serenaded by Ms. Jesalyn A. Guingguing, Director for Tenement, Compliance and Environment of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc., and Mr. Kahlil Pope B. Tabernero, Community Relations Office Manager of GRC, together with the staff. After the short orientation and presentation on the project background and the featured women personnel of GRC, the MGB ROXIII personnel were given a tour of Hininang (The Ruins), Central Waste Storage Facility and Processing/Mill Plant by Mr. Ivan Rey P. Nakila, Pollution Control Office Supervisor and Engr. Erthelgin continue reading : MGB ROXIII marks 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration by mine tours at GRC and AMVI

MGB ROXIII holds Geoscience Workshop 2024

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau held the Geoscience Workshop 2024 on February 26 to March 1, 2024 at Ardenhills Suites in Quezon City. The theme of this year’s workshop is Taking on the Challenges of Innovation for the Advancement of MGB’s Geoscience Programs.  Carried out through a hybrid platform (combined face-to-face and virtual modes), the workshop was spearheaded by the Lands Geological Survey Division.  It served as a venue for the comprehensive discussion of accomplishments, projects and road map of various geoscience programs and was attended by geologists from the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The first day started with a plenary session for all the participants wherein the MGB OIC-Director, Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng delivered the Opening Remarks.  It was then followed by presentations of 2023 Accomplishments and Road Map of the Lands Geological Survey Division and Marine Geological Survey Division; Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continue reading : MGB ROXIII holds Geoscience Workshop 2024