MGB RO XIII launches MGB Kids for the Environment

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

MGB ROXIII, PENRO SDN and CENRO Tubod take part in Simultaneous National Tree Planting Activity

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

PENRO SDN, MGB ROXIII and CMEMCI kick off 2022 Environment Month Celebration

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

MGB ROXIII participates in Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII participated in the Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management on May 4 to 6 and 10 to 11, 2022 via Microsoft Teams. Technical personnel from the Geosciences Division and Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division of the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices took part in the five-day virtual training-workshop.  Similarly, technical personnel from the Metallurgical Technology Division of the MGB Central Office also attended the activity which was organized by the Lands Geological Survey Division of the MGB Central Office. The training-workshop aimed to establish a strong foundation of skills and knowledge pertinent to Sampling and Field Survey Management; understand the principles associated with each sampling strategy; and formulate sampling framework/design to enable the preparation of the MGB Environmental Monitoring and Sampling Plan.  Dr. Dahlia C. Apodaca, RCh, PhD served as the resource continue reading : MGB ROXIII participates in Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management

MGB ROXIII supports 2022 First Semester P-EAGA Environment Cluster Meeting

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the Philippine-East ASEAN Growth Area (P-EAGA) Environment Cluster Meeting for the First Semester of 2022 on May 18 to 22 at the Almont Inland Resort in Butuan City.  Hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Caraga Regional Office, the said event was attended by Officials and Key Staff from DENR Regional Office Nos. IV-B, IX, X, XI, XII and XIII.  On the first day of the event, DENR Caraga Regional Executive Director, For. Nonito M. Tamayo and DENR Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, For. Maritess M. Ocampo led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibit which showcased livelihood enterprises and products under the National Greening Program.  Moreover, Agata Mining Ventures, Inc., VPO Farms and Eco Reserve and Barangay Dulag Organic Farmers Association, Inc. were recognized for their significant contributions to the event in a short program that continue reading : MGB ROXIII supports 2022 First Semester P-EAGA Environment Cluster Meeting

MGB ROXIII conducts Stakeholders’ Forum

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Stakeholders’ Forum on April 20 to 21, 2022 at Hotel Oazis in Butuan City. The forum formally commenced with the Opening Remarks of MGB Director Wilfredo G. Moncano.  At the heart of the forum were presentations of Resource Speakers from MGB Central Office and MGB Regional Office No. XIII and the open forum with the participants. These presentations were featured on the first day of the forum: Industrial Sand and Gravel PermitEngr. Christian Armand V. Magbag Mineral Processing PermitEngr. Princess Lara Diana C. Bambilla Safety and Health, Environment and Social Development and Management Requirements for Applicants of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Mineral Processing PermitsEngr. Danny P. Berches Status Report:  Industrial Sand and Gravel and Mineral Processing PermitsEngr. Lilibeth P. Gimoto Holders and Applicants of the following Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits and Mineral Processing Permits attended the first continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Stakeholders’ Forum

MGB ROXIII attends first-ever Mining Caravan in Claver

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the first-ever Mining Caravan on April 6, 2022 in the Municipality of Claver, Province of Surigao del Norte. Primarily aimed at showcasing the contributions of the mining companies and mineral processing plant operating in Claver, the caravan marked the start of the mining season.  Officials and Staff of the Local Government Unit of Claver, MGB Regional Office No. XIII, Adnama Mining Resources, Inc. (AMRI), Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC), Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) and Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL) were in attendance at the said activity. The caravan kicked off with a motorcade and a program wherein Engr. Corsino L. Odtojan, PGMC Vice President for Operations and Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region. Inc. President, gave the Opening Remarks; Municipal Mayor Georgia D. Gokiangkee delivered the Ceremonial Opening Message; and Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante, Mine Safety, Environment and Social continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends first-ever Mining Caravan in Claver

MGB ROXIII takes part in PSSMAI and LGU Placer benchmarking

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the benchmarking of the Placer Small-scale Mining Association, Inc. (PSSMAI) and the Local Government Unit of Placer on March 30, 2022 at the mine site of Masabong Village Small-Scale Miners Association (MAVISSMA) in Rosario, Agusan del Sur. The MGB Regional Office No. XIII participants comprised Regional Director Larry M. Heradez and a number of technical staff.  Mr. Emmanuel B. Felicia and his colleagues from the PSSMAI, together with Mayor Jovymarie C. Villazon and Vice Mayor Ryan B. Napuli, participated in the activity. After the gracious welcome and brief programme prepared by Mr. Christopher D. Ocite and Mr. Vivencio P. Ocite, Jr., Chief Executive Vice President and President-Chief Executive Officer of VPO Mineral Resources Development Corporation (VPOMRDC) respectively, the site visit to the Anahawan Adit within the Small-scale Mining Contract of Rosario Manobo Tribal Association under the MAVISSMA took continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in PSSMAI and LGU Placer benchmarking

PMRB-PDI facilitates signing of Small-Scale Mining Contract of Tubajon Small Miners Association Incorporated

The Provincial Mining Regulatory Board (PMRB) of the Province of Dinagat Islands (PDI) has facilitated the signing of the Small-Scale Mining Contract (SSMC) of Tubajon Small Miners Association Incorporated (TSMAI) on March 21, 2022 at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII in Surigao City. Present during the signing of the SSMC are MGB Caraga Regional Director and Chairman of the PMRB of PDI, Engr. Larry M. Heradez; President of TSMAI, Mr. Rico M. Vargas; Vice Mayor of the Municipality of Tubajon, Mr. Romeo Constantino L. Vargas and a number of MGB Caraga technical personnel. Covering a total of twenty (20) hectares, the contract area of TSMAI is situated within the 1,175.9829-hectare Declared Minahang Bayan in the Municipality of Tubajon, through Resolution No. 09-1109 of the Office of Sangguniang Panlalawigan of Dinagat Islands dated August 18, 2009. TSMAI is the very first small-scale mining contract awardee in the continue reading : PMRB-PDI facilitates signing of Small-Scale Mining Contract of Tubajon Small Miners Association Incorporated

MGB ROXIII supports Philippine Mining Virtual Summit

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the Philippine Mining Virtual Summit which was held on March 16 to 17, 2022 via Zoom Platform and Facebook Live. Attended by top executives, government authorities, policy makers, associations, investors, consultants, heavy equipment suppliers and leading industry solutions provider, the summit was organized by Mykar Events, in partnership with Philippine Resources Journal.  It served as an avenue of discussions about industry and policy updates, trends, opportunities and latest technology solutions needed for upcoming and future projects of the Philippine minerals industry.  The summit formally started with the Welcome Remarks of Department of Environment and Natural Resources Secretary Jim O. Sampulna which laid emphasis on the vital role of mining as one of the key catalysts for national economic recovery and its significant contributions.  It was then followed by the Keynote Speech of MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano which centered continue reading : MGB ROXIII supports Philippine Mining Virtual Summit