17th MGBEA Annual National Convention and 8th MGBEA National Congress: Fostering Employee Empowerment and Public Service Excellence

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the 17th MGBEA Annual National Convention and 8th MGBEA National Congress on November 23 to 25, 2022 at the Swiss-Belhotel Blulane in Sta. Cruz, Manila. With the theme “Enhancing Employee Empowerment Towards Public Service Excellence,” the event was held in keeping with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association’s efforts to consolidate, strengthen and unite its officers and members.  It was spearheaded by the MGBEA National Chapter and participated by Officers of MGBEA National, Central and Regional Chapters. The event started with the statement of House Rules given by Ms. Gina Flor F. Resubal, Secretary General of MGBEA National.  It was then followed by the Welcome Remarks given by Engr. Danilo A. Fernandez, MGBEA National President for Luzon and MGBEA Region III Chapter President, and the Inspirational Message delivered by Engr. Juancho Pablo S. Calvez, Officer-in-Charge of the Office of the Director and Chief continue reading : 17th MGBEA Annual National Convention and 8th MGBEA National Congress: Fostering Employee Empowerment and Public Service Excellence

MGB ROXIII carries on with its virtual IEC Campaign on VRA Project Results and Training-Workshop on Risk Exposure Analysis

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII carried on with its virtual Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the Results of Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) Project and Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Maps for the Municipalities of Tubay and Santiago, Province of Agusan del Norte on November 3 to 4, 2022 via Zoom Platform.  In consideration of the significant decrease in COVID-19 cases for the past few months, the MGB Regional Office No. XIII personnel conducted a face-to-face pre-coordination meeting with the officials of the said Local Government Units (LGUs) on October 26, 2022. On the same note, the Office still follows strict protocols and even decided to conduct its IEC campaigns virtually via Zoom Platform in view of the prevalence of COVID-19. This shift to a virtual medium will allow the Office to fully realize the IEC objectives while ensuring the safety of both the continue reading : MGB ROXIII carries on with its virtual IEC Campaign on VRA Project Results and Training-Workshop on Risk Exposure Analysis

MGB conducts Training and Capability Building for Economists and Information Officers

           The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted a Training and Capability Building for MGB Personnel Responsible for Statistical Data and Analysis and Information Dissemination on October 24 to 28, 2022 at the Swiss-Belhotel Blulane in Sta. Cruz, Metro Manila.            Carried out through a hybrid platform (combined face-to-face and virtual modes), the activity was spearheaded by the Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division (MEIPD) of the MGB Central Office and attended by Economists and Information Officers of MGB Central Office and Regional Offices.            On the first day of the training, Ms. Ruth Caro, a representative of Microsoft, Inc., gave a presentation on the software application, Microsoft Power BI and a demonstration of its use.  The said software application is one of the different Microsoft Power Platforms which provides for a data and analytics reporting tool that helps organizations bring together disparate data sets into reporting dashboards. In between the presentation and discussions, continue reading : MGB conducts Training and Capability Building for Economists and Information Officers

6th Caraga Mining Symposium and Safety Competition: An affirmation of resilience amidst uncertainties

The 6th Caraga Mining Symposium and Safety Competition was held on October 6 to 7, 2020. With the theme “Caraga Mining Industry:  Moving Forward Responsibly and Taking the Challenges”, the event was spearheaded by Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region, Inc. in partnership with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, Caraga Mine Safety and Health Council, Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization Caraga, Inc., Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council, Inc. and Philippine Society of Mining Engineers-Caraga Chapter. Aimed at exhibiting the readiness of Caraga mining companies and contractors in responding to calamities and other emergency situations, the Safety Competition was organized by the Caraga Mine Safety and Health Council, in coordination with the Department of the Interior and Local Government-Bureau of Fire Protection Caraga Regional Office and the Philippine Red Cross-Surigao Chapter, on October 6 at the Provincial Sports Complex.  It The safety competition aims to continue reading : 6th Caraga Mining Symposium and Safety Competition: An affirmation of resilience amidst uncertainties

MGB ROXIII receives recognition at the 2022 MGB Annual Technical Forum

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII received recognition at the 2022 MGB Annual Technical Forum held on September 28 to 30, 2022 at the Marco Polo Plaza Hotel in Cebu City. With the theme #MineResponsibility: Reinventing Geosciences and Minerals Industry towards Sustainable Development, the forum showcased and fostered the technical and intellectual capabilities of MGB employees in the field of research and development.  It is an avenue for mining practitioners and researchers to exchange learnings and innovations for the sustained advancement of mineral resources and geoscience development. The MGB Regional Office No. XIII delegation comprised Regional Director Larry M. Heradez; Mr. Noel G. Lumague, Supervising Geologist; Engr. John V. Caballero, Engineer II; Mr. Esperidion Y. Amper Jr., Science Research Specialist II and Engr. Queeniebeth L. Plaza, Monitoring Officer. After the remarkable presentation of 10 technical papers, 6 policy papers, 6 special papers and 8 posters, the forum continue reading : MGB ROXIII receives recognition at the 2022 MGB Annual Technical Forum

MGB ROXIII attends 6th Provincial Business Conference of Dinagat Islands

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the 6th Provincial Business Conference of Dinagat Islands on September 13 to 14, 2022 at the Macaldo Function Hall in Brgy. Justiniana Edera, Municipality of San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands. With the theme One Dinagat, One MSMEs: Inspire. Integrate. Innovate., the event aimed to ensure proper development of businesses in the province. The two-day event was a collaborative undertaking of the Provincial Government of Dinagat Islands, the Department of Trade and Industry and the Dinagat Province Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc.  Participants from national line agencies, local government units, mining firms, and other stakeholders attended the event. At the event, Dinagat Islands Governor Nilo P. Demerey, Jr. delivered the Keynote Speech.  Governor Demerey took into account the growth and development of the province through businesses, including the programs implemented in the sector with the Provincial Government and Congressional continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends 6th Provincial Business Conference of Dinagat Islands

MGB ROXIII takes part in 31st Mindanao Business Conference

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the 31st Mindanao Business Conference which commenced on August 31 and culminated on September 2, 2022 at the Northeastern Mindanao University Stadium in Tandag City, Surigao del Sur. The theme of this year’s conference is ONE MINDANAO: BIGGER. BETTER. BOLDER.  Spearheaded by the Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in partnership with the Tandag Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., City Government of Tandag and the Provincial Government of Surigao del Sur, the conference aimed to discuss the development of the immense potential and vast resources of Mindanao among business leaders, industry movers, policy experts, enterprising game changers and various stakeholders. At the conference, MGB Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez imparted a video message and presentation entitled Crafting a Balanced, Sustainable and Equitable Mineral Development Policy.  In his message, RD Heradez expressed his hope that the event continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in 31st Mindanao Business Conference

MGB ROXIII embarks on Real-time Monitoring of Mining Operations in Caraga Region

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII embarked on the Real-time Monitoring of Mining Operations in Caraga Region using Closed-Circuit Television pursuant to Section 6 of Department Administrated Order No. 2021-25, the Implementing Rules and Regulation of Executive Order No. 130 Entitled: Amending Section 4 of Executive Order No. 79, S. 2012, Institutionalizing and Implementing Reforms in the Philippine Mining Section, Providing Policies and Guidelines to Ensure Environmental Protection and Responsible Mining in the Utilization of Mineral Resources.   Aimed at augmenting the actual fieldwork in virtually monitoring the mining areas (causeway, settling/detention ponds, stockyard/mine yard, motor pool area, and air, water, and noise monitoring stations), the project will ensure the protection of environment in a technical and scientific manner. In this regard, the mining companies were required to submit the technology Information System (IS) and data for assistance and support needed in the implementation. The gathered data continue reading : MGB ROXIII embarks on Real-time Monitoring of Mining Operations in Caraga Region

MGB ROXIII conducts Mining Forest Program Reorientation and Seminar-Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Mining Forest Program Reorientation and Seminar-Workshop on July 13 to 14, 2022 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The two-day activity aimed to unify understanding of the statutory foundation and reportorial submissions relative to various reforestation programs in compliance with Mining Forest Program (MFP), National Greening Program (NGP), Special Tree Cutting and/or Earth-Balling Permit (STCEBP) and other related matters. Organized by the Mine Safety and Health, Environment and Social Development Division-Mine Environmental Management Section (MSESDD-MEMS), the activity was attended by Reforestation Officers of mining companies, MGB Regional Office No. XIII technical personnel and Community Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO) embedded personnel with the special participation of colleagues from MGB Central Office and MGB Regional Office No. X through a hybrid platform (combined face-to-face and virtual meeting). At the program, For. Enjie G. continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Mining Forest Program Reorientation and Seminar-Workshop

MGB ROXIII attends Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection

In an effort to improve its services to the public, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection on August 8 to 12, 2022 via Google Meet and Zoom Platforms. Aimed at harnessing the competitiveness of the government workforce towards an ICT-enabled society, the said trainings were conducted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology through its ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau. This endeavor reaffirms the MGB Regional Office No. XIII’s commitment to integrate information technology to its frontline services and other key processes. While information systems are vital tools for moving forward, the Bureau is also mindful of cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities involved. The Cybersecurity Competency Framework will prepare the Bureau not only for efficient response to threats but also in securing its Information Technology assets. On the other hand, the Data Privacy Protection lays continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection