The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII played a part in the 24th Caraga Business Conference which was conducted by the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc., in coordination with the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte and City Government of Surigao, via Zoom Platform on August 17 to 19, 2021. The theme of the conference is Business beyond COVID-19: The Path to the Next New Normal. It aims to compel the imminent restructuring of the global economic order and the need to determine the scale and complexity of action required at the state and business levels amidst a health crisis of immense proportion. On the first day of the event, August 17, the opening of the Agri-Trade Fair and Exhibit, in partnership with the City Agriculture and Provincial Agriculture Offices, was held. The Virtual Business Matching, Chamber Management Forum and Presentation of Chamber Best Practices were continue reading : MGB ROXIII plays a part in 24th Caraga Business Conference
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With the dramatic shift in the use of digital technologies and platforms due to the pandemic, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau held the Virtual Training Program with theme Strengthening Communications to a Better Normal on July 13 to 16, 2021 via Zoom Platform. The said training program aimed to enhance the communication skills of the participants and equip them with necessary skills that are vital to virtual event management, website and social media management and crafting and delivery of presentations. Spearheaded by the Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division (MEIPD) of MGB Central Office, the training was attended by Economists, Information Officers, Information Technology Officers and Planning Officers of MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The four-day training program featured the following topics: How to Organize a Virtual Event in the Philippines by Ms. Gen Lee Organizing Webinars via Microsoft Teams by Mr. Jay Nebrao Photo and Video Editing by continue reading : MGB strengthens communications toward a better normal