The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the MGB Employees Association Region XIII Chapter and the MGB-RXIII Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative, held the MGB Children Summer Learning Event on April 13, 2024 at the MGB Training Center in Surigao City. Attended by the children, grandchildren, nieces and nephews of the employees, the event served as a venue where the children learned about geology, cultivated friendships and experienced camaraderie. The fun-filled event started with the Welcome Remarks of Regional Director Larry M. Heradez. It was then followed by a Learning Session on Rocks and Minerals presented by Mr. Beda Louie O. Cagampang, Senior Geologist, and a Quiz Bee facilitated by Ms. Liza T. Pacete-Corotan, Supervising Geologist. On the same note, a number of talented children gave a variety of delightful performance. The children also took part in fun games. Lastly, the event concluded with the Closing Remarks continue reading : MGB Children Summer Learning Event: Appreciating geology and cultivating friendships
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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