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MGB RXIII supports PH-EITI Roadshow

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the PH-EITI Roadshow on August 7, 2018 at Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. With the theme Moving Beyond Transparency: Integrating Extractives Disclosure and Dialogue in Local Development, this year’s event will highlight the Fourth PH-EITI Report and the innovations to mainstream transparency in the extractives as a result of the EITI process.  The event was organized by the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) in partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) and Bantay Kita (BK).  Local stakeholders including local government units, regional offices of national government agencies, extractive companies and associations, civil society organizations and members of the academe and the media participated in the event. Hon. Arturo Carlos A. Egay, Jr., Vice Governor of Surigao del Norte, delivered the Opening Remarks.  “Today, we convene as one continue reading : MGB RXIII supports PH-EITI Roadshow

MGB RXIII plays a part in Caraga Mining Forum

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII played a part in the Caraga Mining Forum on July 26, 2018 at Hotel Tavern, Surigao City. The said forum centred on the theme Benefits from Mining Industry Leading to Inclusive Growth and Authentic Sustainability. It was held on the third day of the 22nd Caraga Business Conference with the theme Convergence towards Sustainable & Inclusive F.A.M.E.++. The forum was an intrinsic part of the event in view of the fact that the minerals industry is one of the major economic drivers of Caraga Region which is dubbed the mining capital of the Philippines.  It was organized by the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCI) and the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO Caraga), Inc. Trade and industry leaders, mining stakeholders, business students and members of the academe including a good number of local government units, regional continue reading : MGB RXIII plays a part in Caraga Mining Forum

MGB conducts Orientation-Workshop on New MGB Policies and 2018 Mid-Year Ma...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Orientation-Workshop on New MGB Policies and 2018 Mid-Year Management Conference on July 31 to August 3, 2018 at the Hotel Rembrandt in Quezon City. The activity was participated by technical personnel from the Mine Management Division (MMD) and the Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of the Regional Offices. The activity aimed to ensure the efficient monitoring of tenements, safety and health, environmental management and social development (T-SHES) compliance requirements using the revised monitoring checklist as well as accomplishing the scorecard to determine the level of compliance of mining companies.  Similarly, it aimed to orient the MGB technical personnel on the procedure for apprehension and other activities related to DENR efforts to curb illegal mining operations in the country. The MGB Director, Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano, delivered the welcome address during the opening ceremony. He imparted that DENR is collaborating with continue reading : MGB conducts Orientation-Workshop on New MGB Policies and 2018 Mid-Year Management Conference

MGB RXIII Social Development Section carries on with its continuing IEC Ca...

The Social Development Section (SDS) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII carried on with its continuing Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the newly issued Social Development and Management Program-Manual of Operation (SDMP-MOO) of the Regional Office in order for its mining stakeholders to keep abreast of the recent policies and development pertaining to SDMP implementation. As the regulatory agency, it is also imperative for MGB RXIII to orient and capacitate the 2018 newly elected barangay officials as the BLGU is one of the members of the Representatives of the Host and Neighboring Communities (RHNC). The SDMP-MOO was formulated and adopted for the effective implementation of the Social Development and Management Program and Community Development Program.  The day-to-day functional implementation of this MOO is the responsibility of MGB RXIII, mining companies, mineral processing plants, mining communities and all stakeholders involved. The objectives of SDMP/CDP are continue reading : MGB RXIII Social Development Section carries on with its continuing IEC Campaign on SDMP Manual of Operation

MGB conducts Orientation-Workshop on New MGB Policies and 2018 Mid-Year Ma...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Orientation-Workshop on New MGB Policies and 2018 Mid-Year Management Conference on July 31 to August 3, 2018 at the Hotel Rembrandt in Quezon City. The activity was participated by technical personnel from the Mine Management Division (MMD) and the Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of the Regional Offices. The activity aimed to ensure the efficient monitoring of tenements, safety and health, environmental management and social development (T-SHES) compliance requirements using the revised monitoring checklist as well as accomplishing the scorecard to determine the level of compliance of mining companies.  Similarly, it aimed to orient the MGB technical personnel on the procedure for apprehension and other activities related to DENR efforts to curb illegal mining operations in the country. The MGB Director, Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano, delivered the welcome address during the opening ceremony. He imparted that DENR is collaborating with continue reading : MGB conducts Orientation-Workshop on New MGB Policies and 2018 Mid-Year Management Conference

MGB RXIII Social Development Section carries on with its continuing IEC Ca...

The Social Development Section (SDS) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII carried on with its continuing Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the newly issued Social Development and Management Program-Manual of Operation (SDMP-MOO) of the Regional Office in order for its mining stakeholders to keep abreast of the recent policies and development pertaining to SDMP implementation. As the regulatory agency, it is also imperative for MGB RXIII to orient and capacitate the 2018 newly elected barangay officials as the BLGU is one of the members of the Representatives of the Host and Neighboring Communities (RHNC). The SDMP-MOO was formulated and adopted for the effective implementation of the Social Development and Management Program and Community Development Program.  The day-to-day functional implementation of this MOO is the responsibility of MGB RXIII, mining companies, mineral processing plants, mining communities and all stakeholders involved. The objectives of SDMP/CDP are continue reading : MGB RXIII Social Development Section carries on with its continuing IEC Campaign on SDMP Manual of Operation

MGB RXIII supports PH-EITI Roadshow

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the PH-EITI Roadshow on August 7, 2018 at Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. With the theme Moving Beyond Transparency: Integrating Extractives Disclosure and Dialogue in Local Development, this year’s event will highlight the Fourth PH-EITI Report and the innovations to mainstream transparency in the extractives as a result of the EITI process.  The event was organized by the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) in partnership with the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP), the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) and Bantay Kita (BK).  Local stakeholders including local government units, regional offices of national government agencies, extractive companies and associations, civil society organizations and members of the academe and the media participated in the event. Hon. Arturo Carlos A. Egay, Jr., Vice Governor of Surigao del Norte, delivered the Opening Remarks.  “Today, we convene as one continue reading : MGB RXIII supports PH-EITI Roadshow

MGB RXIII plays a part in Caraga Mining Forum

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII played a part in the Caraga Mining Forum on July 26, 2018 at Hotel Tavern, Surigao City. The said forum centred on the theme Benefits from Mining Industry Leading to Inclusive Growth and Authentic Sustainability. It was held on the third day of the 22nd Caraga Business Conference with the theme Convergence towards Sustainable & Inclusive F.A.M.E.++. The forum was an intrinsic part of the event in view of the fact that the minerals industry is one of the major economic drivers of Caraga Region which is dubbed the mining capital of the Philippines.  It was organized by the Surigao Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (SCCI) and the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO Caraga), Inc. Trade and industry leaders, mining stakeholders, business students and members of the academe including a good number of local government units, regional continue reading : MGB RXIII plays a part in Caraga Mining Forum

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MGB RXIII and CMEMC spearhead 2018 Environment Month Culminating Activities of Caraga minerals industry

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in partnership with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council (CMEMC), spearheaded the 2018 Environment Month Culminating Activities of Caraga minerals industry on June 28-29, 2018 at St. Paul University Surigao Gymnasium. The said event aimed to intensify public awareness of environmental preservation and instill in the participants from mining companies and host communities a sense of accountability as stewards of the environment. The theme of this year’s Environment Month Celebration is Beat Plastic Pollution: If You Can’t Reuse It, Refuse It!  It underscores the urgency to take concrete steps to slow the flow of plastic at its source and to improve the way we manage our plastic waste that ends up in rivers which serve as direct conduits of trash from the world’s cities to the marine environment. A compelling message from the CMEMC President, Engr. Robert T. Francisco, officially opened continue reading : MGB RXIII and CMEMC spearhead 2018 Environment Month Culminating Activities of Caraga minerals industry

MGB RXIII carries out Groundwater Resource Mapping and Assessment in Surigao City

In line with the National Groundwater Resource Mapping and Assessment Program of the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, a technical team from the Geosciences Division of MGB Regional Office No. XIII carried out the Groundwater Resource Mapping and Assessment from June 25 to July 4, 2018 in Surigao City. The said project was undertaken in coordination with the personnel from Surigao City Environment and Natural Resources Office, Surigao City Engineering Office and Surigao Metropolitan Water District. Surigao del Norte is one of the target provinces of MGB RXIII for the said project this CY 2018. Earlier this year, the mapping project was conducted in other municipalities of Surigao del Norte which include Alegria, Bacuag, Burgos, Claver, Dapa, Del Carmen, General Luna, Gigaquit, Mainit, Pilar, Placer, San Benito, San Francisco, San Isidro, Santa Monica, Sison, Socorro, Tagana-an and Tubod. The MGB RXIII technical team comprised Ms. Elaine L. Galido, Supervising Geologist; Ms. continue reading : MGB RXIII carries out Groundwater Resource Mapping and Assessment in Surigao City

MGB RXIII conducts IEC Campaign on Results of Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Project and Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Maps

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted its Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the Results of Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) Project and Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Maps on June 28-29, 2018 in Butuan City and Buenavista, Province of Agusan del Norte. Below are the pre-identified groupings of participants for discussions during the workshop. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted its Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on the Results of Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) Project and Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Maps on June 28-29, 2018 in Butuan City and Buenavista, Province of Agusan del Norte. Below are the pre-identified groupings of participants for discussions during the workshop. SOCIAL EMERGENCY AND RESPONSE INFRASTRUCTURE Local DRRM Local DRRM Local DRRM Local PDO Local PDO Local PDO SWDO PNP City/Municipal Engineer Health Officer BFP DepEd Local Council Member City/Municipal LGOO continue reading : MGB RXIII conducts IEC Campaign on Results of Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Project and Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Maps

MGB RXIII takes part in 2018 Sylvatrop Writing Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the 2018 Sylvatrop Writing Workshop on June 19-22, 2018 at the Orchid Garden Suites in Malate, Manila. The workshop was organized by the DENR-Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB). Sylvatrop is the technical journal of Philippine Ecosystems and Natural Resources.  It is a medium of information exchange on scientific, technological and descriptive articles, research notes and reviews of technical literatures on ecosystems and natural resources topics. The journal is published once a year and has produced more than 480 articles on environment and natural resources since 1976. It is noteworthy that Sylvatrop is an Institute for Scientific Information (ISI)-indexed journal that is being abstracted by Abstract Bibliography of Tropical Forestry (Philippines); Documentation Centre on Tropical Forestry (Philippines); Forestry Abstract (Oxford, UK); Chemical Abstracts (Ohio, USA) and Asia Science Research Reference (India).  On the same note, it is accredited continue reading : MGB RXIII takes part in 2018 Sylvatrop Writing Workshop

MGB RXIII, CREDO and PSEM hold Press Conference in Surigao City

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO Caraga), Inc. and the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers, held a press conference on June 14, 2018 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel in Surigao City. The activity aimed to heighten public awareness of MGB’s environmental mandates and best practices of Caraga minerals industry in keeping with the 2018 Environment Month Celebration.  It also aimed to inform the public of the Mining Engineers’ Convention 2018 and its various activities in consonance with the PSEM and the mining stakeholders’ communal pursuit towards a revitalized minerals industry. The theme of the MinECon 2018 is Minerals-based Industrialization: Key to Philippine Economic Progress. In addition, the activity was aimed at strengthening the participation of and dialogue between the media and the mining stakeholders in achieving their common goals of ethical mining, ecological sustainability and continue reading : MGB RXIII, CREDO and PSEM hold Press Conference in Surigao City

MGB RXIII and PSEM serve as coastal stewards in Brgy. San Juan, Surigao City

In keeping with the 2018 Mining Engineers’ Convention and Environment Month Celebration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers served as coastal stewards on June 14, 2018 in Brgy. San Juan, Surigao City. A coastal cleanup was MGB RXIII and PSEM’s immediate response to current overwhelming problems in plastic pollution and waste management. Not just your average pick-up-that-dirt-by-the-seashore activity, the said cleanup was participated by 254 people comprising MGB RXIII personnel, PSEM members, MinECon delegates, Caraga mining company employees and members of Brgy. San Juan people’s organizations. The activity started with an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign held at Brgy. San Juan Gymnasium highlighting the 2018 Environment Month Celebration theme “Beat Plastic Pollution: If You Can’t Reuse It, Refuse It!” The IEC Campaign commenced with the short opening remarks of incumbent Barangay Captain Monina Caluna and newly-elected Barangay Captain Susan continue reading : MGB RXIII and PSEM serve as coastal stewards in Brgy. San Juan, Surigao City