The Lands Geological Survey Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office conducted a Training Course on Measurement of Uncertainty and Internal Quality Control in the Analytical Laboratory with the theme “Enhancing Capabilities and Bridging Gaps Towards Effective Laboratory Performance” on April 10-14, 2018 at the Greenhills Elan Hotel in San Juan, Metro Manila. The said activity was participated by representatives from the Lands Geological Survey Division and Metallurgical Technology Division of MGB Central Office as well as Regional Offices with Analytical Laboratory including Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), MGB Calabarzon, Regions V, VII and XIII. Region XII also participated in preparation for their forthcoming laboratory operation. Two laboratory personnel from MGB Regional Office No. XIII Geosciences Division took part in the training course. The activity started with the Opening Remarks delivered by Mr. Antonio N. Apostol, Jr., OIC of LGSD, followed by Ms. Jocelyn C. Villanueva, Chief of Geological continue reading : MGB conducts Training Course on Measurement and Internal Quality Control in the Analytical Laboratory

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in coordination with Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council (CMEMC) through Caraga State University-College of Engineering and Information Technology (CSU-CEIT) professors, conducted a five-day Training on the Principles and Applications of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) on March 12-16, 2018 at Hotel Oazis, Butuan City. This was participated by staff from Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO) and Engineering Office of all Caraga mining companies and selected MGB RXIII technical staff. The training objectives were to realistically come up with National Greening Program and Mining Forest Program spatial data, based on the 2012 National Greening Program standard requirement, that will eventually be reflected in the mobile application Environmentor and to generate a spatial data not just on rehabilitated areas but also disturbed areas in compliance with the Sustainable Integrated Area Development (SIAD) requirements. The training started with the installations continue reading : MGB RXIII conducts Training on the Principles and Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII is one with the nation in celebrating the 2018 National Women’s Month with the theme We Make Change Work For Women. A series of activities were conducted to heighten awareness of the celebration.  A film seminar on the award-winning advocacy film “Boses” was conducted to MGB RXIII employees on March 15, 2018 at the MGB Training Center in Surigao City. The film seminar comprised a film viewing session with discussions on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) which was facilitated by Ms. Mary Grace L. Dela Concepcion of Erasto Films.  The film seminar aimed to promote the continuous pursuit of achieving a VAW-free community through everyone’s commitment and contributions to end violence against women and children. The highlight of the said celebration was the conduct of the We Make Change in the Minerals Industry: Women Inspiring Women Forum on March 16, continue reading : MGB RXIII celebrates 2018 National Women’s Month

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO Caraga), Inc., Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region Incorporated (CMCRI) and Caraga Mine Safety and Health Council (CMSHC), held a press conference on March 16, 2018 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel in Surigao City. The activity aimed to heighten public awareness of the assistance and rescue efforts of the Caraga minerals industry after the onslaught of Tropical Storm Basyang that inflicted loss of life and property damage.  It also aimed to inform the public of the state of small-scale mining activities in Caraga Region. 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 authentic development. The Philippine Information Agency Caraga Regional Office and reporters from Surigao del continue reading : MGB RXIII, CREDO, CMCRI and CMSHC hold 1st Quarterly Press Conference

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII is one with the nation in celebrating the 2018 National Women’s Month with the theme We Make Change Work For Women. A series of activities were conducted to heighten awareness of the celebration.  A film seminar on the award-winning advocacy film “Boses” was conducted to MGB RXIII employees on March 15, 2018 at the MGB Training Center in Surigao City. The film seminar comprised a film viewing session with discussions on Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) which was facilitated by Ms. Mary Grace L. Dela Concepcion of Erasto Films.  The film seminar aimed to promote the continuous pursuit of achieving a VAW-free community through everyone’s commitment and contributions to end violence against women and children. The highlight of the said celebration was the conduct of the We Make Change in the Minerals Industry: Women Inspiring Women Forum on March 16, continue reading : MGB RXIII celebrates 2018 National Women’s Month

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO Caraga), Inc., Chamber of Mines of Caraga Region Incorporated (CMCRI) and Caraga Mine Safety and Health Council (CMSHC), held a press conference on March 16, 2018 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel in Surigao City. The activity aimed to heighten public awareness of the assistance and rescue efforts of the Caraga minerals industry after the onslaught of Tropical Storm Basyang that inflicted loss of life and property damage.  It also aimed to inform the public of the state of small-scale mining activities in Caraga Region. 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 authentic development. The Philippine Information Agency Caraga Regional Office and reporters from Surigao del continue reading : MGB RXIII, CREDO, CMCRI and CMSHC hold 1st Quarterly Press Conference

The Lands Geological Survey Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office conducted a Training Course on Measurement of Uncertainty and Internal Quality Control in the Analytical Laboratory with the theme “Enhancing Capabilities and Bridging Gaps Towards Effective Laboratory Performance” on April 10-14, 2018 at the Greenhills Elan Hotel in San Juan, Metro Manila. The said activity was participated by representatives from the Lands Geological Survey Division and Metallurgical Technology Division of MGB Central Office as well as Regional Offices with Analytical Laboratory including Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), MGB Calabarzon, Regions V, VII and XIII. Region XII also participated in preparation for their forthcoming laboratory operation. Two laboratory personnel from MGB Regional Office No. XIII Geosciences Division took part in the training course. The activity started with the Opening Remarks delivered by Mr. Antonio N. Apostol, Jr., OIC of LGSD, followed by Ms. Jocelyn C. Villanueva, Chief of Geological continue reading : MGB conducts Training Course on Measurement and Internal Quality Control in the Analytical Laboratory

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in coordination with Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council (CMEMC) through Caraga State University-College of Engineering and Information Technology (CSU-CEIT) professors, conducted a five-day Training on the Principles and Applications of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System (GIS) on March 12-16, 2018 at Hotel Oazis, Butuan City. This was participated by staff from Mine Environmental Protection and Enhancement Office (MEPEO) and Engineering Office of all Caraga mining companies and selected MGB RXIII technical staff. The training objectives were to realistically come up with National Greening Program and Mining Forest Program spatial data, based on the 2012 National Greening Program standard requirement, that will eventually be reflected in the mobile application Environmentor and to generate a spatial data not just on rehabilitated areas but also disturbed areas in compliance with the Sustainable Integrated Area Development (SIAD) requirements. The training started with the installations continue reading : MGB RXIII conducts Training on the Principles and Applications of Remote Sensing and GIS