In connection with the MGB Net Project of the Information System Section under the supervision of Planning, Policy and International Affairs Division implemented in June 2017, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Training on Networking and Finalization of the Information System Strategic Plan (ISSP) 2018-2020 with the theme “One IT, One Network, and One MGB” on July 17-21, 2017 at Brentwood Suites in Quezon City which was attended by Regional ICT Focal Persons and IT Specialists. The training started with a short program wherein the Assistant Director, Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng, welcomed the participants with inspiring words which envisioned the theme of One IT, One Network, and One MGB. It was then followed by the opening remarks of Engr. Glenn Marcelo C. Noble to further strengthen the theme concept. During the introduction, Mr. Jeffrey S. Ledesma of Information System Section under the Planning, Policy and International Affairs Division presented continue reading : MGB conducts Training on Networking and Finalization of the Information System Strategic Plan 2018-2020

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII led the 2017 Environment Month Celebration of the Caraga minerals industry. MGB RXIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council and the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO), Inc., conducted a four-day Information, Education and Communication Caravan in select areas within Caraga Region which culminated in a Press Conference in Butuan City. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Connecting People to Nature” which encourages us to think about how we are part of nature and how we independently depend on it. In line with the theme, the caravan aimed to educate people from non-mining communities how the minerals industry plays its role in the utilization of vast mineral resources and the efforts made by mining companies to give back to nature measures for protection and enhancement and social development. The following mining companies took part in continue reading : MGB RXIII leads 2017 Environment Month Celebration of Caraga minerals industry

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Geologic Quadrangle Mapping on May 2 to June 11, 2017 in Bicol Region. A team of three geologists and one GIS Operator from MGB RXIII conducted the Geologic Quadrangle Mapping in two quadrangles, namely Polangui and Ligao. The Polangui Quadrangle comprises five municipalities and one city ‒ Balatan and Bato, Camarines Sur and Libon, Polangui, Oas, and Ligao City, Albay. On the other hand, the Ligao Quadrangle has 7 municipalities and 3 cities ‒ Polangui, Oas, Guinobatan, Camalig, Daraga, Santo Domingo, Malilipot, Ligao City, Legazpi City and Tabaco City. The updating of Polangui Quadrangle which has an unpublished geologic map was done on the first phase of the fieldwork (May 2-May 19). The team subsequently proceeded to work on Ligao Quadrangle on the second phase of the fieldwork (May 22-June 11). Methodologies used were river/creek traversing, examining outcrops, exposures, continue reading : MGB RXIII conducts Geologic Quadrangle Mapping in Bicol Region

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 13 carried on with its Coastal Geohazard Assessment under the National Geohazard Assessment and Mapping Program. For the first quarter of 2017, the target municipalities of MGB RXIII are Barobo, Lianga, Hinatuan and Bislig in the Province of Surigao del Sur. As for the second quarter, the Municipality of Del Carmen in the Province of Surigao del Norte was assessed on May 31 to June 7, 2017. The Municipality of Socorro in the Province of Surigao del Norte will be assessed by the third week of June 2017. The Philippines has one of the longest coastlines in the world with an estimated extent of 36,289 kilometers. Approximately 46% of the total population in the Philippines resides in coastal areas, directly or indirectly relying on coastal resources as source of livelihood, habitation, and recreation. Many of the coastal areas are inherently vulnerable to continue reading : MGB RXIII carries on with its Coastal Geohazard Assessment

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Geologic Quadrangle Mapping on May 2 to June 11, 2017 in Bicol Region. A team of three geologists and one GIS Operator from MGB RXIII conducted the Geologic Quadrangle Mapping in two quadrangles, namely Polangui and Ligao. The Polangui Quadrangle comprises five municipalities and one city ‒ Balatan and Bato, Camarines Sur and Libon, Polangui, Oas, and Ligao City, Albay. On the other hand, the Ligao Quadrangle has 7 municipalities and 3 cities ‒ Polangui, Oas, Guinobatan, Camalig, Daraga, Santo Domingo, Malilipot, Ligao City, Legazpi City and Tabaco City. The updating of Polangui Quadrangle which has an unpublished geologic map was done on the first phase of the fieldwork (May 2-May 19). The team subsequently proceeded to work on Ligao Quadrangle on the second phase of the fieldwork (May 22-June 11). Methodologies used were river/creek traversing, examining outcrops, exposures, continue reading : MGB RXIII conducts Geologic Quadrangle Mapping in Bicol Region

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 13 carried on with its Coastal Geohazard Assessment under the National Geohazard Assessment and Mapping Program. For the first quarter of 2017, the target municipalities of MGB RXIII are Barobo, Lianga, Hinatuan and Bislig in the Province of Surigao del Sur. As for the second quarter, the Municipality of Del Carmen in the Province of Surigao del Norte was assessed on May 31 to June 7, 2017. The Municipality of Socorro in the Province of Surigao del Norte will be assessed by the third week of June 2017. The Philippines has one of the longest coastlines in the world with an estimated extent of 36,289 kilometers. Approximately 46% of the total population in the Philippines resides in coastal areas, directly or indirectly relying on coastal resources as source of livelihood, habitation, and recreation. Many of the coastal areas are inherently vulnerable to continue reading : MGB RXIII carries on with its Coastal Geohazard Assessment

In connection with the MGB Net Project of the Information System Section under the supervision of Planning, Policy and International Affairs Division implemented in June 2017, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Training on Networking and Finalization of the Information System Strategic Plan (ISSP) 2018-2020 with the theme “One IT, One Network, and One MGB” on July 17-21, 2017 at Brentwood Suites in Quezon City which was attended by Regional ICT Focal Persons and IT Specialists. The training started with a short program wherein the Assistant Director, Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng, welcomed the participants with inspiring words which envisioned the theme of One IT, One Network, and One MGB. It was then followed by the opening remarks of Engr. Glenn Marcelo C. Noble to further strengthen the theme concept. During the introduction, Mr. Jeffrey S. Ledesma of Information System Section under the Planning, Policy and International Affairs Division presented continue reading : MGB conducts Training on Networking and Finalization of the Information System Strategic Plan 2018-2020

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII led the 2017 Environment Month Celebration of the Caraga minerals industry. MGB RXIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council and the Community Relations, Education & Development Officers Organization (CREDO), Inc., conducted a four-day Information, Education and Communication Caravan in select areas within Caraga Region which culminated in a Press Conference in Butuan City. The theme of this year’s celebration is “Connecting People to Nature” which encourages us to think about how we are part of nature and how we independently depend on it. In line with the theme, the caravan aimed to educate people from non-mining communities how the minerals industry plays its role in the utilization of vast mineral resources and the efforts made by mining companies to give back to nature measures for protection and enhancement and social development. The following mining companies took part in continue reading : MGB RXIII leads 2017 Environment Month Celebration of Caraga minerals industry