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MGB ROXIII personnel join the One Billion Rising Revolution

Personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII joined the One Billion Rising event on February 12, 2016 at the Robinson’s Mall Atrium in Butuan City. With the theme “One Billion Rising: Rise for Revolution,” the event was spearheaded by the Gender and Development Coordinating Council Committee (GADCC) under the Regional Development Council of Caraga with the support of national line agencies.  The GADCC Co-Chairperson, Ms. Edna S. Hontiveros, delivered a short message about the history of the One Billion Rising movement and its advocacies. One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in history.  This year’s theme calls for “structural, systemic, long-term change” to intensify actions and advocacies to put an end to women abuse and domestic violence. The highlight of the event was the unified dance entitled “Break the Chain” which was led by the Department of Interior and Local continue reading : MGB ROXIII personnel join the One Billion Rising Revolution

MGB R XIII Geosciences Division conducts GIS Technology Orientation and Ech...

The Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, conducted a two-day GIS Technology Orientation  and Echo of Basic Training of ArcGIS 10.1 Software Application for selected MGB RXIII GIS users on February 11-12, 2016 at the MGB-XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The orientation and training were conducted in line with the technological innovation of Lands Geological Survey and Mapping Program of the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Central Office towards the sophisticated adaptation on the widely embedding Geographical Information System (GIS) Technology for any scientific research study, purposely for National Disaster Risk Reduction Program of the Government of the Philippines wherein ArcGIS 10.1 is one of the powerful software applications use for this technology as the basis for geoscientific study. The purpose of the said Orientation and Training was to further enhance the scientific understanding of participants towards Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), continue reading : MGB R XIII Geosciences Division conducts GIS Technology Orientation and Echo of Basic Training of ArcGIS 10.1 Software Application

MGB ROXIII conducts Technical Experts’ Orientation on Social Development...

The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted an orientation to thoroughly brief identified technical experts from different national line agencies, academes and non-government organizations on Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Guidelines and Implementation on January 19, 2016 at the MGB Training Center in Surigao City.  The technical experts are tasked to evaluate the five-year and/or Annual Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) of mining companies.  The expertise of the identified technical experts plays a vital role in the evaluation and refinement of the content of the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP). Engr. Daniel S. Belderol delivered the welcome address before the orientation.  The rationale of the activity and the status of mining in Caraga were discussed by Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante.  Ms. Mary Luz E. Pomoy presented the timeline and evolution of SDMP while Mr. continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Technical Experts’ Orientation on Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Guidelines and Implementation

MGB ROXIII and mining firms support People’s Day of Surigao del Norte

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and mining firms supported the People’s Day of Surigao del Norte on February 12, 2016 at the Provincial Gymnasium in Surigao City. With the theme “Gugma Serbisyo sa Katawhan,” the event is a project of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte with the support of national line agencies.  Regional Director Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. and a good number of MGB ROXIII personnel took part in the event which constituted of medical services, job fair, NBI Clearance processing, market day, free trainings and technical assistance, and cooperative registration. The event started with a motorcade, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an opening program where City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas, Provincial Governor Sol F. Matugas, Congressman Francisco T. Matugas and Atty. Mary Ann Lucille Sering delivered words of welcome and messages of inspiration.  In her message, Governor Sol F. Matugas  underscored that the People’s continue reading : MGB ROXIII and mining firms support People’s Day of Surigao del Norte

MGB ROXIII conducts Technical Experts’ Orientation on Social Development...

The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted an orientation to thoroughly brief identified technical experts from different national line agencies, academes and non-government organizations on Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Guidelines and Implementation on January 19, 2016 at the MGB Training Center in Surigao City.  The technical experts are tasked to evaluate the five-year and/or Annual Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) of mining companies.  The expertise of the identified technical experts plays a vital role in the evaluation and refinement of the content of the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP). Engr. Daniel S. Belderol delivered the welcome address before the orientation.  The rationale of the activity and the status of mining in Caraga were discussed by Engr. Francis Glenn N. Suante.  Ms. Mary Luz E. Pomoy presented the timeline and evolution of SDMP while Mr. continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Technical Experts’ Orientation on Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) Guidelines and Implementation

MGB ROXIII and mining firms support People’s Day of Surigao del Norte

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and mining firms supported the People’s Day of Surigao del Norte on February 12, 2016 at the Provincial Gymnasium in Surigao City. With the theme “Gugma Serbisyo sa Katawhan,” the event is a project of the Provincial Government of Surigao del Norte with the support of national line agencies.  Regional Director Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. and a good number of MGB ROXIII personnel took part in the event which constituted of medical services, job fair, NBI Clearance processing, market day, free trainings and technical assistance, and cooperative registration. The event started with a motorcade, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and an opening program where City Mayor Ernesto T. Matugas, Provincial Governor Sol F. Matugas, Congressman Francisco T. Matugas and Atty. Mary Ann Lucille Sering delivered words of welcome and messages of inspiration.  In her message, Governor Sol F. Matugas  underscored that the People’s continue reading : MGB ROXIII and mining firms support People’s Day of Surigao del Norte

MGB ROXIII personnel join the One Billion Rising Revolution

Personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII joined the One Billion Rising event on February 12, 2016 at the Robinson’s Mall Atrium in Butuan City. With the theme “One Billion Rising: Rise for Revolution,” the event was spearheaded by the Gender and Development Coordinating Council Committee (GADCC) under the Regional Development Council of Caraga with the support of national line agencies.  The GADCC Co-Chairperson, Ms. Edna S. Hontiveros, delivered a short message about the history of the One Billion Rising movement and its advocacies. One Billion Rising is the biggest mass action to end violence against women in history.  This year’s theme calls for “structural, systemic, long-term change” to intensify actions and advocacies to put an end to women abuse and domestic violence. The highlight of the event was the unified dance entitled “Break the Chain” which was led by the Department of Interior and Local continue reading : MGB ROXIII personnel join the One Billion Rising Revolution

MGB R XIII Geosciences Division conducts GIS Technology Orientation and Ech...

The Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, conducted a two-day GIS Technology Orientation  and Echo of Basic Training of ArcGIS 10.1 Software Application for selected MGB RXIII GIS users on February 11-12, 2016 at the MGB-XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The orientation and training were conducted in line with the technological innovation of Lands Geological Survey and Mapping Program of the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Central Office towards the sophisticated adaptation on the widely embedding Geographical Information System (GIS) Technology for any scientific research study, purposely for National Disaster Risk Reduction Program of the Government of the Philippines wherein ArcGIS 10.1 is one of the powerful software applications use for this technology as the basis for geoscientific study. The purpose of the said Orientation and Training was to further enhance the scientific understanding of participants towards Global Earth Observation System of Systems (GEOSS), continue reading : MGB R XIII Geosciences Division conducts GIS Technology Orientation and Echo of Basic Training of ArcGIS 10.1 Software Application

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Meeting about the Extraction Area of Agata Mining Ventures, Inc.

A meeting was conducted last Februray 9, 2016 at MGB-13 Training Center to address the Barangay Resolution No. 2015-09 from Barangay Lawigan, Tubay, Agusan del Norte. A resolution inquiring the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII of the present and actual location of ore extraction of Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. (AMVI). It was presided by RD Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. and attended by DENR PENRO Bello Udarbe and CENRO Barlou M. Aparte of Tubay Anthony B. Quijano – AMVI General Manager and staff, Hon. Jimmy L. Beray – Vice Mayor of Tubay, and a Councilor, Punong Barangay Nilo G. Mordeno and barangay council of Lawigan, Punong Barangay Dante C. Mandam and barangay council of Tinigbasan, Tubay, Agusan del Norte, and the MGB-13  technical and support staff. AMVI only indicated Brgy. Tinigbasan of Tubay as the place of removal/extraction in the BIR Form No. 2200-M. In this effect, the continue reading : Meeting about the Extraction Area of Agata Mining Ventures, Inc.

Regional Director’s Meeting with the Mine Managers

Regional Director’s meeting with the Mine Managers in Caraga Region was conducted in January 27, 2016 at MGB R-13 Training Center. RD Alilo C. Ensomo, Jr. was ordered to be reassigned in MGB Regional Office No. XIII by the DENR Secretary in December 29, 2015. He was assigned in MGB Region-10 in Year 2012 and October of the same year he was transferred to MGB Region-8. In 3-year period of CY2012-2015, new policies had been issued. To gather the opinion of the mine managers relative to the policy implementations of the Office, a meeting was called by RD Ensomo which was attended by the managers/executives of all the operating and under exploration mining companies in Caraga Region. Presented during the meeting were: 1. Regulatory and reportorial requirements, 2. 2015 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), 3. Issues and concerns regarding the DAO 2015-02, Multipartite Monitoring and MRFC Compositions, 4. SDMP continue reading : Regional Director’s Meeting with the Mine Managers

Caraga mining companies receive accolades at the 62nd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference

Caraga mining companies received accolades at the 62nd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) with the theme of “62 Years of Responsible Mining: United in Creating Relevant Development for Inclusive Growth” on November 17-20, 2015 in Baguio City. The Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference is a yearly event that highlights the minerals industry’s commitment to the promotion of sustainable development and proactive responsibility towards safety, environment and social development.  The event is organized by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) in collaboration with the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau.  In celebration of 62 years of mine safety, the event also accentuated best practices and remarkable innovations in the minerals industry. The unity of the diverse participants from mining companies, government agencies, private firms, academic institutions and the media clearly defines this year’s theme which aims to strengthen sustainable development advocacies in the Philippine mining industry. continue reading : Caraga mining companies receive accolades at the 62nd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference

MGB holds 2015 Annual Technical Forum

The DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau held its 2015 Annual Technical Forum on November 12 to 14, 2015 at One Tagaytay Place Hotel Suites in Tagaytay City. With the theme of “Issues and Challenges Towards Innovations in Geosciences and the Mineral Industry,” the forum started with a program wherein MGB Director Leo L. Jasareno delivered his opening remarks. In his message, Dir. Jasareno challenged and encouraged everyone to undertake continuous learning and establish a bureau that is a ‘manufacturing plant’ of expert scientists. “The 2015 Annual Technical Forum is part of the process of sustaining this sharing of information. I look forward to the next forum where I think we will just put our hearts into it that an academy maybe emplaced in the next two years for the first time. There is always a first time and we must always endeavor to hit the ground running,” he said. Engr. Jeremias continue reading : MGB holds 2015 Annual Technical Forum

MGB R13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative celebrates 2015 Cooperative Month

Cooperative Month is annually celebrated in the month of October. Year 2015 marks the centennial celebration of the cooperative movement in the Philippines with the theme, “KOOPERATIBA: Ika-100 Taong Pagpupugay, Tulay sa Maunlad Na Buhay.” The Mines and Geosciences Bureau 13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MGB 13 EMPC) is almost 17 years in existence.  It is working for the welfare of its members by providing financial assistance through loans, goods and other services at reasonable cost to MGB 13 personnel. As a result, it has helped uplift the quality of life of its members. As of 2014, the MGB 13 EMPC has 37 active members. In keeping with the 2015 Cooperative Month Celebration, the MGB 13 EMPC conducted the following activities: Posting of Tarpaulin from October 1 to 31, 2015 Tree Planting on October 10, 2015 at Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Poctoy, Surigao City Philippine Cooperative Centennial Year Culmination Rites and continue reading : MGB R13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative celebrates 2015 Cooperative Month

MGB R13 personnel attend SMMCI Public Hearing

Personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ROXIII attended the Public Hearing conducted by Silangan Mindanao Mining Company, Inc. (SMMCI) on October 14, 2015 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Tubod, Surigao del Norte. As one of the steps included in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, the public hearing is a requirement in SMMCI’s application for an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for their Silangan Copper-Gold Project. Representatives from different government agencies like Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and local government units (LGUs) were present. Similarly, the concerned residents of the impacted barangays of the said project participated in the gathering to listen and express their opinions and insights. On behalf of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ROXIII, Engr. Ador J. Patiño delivered a message during the program. Before the public hearing started, Engr. Esperanza Sajul of the DENR-Environmental continue reading : MGB R13 personnel attend SMMCI Public Hearing