The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII participated in the Mindanao Communicators Network Regional Congress (Caraga Leg) on April 29 to 30, 2024 at VCDU Prince Hotel in Butuan City. Organized by the Mindanao Development Authority and the Philippine Information Agency Caraga, the said event aimed at reviving the Mindanao Communicators Network, a group of Information Officers and Public Relations Practitioners pursuing strategic communication exchanges and advocacy of various Mindanao imperatives.  Moreover, the event served as an avenue wherein issues and topics of national relevance were tackled. A considerable number of Information Officers and Public Relations Practitioners from various National Government Agencies and Local Government Units participated in the two-day learning event which comprised sessions, discussions and a workshop on advancing a new narrative for Caraga Region and Mindanao.  The event culminated in a press conference. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANG Administrative Officer IV

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

In keeping with the 2024 Earth Day Celebration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with the Caraga minerals industry, has launched the PLASTIKalikasan: Mining Communities Clean-up Program on April 22, 2024. The theme of this year’s celebration is Planet vs. Plastics.  The clean-up program shall serve as a long-term clean-up program for the minerals industry to minimize the generation of plastic waste in mine sites as well as in the host and neighboring communities. At the MGB Regional Office in Surigao City, the personnel gathered early in the morning, ready for the initial launch of the PLASTIKalikasan Program and clean-up activity. The day began with a Zumba session, serving as an energy booster for the ensuing activities. Following this invigorating kickoff, the personnel conducted a thorough clean-up of the bureau premises. Thereafter, the event carried on with the initial launch which was marked by insightful continue reading : MGB ROXIII, Caraga minerals industry mark Earth Day with PLASTIKalikasan Launch

In keeping with the vision and mission of advancing premier high school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus went on an education field trip to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII on April 1, 2024 in Surigao City.  The said field trip for the class Biology 4 (Critical Environment and Health Critical Issues) aimed to familiarize the students with the principles of sustainable mining, environmental impact assessments, and community engagement strategies employed within the minerals industry. During the field trip, the students took part in learning sessions on Geology and Mineral Resources of Caraga Region, Caraga Minerals Industry and Safety and Health, Environment and Social Impacts and the Mitigating Strategies of the Mining Industry given by the MGB technical personnel.  The students were also taken on a guided tour of the Bureau’s divisions, analytical laboratory and other facilities. By: continue reading : Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus goes on an education field trip to MGB ROXIII

In keeping with the 2024 Earth Day Celebration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with the Caraga minerals industry, has launched the PLASTIKalikasan: Mining Communities Clean-up Program on April 22, 2024. The theme of this year’s celebration is Planet vs. Plastics.  The clean-up program shall serve as a long-term clean-up program for the minerals industry to minimize the generation of plastic waste in mine sites as well as in the host and neighboring communities. At the MGB Regional Office in Surigao City, the personnel gathered early in the morning, ready for the initial launch of the PLASTIKalikasan Program and clean-up activity. The day began with a Zumba session, serving as an energy booster for the ensuing activities. Following this invigorating kickoff, the personnel conducted a thorough clean-up of the bureau premises. Thereafter, the event carried on with the initial launch which was marked by insightful continue reading : MGB ROXIII, Caraga minerals industry mark Earth Day with PLASTIKalikasan Launch

In keeping with the vision and mission of advancing premier high school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus went on an education field trip to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII on April 1, 2024 in Surigao City.  The said field trip for the class Biology 4 (Critical Environment and Health Critical Issues) aimed to familiarize the students with the principles of sustainable mining, environmental impact assessments, and community engagement strategies employed within the minerals industry. During the field trip, the students took part in learning sessions on Geology and Mineral Resources of Caraga Region, Caraga Minerals Industry and Safety and Health, Environment and Social Impacts and the Mitigating Strategies of the Mining Industry given by the MGB technical personnel.  The students were also taken on a guided tour of the Bureau’s divisions, analytical laboratory and other facilities. By: continue reading : Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus goes on an education field trip to MGB ROXIII

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII participated in the Mindanao Communicators Network Regional Congress (Caraga Leg) on April 29 to 30, 2024 at VCDU Prince Hotel in Butuan City. Organized by the Mindanao Development Authority and the Philippine Information Agency Caraga, the said event aimed at reviving the Mindanao Communicators Network, a group of Information Officers and Public Relations Practitioners pursuing strategic communication exchanges and advocacy of various Mindanao imperatives.  Moreover, the event served as an avenue wherein issues and topics of national relevance were tackled. A considerable number of Information Officers and Public Relations Practitioners from various National Government Agencies and Local Government Units participated in the two-day learning event which comprised sessions, discussions and a workshop on advancing a new narrative for Caraga Region and Mindanao.  The event culminated in a press conference. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANG Administrative Officer IV

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