The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the 9th year Anniversary Celebration of the Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC) on September 14, 2015 at the Platinum Heights in Brgy. Cagdianao, Claver, Surigao del Norte. A daylong celebration filled with meaningful and delightful activities was held to mark the company’s 9th year of successful operations and significant contributions to the minerals industry. A tree planting activity took place in the area further down the newly blessed PGMC Chapel before the opening program. The Officer-In-Charge of the Mine Management Division, Engr. Daniel S. Belderol, together with the PGMC President, Atty. Dante R. Bravo, and the PGMC Management, planted agoho (Casuarina equisetifolia)and auri (Acacia auriculiformis) tree seedlings. During the morning program, Atty. Bravo delivered an inspirational message. He commended the accomplishments and dedication of the PGMC Management and Staff. He also laid emphasis on the company’s commitment to continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in PGMC’s 9th year Anniversary Celebration
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, represented by Ms. Elaine L. Galido, Senior Geologist, and Ms. Liza T. Pacete, Geologist II, took part in the three-day workshop for the updating of the Caraga Regional Risk Profile on September 8 to 10, 2015 at the Executive Function Hall of Goat-2-geder Hotel and Restaurant in Butuan City. The said workshop was conducted by the Caraga Regional Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (RDRRMC). The Caraga Regional Risk Profile workshop aims to update the Regional Risk Profile which was crafted in 2012 incorporating the MGB’s 1:10,000 scale geohazard maps, NEDA’s vulnerability assessment and other relevant information. This serves as the planning environment of the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Plan (DRRMP) and a guide in the identification of the strategies, programs, projects and activities towards the goal of reducing the impact of hazards (Rationale and Objective, Caraga Risk Profile 2012). The Office continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in the Workshop for the Updating of the Caraga Regional Risk Profile