In keeping with the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration and as part of the continuing education program of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, a select number of personnel took part in mine tours at Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) and Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. (AMVI) on March 8, 2024.  At GRC in Tubod, Surigao del Norte, the MGB ROXIII personnel were heartily welcomed and serenaded by Ms. Jesalyn A. Guingguing, Director for Tenement, Compliance and Environment of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc., and Mr. Kahlil Pope B. Tabernero, Community Relations Office Manager of GRC, together with the staff. After the short orientation and presentation on the project background and the featured women personnel of GRC, the MGB ROXIII personnel were given a tour of Hininang (The Ruins), Central Waste Storage Facility and Processing/Mill Plant by Mr. Ivan Rey P. Nakila, Pollution Control Office Supervisor and Engr. Erthelgin continue reading : MGB ROXIII marks 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration by mine tours at GRC and AMVI

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau held the Geoscience Workshop 2024 on February 26 to March 1, 2024 at Ardenhills Suites in Quezon City. The theme of this year’s workshop is Taking on the Challenges of Innovation for the Advancement of MGB’s Geoscience Programs.  Carried out through a hybrid platform (combined face-to-face and virtual modes), the workshop was spearheaded by the Lands Geological Survey Division.  It served as a venue for the comprehensive discussion of accomplishments, projects and road map of various geoscience programs and was attended by geologists from the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The first day started with a plenary session for all the participants wherein the MGB OIC-Director, Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng delivered the Opening Remarks.  It was then followed by presentations of 2023 Accomplishments and Road Map of the Lands Geological Survey Division and Marine Geological Survey Division; Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continue reading : MGB ROXIII holds Geoscience Workshop 2024

Several Caraga mining companies have mobilized their Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) to respond to the landslide incident that occurred in the evening of February 6, 2024, at Zone 1, Barangay Masara, Municipality of Maco, Province of Davao de Oro. On February 7, 2024, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez sent a Letter addressed to the Resident Mine Managers through the Safety Managers of the Caraga mining companies encouraging them to provide support and show compassion to those affected by the unfortunate incident.  In response, a number of mining companies prepared their respective ERTs to be deployed to the incident area.  Similarly, some mining companies prepared relief goods and services for the survivors and affected families. The combined efforts of MGB Regional Office No. XIII and Caraga mining companies, in close coordination with MGB Regional Office No. XI and the local authorities in Region XI, including but continue reading : Caraga mining companies mobilize Emergency Response Teams following Masara landslide

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII has deliberated on the 2024 Annual Social Development and Management Program (ASDMP) of the Caraga minerals industry on January 9 to 31, 2024 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. After the deliberations, Regional Director Larry M. Heradez approved the ASDMP of the following mining companies, mineral processing plants and industrial sand and gravel companies and crushing plants: 4D Ventures and Development Incorporated AAMPHIL Natural Resources Exploration and Development Corporation – Parcel 1 ADFIL Corporation – Mabini Project ADFIL Corporation – Pianing Project Cagdianao Mining Corporation Carrascal Nickel Corporation Century Peak Corporation – Nickel Mining Project Century Peak Corporation – Parcel II Mining Project Comet Mining Exploration Corporation CTP Construction and Mining Corporation – Adlay Mining Project CTP Construction and Mining Corporation – Dahican Nickel Project East Coast Mineral Resources Company Incorporated – Phase 3 Equi-Parco continue reading : MGB ROXIII deliberates on 2024 Annual Social Development and Management Program of Caraga minerals industry

Several Caraga mining companies have mobilized their Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) to respond to the landslide incident that occurred in the evening of February 6, 2024, at Zone 1, Barangay Masara, Municipality of Maco, Province of Davao de Oro. On February 7, 2024, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez sent a Letter addressed to the Resident Mine Managers through the Safety Managers of the Caraga mining companies encouraging them to provide support and show compassion to those affected by the unfortunate incident.  In response, a number of mining companies prepared their respective ERTs to be deployed to the incident area.  Similarly, some mining companies prepared relief goods and services for the survivors and affected families. The combined efforts of MGB Regional Office No. XIII and Caraga mining companies, in close coordination with MGB Regional Office No. XI and the local authorities in Region XI, including but continue reading : Caraga mining companies mobilize Emergency Response Teams following Masara landslide

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII has deliberated on the 2024 Annual Social Development and Management Program (ASDMP) of the Caraga minerals industry on January 9 to 31, 2024 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. After the deliberations, Regional Director Larry M. Heradez approved the ASDMP of the following mining companies, mineral processing plants and industrial sand and gravel companies and crushing plants: 4D Ventures and Development Incorporated AAMPHIL Natural Resources Exploration and Development Corporation – Parcel 1 ADFIL Corporation – Mabini Project ADFIL Corporation – Pianing Project Cagdianao Mining Corporation Carrascal Nickel Corporation Century Peak Corporation – Nickel Mining Project Century Peak Corporation – Parcel II Mining Project Comet Mining Exploration Corporation CTP Construction and Mining Corporation – Adlay Mining Project CTP Construction and Mining Corporation – Dahican Nickel Project East Coast Mineral Resources Company Incorporated – Phase 3 Equi-Parco continue reading : MGB ROXIII deliberates on 2024 Annual Social Development and Management Program of Caraga minerals industry

In keeping with the 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration and as part of the continuing education program of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, a select number of personnel took part in mine tours at Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) and Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. (AMVI) on March 8, 2024.  At GRC in Tubod, Surigao del Norte, the MGB ROXIII personnel were heartily welcomed and serenaded by Ms. Jesalyn A. Guingguing, Director for Tenement, Compliance and Environment of TVI Resource Development Philippines Inc., and Mr. Kahlil Pope B. Tabernero, Community Relations Office Manager of GRC, together with the staff. After the short orientation and presentation on the project background and the featured women personnel of GRC, the MGB ROXIII personnel were given a tour of Hininang (The Ruins), Central Waste Storage Facility and Processing/Mill Plant by Mr. Ivan Rey P. Nakila, Pollution Control Office Supervisor and Engr. Erthelgin continue reading : MGB ROXIII marks 2024 National Women’s Month Celebration by mine tours at GRC and AMVI

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau held the Geoscience Workshop 2024 on February 26 to March 1, 2024 at Ardenhills Suites in Quezon City. The theme of this year’s workshop is Taking on the Challenges of Innovation for the Advancement of MGB’s Geoscience Programs.  Carried out through a hybrid platform (combined face-to-face and virtual modes), the workshop was spearheaded by the Lands Geological Survey Division.  It served as a venue for the comprehensive discussion of accomplishments, projects and road map of various geoscience programs and was attended by geologists from the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The first day started with a plenary session for all the participants wherein the MGB OIC-Director, Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng delivered the Opening Remarks.  It was then followed by presentations of 2023 Accomplishments and Road Map of the Lands Geological Survey Division and Marine Geological Survey Division; Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) continue reading : MGB ROXIII holds Geoscience Workshop 2024