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.
