The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur. The goal of the IEC-VRA campaign is to provide the Small-Scale Miners and the Municipal Local Government Unit with supplementary technical details concerning Risk Exposure. This information aims to support the development of risk-sensitive land-use, development, and disaster risk reduction and management plans and programs. During the IEC-VRA campaign, the discussions covered two main topics. Firstly, Engr. Rodnil G. Rodriguez, Science Research Specialist II, presented the findings of the Small-Scale Mining and Mineral Processing Inventory conducted at Rosario, Agusan del Sur. Secondly, Mr. Ralph Angelo B. Plaza, Senior Geologist, presented the Geohazard Assessment in the same area. In the same way, the Small-Scale continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Information, Education, and Communication Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health
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