In an effort to improve its services to the public, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection on August 8 to 12, 2022 via Google Meet and Zoom Platforms. Aimed at harnessing the competitiveness of the government workforce towards an ICT-enabled society, the said trainings were conducted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology through its ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau. This endeavor reaffirms the MGB Regional Office No. XIII’s commitment to integrate information technology to its frontline services and other key processes. While information systems are vital tools for moving forward, the Bureau is also mindful of cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities involved. The Cybersecurity Competency Framework will prepare the Bureau not only for efficient response to threats but also in securing its Information Technology assets. On the other hand, the Data Privacy Protection lays continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection

As of June 30, 2022, the issuance of Ore Transport Permit (OTP) and Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) posted a 21.92% and 26.69% decline or equivalent to 235 and 195 released permits, from last year’s 301 and 266, respectively. The decrease in number of OTP/MOEP issuance of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII for the first semester of CY 2022 was affected when the mining companies lowered their monthly target of OTP/MOEP application due to unfavorable weather condition and lethargic market, particularly manifested by export of nickel ore per shipment-related documents received by this Office. OTP and MOEP issuance dropped down for the first quarter of CY 2022 despite the high metal price during the period. The highest noted decline was in the month of March when issued OTP and MOEP accounted for only 28 and 21, respectively, compared to 56 OTPs and 50 MOEPs for CY continue reading : MGB ROXIII records decrease in issued OTP and MOEP for the 1st semester of CY 2022

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands on July 11 to 15, 2022 at the Vine’s Bed and Breakfast in San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands.  Spearheaded by Regional Director Larry M. Heradez, together with Division Chiefs, Section Chiefs and other key personnel of MGB Regional Office No. XIII, the activity served as a venue for dialogue with local government units, mining companies and small-scale miners wherein the said stakeholders presented their respective updates, issues and concerns.  On a special note, DENR Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining Concerns, Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa, graced the activity. A courtesy call and a number of meetings were likewise carried out at that time.  Asec. Caguioa and RD Heradez paid a courtesy call on Provincial Governor Nilo Demerey, Jr.  Moreover, there were visits to and meetings with the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands

In keeping with the National Government’s policy to foster high ethical standards in public service, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Values Orientation Workshop on July 7 to 8, 2022 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The workshop comprised five modules that centered on topics, namely Pagka-Tao, Pagka-Kalikasan, Pagka-Filipino, Pagka-Tagapaglingkod and Paglalagom (Integration).  It was facilitated by Ms. Naza May F. Camarin and Mr. Dan Jave L. Dumpa of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga Regional Office.  Nearly half of the MGB Regional Office No. XIII workforce took part in the workshop. In its Roadmap of Development and Reforms, the CSC identified that the basic foundation in the spectrum of learning to develop competent and credible civil servants is on building character and integrity. The Values Orientation Workshop is a course that reinforces public service values rooted in the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Values Orientation Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands on July 11 to 15, 2022 at the Vine’s Bed and Breakfast in San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands.  Spearheaded by Regional Director Larry M. Heradez, together with Division Chiefs, Section Chiefs and other key personnel of MGB Regional Office No. XIII, the activity served as a venue for dialogue with local government units, mining companies and small-scale miners wherein the said stakeholders presented their respective updates, issues and concerns.  On a special note, DENR Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining Concerns, Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa, graced the activity. A courtesy call and a number of meetings were likewise carried out at that time.  Asec. Caguioa and RD Heradez paid a courtesy call on Provincial Governor Nilo Demerey, Jr.  Moreover, there were visits to and meetings with the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands

In keeping with the National Government’s policy to foster high ethical standards in public service, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Values Orientation Workshop on July 7 to 8, 2022 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The workshop comprised five modules that centered on topics, namely Pagka-Tao, Pagka-Kalikasan, Pagka-Filipino, Pagka-Tagapaglingkod and Paglalagom (Integration).  It was facilitated by Ms. Naza May F. Camarin and Mr. Dan Jave L. Dumpa of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga Regional Office.  Nearly half of the MGB Regional Office No. XIII workforce took part in the workshop. In its Roadmap of Development and Reforms, the CSC identified that the basic foundation in the spectrum of learning to develop competent and credible civil servants is on building character and integrity. The Values Orientation Workshop is a course that reinforces public service values rooted in the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Values Orientation Workshop

In an effort to improve its services to the public, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection on August 8 to 12, 2022 via Google Meet and Zoom Platforms. Aimed at harnessing the competitiveness of the government workforce towards an ICT-enabled society, the said trainings were conducted by the Department of Information and Communications Technology through its ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau. This endeavor reaffirms the MGB Regional Office No. XIII’s commitment to integrate information technology to its frontline services and other key processes. While information systems are vital tools for moving forward, the Bureau is also mindful of cybersecurity risks and vulnerabilities involved. The Cybersecurity Competency Framework will prepare the Bureau not only for efficient response to threats but also in securing its Information Technology assets. On the other hand, the Data Privacy Protection lays continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends Trainings on Cybersecurity Competency Framework and Data Privacy Protection

As of June 30, 2022, the issuance of Ore Transport Permit (OTP) and Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) posted a 21.92% and 26.69% decline or equivalent to 235 and 195 released permits, from last year’s 301 and 266, respectively. The decrease in number of OTP/MOEP issuance of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII for the first semester of CY 2022 was affected when the mining companies lowered their monthly target of OTP/MOEP application due to unfavorable weather condition and lethargic market, particularly manifested by export of nickel ore per shipment-related documents received by this Office. OTP and MOEP issuance dropped down for the first quarter of CY 2022 despite the high metal price during the period. The highest noted decline was in the month of March when issued OTP and MOEP accounted for only 28 and 21, respectively, compared to 56 OTPs and 50 MOEPs for CY continue reading : MGB ROXIII records decrease in issued OTP and MOEP for the 1st semester of CY 2022