The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the Regional News Conference on the 2024 Report on the Economic Performance of Caraga Region on April 22, 2025 at Go Hotels in Robinsons Place, Butuan City. The conference was organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority Caraga Regional Office, with OIC-Regional Director Guillermo M. Lipio, Jr. presenting the key highlights of the region’s economic performance. His presentation focused on the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and Gross Regional Domestic Expenditure (GRDE) accounts ― key indicators that reflect the overall value of goods and services produced within the region during the reference period. Caraga’s economy grew by 6.9 percent in 2024, reaching a total value of PhP362.8 Billion. This notable performance ranked the region as the second fastest-growing economy among the country’s 18 regions. Among the major contributors to Caraga’s economic growth was the mining and quarrying industry, which continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in Regional News Conference on the 2024 Report on the Economic Performance of Caraga Region

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended a Training-Workshop on Strengthening Mining Law Enforcement in Mindanao on March 26-28, 2025 at Amarah Hotel in Butuan City. This three-day activity included a series of presentations and workshops designed to enhance the capacity of MGB personnel. The focus is on strengthening collaboration and developing strategies to improve mining law enforcement and policy implementation across the regions. Regional Directors, Mine Management Division Chiefs, Legal Officers, and select technical personnel from MGB Regional Offices IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII participated in the activity. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANGAdministrative Officer IV

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Government Internship Program (GIP) on March 17, 2025 at the Watergate Hotel in Butuan City. The event was conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment Caraga Regional Office.  During the program, DOLE Caraga Assistant Regional Director Raymond Fel F. Sajor delivered the Welcome Remarks.  A Message of Support was also given by Department of Trade and Industry Caraga Regional Director Gay A. Tidalgo. An update highlighting the growing number of GIP partners was presented to the stakeholders. It was followed by the GIP Orientation for 2025 Implementation. The event underscored the commitment of DOLE, local government agencies and stakeholders to the continued success of the GIP and its aim to provide meaningful opportunities for young individuals in the region. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANGAdministrative Officer IV

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH), successfully conducted the Training on Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support and the Proper Use of Automated External Defibrillators on March 3-7, 2025 at Café Virginia in Surigao City. The training aimed to equip participants with essential life-saving skills and emergency response techniques. A select number of employees participated in the training.  Led by Dr. Glenn Afred Norris D. Baban, MD, EMT-B, and a team of highly skilled medical professionals, the program provided both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to enhance workplace safety and community preparedness. On Day 1, the overview of the course and house rules were given and expectation setting was carried out. To gauge the participants’ initial understanding, a pre-test on Basic Life Support was conducted before the first set of lectures was given. The discussions covered key topics such as continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Training on Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support and Proper Use of Automated External Defibrillators

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the Ceremonial Signing of the Memorandum of Agreement for the 2025 Government Internship Program (GIP) on March 17, 2025 at the Watergate Hotel in Butuan City. The event was conducted by the Department of Labor and Employment Caraga Regional Office.  During the program, DOLE Caraga Assistant Regional Director Raymond Fel F. Sajor delivered the Welcome Remarks.  A Message of Support was also given by Department of Trade and Industry Caraga Regional Director Gay A. Tidalgo. An update highlighting the growing number of GIP partners was presented to the stakeholders. It was followed by the GIP Orientation for 2025 Implementation. The event underscored the commitment of DOLE, local government agencies and stakeholders to the continued success of the GIP and its aim to provide meaningful opportunities for young individuals in the region. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANGAdministrative Officer IV

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with Caraga Regional Hospital (CRH), successfully conducted the Training on Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support and the Proper Use of Automated External Defibrillators on March 3-7, 2025 at Café Virginia in Surigao City. The training aimed to equip participants with essential life-saving skills and emergency response techniques. A select number of employees participated in the training.  Led by Dr. Glenn Afred Norris D. Baban, MD, EMT-B, and a team of highly skilled medical professionals, the program provided both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience to enhance workplace safety and community preparedness. On Day 1, the overview of the course and house rules were given and expectation setting was carried out. To gauge the participants’ initial understanding, a pre-test on Basic Life Support was conducted before the first set of lectures was given. The discussions covered key topics such as continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Training on Standard First Aid, Basic Life Support and Proper Use of Automated External Defibrillators

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII took part in the Regional News Conference on the 2024 Report on the Economic Performance of Caraga Region on April 22, 2025 at Go Hotels in Robinsons Place, Butuan City. The conference was organized by the Philippine Statistics Authority Caraga Regional Office, with OIC-Regional Director Guillermo M. Lipio, Jr. presenting the key highlights of the region’s economic performance. His presentation focused on the Gross Regional Domestic Product (GRDP) and Gross Regional Domestic Expenditure (GRDE) accounts ― key indicators that reflect the overall value of goods and services produced within the region during the reference period. Caraga’s economy grew by 6.9 percent in 2024, reaching a total value of PhP362.8 Billion. This notable performance ranked the region as the second fastest-growing economy among the country’s 18 regions. Among the major contributors to Caraga’s economic growth was the mining and quarrying industry, which continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in Regional News Conference on the 2024 Report on the Economic Performance of Caraga Region

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended a Training-Workshop on Strengthening Mining Law Enforcement in Mindanao on March 26-28, 2025 at Amarah Hotel in Butuan City. This three-day activity included a series of presentations and workshops designed to enhance the capacity of MGB personnel. The focus is on strengthening collaboration and developing strategies to improve mining law enforcement and policy implementation across the regions. Regional Directors, Mine Management Division Chiefs, Legal Officers, and select technical personnel from MGB Regional Offices IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII participated in the activity. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANGAdministrative Officer IV