The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI organized the mine and mill tour of eleven Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) work immersion students from Caraga Regional Science High School on January 16, 2025 at Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) in Tubod, Surigao del Norte. The said tour was designed to provide students with a firsthand look at the mine and mill operations of GRC. Moreover, the experience aimed to deepen their understanding of the mining process and help them make informed decisions about which geoscience courses to pursue and the potential career paths they may follow in the future. At GRC, the students received a comprehensive overview of the project, highlighting the company’s achievements in safety and health, environmental management and social development. They also participated in a safety and health orientation on the company’s protocols. Following the orientation, the students embarked on a mine and mill tour, continue reading : MGB ROXIII organizes mine and mill tour of CRSHS STEM work immersion students

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII has gained recognition as one of the Most Outstanding Accounting Offices for Calendar Year 2023. The awards were presented on the first day of the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP) Annual Convention on October 9 to 12, 2024 at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City. Ms. Margie Ann E. Abulencia, Finance Section Chief/ Accountant III, represented the MGB Regional Office No. XIII at the ceremony. Notably, this is the second time that the Bureau has received the said award, with the first recognition presented in CY 2017. The award is an affirmation of the Bureau’s commitment to excellence in financial management comprising financial integrity, transparency, and effective budget utilization, significantly contributing to the government’s overall accountability framework. In the same way, the award not only honors the Bureau but also sets a standard for excellence in public continue reading : MGB ROXIII gains recognition as one of the Most Outstanding Accounting Offices for CY 2023