MGB ROXIII Virtual IEC Campaign: Intensifying awareness of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program in Caraga minerals industry

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Virtual Information, Education and Communication Campaign entitled Awareness and Advocacy of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program in Caraga Minerals Industry on June 30, 2021 via Zoom Platform. The activity is conducted in keeping with the 2021 Philippine Environment Month Celebration with the theme “Sama-samang Pagkilos, Sama-samang Paghilom. Ikaw, Ako, Tayo ang Kalikasan.”  In the same vein, it aims to intensify the participants’ awareness of the regulatory functions of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau particularly the Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program. On behalf of OIC-Regional Director Larry M. Heradez, MGB RO No. XIII Chief Geologist Romeo M. Dalodado delivered the Welcome Remarks.  It was followed by the Rationale which was imparted by Engr. Roland Joie G. Geli, Engineer II and MGB RO No. XIII Principal Youth Desk Officer.  Messages were also delivered by OIC- Regional Director Heradez and Dr. Queen continue reading : MGB ROXIII Virtual IEC Campaign: Intensifying awareness of Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program in Caraga minerals industry

2021 DENR-MGB Stakeholders’ Forum: Strengthening policies and partnerships in the minerals industry

The DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Stakeholders’ Forum: Understanding Recent Policy Issuances Relating to Mining via Zoom Platform and Facebook Live on June 8 to 9, 2021. Aimed at intensifying the awareness of various minerals industry stakeholders on recent mining policies issued by the DENR-MGB, the forum featured the following messages and presentations: June 8 Session Opening RemarksAtty. Wilfredo G. MoncanoMGB Director Welcome AddressEngr. Nonita S. CaguioaDENR Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information System and Mining Concerns Policy Issuances on Mining TenementsEngr. Danilo D. DeleñaOIC-Chief, Mining Tenements Management Division MGB Memorandum Circular No. 2020-004:  Clarificatory Guidelines for the Establishment of the Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund for Dredging Projects/Activities pursuant to the DPWH-DENR-DILG-DOTR Joint Memorandum Circular No. 1 Series of 2019Engr. Marcial H. MateoOIC-Chief, Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division June 9 Session MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020-007: Policy on Online Filing of Application and PaymentEngr. Juancho Pablo S. CalvezChief, continue reading : 2021 DENR-MGB Stakeholders’ Forum: Strengthening policies and partnerships in the minerals industry