MGB holds 2023 Annual Technical Forum

In keeping with its continuing education program, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau held the 2023 Annual Technical Forum on September 26-29, 2023 at Chali Resort and Conference Center in Cagayan de Oro City. The theme of this year‘s forum is #TheFutureIsMINE: Innovative Technologies and Practices in Geosciences and Minerals Industry. It was hosted by MGB Regional Office No. X. Participants from MGB Central Office and MGB Regional Offices attended the forum which showcased and fostered the technical and intellectual capabilities of the MGB employees in terms of research and development. Three (3) Special Papers, fifteen (15) Technical Papers, seven (7) Policy Papers and eight (8) Posters have been presented by MGB personnel whose transformative research endeavors will contribute to new policies, innovations and best practices for the continued mineral resources and geosciences advancement of the Bureau. The Board of Judges comprised Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa, Former Department of Environment and continue reading : MGB holds 2023 Annual Technical Forum

MGB ROXIII carries on with Coastal Hazards Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping in Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII carried on with the Coastal Hazards Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping on August 22 to September 2, 2023 in the Municipality of Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands. A team of four Geologists and one Aide conducted the fieldwork focused on assessing the vulnerability of coastal areas on natural hazards and utilizing analysis of qualitative and quantitative data from various factors and/or parameters related to coastal vulnerability. The parameters of the assessment include shoreline change, landform characteristics, coastal slope, mean tidal range, presence of natural barriers, presence of hard engineering defenses and coastline alignment relative to storm wave direction. The said assessment is the seventh target for CY 2023. The objective of the assessment necessitates the classification of each area, and the assignment of a ranking from 1 (very low) to 5 (very high) to every evaluated parameter. Weighted analysis shall be conducted continue reading : MGB ROXIII carries on with Coastal Hazards Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping in Libjo, Province of Dinagat Islands

MGBEA Region XIII Chapter conducts Oath Taking Ceremony of New Officers and Special General Assembly

The new Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association (MGBEA) Region XIII Chapter Officers took their oath of office before Regional Director Larry M. Heradez on September 5, 2023 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City.     Below is the roster of MGBEA Region XIII Chapter Officers for CY 2023-2025: President: CHRISTIE A. APALE          Vice President: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANG      Secretary: MARY LUZ E. POMOYAssistant Secretary: LILIBETH P. GIMOTO                  Treasurer: JUSRIT ELVIE B. SEGUISAssistant Treasurer: LIZA PACETE-COROTANAuditor: KENNETH KARR E. CAGAS         Assistant Auditor: MELVIN A. MANTILLAPRO: ENJIE G. PACILLOS-CAÑETE                        Assistant PRO: ERNESTO C. CALZAR        After the oath taking ceremony, the Special General Assembly ensued. RD Heradez delivered a message for the MGBEA Region XIII Chapter Officers and Members.  On a special note, the assembly was graced by Dr. Maybellyn A. Zepeda, MGBEA National President, who delivered some insightful remarks via virtual platform.  The presentation of the salient points of the Collective continue reading : MGBEA Region XIII Chapter conducts Oath Taking Ceremony of New Officers and Special General Assembly