The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI participated in the 1st National Community Relations Officers’ and Practitioners’ Congress on September 17 to 19, 2025 at Caraga State University in Ampayon, Butuan City. The event was spearheaded by the National Community Relations Practitioners of the Philippine Mining and Minerals Industry (NCRPP) in partnership with the Community Relations, Education and Development Officers Organization-Caraga, Inc. (CREDO-Caraga, Inc.) With the theme “Bridging Perspectives, Building the Future: A Congress for Shared Progress,” the congress brought together Community Relations Officers and Practitioners from across the country, along with MGB personnel from the Central Office and Regional Offices. It served as a venue for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building to improve social development efforts in mining communities. The three-day event featured plenary sessions, workshops and discussions designed to enhance community engagement and development strategies.  It also created opportunities for networking and exchanging best practices among mining continue reading : MGB ROXIII participates in 1st National Community Relations Officers’ and Practitioners’ Congress

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI joined the Tree Growing Activity in celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary on September 17, 2025 at Puting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. This year’s anniversary celebration carried the theme ‘Bawat Lingkod Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan!’ Spearheaded by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga, the activity highlighted the shared commitment of partner agencies to environmental stewardship and public service. At the program, Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Josh AJ Jose A. Chin delivered the Welcome Remarks on behalf of Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy Chin-Amante.  Messages were also given by CSC Caraga Regional Director Winston L. Plaza, DENR Caraga OIC-Regional Executive Director Maritess M. Ocampo, PENR Officer Adelaida R. Borja, and OIC-CENR Officer Hernan P. Ramirez. These leaders emphasized the importance of collective action in preserving the environment. The program also included a recognition continue reading : MGB ROXIII joins Tree Growing Activity in celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI, in partnership with Auro Resources Trading Incorporated (Auro), successtully conducted a Basic Life Support and Standard First Aid Training for Julz Gold Ore Mining, a small-scale mining contractor operating within the declared People’s Small-Scale Mining Area or Minahang Bayan in the Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte. The training was held from August 25 to 29, 2025 in Surigao City. Facilitated by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Surigao del Norte (PDRRMO-SDN), it aimed to strengthen the emergency response knowledge and skills of small-scale miners in order to ensure greater safety within their work environment. The program emphasized the importance of preparedness in mining communities, where workers are regularly exposed to health and occupational hazards.  Participants received hands-on instruction in life-saving techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound care, proper bandaging, splinting of fractures, and first continue reading : MGB ROXIII, Auro conducts Basic Life Support and Standard First Aid Training for Julz Gold Ore Mining

Mines and Geosciences Bureau Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez attended the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Operations-Mindanao Cluster Conference on August 20 to 22, 2025 at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City. At the conference, DENR Undersecretary Joselin Marcus E. Fragada, CESO III, Undersecretary for Field Operations-Mindanao and Supervising Undersecretary for Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Mindanao and Environmental Management Bureau-Mindanao, delivered a message.  It was followed by updates, bureau discussions and regional presentations from DENR, MGB and EMB Regional Offices IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII. Furthermore, the conference was honored by the presence of DENR Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla who led discussions aimed at strengthening coordination among officials in setting strategic directions, addressing key challenges, and enhancing the Department’s programs and projects throughout Mindanao. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANGAdministrative Officer IV

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI, in partnership with Auro Resources Trading Incorporated (Auro), successtully conducted a Basic Life Support and Standard First Aid Training for Julz Gold Ore Mining, a small-scale mining contractor operating within the declared People’s Small-Scale Mining Area or Minahang Bayan in the Municipality of Placer, Province of Surigao del Norte. The training was held from August 25 to 29, 2025 in Surigao City. Facilitated by the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office of Surigao del Norte (PDRRMO-SDN), it aimed to strengthen the emergency response knowledge and skills of small-scale miners in order to ensure greater safety within their work environment. The program emphasized the importance of preparedness in mining communities, where workers are regularly exposed to health and occupational hazards.  Participants received hands-on instruction in life-saving techniques such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), wound care, proper bandaging, splinting of fractures, and first continue reading : MGB ROXIII, Auro conducts Basic Life Support and Standard First Aid Training for Julz Gold Ore Mining

Mines and Geosciences Bureau Caraga Regional Director Larry M. Heradez attended the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Field Operations-Mindanao Cluster Conference on August 20 to 22, 2025 at the Greenleaf Hotel in General Santos City. At the conference, DENR Undersecretary Joselin Marcus E. Fragada, CESO III, Undersecretary for Field Operations-Mindanao and Supervising Undersecretary for Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Mindanao and Environmental Management Bureau-Mindanao, delivered a message.  It was followed by updates, bureau discussions and regional presentations from DENR, MGB and EMB Regional Offices IX, X, XI, XII, and XIII. Furthermore, the conference was honored by the presence of DENR Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla who led discussions aimed at strengthening coordination among officials in setting strategic directions, addressing key challenges, and enhancing the Department’s programs and projects throughout Mindanao. By: MARIE PENNELOPE E. FANGAdministrative Officer IV

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI participated in the 1st National Community Relations Officers’ and Practitioners’ Congress on September 17 to 19, 2025 at Caraga State University in Ampayon, Butuan City. The event was spearheaded by the National Community Relations Practitioners of the Philippine Mining and Minerals Industry (NCRPP) in partnership with the Community Relations, Education and Development Officers Organization-Caraga, Inc. (CREDO-Caraga, Inc.) With the theme “Bridging Perspectives, Building the Future: A Congress for Shared Progress,” the congress brought together Community Relations Officers and Practitioners from across the country, along with MGB personnel from the Central Office and Regional Offices. It served as a venue for collaboration, knowledge-sharing and capacity-building to improve social development efforts in mining communities. The three-day event featured plenary sessions, workshops and discussions designed to enhance community engagement and development strategies.  It also created opportunities for networking and exchanging best practices among mining continue reading : MGB ROXIII participates in 1st National Community Relations Officers’ and Practitioners’ Congress

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI joined the Tree Growing Activity in celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary on September 17, 2025 at Puting Bato, Cabadbaran City, Agusan del Norte. This year’s anniversary celebration carried the theme ‘Bawat Lingkod Kawani, Lingkod Bayani: Puso, Dangal, at Galing Para sa Bayan!’ Spearheaded by the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga, the activity highlighted the shared commitment of partner agencies to environmental stewardship and public service. At the program, Sangguniang Kabataan Federation President Josh AJ Jose A. Chin delivered the Welcome Remarks on behalf of Cabadbaran City Mayor Judy Chin-Amante.  Messages were also given by CSC Caraga Regional Director Winston L. Plaza, DENR Caraga OIC-Regional Executive Director Maritess M. Ocampo, PENR Officer Adelaida R. Borja, and OIC-CENR Officer Hernan P. Ramirez. These leaders emphasized the importance of collective action in preserving the environment. The program also included a recognition continue reading : MGB ROXIII joins Tree Growing Activity in celebration of the 125th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary