As of June 30, 2022, the issuance of Ore Transport Permit (OTP) and Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) posted a 21.92% and 26.69% decline or equivalent to 235 and 195 released permits, from last year’s 301 and 266, respectively. The decrease in number of OTP/MOEP issuance of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII for the first semester of CY 2022 was affected when the mining companies lowered their monthly target of OTP/MOEP application due to unfavorable weather condition and lethargic market, particularly manifested by export of nickel ore per shipment-related documents received by this Office. OTP and MOEP issuance dropped down for the first quarter of CY 2022 despite the high metal price during the period. The highest noted decline was in the month of March when issued OTP and MOEP accounted for only 28 and 21, respectively, compared to 56 OTPs and 50 MOEPs for CY continue reading : MGB ROXIII records decrease in issued OTP and MOEP for the 1st semester of CY 2022

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands on July 11 to 15, 2022 at the Vine’s Bed and Breakfast in San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands.  Spearheaded by Regional Director Larry M. Heradez, together with Division Chiefs, Section Chiefs and other key personnel of MGB Regional Office No. XIII, the activity served as a venue for dialogue with local government units, mining companies and small-scale miners wherein the said stakeholders presented their respective updates, issues and concerns.  On a special note, DENR Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining Concerns, Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa, graced the activity. A courtesy call and a number of meetings were likewise carried out at that time.  Asec. Caguioa and RD Heradez paid a courtesy call on Provincial Governor Nilo Demerey, Jr.  Moreover, there were visits to and meetings with the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands

In keeping with the National Government’s policy to foster high ethical standards in public service, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Values Orientation Workshop on July 7 to 8, 2022 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The workshop comprised five modules that centered on topics, namely Pagka-Tao, Pagka-Kalikasan, Pagka-Filipino, Pagka-Tagapaglingkod and Paglalagom (Integration).  It was facilitated by Ms. Naza May F. Camarin and Mr. Dan Jave L. Dumpa of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga Regional Office.  Nearly half of the MGB Regional Office No. XIII workforce took part in the workshop. In its Roadmap of Development and Reforms, the CSC identified that the basic foundation in the spectrum of learning to develop competent and credible civil servants is on building character and integrity. The Values Orientation Workshop is a course that reinforces public service values rooted in the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Values Orientation Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council, Inc. (CMEMCI), spearheaded the Culmination Program of the 2022 Philippine Environment Month Celebration of the Caraga minerals industry on June 30, 2022 in Surigao City. The theme of this year’s Environment Month Celebration is Aksyon para sa Natatanging Mundo.  It underscores the promotion of environmental sustainability highlighting the need to live sustainably in harmony with nature by bringing transformative changes towards cleaner and greener lifestyles.  The following mining companies took part in the event: AAM-PHIL Natural Resources and Development Corporation (Parcel 1) ADFIL Corporation Adnama Mining Resources, Inc. Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. Cagdianao Mining Corporation Carrascal Nickel Corporation Comet Mining Exploration Corporation Century Peak Corporation (Casiguran Nickel Mining Project) Century Peak Corporation (Parcel II Mining Project) CTP Construction and Mining Corporation (Adlay Mining Project) Equi-Parco Construction Corporation Greenstone Resources Corporation Hinatuan Mining continue reading : MGB ROXIII, CMEMCI spearhead 2022 Environment Month Culmination Program

In keeping with the National Government’s policy to foster high ethical standards in public service, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Values Orientation Workshop on July 7 to 8, 2022 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. The workshop comprised five modules that centered on topics, namely Pagka-Tao, Pagka-Kalikasan, Pagka-Filipino, Pagka-Tagapaglingkod and Paglalagom (Integration).  It was facilitated by Ms. Naza May F. Camarin and Mr. Dan Jave L. Dumpa of the Civil Service Commission (CSC) Caraga Regional Office.  Nearly half of the MGB Regional Office No. XIII workforce took part in the workshop. In its Roadmap of Development and Reforms, the CSC identified that the basic foundation in the spectrum of learning to develop competent and credible civil servants is on building character and integrity. The Values Orientation Workshop is a course that reinforces public service values rooted in the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Values Orientation Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council, Inc. (CMEMCI), spearheaded the Culmination Program of the 2022 Philippine Environment Month Celebration of the Caraga minerals industry on June 30, 2022 in Surigao City. The theme of this year’s Environment Month Celebration is Aksyon para sa Natatanging Mundo.  It underscores the promotion of environmental sustainability highlighting the need to live sustainably in harmony with nature by bringing transformative changes towards cleaner and greener lifestyles.  The following mining companies took part in the event: AAM-PHIL Natural Resources and Development Corporation (Parcel 1) ADFIL Corporation Adnama Mining Resources, Inc. Agata Mining Ventures, Inc. Cagdianao Mining Corporation Carrascal Nickel Corporation Comet Mining Exploration Corporation Century Peak Corporation (Casiguran Nickel Mining Project) Century Peak Corporation (Parcel II Mining Project) CTP Construction and Mining Corporation (Adlay Mining Project) Equi-Parco Construction Corporation Greenstone Resources Corporation Hinatuan Mining continue reading : MGB ROXIII, CMEMCI spearhead 2022 Environment Month Culmination Program

As of June 30, 2022, the issuance of Ore Transport Permit (OTP) and Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) posted a 21.92% and 26.69% decline or equivalent to 235 and 195 released permits, from last year’s 301 and 266, respectively. The decrease in number of OTP/MOEP issuance of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII for the first semester of CY 2022 was affected when the mining companies lowered their monthly target of OTP/MOEP application due to unfavorable weather condition and lethargic market, particularly manifested by export of nickel ore per shipment-related documents received by this Office. OTP and MOEP issuance dropped down for the first quarter of CY 2022 despite the high metal price during the period. The highest noted decline was in the month of March when issued OTP and MOEP accounted for only 28 and 21, respectively, compared to 56 OTPs and 50 MOEPs for CY continue reading : MGB ROXIII records decrease in issued OTP and MOEP for the 1st semester of CY 2022

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands on July 11 to 15, 2022 at the Vine’s Bed and Breakfast in San Jose, Province of Dinagat Islands.  Spearheaded by Regional Director Larry M. Heradez, together with Division Chiefs, Section Chiefs and other key personnel of MGB Regional Office No. XIII, the activity served as a venue for dialogue with local government units, mining companies and small-scale miners wherein the said stakeholders presented their respective updates, issues and concerns.  On a special note, DENR Assistant Secretary for Finance, Information Systems and Mining Concerns, Engr. Nonita S. Caguioa, graced the activity. A courtesy call and a number of meetings were likewise carried out at that time.  Asec. Caguioa and RD Heradez paid a courtesy call on Provincial Governor Nilo Demerey, Jr.  Moreover, there were visits to and meetings with the continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts very first MGB Caraga Stakeholders’ Engagement of Dinagat Islands