The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Surigao del Norte and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council, Inc., kicked off the 2022 Environment Month Celebration with a caravan and a short program on June 1 in Surigao City.  At the program, messages were delivered by the PENR Officer of Surigao del Norte, For. Alejandra B. Boiser; the MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Larry M. Heradez, and the CENR Officer of Tubod, Mr. Ruel E. Efren.  Moreover, various partners from the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Ports Authority were awarded with Certificates of Commendation in recognition of their commitment and support to the enforcement of relevant environmental laws as well as the implementation of environmental protection in the Province of Surigao del Norte. In his message, RD Heradez stated that the MGB Regional continue reading : PENRO SDN, MGB ROXIII and CMEMCI kick off 2022 Environment Month Celebration

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII participated in the Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management on May 4 to 6 and 10 to 11, 2022 via Microsoft Teams. Technical personnel from the Geosciences Division and Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division of the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices took part in the five-day virtual training-workshop.  Similarly, technical personnel from the Metallurgical Technology Division of the MGB Central Office also attended the activity which was organized by the Lands Geological Survey Division of the MGB Central Office. The training-workshop aimed to establish a strong foundation of skills and knowledge pertinent to Sampling and Field Survey Management; understand the principles associated with each sampling strategy; and formulate sampling framework/design to enable the preparation of the MGB Environmental Monitoring and Sampling Plan.  Dr. Dahlia C. Apodaca, RCh, PhD served as the resource continue reading : MGB ROXIII participates in Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the Philippine-East ASEAN Growth Area (P-EAGA) Environment Cluster Meeting for the First Semester of 2022 on May 18 to 22 at the Almont Inland Resort in Butuan City.  Hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Caraga Regional Office, the said event was attended by Officials and Key Staff from DENR Regional Office Nos. IV-B, IX, X, XI, XII and XIII.  On the first day of the event, DENR Caraga Regional Executive Director, For. Nonito M. Tamayo and DENR Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, For. Maritess M. Ocampo led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibit which showcased livelihood enterprises and products under the National Greening Program.  Moreover, Agata Mining Ventures, Inc., VPO Farms and Eco Reserve and Barangay Dulag Organic Farmers Association, Inc. were recognized for their significant contributions to the event in a short program that continue reading : MGB ROXIII supports 2022 First Semester P-EAGA Environment Cluster Meeting

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Stakeholders’ Forum on April 20 to 21, 2022 at Hotel Oazis in Butuan City. The forum formally commenced with the Opening Remarks of MGB Director Wilfredo G. Moncano.  At the heart of the forum were presentations of Resource Speakers from MGB Central Office and MGB Regional Office No. XIII and the open forum with the participants. These presentations were featured on the first day of the forum: Industrial Sand and Gravel PermitEngr. Christian Armand V. Magbag Mineral Processing PermitEngr. Princess Lara Diana C. Bambilla Safety and Health, Environment and Social Development and Management Requirements for Applicants of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Mineral Processing PermitsEngr. Danny P. Berches Status Report:  Industrial Sand and Gravel and Mineral Processing PermitsEngr. Lilibeth P. Gimoto Holders and Applicants of the following Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits and Mineral Processing Permits attended the first continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Stakeholders’ Forum

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII supported the Philippine-East ASEAN Growth Area (P-EAGA) Environment Cluster Meeting for the First Semester of 2022 on May 18 to 22 at the Almont Inland Resort in Butuan City.  Hosted by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Caraga Regional Office, the said event was attended by Officials and Key Staff from DENR Regional Office Nos. IV-B, IX, X, XI, XII and XIII.  On the first day of the event, DENR Caraga Regional Executive Director, For. Nonito M. Tamayo and DENR Caraga Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services, For. Maritess M. Ocampo led the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the exhibit which showcased livelihood enterprises and products under the National Greening Program.  Moreover, Agata Mining Ventures, Inc., VPO Farms and Eco Reserve and Barangay Dulag Organic Farmers Association, Inc. were recognized for their significant contributions to the event in a short program that continue reading : MGB ROXIII supports 2022 First Semester P-EAGA Environment Cluster Meeting

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Stakeholders’ Forum on April 20 to 21, 2022 at Hotel Oazis in Butuan City. The forum formally commenced with the Opening Remarks of MGB Director Wilfredo G. Moncano.  At the heart of the forum were presentations of Resource Speakers from MGB Central Office and MGB Regional Office No. XIII and the open forum with the participants. These presentations were featured on the first day of the forum: Industrial Sand and Gravel PermitEngr. Christian Armand V. Magbag Mineral Processing PermitEngr. Princess Lara Diana C. Bambilla Safety and Health, Environment and Social Development and Management Requirements for Applicants of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Mineral Processing PermitsEngr. Danny P. Berches Status Report:  Industrial Sand and Gravel and Mineral Processing PermitsEngr. Lilibeth P. Gimoto Holders and Applicants of the following Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits and Mineral Processing Permits attended the first continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Stakeholders’ Forum

The Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office of Surigao del Norte and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in cooperation with the Caraga Mine Environmental Management Council, Inc., kicked off the 2022 Environment Month Celebration with a caravan and a short program on June 1 in Surigao City.  At the program, messages were delivered by the PENR Officer of Surigao del Norte, For. Alejandra B. Boiser; the MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Larry M. Heradez, and the CENR Officer of Tubod, Mr. Ruel E. Efren.  Moreover, various partners from the Philippine Army, Philippine National Police, Philippine Coast Guard and Philippine Ports Authority were awarded with Certificates of Commendation in recognition of their commitment and support to the enforcement of relevant environmental laws as well as the implementation of environmental protection in the Province of Surigao del Norte. In his message, RD Heradez stated that the MGB Regional continue reading : PENRO SDN, MGB ROXIII and CMEMCI kick off 2022 Environment Month Celebration

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII participated in the Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management on May 4 to 6 and 10 to 11, 2022 via Microsoft Teams. Technical personnel from the Geosciences Division and Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division of the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices took part in the five-day virtual training-workshop.  Similarly, technical personnel from the Metallurgical Technology Division of the MGB Central Office also attended the activity which was organized by the Lands Geological Survey Division of the MGB Central Office. The training-workshop aimed to establish a strong foundation of skills and knowledge pertinent to Sampling and Field Survey Management; understand the principles associated with each sampling strategy; and formulate sampling framework/design to enable the preparation of the MGB Environmental Monitoring and Sampling Plan.  Dr. Dahlia C. Apodaca, RCh, PhD served as the resource continue reading : MGB ROXIII participates in Training Workshop on the Fundamentals of Environmental Sampling and Field Survey Management