The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office No. XIII took part in the turnover ceremony of the newly constructed Bagakay Mangrove Tourism Trail(Phase II) and Aquaculture Projects on April 1, 2021 in Barangay Bagakay, Claver, Surigao del Norte. The Mangrove Tourism Trail Project is funded under the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) while the Aquaculture Project is under the Food Security Program through the realigned SDMP and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program COVID-19 response plan of the Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC).  The projects are managed by the Bagakay River United Tourism Organization (BARUTO) which is a people’s organization comprising 21 member-beneficiaries organized by the PGMC Community Relations Office.  BARUTO aims to generate extra income for the organization and to address food insufficiency amidst the pandemic. With the project cost of P1 Million, the phase 3 of the project worth another P1 Million will commence this year in continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in turnover ceremony of Bagakay Mangrove Tourism Trail and Aquaculture Projects

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the Ceremonial Groundbreaking to kick off the construction of Cagdianao National High School on March 24, 2021 in Barangay Cagdianao, Claver, Surigao del Norte. The first part of the event was the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement.  It was then followed by the ceremonial groundbreaking and tree planting at the proposed site. Aimed at the promotion of optimal learning, the project will be funded through the Annual Social Development and Management Program of Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPALNC) considering that Barangay Cagdianao is one of its host and neighboring communities.  The school building will be constructed in three phases and is expected to cater to approximately 400 learners and 13 teachers in Barangay Cagdianao. The event was attended by MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Glenn Marcelo C. Noble; Department of Education-Surigao del Norte Superintendent, Ms. Ma. Teresa M. Real;  continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends Ceremonial Groundbreaking to kick off construction of Cagdianao National High School

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII celebrated the 2021 National Women’s Month in support of the National Government’s Gender and Development programs. This year’s theme is We Make Change Work For Women… Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya! A series of activities were conducted on March 18 and 22 to heighten awareness of the celebration.  The MGB Regional Office No. XIII employees took part in the activities. On March 18, the Gender and Development Seminar cum Garden Salad Making Competition was held.   The virtual seminar was conducted in the morning via Zoom Platform at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City.  At the start of the event, Regional Director Glenn Marcelo C. Noble delivered the opening remarks.  Atty. Aurora Luanne R. Cembrano-Ramos, Attorney IV of the Commission on Human Rights-Caraga Region, graced the event.  Atty. Cembrano-Ramos delivered a very insightful inspirational message in her capacity continue reading : National Women’s Month Celebration of MGB ROXIII: A paean to Juanas in the time of pandemic

The annual Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), Best Mining Forest Contest-Mining Forest Program (MFP), and Safest Mines Awards (SMA) continued to pursue their goals in recognizing the exemplary efforts and achievements of the minerals industry in the protection of environment and ecology. The said awards aim to encourage participation, intensify public awareness, and improve the quality of life of Filipinos.  Notwithstanding the challenges of the current pandemic, the Caraga minerals industry continues to thrive in fulfilling its commitments and achieving the awards. The PMIEA was re-established through Executive Order No. 374, s. 2004 in compliance with the policy that mineral exploration and operation shall be pro-environment and pro-people in sustaining wealth creation, improving quality of life, and managing mining activities in an environmentally responsible manner. The scope of the said recognition includes programs/projects/activities implemented for environmental protection and enhancement of mining areas; social development of the host and neighboring continue reading : Caraga minerals industry gains distinctions

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII celebrated the 2021 National Women’s Month in support of the National Government’s Gender and Development programs. This year’s theme is We Make Change Work For Women… Juana Laban sa Pandemya: Kaya! A series of activities were conducted on March 18 and 22 to heighten awareness of the celebration.  The MGB Regional Office No. XIII employees took part in the activities. On March 18, the Gender and Development Seminar cum Garden Salad Making Competition was held.   The virtual seminar was conducted in the morning via Zoom Platform at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City.  At the start of the event, Regional Director Glenn Marcelo C. Noble delivered the opening remarks.  Atty. Aurora Luanne R. Cembrano-Ramos, Attorney IV of the Commission on Human Rights-Caraga Region, graced the event.  Atty. Cembrano-Ramos delivered a very insightful inspirational message in her capacity continue reading : National Women’s Month Celebration of MGB ROXIII: A paean to Juanas in the time of pandemic

The annual Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA), Best Mining Forest Contest-Mining Forest Program (MFP), and Safest Mines Awards (SMA) continued to pursue their goals in recognizing the exemplary efforts and achievements of the minerals industry in the protection of environment and ecology. The said awards aim to encourage participation, intensify public awareness, and improve the quality of life of Filipinos.  Notwithstanding the challenges of the current pandemic, the Caraga minerals industry continues to thrive in fulfilling its commitments and achieving the awards. The PMIEA was re-established through Executive Order No. 374, s. 2004 in compliance with the policy that mineral exploration and operation shall be pro-environment and pro-people in sustaining wealth creation, improving quality of life, and managing mining activities in an environmentally responsible manner. The scope of the said recognition includes programs/projects/activities implemented for environmental protection and enhancement of mining areas; social development of the host and neighboring continue reading : Caraga minerals industry gains distinctions

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office No. XIII took part in the turnover ceremony of the newly constructed Bagakay Mangrove Tourism Trail(Phase II) and Aquaculture Projects on April 1, 2021 in Barangay Bagakay, Claver, Surigao del Norte. The Mangrove Tourism Trail Project is funded under the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) while the Aquaculture Project is under the Food Security Program through the realigned SDMP and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program COVID-19 response plan of the Platinum Group Metals Corporation (PGMC).  The projects are managed by the Bagakay River United Tourism Organization (BARUTO) which is a people’s organization comprising 21 member-beneficiaries organized by the PGMC Community Relations Office.  BARUTO aims to generate extra income for the organization and to address food insufficiency amidst the pandemic. With the project cost of P1 Million, the phase 3 of the project worth another P1 Million will commence this year in continue reading : MGB ROXIII takes part in turnover ceremony of Bagakay Mangrove Tourism Trail and Aquaculture Projects

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII attended the Ceremonial Groundbreaking to kick off the construction of Cagdianao National High School on March 24, 2021 in Barangay Cagdianao, Claver, Surigao del Norte. The first part of the event was the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement.  It was then followed by the ceremonial groundbreaking and tree planting at the proposed site. Aimed at the promotion of optimal learning, the project will be funded through the Annual Social Development and Management Program of Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPALNC) considering that Barangay Cagdianao is one of its host and neighboring communities.  The school building will be constructed in three phases and is expected to cater to approximately 400 learners and 13 teachers in Barangay Cagdianao. The event was attended by MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Glenn Marcelo C. Noble; Department of Education-Surigao del Norte Superintendent, Ms. Ma. Teresa M. Real;  continue reading : MGB ROXIII attends Ceremonial Groundbreaking to kick off construction of Cagdianao National High School