In keeping with the 18-Day Campaign to End Violence Against Women, the Gender and Development Focal Point System of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted a full-day Learning Event for Employees on November 28, 2024 at the MGB Regional Office No. XIII Training Center in Surigao City. At the program, Regional Director Larry M. Heradez delivered the Welcome Remarks. He encouraged the participants to contribute to the collective effort of fostering a safe and equitable society for all. The morning session featured the presentation on Breaking the Stigma: Mental Health Matters by Ms. Kristyflor A. Fajarito and Ms. Esther Faith B. Montilla of Caraga State University. For the afternoon session, Atty. Geramer Vere Durato of Public Attorney’s Office-Surigao City District gave an Orientation on Republic Act 11313 (Safe Spaces Act) to promote the building of a harassment-free workplace. The 18-Day Campaign to End VAW supports the continue reading : MGB ROXIII GAD Focal Point System spearheads Learning Event for Employees

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII has gained recognition as one of the Most Outstanding Accounting Offices for Calendar Year 2023. The awards were presented on the first day of the Association of Government Accountants of the Philippines (AGAP) Annual Convention on October 9 to 12, 2024 at the IEC Convention Center in Cebu City. Ms. Margie Ann E. Abulencia, Finance Section Chief/ Accountant III, represented the MGB Regional Office No. XIII at the ceremony. Notably, this is the second time that the Bureau has received the said award, with the first recognition presented in CY 2017. The award is an affirmation of the Bureau’s commitment to excellence in financial management comprising financial integrity, transparency, and effective budget utilization, significantly contributing to the government’s overall accountability framework. In the same way, the award not only honors the Bureau but also sets a standard for excellence in public continue reading : MGB ROXIII gains recognition as one of the Most Outstanding Accounting Offices for CY 2023