The Mines and Geosciences Bureau held the National Annual Accounting and Budgeting Seminar-Workshop on February 3 to 7, 2025 at Eden Nature Park and Resort in Toril, Davao City. The activity aimed to enhance financial officers’ knowledge of updated government financial policies, audit compliance, and budgeting strategies. It brought together financial professionals from the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. Key discussions covered the following topics: Updated guidelines on communication expense claims for Mines and Geosciences Bureau personnel; Revised policies on official local travel reimbursement; Implementation status of the previous year’s audit recommendations; Compliance audit and action plans for addressing audit observations; and FY 2025 budget implementation strategies. Ms. Gloria D. Mendoza, Chief of Financial and Management Division of MGB Central Office, alongside representatives from the Department of Budget and Management and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, led in-depth discussions on financial statement review, taxation updates, and strategic financial planning. continue reading : MGB holds National Annual Accounting and Budgeting Seminar-Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Training-Workshop on the Consolidation and Finalization of the 2024 GAD Accomplishment Report and Pre-Testing of the Interview Schedule/ Survey Questionnaire for the DENR Sectoral Baseline Data Gathering on January 28 to 31, 2025 at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in North Edsa, Quezon City. The four-day activity was designed to strengthen the capabilities of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Gender and Development Focal Point System, as well as the Program and Project Teams, and personnel from both the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The focus was on enhancing their ability to effectively implement gender-responsive programs, projects, and activities. The key objectives of the activity were as follows: Evaluate Progress and Achievements in Gender Mainstreaming: Assess the strides made by the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices in mainstreaming gender within their operations for CY 2024; Identify Areas for Improvement: Identify and address continue reading : MGB conducts GAD Training-Workshop and Pre-Testing of Interview Schedule for DENR Sectoral Baseline Data Gathering

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIlI organized the mine and mill tour of eleven Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) work immersion students from Caraga Regional Science High School on January 16, 2025 at Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) in Tubod, Surigao del Norte. The said tour was designed to provide students with a firsthand look at the mine and mill operations of GRC. Moreover, the experience aimed to deepen their understanding of the mining process and help them make informed decisions about which geoscience courses to pursue and the potential career paths they may follow in the future. At GRC, the students received a comprehensive overview of the project, highlighting the company’s achievements in safety and health, environmental management and social development. They also participated in a safety and health orientation on the company’s protocols. Following the orientation, the students embarked on a mine and mill tour, continue reading : MGB ROXIII organizes mine and mill tour of CRSHS STEM work immersion students

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. XIlI organized the mine and mill tour of eleven Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) work immersion students from Caraga Regional Science High School on January 16, 2025 at Greenstone Resources Corporation (GRC) in Tubod, Surigao del Norte. The said tour was designed to provide students with a firsthand look at the mine and mill operations of GRC. Moreover, the experience aimed to deepen their understanding of the mining process and help them make informed decisions about which geoscience courses to pursue and the potential career paths they may follow in the future. At GRC, the students received a comprehensive overview of the project, highlighting the company’s achievements in safety and health, environmental management and social development. They also participated in a safety and health orientation on the company’s protocols. Following the orientation, the students embarked on a mine and mill tour, continue reading : MGB ROXIII organizes mine and mill tour of CRSHS STEM work immersion students

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 held the National Annual Accounting and Budgeting Seminar-Workshop on February 3 to 7, 2025 at Eden Nature Park and Resort in Toril, Davao City. The activity aimed to enhance financial officers’ knowledge of updated government financial policies, audit compliance, and budgeting strategies. It brought together financial professionals from the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. Key discussions covered the following topics: Updated guidelines on communication expense claims for Mines and Geosciences Bureau personnel; Revised policies on official local travel reimbursement; Implementation status of the previous year’s audit recommendations; Compliance audit and action plans for addressing audit observations; and FY 2025 budget implementation strategies. Ms. Gloria D. Mendoza, Chief of Financial and Management Division of MGB Central Office, alongside representatives from the Department of Budget and Management and the Bureau of Internal Revenue, led in-depth discussions on financial statement review, taxation updates, and strategic financial planning. continue reading : MGB holds National Annual Accounting and Budgeting Seminar-Workshop

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Training-Workshop on the Consolidation and Finalization of the 2024 GAD Accomplishment Report and Pre-Testing of the Interview Schedule/ Survey Questionnaire for the DENR Sectoral Baseline Data Gathering on January 28 to 31, 2025 at Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in North Edsa, Quezon City. The four-day activity was designed to strengthen the capabilities of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Gender and Development Focal Point System, as well as the Program and Project Teams, and personnel from both the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The focus was on enhancing their ability to effectively implement gender-responsive programs, projects, and activities. The key objectives of the activity were as follows: Evaluate Progress and Achievements in Gender Mainstreaming: Assess the strides made by the MGB Central Office and Regional Offices in mainstreaming gender within their operations for CY 2024; Identify Areas for Improvement: Identify and address continue reading : MGB conducts GAD Training-Workshop and Pre-Testing of Interview Schedule for DENR Sectoral Baseline Data Gathering