Caraga mining companies gained various distinctions at the 63rd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) on November 15-18, 2016 in Baguio City. A yearly event that highlights the minerals industry’s commitment to the promotion of sustainable development and proactive responsibility towards safety, environment and social development, the Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference is organized by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) in collaboration with the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau.  The event also gave prominence to best practices and relevant innovations in the minerals industry. The theme for the 2016 ANMSEC is “63 Years of Responsible Mining… Moving Forward By Doing It Right.“ Diverse participants from mining companies, government agencies, private firms, academic institutions and the media gathered to intensify responsible mining and sustainable development advocacies. Various activities such as Tree Planting, Press Conference, Sportsfest, Mining Exhibit, 4th Community Relations Officers Conference, and the 2nd continue reading : Caraga mining companies gain various distinctions at the 63rd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the 2016 Annual Technical Forum with the theme “The Mineral Industry and The Geosciences: Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing Times” on November 10-12, 2016 at the Widus Hotel in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. This year’s forum was hosted by MGB Regional Office No. III headed by OIC/Regional Director Lope O. Cariño, Jr.  Marking its 18th year, the said event is the first ever technical forum to be conducted outside Metro Manila. As the keynote speaker, Regional Executive Director Israel C. Gaddi talked about his work stint at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. He challenged the participants to preserve their dignity and integrity as MGB employees. Reminding everyone of their great accountability as public servants, Dir. Gaddi urged the participants to serve the public to the best of their abilities, practice honesty in their work, evade corruption and learn to live with people in continue reading : 18th Annual Technical Forum: An affirmation of MGB’s continuous pursuit of knowledge and professional development

In line with the Gender and Development goals embodied in the Magna Carta of Women, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Strategic Planning for the 2018 Mines and Geosciences Bureau GAD Work Plan and Budget and Orientation on Basic Concepts on Gender and Development on September 26 to 30, 2016 at the Camelot Hotel in Quezon City, Metro Manila which was attended by GAD representatives of MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The first day of the activity commenced with an opening ceremony wherein the participants were acknowledged by the MGB Central Office. In the afternoon, the film entitled Boses was shown by Erasto Production.  The film revolves around the themes of repairing broken lives, finding dignity and gaining redemption in meaningful endeavors.  As the film strongly depicts heart-wrenching child abuse and violence, it intrinsically stirs the viewers to revisit the deepest core of their beliefs and values.  Boses continue reading : MGB conducts the Strategic Planning for the 2018 MGB GAD Work Plan and Budget and Orientation on Basic Concepts on Gender and Development

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Groundwater Resources Assessment on September 13 to October 8, 2016 in the Municipalities of San Miguel, Bayabas, Cantilan and Carrascal in Surigao del Sur. A team of geologists and geologic mappers from the Geosciences Division of MGB ROXIII was divided into two groups to conduct Groundwater Resources Assessment in all 56 barangays of the four aforementioned municipalities. Aside from well inventory, the team surveyed every water source in each barangay. Water source can be a well or a spring. General information like geology and geomorphology of the area was noted.  Similarly, the well construction data such as well usage, well type, drilling method and pump type as well as the spring and the rock type data were taken during the survey. The team took water samples of each major water source in all barangays for pH and alkalinity test. continue reading : MGB ROXIII carries on with its Groundwater Resources Assessment Program

In line with the Gender and Development goals embodied in the Magna Carta of Women, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the Strategic Planning for the 2018 Mines and Geosciences Bureau GAD Work Plan and Budget and Orientation on Basic Concepts on Gender and Development on September 26 to 30, 2016 at the Camelot Hotel in Quezon City, Metro Manila which was attended by GAD representatives of MGB Central Office and Regional Offices. The first day of the activity commenced with an opening ceremony wherein the participants were acknowledged by the MGB Central Office. In the afternoon, the film entitled Boses was shown by Erasto Production.  The film revolves around the themes of repairing broken lives, finding dignity and gaining redemption in meaningful endeavors.  As the film strongly depicts heart-wrenching child abuse and violence, it intrinsically stirs the viewers to revisit the deepest core of their beliefs and values.  Boses continue reading : MGB conducts the Strategic Planning for the 2018 MGB GAD Work Plan and Budget and Orientation on Basic Concepts on Gender and Development

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted the Groundwater Resources Assessment on September 13 to October 8, 2016 in the Municipalities of San Miguel, Bayabas, Cantilan and Carrascal in Surigao del Sur. A team of geologists and geologic mappers from the Geosciences Division of MGB ROXIII was divided into two groups to conduct Groundwater Resources Assessment in all 56 barangays of the four aforementioned municipalities. Aside from well inventory, the team surveyed every water source in each barangay. Water source can be a well or a spring. General information like geology and geomorphology of the area was noted.  Similarly, the well construction data such as well usage, well type, drilling method and pump type as well as the spring and the rock type data were taken during the survey. The team took water samples of each major water source in all barangays for pH and alkalinity test. continue reading : MGB ROXIII carries on with its Groundwater Resources Assessment Program

Caraga mining companies gained various distinctions at the 63rd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) on November 15-18, 2016 in Baguio City. A yearly event that highlights the minerals industry’s commitment to the promotion of sustainable development and proactive responsibility towards safety, environment and social development, the Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference is organized by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) in collaboration with the DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau.  The event also gave prominence to best practices and relevant innovations in the minerals industry. The theme for the 2016 ANMSEC is “63 Years of Responsible Mining… Moving Forward By Doing It Right.“ Diverse participants from mining companies, government agencies, private firms, academic institutions and the media gathered to intensify responsible mining and sustainable development advocacies. Various activities such as Tree Planting, Press Conference, Sportsfest, Mining Exhibit, 4th Community Relations Officers Conference, and the 2nd continue reading : Caraga mining companies gain various distinctions at the 63rd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted the 2016 Annual Technical Forum with the theme “The Mineral Industry and The Geosciences: Challenges and Opportunities in the Changing Times” on November 10-12, 2016 at the Widus Hotel in Clark Freeport Zone, Pampanga. This year’s forum was hosted by MGB Regional Office No. III headed by OIC/Regional Director Lope O. Cariño, Jr.  Marking its 18th year, the said event is the first ever technical forum to be conducted outside Metro Manila. As the keynote speaker, Regional Executive Director Israel C. Gaddi talked about his work stint at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. He challenged the participants to preserve their dignity and integrity as MGB employees. Reminding everyone of their great accountability as public servants, Dir. Gaddi urged the participants to serve the public to the best of their abilities, practice honesty in their work, evade corruption and learn to live with people in continue reading : 18th Annual Technical Forum: An affirmation of MGB’s continuous pursuit of knowledge and professional development