Cooperative Month is annually celebrated in the month of October. Year 2015 marks the centennial celebration of the cooperative movement in the Philippines with the theme, “KOOPERATIBA: Ika-100 Taong Pagpupugay, Tulay sa Maunlad Na Buhay.” The Mines and Geosciences Bureau 13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MGB 13 EMPC) is almost 17 years in existence.  It is working for the welfare of its members by providing financial assistance through loans, goods and other services at reasonable cost to MGB 13 personnel. As a result, it has helped uplift the quality of life of its members. As of 2014, the MGB 13 EMPC has 37 active members. In keeping with the 2015 Cooperative Month Celebration, the MGB 13 EMPC conducted the following activities: Posting of Tarpaulin from October 1 to 31, 2015 Tree Planting on October 10, 2015 at Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Poctoy, Surigao City Philippine Cooperative Centennial Year Culmination Rites and continue reading : MGB R13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative celebrates 2015 Cooperative Month

Personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ROXIII attended the Public Hearing conducted by Silangan Mindanao Mining Company, Inc. (SMMCI) on October 14, 2015 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Tubod, Surigao del Norte. As one of the steps included in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, the public hearing is a requirement in SMMCI’s application for an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for their Silangan Copper-Gold Project. Representatives from different government agencies like Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and local government units (LGUs) were present. Similarly, the concerned residents of the impacted barangays of the said project participated in the gathering to listen and express their opinions and insights. On behalf of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ROXIII, Engr. Ador J. Patiño delivered a message during the program. Before the public hearing started, Engr. Esperanza Sajul of the DENR-Environmental continue reading : MGB R13 personnel attend SMMCI Public Hearing

Officers of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association (MGBEA) Caraga Chapter attended the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-Public Sector Union’s Consultation on October 20, 2015 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City.  It was attended by representatives of the National Line Agencies, and Local Government Units within Surigao del Norte. Atty. Jason C. Teng, GSIS Acting-Vice President for Mindanao presented the updates on GSIS policies and programs.  He discussed the institutionalizing reforms undertaken by GSIS to provide a more responsive service to members and pensioners. He cited that the new GSIS is more transparent, more consultative and more members focused. Reforms for Pensioners: GSIS restored the survivorship benefit of surviving spouses even if they are gainfully employed or receiving income or pension from other institutions. No more Annual Renewal of Active Status (ARAS) Higher minimum pension and payment of proportionate pension. It also has new additional benefits, increased Funeral continue reading : MGBEA R13 Officers attend the GSIS Public Sector Unions’ Consultation

The Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM) Caraga Chapter, in coordination with the Professional Regulation Commission, sponsored the oath taking ceremony of new Mining Engineers and Certified Mine Foremen on October 2, 2015 at Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. The Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM) Caraga Chapter, in coordination with the Professional Regulation Commission, sponsored the oath taking ceremony of new Mining Engineers and Certified Mine Foremen on October 2, 2015 at Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. A total of seventeen (17) new Mining Engineers and three (3) new Certified Mine Foremen from Taganito Mining Corporation took the oath of profession administered by Engr. Cornelio Q. Casido and Engr. Augusto Villaluna. The event was witnessed by the parents and family members of the new mining engineers. The event was held to cater to the new Mining Engineers who passed the August 2015 Mining Engineer Licensure Examination but were not continue reading : PSEM Caraga Chapter conducts oath taking and induction ceremonies

Officers of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association (MGBEA) Caraga Chapter attended the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS)-Public Sector Union’s Consultation on October 20, 2015 at the Philippine Gateway Hotel, Surigao City.  It was attended by representatives of the National Line Agencies, and Local Government Units within Surigao del Norte. Atty. Jason C. Teng, GSIS Acting-Vice President for Mindanao presented the updates on GSIS policies and programs.  He discussed the institutionalizing reforms undertaken by GSIS to provide a more responsive service to members and pensioners. He cited that the new GSIS is more transparent, more consultative and more members focused. Reforms for Pensioners: GSIS restored the survivorship benefit of surviving spouses even if they are gainfully employed or receiving income or pension from other institutions. No more Annual Renewal of Active Status (ARAS) Higher minimum pension and payment of proportionate pension. It also has new additional benefits, increased Funeral continue reading : MGBEA R13 Officers attend the GSIS Public Sector Unions’ Consultation

The Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM) Caraga Chapter, in coordination with the Professional Regulation Commission, sponsored the oath taking ceremony of new Mining Engineers and Certified Mine Foremen on October 2, 2015 at Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. The Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM) Caraga Chapter, in coordination with the Professional Regulation Commission, sponsored the oath taking ceremony of new Mining Engineers and Certified Mine Foremen on October 2, 2015 at Hotel Tavern in Surigao City. A total of seventeen (17) new Mining Engineers and three (3) new Certified Mine Foremen from Taganito Mining Corporation took the oath of profession administered by Engr. Cornelio Q. Casido and Engr. Augusto Villaluna. The event was witnessed by the parents and family members of the new mining engineers. The event was held to cater to the new Mining Engineers who passed the August 2015 Mining Engineer Licensure Examination but were not continue reading : PSEM Caraga Chapter conducts oath taking and induction ceremonies

Cooperative Month is annually celebrated in the month of October. Year 2015 marks the centennial celebration of the cooperative movement in the Philippines with the theme, “KOOPERATIBA: Ika-100 Taong Pagpupugay, Tulay sa Maunlad Na Buhay.” The Mines and Geosciences Bureau 13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative (MGB 13 EMPC) is almost 17 years in existence.  It is working for the welfare of its members by providing financial assistance through loans, goods and other services at reasonable cost to MGB 13 personnel. As a result, it has helped uplift the quality of life of its members. As of 2014, the MGB 13 EMPC has 37 active members. In keeping with the 2015 Cooperative Month Celebration, the MGB 13 EMPC conducted the following activities: Posting of Tarpaulin from October 1 to 31, 2015 Tree Planting on October 10, 2015 at Sitio San Roque, Brgy. Poctoy, Surigao City Philippine Cooperative Centennial Year Culmination Rites and continue reading : MGB R13 Employees Multi-Purpose Cooperative celebrates 2015 Cooperative Month

Personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ROXIII attended the Public Hearing conducted by Silangan Mindanao Mining Company, Inc. (SMMCI) on October 14, 2015 at the Municipal Gymnasium in Tubod, Surigao del Norte. As one of the steps included in Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process, the public hearing is a requirement in SMMCI’s application for an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for their Silangan Copper-Gold Project. Representatives from different government agencies like Department of Agrarian Reform, Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Department of Education, National Commission on Indigenous Peoples and local government units (LGUs) were present. Similarly, the concerned residents of the impacted barangays of the said project participated in the gathering to listen and express their opinions and insights. On behalf of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau ROXIII, Engr. Ador J. Patiño delivered a message during the program. Before the public hearing started, Engr. Esperanza Sajul of the DENR-Environmental continue reading : MGB R13 personnel attend SMMCI Public Hearing