In keeping with the 2024 Earth Day Celebration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with the Caraga minerals industry, has launched the PLASTIKalikasan: Mining Communities Clean-up Program on April 22, 2024. The theme of this year’s celebration is Planet vs. Plastics.  The clean-up program shall serve as a long-term clean-up program for the minerals industry to minimize the generation of plastic waste in mine sites as well as in the host and neighboring communities. At the MGB Regional Office in Surigao City, the personnel gathered early in the morning, ready for the initial launch of the PLASTIKalikasan Program and clean-up activity. The day began with a Zumba session, serving as an energy booster for the ensuing activities. Following this invigorating kickoff, the personnel conducted a thorough clean-up of the bureau premises. Thereafter, the event carried on with the initial launch which was marked by insightful continue reading : MGB ROXIII, Caraga minerals industry mark Earth Day with PLASTIKalikasan Launch

In keeping with the vision and mission of advancing premier high school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus went on an education field trip to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII on April 1, 2024 in Surigao City.  The said field trip for the class Biology 4 (Critical Environment and Health Critical Issues) aimed to familiarize the students with the principles of sustainable mining, environmental impact assessments, and community engagement strategies employed within the minerals industry. During the field trip, the students took part in learning sessions on Geology and Mineral Resources of Caraga Region, Caraga Minerals Industry and Safety and Health, Environment and Social Impacts and the Mitigating Strategies of the Mining Industry given by the MGB technical personnel.  The students were also taken on a guided tour of the Bureau’s divisions, analytical laboratory and other facilities. By: continue reading : Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus goes on an education field trip to MGB ROXIII

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.  The goal of the IEC-VRA campaign is to provide the Small-Scale Miners and the Municipal Local Government Unit with supplementary technical details concerning Risk Exposure. This information aims to support the development of risk-sensitive land-use, development, and disaster risk reduction and management plans and programs.  During the IEC-VRA campaign, the discussions covered two main topics. Firstly, Engr. Rodnil G. Rodriguez, Science Research Specialist II, presented the findings of the Small-Scale Mining and Mineral Processing Inventory conducted at Rosario, Agusan del Sur. Secondly, Mr. Ralph Angelo B. Plaza, Senior Geologist, presented the Geohazard Assessment in the same area. In the same way, the Small-Scale continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Information, Education, and Communication Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur conducted the Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of Barangay Sta. Cruz Small-Scale Mining Association of Rosario Agusan Del Sur (BSCSSMARADS) on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.  The BSCSSMARADS has been officially declared as a People’s Small-Scale Mining Area or Minahang Bayan, covering a total area of 40 hectares, through the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board Resolution (PMRB) No. 18 Series of 2024. This milestone in the Caraga minerals industry was spearheaded by the Provincial Governor of Agusan del Sur, Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr., and the MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Larry M. Heradez.  Present during the event were Officers and Board of Directors of BSCSSMARADS headed by its President, Mr. Panfilo C. Dobluis; Municipal Mayor of Rosario, Hon. Jose T. Cuyos, continue reading : Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of BSCSSMARADS: A milestone in Caraga minerals industry

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII conducted an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.  The goal of the IEC-VRA campaign is to provide the Small-Scale Miners and the Municipal Local Government Unit with supplementary technical details concerning Risk Exposure. This information aims to support the development of risk-sensitive land-use, development, and disaster risk reduction and management plans and programs.  During the IEC-VRA campaign, the discussions covered two main topics. Firstly, Engr. Rodnil G. Rodriguez, Science Research Specialist II, presented the findings of the Small-Scale Mining and Mineral Processing Inventory conducted at Rosario, Agusan del Sur. Secondly, Mr. Ralph Angelo B. Plaza, Senior Geologist, presented the Geohazard Assessment in the same area. In the same way, the Small-Scale continue reading : MGB ROXIII conducts Information, Education, and Communication Campaign on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Small-Scale Mining Orientation and Training on Occupational Safety and Health

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and the Provincial Government of Agusan del Sur conducted the Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of Barangay Sta. Cruz Small-Scale Mining Association of Rosario Agusan Del Sur (BSCSSMARADS) on March 12, 2024 at CN Inland Resort in Rosario, Agusan del Sur.  The BSCSSMARADS has been officially declared as a People’s Small-Scale Mining Area or Minahang Bayan, covering a total area of 40 hectares, through the Provincial Mining Regulatory Board Resolution (PMRB) No. 18 Series of 2024. This milestone in the Caraga minerals industry was spearheaded by the Provincial Governor of Agusan del Sur, Hon. Santiago B. Cane, Jr., and the MGB Caraga Regional Director, Engr. Larry M. Heradez.  Present during the event were Officers and Board of Directors of BSCSSMARADS headed by its President, Mr. Panfilo C. Dobluis; Municipal Mayor of Rosario, Hon. Jose T. Cuyos, continue reading : Ceremonial Acceptance and Signing of the Declaration of Minahang Bayan of BSCSSMARADS: A milestone in Caraga minerals industry

In keeping with the 2024 Earth Day Celebration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII, in collaboration with the Caraga minerals industry, has launched the PLASTIKalikasan: Mining Communities Clean-up Program on April 22, 2024. The theme of this year’s celebration is Planet vs. Plastics.  The clean-up program shall serve as a long-term clean-up program for the minerals industry to minimize the generation of plastic waste in mine sites as well as in the host and neighboring communities. At the MGB Regional Office in Surigao City, the personnel gathered early in the morning, ready for the initial launch of the PLASTIKalikasan Program and clean-up activity. The day began with a Zumba session, serving as an energy booster for the ensuing activities. Following this invigorating kickoff, the personnel conducted a thorough clean-up of the bureau premises. Thereafter, the event carried on with the initial launch which was marked by insightful continue reading : MGB ROXIII, Caraga minerals industry mark Earth Day with PLASTIKalikasan Launch

In keeping with the vision and mission of advancing premier high school Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) education, the Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus went on an education field trip to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII on April 1, 2024 in Surigao City.  The said field trip for the class Biology 4 (Critical Environment and Health Critical Issues) aimed to familiarize the students with the principles of sustainable mining, environmental impact assessments, and community engagement strategies employed within the minerals industry. During the field trip, the students took part in learning sessions on Geology and Mineral Resources of Caraga Region, Caraga Minerals Industry and Safety and Health, Environment and Social Impacts and the Mitigating Strategies of the Mining Industry given by the MGB technical personnel.  The students were also taken on a guided tour of the Bureau’s divisions, analytical laboratory and other facilities. By: continue reading : Philippine Science High School-Caraga Region Campus goes on an education field trip to MGB ROXIII