Annual Report Draft

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 100 ❖ IMPROVED LAND ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT Strengthening Partnership on Public Land Titling With an objective of bringing down to the level of the Local Government Unit, activities on public land titling, we were able to forge partnership with thirteen (13) municipalities of region 2, bringing a total of seventy-three (73) LGU partners to date. Forged Partnerships are as follows: municipalities of Gonzaga, Lasam, Allacapan, Abulug Pamplona and Rizal for the Province of Cagayan and the municipalities of Sta. Maria, Alicia, Divilacan, Quezon, San Isidro, Echague and San Agustin for the Province of Isabela Also in celebration of the 121st Lands Anniversary, we conducted the Nationwide Hadog Titulo Program dubbed as Handog Tutulo Mo with the Theme:Promoting Effective Land Governance through Geospatial Services. While we had been doing Pulong Pulong sa Barangay and Handog Titulo for the longest time, this annual event was institutionalized by virtue of DAO 2019-04. The Handog Titulo has gone a long way because in 2011, The DENR issued DAO 2011-06 which prescribes the guidelines for the implementation of public land titling in partnership with LGUs which was supported by DILG’s issuance of Memorandum Circular 2011-117 which enjoins local authorities to support the intention of DENRs Administrative Order in integrating land programs in the LGUs, creation of the Land Information Office and Cadastral Council and deputation of LGU official and employee as Deputized Public Land Inspector by the concerned DENR REgional Executive Director The LGUs then have become our partners in public land titling, and this Handog Titulo Mo signifies our efforts and so now we reap by distributing the much-deserved titles of our Farmer Beneficiaries. Cascading on Rapid Land Tenure Appraisal (RLTA) Under Regular Fund cascading activity for the the municipality of Sabtang, province of Batanes was conducted on June 30- July 2, 2022, held at Basco, Batanes enjoined with

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 101 the Land Management Bureau resource speakers via zoom platform. This activity was likewise undertaken for the municipalities of Camalaniugan, Cagayan and Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya as target under Central Office Based Fund. The completion of the Consolidated Cadastral Map (CCM) of the barangays served as a reference in determining all lot status of lots within the municipality. Also, ILTP as being the output of the CCM, determined the Land Tenure Profile form which was primarily used as basis and reference in the completion of the approximate number of all potential and workable lots in a particular barangay.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 102 Patent Processing and Issuances Pursuant to the implementation of the Republic Act 11573 otherwise known as “The act improving the confirmation process of imperfect title, for the purpose of amending the Commonwealth Act No. 1 otherwise known as “The Public Land Act”, a regional total of _______ issued patent for agricultural lands. Consistent with the provisions on the Republic Act No. 10023, a total of ____________________ Residential Free Patents were transmitted to the Register of Deeds. 1. f. Geohazard Mapping, Vulnerability Assessment and Groundwater Resources Assessment GEOHAZARD ASSESSMENT - IDENTIFICATION AND MAPPING OF GEOHAZARDS FOR CRITICAL LAND AREAS LAND GEOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT-FIELD MAPPING AND SURVEY1:10,000 Scale VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT (VRA) PROGRAM 3: GEOLOGICAL RISK REDUCTION AND RESILIENCY PROGRAM

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 103 The Vulnerability and Risk Assessment Program initiated on 2015 by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR- MGB) to support the National Geohazard Assessment and Mapping Program (NGAMP) (Aguinaldo, 2015). Prior to the implementation of the VRAP, the DENR- MGB, along with other outsourced companies, have conducted and completed the National Geohazard Assessment and Mapping Program both in 1:50,000 scale on 2010 and in a moredetailed 1:10,000 scale on 2014 that aim to identify areas susceptible to geological hazards, specifically landslide and flood. Basically, the objective of the VRAP or risk assessment is to identify the exposure of the elements at risk such as population, road network, and built-up areas to each geohazard susceptibility rating - low, moderate, high, and very high which are presented in maps. Alongside the risk assessment is the updating of the existing Detailed 1:10,000- scale Rain-induced Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Maps. For CY 2022, the number of targets for the VRA is five (5) municipalities. The same number of targets is set for the reports to be prepared based on the conduct of VRA. On the other hand, the minimum target for the number of GIS-based 1:10,000-scale geohazard maps processed and finalized based on the conduct of VRA is forty-five (45). For the updated 1:10,000-scale geohazard maps, the target is the number of municipalities multiplied by two (2) which is composed of separate maps for landslide and flood and that is equivalent to ten (10).

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 104 ACCOMPLISHED VRA AND UPDATING OF 1:10,000-SCALE GEOHAZARD MAP TARGETS FOR CY 2022 No. Province Municipality Date Accomplished 1 Nueva Vizcaya Villaverde March 15 to 23, 2022 2 Quirino Maddela April 4 to 15, 2022 3 Nueva Vizcaya Ambaguio April 18 to 29, 2022 4 Quirino Saguday July 18 to 22, 2022 5 Nueva Vizcaya Bagabag September 13 to 21, 2022 VRA IN VILLAVERDE, NUEVA VIZCAYA Based on the results of the survey, the northwestern to southwestern half of the study area or political jurisdiction of Villaverde is generally susceptible to landslides. Barangays located in areas with moderate to high landslide susceptibility are generally characterized by relatively steeper slopes with active and recent traces of mass movement, and active erosion. Generally, the terrain of the areas prone to landslide is typically gently sloping or hilly to rolling to rugged and steep towards the west. Moreover, the central barangays are rated as having low to moderate landslide susceptibility and generally have no occurrence and traces of landslide for the past decade aside from the slope failures along road cuts. The occurrence of landslides is common along steep roads and steep unstable slopes due to the topography and geology of the area consisting of highly weathered regolith with thick, loosely consolidated soil overburden. Mass movement in some parts of the survey area can be attributed to the characteristics of the soil cover and aggravated by external factors such as heavy and prolonged rainfall. For areas within the survey site that have future developments, employment of slope stability engineering measures is highly recommended. The central and eastern barangays are mostly underlain by loosely consolidated Quaternary Alluvium composed of sandy to gravelly alluvial deposits. These are the barangays in the low-lying floodplains in the central and eastern parts of Villaverde, along creeks and the Bintawan River. Flooding in barangays Bintawan Sur, Bintawan Norte, and Nagbitin is mainly due to the swelling of the proximal active creeks and river channels during intense weather conditions. A total of seven (7) creeks or rivers drain the municipality towards the Bintawan and Lamut River in the northeast. The volume of the floodwaters comes from the swelling of the mentioned creeks and rivers that are usually silted. Flooding is aggravated by insufficient or non-existent drainage systems within the town. For these areas, improvement, construction, and/or maintenance of drainage systems are recommended. A recent debris slide which occurred on March 16, 2022 in Centro, Brgy.Cabuluan, Villaverde

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 105 VRA IN AMBAGIUO, NUEVA VIZCAYA The field personnel traveled to the field on April 19, 2022 and conducted a courtesy call in the Mayor's Office of LGU Ambaguio, Nueva Vizcaya Province. For the duration of the fieldwork, the field party was escorted by the MDRRM Office representative, Mr. Guzman Allawas, to all the barangays of the municipality. The survey team went on to conduct the survey for the period April 20 to 27, 2022 until all the barangays were successfully covered. Barangay officials were given MGB posters such as flooding, landslides, and karst-related hazards during a meeting conducted by the MDRRM Office. However, due to time constraints and limited accessibility, there were some sitios that were not visited hence anecdotal accounts from the Barangay LGU and overlook sighting were used as supporting information in the assessment. Report writing and threat advisories issuance were done on April 28, 2022 which were then furnished to LGU Ambaguio as well as holding an exit conference with the MDRRMO. After which, the undersigned technical personnel returned to the official station in Tuguegarao City, Cagayan Province. Based on the results of the detailed geohazards assessment, landslide is observed prominently within almost the entire municipality. The existing geohazards of Ambaguio is mainly due to the topographic and geomorphic makeup of the municipality which plays a major role on which geohazards will prevail. The occurrence of numerous landslide generators makes the assessed barangays vulnerable and/or susceptible to landslides. These barangays are susceptible to landslide hazard since these sections of the municipality are characterized by extremely undulating to rolling topography with steep to very steep slope gradients. These areas include all the barangays of Ambaguio, namely Ammoweg, Camandag, Dulli, Labang, Napo, Poblacion, Salingsingan, and Tiblac. The landslide susceptibility rating of all the barangays rendered a result of high to very high. Ambaguio is traversed by Matuno River which is one of the major tributaries of the Magat River. The upper catchment of Matuno River is the Cordillera Mountain Range situated at the western part of Nueva Vizcaya. Aside from Matuno River, numerous creeks, streams, and falls are present within the municipality of Ambaguio. The presence of these numerous high energy water bodies in the municipality aggravates the occurrence of landslides since water plays a huge role in mass wasting or landslides. In some sitios of Napo, Ammoweg, Camandag, and Dulli where numerous tributaries of the Matuno River are located, riverbank erosion was observed to be prominent, and flooding occurs when water discharge from the river becomes extreme. VRA IN MADDELA, QUIRINO The activity involved all puroks and sitios of the 32 barangays of the town. A field data sheet was utilized to gather data such as anecdotal accounts and other relevant information on landslide and flood occurrences in the area. Exit conference with the MDRRMO regarding the results from the fieldwork and brief discussion of the associated threat advisoriesin the area.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 106 Results of the geohazard map updating show that majority of the municipality is susceptible to landslide. While the 2010 geohazard mapping in the town does not show much difference as compared to this year's assessment in terms of areas susceptible to landslide, there are some areas with increase in susceptibility due to increased rainfall and/or modification of slope due to land development. Some areas along the national road that have employed slope stabilization methods, the effectiveness of such is debatable. Flooding appears to be of lesser concern and often affects agricultural areas along the Cagayan River and its major tributaries. Much more concern is flash flood as caused by landslide damming. Details and recommendations of the geohazard assessment for each barangay are stated in the exit report given to the LGU as well as the geohazard updating technical report that will follow. VRA IN SAGUDAY, QUIRINO The VRA along with the updating of the 1:10,000-scale rain-induced landslide and flood susceptibility maps of Saguday, Quirino was conducted on July 18 to 22, 2022 by B.S. Fortunato, M.D. Aguisanda, M.J. Almirol, and R.M.L. Mejares. Results of the assessment showed that most of the area of the municipality is more exposed to flooding than a rain-induced landslide. Lack of proper and appropriate drainage system and flooding brought about by the swelling of the irrigation system in the rice fields and low-lying portion of the municipality were observed. Barangays with areas that have a moderate to high susceptibility to flooding are Gamis, La Paz, Magsaysay, Rizal, and Salvacion. It is therefore recommended to construct or install a proper and appropriate drainage system to prevent localized flooding. Settlements along river banks, creek banks, flood plains, and other areas that are easily flooded arestrongly discouraged. Lastly, residents should be vigilant during inclement weather conditions and activate the Barangay Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (BDRRMC) and have constant communication and coordination with the Municipal DRRMC for assistance during extreme heavy rainfall (monsoon) and typhoon season. The MGB technical personnel presenting the Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) project to Mayor RimuelTolentino during the courtesy call in the Municipal Hall of Maddela. Courtesy call with the Mayor of Saguday, Quirino Resident of Brgy. Rizal, Saguday pointing to the flood height experienced in the area.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 107 VRA IN BAGABAG, NUEVA VIZCAYA The field survey was conducted by R.M.L. Mejares, M.J. Almirol, and M.D. Aguisanda on September 13, 2022 and a courtesy call happened with the Mayor. The assessment covered all the 17 barangays of the town with the assistance of the Municipal Engineer’s Office (MEO) staff and the Municipal Planning and Development Coordinator (MPDC). Report writing, issuance of threat advisories and endorsement of the initial results of the assessment was done on the last day of the fieldwork. Based on the results of the detailed geohazard assessment, the landslide is observed prominently within the eastern portion of the entire municipality. Meanwhile, areas located on the flood plains and nearby river channels experience intense flooding because of the high discharge of water during the rainy season and inclement weather conditions. The existing geohazards of Bagabagare due to the topographic or geomorphic makeup of the municipality which plays a major role in what geohazards will prevail. The eastern part of the municipality lies in a geologically diverse makeup because of the presence of inclined beds made up of highly weathered sedimentary and igneous rocks that are easily eroded and transposed by wind and water. The western part of the municipality, however, lies in a flood plain and is dominated by fluvial or river deposits. Some parts of the municipality have exposures of volcanic rocks that are easily altered to clay. Some of the national, provincial, municipal, and barangay roads in the municipality experience landslide and erosion at the road cuts since these cuts were observed to have steep to very steep slopes. Soils in this area are usually observed as non-cohesive and have poor rock mass strength. Hence, some of the road cuts in the municipality were rated as having very high susceptibility to landslides, especially the ones with no engineering and mitigating measures. Courtesy call with the mayor of Bagabag Barangay officials were oriented of the activity and interviewed about the affected areas prior to survey of their AOR Landslide prone areas along the national road in Brgy.Baretbet, Bagabag

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 108 The vulnerability and susceptibility of the community to flooding and river erosion are correlated to the preference of the populace to live proximal to water sources such as rivers and creeks for domestic and agricultural convenience. Moreover, infrastructures constructed along or proximal to slopes, road cuts, cliffs, or those underlain by weak materials make them more vulnerable and/or susceptible to landslide effects. KARST SUBSIDENCE HAZARD MAPPING AND ASSESSMENT The Detailed Subsurface Assessment or Subsidence Hazard Susceptibility Assessment commenced after a magnitude 7.2 Mw earthquakes hit Bohol Island on October 15, 2013 and several collapsed sinkholes were mapped within the island. Karst topography is a landscape characterized by features denoting dissolution of underlying soluble rocks by surface or groundwater. These soluble rocks are mostly carbonate rocks consisting of limestone and dolomite. Carbonate rocks occupy a large portion of the natural landscape in the country, comprising about 1,171 municipalities. The subsidence hazard susceptibility assessment will cover all areas of the country underlain by limestone and other soluble rocks. For CY 2022, the MGB-ROII has two (2) target municipalities, namely Maddela in Quirino Province and Santa Teresita in Cagayan Province. The performance indicators for this project are the number of LGUs/municipalities assessed, and the number of geohazard reports and maps prepared. ACCOMPLISHED DETAILED SUBSURFACE ASSESSMENT TARGETS FOR CY 2022 No. Province Municipality Date Accomplished 1 Quirino Maddela April 4 to 13, 2022 2 Quirino Diffun August 10 to 19, 2022 DETAILED SUBSURFACE ASSESSMENT IN MADDELA, QUIRINO The field party conducted reconnaissance geological mapping and sinkhole inventory and validation as part of the Karst Subsidence Mapping and Assessment in Maddela, Quirino Province. Prior to data gathering proper, the groups conducted a brief information dissemination regarding

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 109 karst subsidence to the concerned barangay officials. This is to introduce the type of information that will be noted in the field and increase awareness on this type of geologic hazard. The fieldwork involved verification of lithologies from related literatures within the target area as observed from outcrops. Sinkhole inventory involved validation of GIS-delineated sinks whether or not they can be classified as sinkholes. The inventory also involved assessment of sinkholes encountered in the field. The inventory data include sinkhole dimensions (length, width and depth), presence (or absence) of stream (usually disappearing or appearing type) and other information that would help determine classification/type of sinkhole. Other karst features such as caves were also noted during the inventory. Simultaneous to the inventory and reconnaissance geology is the validation of geomorphology of the target area. An initial geomorphologic map was generated prior to field work using various remotely-based data and past geologic works done. The initial geomorphologic units were validated through actual observations in the field. Consultation with the barangay local chief executive of Brgy. Villa Agullana regarding sinkholes and disappearing streams. Observed tension cracks/deformation along the road of Purok 6, Brgy. Jose V Ylanan. There are ten (10) identified limestone underlain barangays in Maddela, Quirino.: San Pedro, Cabua-an, Cabaruan, Divisoria Sur, Divisoria Norte, San Dionisio I, San Martin, Villa Jose V Ylanan, Villa Aguillana, Balligui. Based on previous works, there are two limestone units in Maddela, the Aglipay Limestone and the Ibulao Limestone. The Aglipay limestone has very little information except for the pink color and possible exposures that are well outside this target area. The Ibulao Limestone is generally thickly bedded off-white to light pink/peach colored generally dipping northwest (20° to 30°). Thick exposures of this unit are observed along the Cagayan River particularly the Governor Rapids. They can also be observed as rugged/jagged low mountain chain in the west of the floodplain of the Cagayan River. In as far as this fieldwork is concerned; the recognized limestone unit in Maddela is the Ibulao Limestone. In contact with this limestone are younger sedimentary units of Lubuagan and Cabagan Formations. The former are identified as fine clastic sedimentary units, particularly shales/mudstones and fine sandstone units that are generally dipping NW (similar to ibulao Limestone). They are identified as hogbacks in the east of Cagayan River as well as some portions in the south west on both sides of the same river. The Cabagan Formation are generally coarser grained (compared to Lubuagan Formation) covering west of the Cagayan River. They are characterized as low rolling hills with sharp unconformable contact with the Ibulao Limestone further west.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 110 Cave opening/ sinkhole noted in Purok 4, BrgyBalligui Cave opening mapped in Purok 1, Brgy. San Pedro There are two general geomorphologic units associated with the limestone areas: the high relief karst area and the low relief karst areas. The high relief karst area is situated in the south west covering the barangays of Cabaruan as well as some portions of Barangays San Dionisio I and San Martin in the east (near boundary with San Agustin, Isabela). The area is characterized with few karst towers, karstic hills and limestone cliffs. The low relief karst areas are noted in the east and northwest of the areas. The barangays within this geomorphologic unit are San Pedro, Cabuaan, Divisoria Norte, Divisoria Sur, San Dionisio I, San Martin Villa Jose Y Ylanan, Villa Agullana, and Baligui. Sinkhole inventory yielded forty-three (43) sinkholes with aperture of 1m to 850m and depth of 1m to 100m (note that the larger sinkholes were validated IfSAR-generated sinks and dimensions were estimated with GIS) and nine (9) caves (cave openings). Disappearing streams were commonly noted within large identified sinkholes. The sinkholes are classified as to cover collapse type, solution type and cover subsidence type. Details of the classification are discussed in the technical report. Threat advisories were prepared and furnished to concerned barangays while an exit report containing the summary of the sinkhole inventory was furnished to the municipal local government. Appropriate recommendations were also stated in both documents. The team observed strict IATF protocols during fieldwork: using of face masks, and observing physical distancing with the locals. Waste segregation was employed prior to disposal. The base camp has a compost pit where all biodegradable wastes were disposed. DETAILED SUBSURFACE ASSESSMENT IN DIFFUN, QUIRINO The field party composed of M.N. Monteclaro, J.S. Feril, B.S. Fortunato, and M. Baccay assessed on August 10 to 19, 2022. Particularly, the team conducted reconnaissance geological mapping and sinkhole inventory and validation. Before data gathering proper, the team conducted brief information dissemination regarding karst subsidence to the concerned barangay officials. This is to introduce the type of information that will be noted in the field and increase awareness of this type of geologic hazard.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 111 The fieldwork involved the verification of lithologies from related literature within the target area as observed from outcrops. Sinkhole inventory involved validation of GIS-delineated sinks and whether or not they can be classified as sinkholes encountered in the field. The inventory data include sinkhole dimensions (length, width, and depth), the presence (or absence) of a stream (usually appearing or disappearing type), and other information that would help determine the classification or type of sinkhole. Other karst features such as caves were also noted during the inventory. Simultaneous with the inventory and reconnaissance geology is the validation of the geomorphology of the target area. An initial geomorphologic map was generated before the fieldwork using various remotely based data and past geologic works done. The initial geomorphologic units were validated through actual observations in the field. Based on the existing geological maps that cover the study area, Diffun and its vicinity are underlain by 5 stratigraphic units (MGB, 2010). These include the Eocene Abuan Formation, Late Oligocene to Early Miocene Lubuagan Formation, Oligocene to Miocene Ibulao Limestone, Late Miocene to early Pliocene PlioceneCabagan Formation, and Late Pliocene to Early Early Pleistocene Ilagan Formation. Diffun is generally characterized by undulating to rolling terrain with an elevation ranging from 80 to 1,040 meters. It can be divided into 3 geomorphological types, namely the denudational landforms (hilly to mountainous terrain with an elevation of 200 meters and above), alluvial plains (characterized by valley flats), and karstic landforms (mostly mature karst landforms consisting of limestone ridges, isolated cone hills, and karst plains). Interviews with concerned barangays officials and residents were conducted during the assessment. Geological and geomorphic assessment were also conducted to validate the initial geologic and geomorphic maps generated for the target area.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 112 There were initially 10 identified limestone-underlain barangays in Diffun, namely Gulac, Rizal, Isidro Paredes, Liwayway, Ricarte Norte, Cajel, Aurora East, Balagbag, Luttuad, Villa Pascua, and San Isidro. Sinkhole inventory yielded a total of 44 sinkholes and 8 cave openings. Out of the 151 possible sinks that were identified by the semi-automated karst depression detection using the IfSAR-DEM method, only 3 of them were sinkholes and the rest are tagged as false positives. This implies that most of the sinkholes and cave openings within the municipality have very small apertures which might not have been detected by theIfSAR-DEM method. Sinkholes and caves are mostly found in limestone hills and karst plains, particularly in the barangays of Cajel, Isidro Paredes, Rizal, Gulac, Liwayway, and Ricarte Norte. The majority of the sinkholes are classified as solution sinkholes, while there were few of them identified as cover subsidence or cover collapse sinkholes. Details of the classification are discussed in the technical report. Threat advisories were prepared and furnished to concerned barangays while an exit report containing the summary of the sinkhole inventory was furnished to concerned barangays while an exit report containing the summary of the sinkhole inventory was furnished to the municipal local government. Appropriate recommendations were also stated in both documents. An exit conference cum IEC was conducted after the fieldwork to briefly present the result of the assessment. The audience consists of representatives of the LGU departments as well as some barangay officials.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 113 Conduct of IEC to LGUs (IEC Campaign on Geohazard and VRA Maps) Training-Workshop on Understanding Risk Exposure Maps and the IEC on the Results of the Vulnerability and Risk Assessment focuses on the dissemination of the results of the assessment and how to read the risk exposure maps to the concerned departments of the target Local Government Units for this year. The risk exposure map is a tool generated through analysis of the exposure of the elements at risk (population, built-up areas, road networks) to landslide and flood hazards. After the discussion of the basic concepts related to the topics and the brief presentation of the processes used to generate the said outputs, workshop and training then follows. During the workshop, the participants are grouped into three clusters: Social, Emergency and Response and Infrastructure. Geologists were assigned to each cluster to assist the participants. For this year, the number of targets for this activity is 5 as shown in the table below: No. Province Municipality Date Accomplished 01 Quirino Aglipay July 19, 2022 02 Quirino Nagtipunan July 22, 2022 03 Isabela Cordon August 16, 2022 04 Nueva Vizcaya Quezon September 27, 2022 05 Nueva Vizcaya Kasibu October 4, 2022 Nagtipunan, Quirino Aglipay, Quirino Cordon, Isabela Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 114 COASTAL GEOHAZARD AND IMPACT OF CLIMATE CHANGE The Coastal Geohazard Mapping and Assessment is done to study the conditions of our coastal environments in terms of geohazards (mainly coastal flooding), the shifting of the shoreline (accretion or erosion) and the acquisition of selected beach profiles primarily taken in residential and critical areas. All the coastal municipalities of Region II are already assessed for this project in 2017. A new methodology was employed in the conduct of the project starting this year. The main objective of the coastal assessment is to determine the vulnerability of coastal areas with respect to hazards such as erosion, accretion, storm surge, and sea level rise by evaluating the biological and geological characteristics of the study areas. For CY 2022, all the targets of eight (8) municipalities are located at the northern seaboard of the region. The number of technical reports to be submitted to the MGB Central Office and Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO)/ Provincial Government is the same as the number of target municipalities which is eight (8). The minimum target for thematic maps to be prepared per municipality is six (6) or at least two (2) quadrangles for each type, namely Physical Vulnerability Map, Shoreline Shift Map, and Geomorphologic Map. The index for the quadrangles of these maps is the same as the one used in the generation of the landslide and flood susceptibility maps. ACCOMPLISHED CVA TARGETS FOR CY 2022 No. Province Municipality Date Accomplished 1 Cagayan Buguey May 24 to June 1, 2022 2 Cagayan Aparri May 24 to June 1, 2022 3 Cagayan Pamplona May 24 to June 1, 2022 4 Cagayan Sanchez Mira May 24 to June 1, 2022 5 Cagayan Abulug June 21 to 28, 2022 6 Cagayan Ballesteros June 21 to 28, 2022 7 Cagayan Claveria July 13 to 22, 2022 8 Cagayan Santa Praxedes July 13 to 22, 2022 COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN BUGUEY AND APARRI, CAGAYAN The field party conducted coastal assessment using the Coastal Vulnerability Index or CVI methodology in Buguey and Aparri, Cagayan. The parameters validated are geomorphology, erosion/accretion rates, natural buffers, and hard engineering measures. In addition, beach profiling at random sections of the coastal stretch using the Emery Method was also conducted to compare the coastal slope generated by table survey. The needed information for the parameters

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 115 is reflected in the data sheets used in the fieldwork. Anecdotal accounts by local residents and barangay officials were also included. Buguey and Aparri coast are very similar which are mostly consisting of sandy beaches adjacent to coastal plains and mangroves. The beaches are mostly lithic-dominated, fine sand-sized sediments. Pocket wetlands were also noted. The mangroves are concentrated in the Buguey Lagoon near the Cagayan River mouth in Aparri. No coral reefs were noted in both municipalities. In terms of shoreline change, anecdotal accounts revealed a general landward shift of shoreline position, however, the distance of that shift is highly variable. Sea walls were noted in some barangays of Buguey and Aparri while the port in Aparri needs rehabilitation. Beach profile measurements taken by on-field personnel using levelled rods and range finder at Minanga Este, Buguey, Cagayan. Interview with Brgy. Paddaya officials regarding shoreline changes and the general coastal history of Paddaya, Aparri. Courtesy call with the Municipal staff of Aparri. Sandy beach at Paddaya, Aparri, Cagayan displaying exposed roots of vegetation as well as the presence of magnetite sand along the beach.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 116 COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN BALLESTEROS AND ABULUG, CAGAYAN Beach profile measurements taken by on-field personnel using levelling rod and hose at Barangay Palloc, Ballesteros, Cagayan Planar sloping concrete seawall is being constructed along the coastal areas of Barangay Santa Cruz, Ballesteros, Cagayan Prior to the fieldwork, the team generated thematic maps for parameters of the CVI in both municipalities. The parameters validated were geomorphology, shoreline shift, natural buffers, and hard engineering defenses. In addition, beach profiling at random sections of the coastal stretch using the Emery method was also conducted to compare the coastal slope generated by table survey. The needed information for the parameters was reflected in the field data sheets used in the fieldwork. Anecdotal accounts by local residents and barangay officials were also included. Courtesy call with Ms. Georgina Tabor, LDRRMO of LGU-Abulug Interview with the local residents of Barangay Palloc, Ballesteros, Cagayan Based on the field observations, the coastal areas of Abulug and Ballesteros are similar in terms of geomorphology and lithology. These coastal areas are characterized as sandy beaches and coastal plains which are generally siliciclastic-dominated in substrate. Sand dunes with estimated heights of 0.5 to 2 meters were observed on the coastal areas of Abulug and the western coast of Ballesteros. In terms of hard engineering defenses, a planar sloping concrete seawall is being constructed along barangays of Santa Cruz, Centro East, Centro West, Cabuluan East, Cabuluan

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 117 West in Ballesteros and in the barangays of Bagu and Centro in Abulug. Moreover, there are no natural buffers observed in both municipalities. Anecdotal accounts reveal a landward shift of shoreline position along the eastern coast of Ballesteros, whereas seaward shoreline shift was observed on the western coast of Abulug while seaward shoreline shift was noted on the eastern coast. COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN PAMPLONA AND SANCHEZ MIRA, CAGAYAN Several parameters were considered during the coastal hazard assessment and these include the shoreline change for the past years, the geomorphologic units and type of rocks/substrate, coastal slope, mean tidal range, natural buffers, coastline alignment relative to dominant wave direction, and hard engineering defenses. First, in terms of the shoreline change within the past years, only portions of the whole coasts of the studied municipalities show minimal to significant changes on shoreline as observed on the Google Earth Satellite Imageries in the years 2021, 2016, and 2011. Second, the geomorphic units and type of rocks/substrate observed generally consist of well-sorted and well-rounded fine sand in the municipalities of Sanchez Mira and Pamplona. Third, steep coastal slopes were observed in the municipalities of Sanchez Mira and Pamplona owing to the active formation of wind-driven sand dunes along its coasts. Fourth, natural buffers such as coral reefs and mangroves are present. The assessment team during the courtesy call at the Mayor’s Office of Gonzaga, Cagayan. The assessment team during the actual fieldwork. The occurrence of extensive and steep sand dunes in Sanchez Mira and Pamplona aligning its coasts can effectively lessen or protect the residents from the impacts of storm surge or coastal flooding. Further, the mangroves are mostly concentrated along the estuaries. Fifth, the dominant direction of wind-driven waves was observed to approach or impact the shore at an oblique angle where the waves enter the estuaries and tidal creeks and eventually affecting the adjacent areas. Lastly, the data for the mean tidal range is available on the data that was requested by the geologists from NAMRIA. The analysis of such data is still on process. COASTAL VULNERABILITY ASSESSMENT IN STA PRAXEDES AND CLAVERIA, CAGAYAN

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 118 The field survey was conducted by M.N. Monteclaro, E.J. Galanto, and M.A. Claravall on July 13 to 22, 2022. Based on the initial result of the field validation, the coastal areas of Claveria are similar in terms of geomorphology and lithology. Siliciclastic sandy beaches and headlands of pyroclastic breccia are observed over the coast of the municipality. Extensive deposits of sand dunes 5 to 15 meters in height are observed on the east coast. These sand dunes protect the coastal barangays such as Pata East, Pata West, Culao, and De Leaño. The residents of these barangays are situated 100 to 200 meters from the coast. On the other hand, the west coast of Claveria is observed to be more vulnerable to coastal erosion due to the absence of hard engineering structures and natural barriers specifically in barangays Centro VI, III, II, and I. These barangays have residential and commercial areas along the coast. Moreover, Taggat Norte, where the Claveria Seaport is located, experiences coastal accretion on the east side and coastal erosion on the west side. The Taggat Lagoon, where boats going to Santa Praxedes and Calayan dock, has not changed its shoreline due to the presence of natural barriers. The municipality of Santa Praxedes has 2 coastal barangays, namely Macatel and San Juan. These coastal barangays are protected with extensive basaltic-andesitic igneous units of headlands, upland, and rocky coasts. Most of its pocket beaches have pebble to cobble-sized sediments characterized by the siliciclastic substrate. Meanwhile, the Mingay Beach of Brgy. San Juan experiences discoloration of seawater and change in beach substrate from siliciclasticcarbonate sandy to muddy-silty alluvium due to coastal erosion aggravated by ongoing road construction in the upland areas proximal to the coast. MINERAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION PROGRAM ISSUANCE OF MINING PERMITS Agreements/Contracts/Permits (EP/ISAGP/MPP) In connection with the issuance of the DENR Order No. 2022-10 which transferred the authority to issue/ approve an Exploration Permit (EP) from the Regional Director to the Bureau Director, the endorsement for the issuance/ approval shall be considered equivalent to EP issuance/ approval as far as the target for 2022 and 2023 is concerned as embodied in the Memorandum issued by the Bureau Director dated August 26, 2022 re: “Target of the Regional Offices for Issuance/ Approval of Exploration Permits for CYs 2022 and 2023”. Thus, three (3) Exploration Permit applications were endorsed to MGB CO for 2022 as against the targeted four (4). No. Tenement Holder Commodity Location EPA 000166-II Coldillera Exploration Co., Inc Copper, Gold Cordon, Isabela and Diadi, Nueva Vizcaya EPA -000067- II Occidental Mining Corporation Gold, Copper Bagabag, Bayombong, Quezon &Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya EPA 000149-II Magneto Resources Corporation Magnetite Sand and other metallic minerals Sanchez Mira, Pamplona, Abulug, Ballesteros, Aparri, Buguey, StaTeresita and

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 119 Gonzaga in Cagayan Target 4 Accomplishment 3 % Accomplishment 75% Ore Transport Permit/s and Certifications A total of fifty nine (59) Ore Transport Permits were approved and issued with the following details: CONTRACTOR/PERMIT HOLDER NO. OF OTP ISSUED COMMODITY FCF Minerals Corp 26 Gold Dore, Gold Concentrate Oceana Gold Phils 19 Gold Dore, Copper Concentrate Dinapique Mining Corp 13 Lateritic Nickel Ore Enerbid Incorporated 1 River Sand, Dredged Materials Grand Total 59 Ore Transport Certification/s A total of seven (7) Ore Transport Certifications were issued for CY 2022. The said certifications cover samples of less than two (2) metric tons used for laboratory analysis/assay. Petrographic analysis, quantitative mineralogy and other laboratory tests are among the tests being sought for these samples in the Philippines and overseas. Other Mining Related Permits Accreditations A total of two (2) CoAs were targeted for the year. To date, a total of two (2) CoAs were issued to Fjord Oceanic Corporation and Pacific Offshore Exploration, Inc. ACEMCRR/COE Only one (1) application acted and issued the corresponding Certificate: Applicant Applied Tenement Title Certificate Issued JDVC Resources Corporation A-MPP00045II Satisfactory EMCRR Mineral Ore Export Permit/s Three (3) Mineral Ore Export Permits (MOEP)were issued for the CY 2022.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 120 MINERAL INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MONITORING/AUDIT OF MINING PERMITS WORK PROGRAM For the year, a total of twenty-four (24) approved mining right holders were monitored comprising two (2) FTAAs, ten (10) MPSAs, two (2) EPs, nine (9) ISAGs, and one (1) MPP. OCEANA GOLD PHILIPPINES INCORPORATED (FTAA-00001) Didipio, Kasibu, Nueva Vizcaya Monitored on March 28 – April 1, 2022 At 2190RL, the current elevation of the decline Exit Conference In summary, the following are the findings and observations: - The underground lateral development commenced on September 28, 2021, and stopped production started in November 14, 2021. During the monitoring, the company’s underground production is still ramping up and is expected to take-off/in full April of this year. The lowest elevation of the decline is at 2190RL. - All of the reportorial requirements for C.Y. 2021 were submitted on-time. - The company has paid its fiscal obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 218 of DAO No. 2010. - The company is compliant with the other terms and conditions and provision of the rules and regulations such as facilities, manpower, technical key persons, equipment, mine plan/lay-out, survey plan of the mining area, audited financial statements/report, and submission of General Information Sheet. Remarks: - The Financial Statement (FS) was submitted on May 5, 2022. - On the Quarterly Status Reports for 2021, the discrepancy reported on the Ore Stockpile balance between the 3rd & 4th Quarterly Status Report with an increase of 1,326.067 tonnes, in this issue, the company has submitted their justification report in this office dated April 29, 2022. Recommendations: - The 3YD/UWP for 2020-2022 of OGPI will expire at the end of December this year. Hence, the company should submit their 3YD/UWP covering 2023-2025 to MGB RO2 – sixty (60) days prior to expiration of the period covered by their current 3YD/UWP for initial evaluation as per

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 121 DENR DAO 2018-20 Providing for New Guidelines in the Evaluation and Approval of Threeyear Development/Utilization Work Program. - To mitigate the spillages observed below the thickener tanks at the Process Plant. - To ensure timely submission of reportorial requirements even during this pandemic by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7. Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees). Furthermore, refer to Memorandum dated February 07, 2022, from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” which will take effect on April 01, 2022. FCF Minerals Corporation (FTAA No. 04-2009-II) Runruno, Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya Monitored on March 7 – 11, 2022 In summary, the following are the findings and observations in the field monitoring: - For C. Y. 2021, the company is under Operating Stage. Stages 1 and 1.5 were mined out towards the end of 2021 and in-pit backfilling is currently on-going. Stage 2 is being mined and Stage 3 will be developed pending land acquisition issues. Resource Drilling (within the pit) was done to confirm extensions of the lode deposit during the 1st Semester of the year but was stopped for the 2nd semester since the grade of the samples from the area did not show a promising gold assay results. - Almost all of the reportorial requirements for the covered year (2021) were submitted on-time while the Integrated Annual Report was recently submitted on March 11, 2022 (late). - The company has paid its fiscal obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 218 of DAO No. 2010. - Other terms and conditions and provision of rules and regulations such as facilities, manpower, technical key persons, equipment, mine plan/lay-out, survey plan of the mining area, audited financial statements/report, and submission of General Information Sheet were complied with. On-going in-pit backfill at Stage1/1.5 Unloading of waste materials at Tulingan Waste Dump Site

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 122 Moreover, the recommendations are the following: - To address the land access issues so that the target schedule in the work program for development and production will not be affected (c/o Legal and Compliance, Community relations). - To explore additional source of mineable ore within the FTAA contract area since remaining ore reserve is good for only four (4) years (2026) so as the Life of Mine (LOM) will be extended until the expiration of the FTAA Contract comes 2034(Geology). Considering the rising value of gold in the commercial market, Life of Mine (LOM), and Process Plant Operation (PPO), the company should: - Study the feasibility of blending the Marginal Ore (MO: 0.3-0.45 g/t Au) with the Run of Mine Ore feed as additional through put for the mill; - Ensure that scats grade are being considered prior to dumping; and - Provide data and analysis on scats production and grade if it merits additional crushing (secondary) or grinding media to mitigate its productions. - The 3YD/UWP for 2020-2022 will expire on Nov 19, 2022. Hence, the company should submit their 3YD/UWP for 2023-2025 to MGB RO2 - 30 calendar days prior to expiration date for initial evaluation, - To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations during the General Community Quarantine or New Normal). Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. DINAPIGUE MINING CORPORATION (DMC)(MPSA NO. 258-2007-II) Dinapigue,Isabela Monitored on February 21-25, 2022 In summary, the following are the findings and observations in the field monitoring: - For C. Y. 2021, the company is still under Construction and Development Phase. There was no activity at Area 4, Area 2, and Area 1 of mine site since it was off season (rainy season). Only repair and maintenance were undertaken on the siltation ponds as well as on the access/ hauling roads. - All reportorial requirements for the coverage year were submitted on-time while the Integrated Annual Report and Annual Mineral Reserve Inventory will be submitted on or before February 28, 2022 and March 31, 2022 respectively. - DMC has paid its fiscal obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 218 of DAO No. 2010. - Other terms and conditions and provision of rules and regulations such as facilities, manpower, technical key persons, equipment, mine plan/lay-out, survey plan of the mining area, audited financial statements/report, and submission of General Information Sheet were complied with.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 123 Settling Ponds situated below the benches in Area # 4. Causeway Area Moreover, the recommendations are the following: - To ensure timely implementation of the schedule of activities in their approved 3YD/UWP, the company should; - Inform MGB RO2 thru letter whenever there is any deviation or change in the implementation of 3YD/UWP (it’s objective and purpose) since this has effect on the production target, budget, temporary rehabilitated area, mine design parameters, and others; - Include leeway/margin in securing necessary government permits and incorporate this in the development and production schedules; and - Consider other viable options other than the temporary causeway in loading of ore to the barge. - To continue on-time submission of their reportorial requirements especially this pandemic, they are encouraged to submit reports to this office thru email. This is provided under May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7. Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees. - To de-silt the settling ponds Area 4, Area 2, Area 1 and other catchment basin within the contract area. - To clear up the debris along the causeway haulage road and to assess and put a mitigating measure on the possible slope movement/erosion beside the eroded portion as safety precaution. - To foster community involvement and reduce environmental and social impacts of commuting, the company should review the demography of its hired technical personnel in consonance to labor law.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 124 JDVC Resources Corporation (MPSA No. 338-2010-II-OMR Amended A) Coastal Offshore of the Municipalities of Gonzaga, Buguey, and portion of Aparri, Province of Cagayan Monitored on April 22-22, 2022 In summary, the following are the findings and observations: - The Three - Year Development/ Utilization Work Program (2020 – 2022) of JDVC is still in the process of being complied. - The company is under Development Stage and there is no mining activity. The company has a plan to increase its production 1.3 M tons per annum to 30 M tons per annum - Two of the reportorial requirements were not submitted which are the following: 1. Integrated Annual Report and 2. Annual Mineral Reserve Inventory Report. - The company has paid its fiscal obligations pursuant to the provisions of Section 218 of DAO No. 2010 for 2019-2020. - The company is compliant with the other terms and conditions and provision of the rules and regulations such as facilities, manpower, technical key persons, equipment, mine plan/lay-out, survey plan of the mining area, audited financial statements/report, and submission of General Information Sheet. - The lowest rank and file minimum salary wage of the company that was reported is Php 288.46 per day (Php 7,500.00 per month). Remarks/ Recommendations: - The lacking requirements of the 3YD/UWP for C.Y. 2020-2022 from MGB Central Office dated September 21, 2021 is still in the process of being complied since they are considering the increase in the production capacity from 1.3Mtpa to 30Mtpa amendment in the ECC for approval before finalizing the 3YD/UWP. - To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an electronic copy thru email and be sure that sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7. Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees) - Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. - To submit the lacking reportorial requirements in item no. 2 of the findings above. - To adopt the standard minimum regional wage of PhP 350.00 – PhP 370.00. Catagayan Iron Sand Mining Resources Corporation MPSA-338-2010-II-OMR-Amended C) Coastal Offshore of the Municipality of Aparri, Province of Cagayan Monitored on April 20-22, 2022 The Deed of Assignment by JDVC Resources Corporation with Catagayan Iron Sand Mining Resources Corporation (CISMRC) executed on August 9, 2017 was approved by MGB-CO thru Memo dated December 18, 2020. CISMRC now covers 3,182.7840 hectares. CISMC has yet to submit its Three-Year Development/ Utilization Work Program as required in the approval of its DOA. No compliance to its reportorial requirements during the coverage period of CY 2021 were submitted.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 125 Catagayan Mining Resources (Phils) Inc. (MPSA-338-2010-II-OMR-Amended D) Coastal Offshore of the Municipalities of Abulug and Ballesteros, Province of Cagayan Monitored on April 20-22, 2022 The Deed of Assignment by JDVC Resources Corporation with Catagayan Mining Resources (Phils) (CMRPI) executed on August 9, 2017 was approved by MGB-CO thru Memo dated December 18, 2020. CISMRC now covers 1, 448.5057 hectares. CMRP has yet to file the renewal of its Exploration period and/ or the filing of its DMPF as required in the approval of its DOA. No compliance to its reportorial requirements during the coverage period of CY 2021 was submitted. Cagayan Ore Metal Mining Exploration Corporation (MPSA-338-2010-II-OMR-Amended E) Coastal Offshore of the Municipality of Buguey, Province of Cagayan Monitored on April 20 – 22, 2022 The Deed of Assignment by JDVC Resources Corporation with Cagayan Ore Metal Mining Exploration Corporation (COMMEC) executed on August 9, 2017 was approved by MGB-CO thru Memo dated December 18, 2020. COMMEC now covers 2, 149.8469 hectares. COMMEC has yet to file the renewal of its Exploration period and/ or the filing of its DMPf as required in the approval of its DOA. No compliance to its reportorial requirements during the coverage period of CY 2021 was submitted. Long Fong Corporation (MPSA-128-1998-II) Within Municipalities of Sta. Teresita and Gonzaga, CagayanMonitored on July 21-22, 2022 INDUSTRIAL SAND AND GRAVEL PERMIT (ISAGP) Winston C. Pascua [IP 000012II (2nd Renewal)] Barangay Capisayan, Municipality of Gattaran, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 24-25, 2021 The following reportorial requirements were not submitted: Annual Mineral Reserve Inventory Report, MGB Form No. 29-20 (per Section 270.j of DAO No. 2010-21). The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7. Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees). ISAGP area of Mr. Winston Pascua with no activity.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 126 Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. Joseph L. Lara [IP 000029II (2nd Renewal)] Barangay Centro, Municipality of Penablanca, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 17-20, 2022 There was an ongoing extraction of sand and gravel at the ISAGP area. The following reportorial requirements were not submitted: Integrated Annual Report and Quarterly Energy Consumption Report for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Quarter. To submit reportorial requirements on time to avoid the penalty / fine pursuant to Section 271 Fines of DAO 2010-21 even when there is no operation/production for a given period. The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. Eduardo V. Interior [IP 000018II (2nd Renewal)] Barangay Dodan, Municipality of Penablanca, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 17-20, 2022 There was an active extraction in the ISAGP area. The following reportorial requirements were not submitted: Annual Mineral Reserves Inventory Report & Quarterly Submission of sworn Statement of Quantity of Materials Extracted, Removed and/ or Disposed and Amount of Fees Paid Therefore, (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter) and Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Employment (January- December, 2021). To submit reportorial requirements on time to avoid the penalty / fine pursuant to Section 271 Fines of DAO 2010-21 even when there is no operation/production for a given period. Red Giant Aggregates [IP 000038II (1st Renewal))] Barangay s LarionBajo and Larion Alto, Tuguegarao City, Province of Cagayan Monitored on March 17-20, 2022 The following reportorial requirements were not submitted: Annual Mineral Reserves Inventory Report & Quarterly Submission of sworn Statement of Quantity of Materials Extracted, Removed and/ or Disposed and Amount of Fees Paid Therefore, (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter) and the Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Employment (January- November were submitted but the December production sale was not submitted.). To submit reportorial requirements on time to avoid the penalty / fine pursuant to Section 271 Fines of DAO 2010-21 even when there is no operation/production for a given period. ISAGP area of Mr. Lara showing that there was an ongoing extraction. At the background was the active extraction in the ISAGP area of Mr. Eduardo Interior.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 127 JovencioZimara [IP 000010II (2nd Renewal)] Barangay Masi, Municipality of Pamplona, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 24-25, 2022 The reportorial requirement that was not submitted is the Annual Mineral Reserve Inventory Report, MGB Form No. 29-20 (per Section 270.j of DAO No. 2010-21). There no operation/ extraction since February due to the swelling of the river. The ISAG permit will expire on June 6, 2023. Hence, the Permit Holder is advised to submit their Five-Year Development/Utilization Work Program for 2023- 2027 to MGB RO2 – 60 days prior to expiration date for evaluation. The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7 Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees). Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. Jessie Pagulayan [IP 000055II (1st renewal)] Barangay Camasi, Municipality of Penablanca, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 17-20, 2022 The following reportorial requirements were not submitted (Annual Mineral Reserves Inventory Report & Quarterly Submission of sworn Statement of Quantity of Materials Extracted, Removed and/ or Disposed and Amount of Fees Paid Therefor (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter). Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Employment was submitted late. All monthly reports for were submitted on June 9, 2021. There was an active operation in the ISAGP area. To submit reportorial requirements on time to avoid the penalty / fine pursuant to Section 271 Fines of DAO 2010-21 even when there is no operation/production for a given period. The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. To submit requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines Dump truck waiting for its turn to be loaded There was no active extraction in the ISAGP area.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 128 for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7. Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees) Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. Ricardo Interior [IP 000057II (1st renewal)] Barangay Camasi and Parabba, Municipality of Penablanca, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 17-20, 2022 The following reportorial requirements were not submitted (Annual Mineral Reserve Inventory Report and Quarterly Submission of sworn Statement of Quantity of Materials Extracted, Removed and/ or Disposed and Amount of Fees Paid Thereof (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter). There was no operation/ extraction at the ISAGP area. The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7 Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees). Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. Ma. Janet Interior (IP 000056II) Barangays Camasi&Parabba, Penablanca, Cagayan Monitored on May 17-20, 2022 There was an active extraction in the ISAGP area. The following reportorial requirements were not submitted: Annual Mineral Reserves Inventory Report & Quarterly Submission of sworn Statement of Quantity of Materials Extracted, Removed and/ or Disposed and Amount of Fees Paid Therefore, (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th quarter) and Monthly Report on Production, Sales and Inventory of Industrial Sand and Gravel and Employment (January- December, 2021) To submit reportorial requirements on time to avoid the penalty / fine pursuant to Section 271. Fines of DAO 2010-21 even when there is no operation/production for a given period. Crushing Plant No Ectraction at the ISAGP area

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 129 Tomas C. Nolasco IV (IP000058II) Barangay Mabuno, Gattaran, Cagayan Monitored on May 24-25, 2022 The following reportorial requirements were not submitted Annual Mineral Reserve Inventory Report and the Quarterly Submission of a Sworn Statement of the Quantity of Materials Extracted, Removed and/or Disposed and Amount of Fees Paid. Averages of 50 trucks are loaded per day. Loading time is from Mondays to Fridays, 8A.M. to 3 P.M. only. There was an active extraction at the ISAGP area during the monitoring. The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7 Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees). Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. MINERAL PROCESSING PERMIT (MPP) JLL Concrete Products and Construction Supply (MPP000033II) Barangay Dodan, Municipality of Penablanca, Province of Cagayan Monitored on May 17-22, 2022 The following reportorial requirements were not submitted for C.Y. 2021 (Integrated Annual Report and Quarterly Energy Consumption Reports). There was no active processing of sand and gravel during the monitoring. The ISAG permit will expire on November 6, 2023. Hence, the Permit Holder is advised to submit their Five-Year Development/Utilization Work Program for 2023-2027 to MGB RO2 – 60 days prior to expiration date for evaluation. To submit reportorial requirements on time to avoid the penalty/fine pursuant to Section 271 Fines of DAO 2010-21 even when there is no operation/production for a given period. The report should mention the causes or reasons there was no production for the period. To submit on-time reportorial requirements even in this pandemic time using the internet by sending an advance electronic copy thru email and be sure that the sent reports were acknowledged to be received. (May 08, 2020 MGB Memorandum Order No. 2020 – 004 Guidelines for the Resumption of Mining and Mineral Processing Operations During the General Community Quarantine or New Normal, Section 7 Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Payment of Fees). Furthermore, as per Memorandum dated February 07, 2022 from MGB Central Office with the subject: “Imposition of Fines/ Penalties for Late/ Non-Submission of Reportorial Requirements and Surcharges for Late/ non-Payment of Occupation Fees” will take effect on April 01, 2022. Crushing Plant of JLL

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 130 SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT (SHES) PROGRAMS There are 23 Contractors, Permit Holders and Permittees programmed for monitoring this CY 2022. For this first semester, 16 classified under operating mines were monitored of their compliance to Safety and Health, Environment, and Social Development programs. With the programmed 16 operating mines to be monitored this first semester, 100% were accomplished: Under Exploration Phase and Exploration Permit UNDER OPERATING MINES TENEMENT TITLE CONTRACTORS/PERMIT HOLDERS Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement 1. FTAA-0001 OceanaGold Philippines Incorporated 2. FTAA-04-2009-II FCF Minerals Corporporation Mineral Production Sharing Agreement 3. MPSA-258-2007-II Dinapigue Mining Corporation 4. MPSA-338-2010-II-OMRAmended A JDVC Resources Corporation 5. Catagayan Iron Sand Mining Resources Inc. MPSA No. 338-2010-II-OMR-Amended C 6. Cagayan Ore Metal Mining Exploration MPSA No. 338-2010-OMR-Amended E Industrial Sand And Gravel Permit 7. IP000012II Winston C. Pascua 8. IP000029II Joseph L. Lara 9. IP000018II Eduardo V. Interior 10. IP000038II Red Giant Aggregates 11. IP000010II JovencioZimara 12. IP000057II RD Interior Jr. Construction –Camasi&Parabba 13. IP000055II Jessie Pagulayan 14. IP000058II Tomas C. Nolasco IV 15. IP000056II Ma. Janet S. Interior Mineral Processing Permit 16. MPP000033II Joseph L. Lara - Dodan

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 131 SAFETY AND HEALTH a. Assessment on the accomplishment and performance of Permit Holders for ISAGPs and MPP are based on the submitted documents and other reports available has continued to show improvement as observed from previous reporting period. Compliances to the standard monitoring checklist presently implemented however, given them difficulty to comply. This due to their limited operations and most of them maintaining only a few numbers of personnel averaging from three (3) and at the most ten (10) personnel on ground. This was verified as to the following: 1. Complied on the submission of the Annual SHP however, some are late in submitting their ASHP. 2. Implementation on the Approved Safety and Health Program: • Purchased on PPEs made but not strictly used; • Provision of safety signages observed at strategic areas butstill not sufficient; • Hired experience/trained workers applying their skills helpsdeter or eliminate hazards in the workplace; • The quarry operation employing simple method of extraction with a limited number of workers in the operation has a very low risk impact as regards safety in the workplace; • Compliance to registration of Safety Officers undertaken buthas yet to be fully complied. Representative of permittees constantly reminded on the requirements; • Monthly reportorial requirements submitted but not yet fullyon time for the others; • All management representatives of local permittees wereproperly informed on the requirements of the standard monitoring checklist. Continued information will be undertaken until all are properly complied with what is only appropriate to their limited operation. Findings on all of the safety infractions as verified were meted with corresponding penalties. As in the previous monitoring, permit holders were reminded for their compliances. No. Tenements No. Contractors/Permittees Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (Exploration Phase) 1 MPSA No.128-1998-II Long Fong Corp. 2 MPSA No. 337-2010-II OMR Peniel Resources Mining Corp. 3 MPSA No. 339-2010-II OMR T & T Resources Mining Corp. 4 MPSA No. 340-2010-II OMR J & M Resources Mining Corp. 5 MPSA No. 338-2010-II-OMRAmended B San Lorenzo Mines Inc. 6 MPSA No. 338-2010-II-OMRAmended D Catagayan Mining Res. (Phils.) Inc. Exploration Permit 8 EXP000022II Baoxin Resources Corp 7 EXP000021II Goodearth Mining &Devt. Inc.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 132 It was verified that all the local permittees maintained proper safety and health in the workplace by having no incidents/accidents reported as observed during the course of the SAG operation of the Permit Holders. The quarrying and processing activities have not caused any negative impact to the environment and no safety issues. It was instead enhanced the river-flow. However, some operators left the oversized materials along the riverbed which resulted obstructions to the river flow. As regards thereto, the attention of the concerned LGUs was required to help in the strict monitoring and compliance to standard procedures. The same was also discuss for this period of pandemic and during the scheduled MRFC meetings for their commitment to standard practices and for implementation. Photo showing the ISAG Permit Area of JL Lara. Sand and gravel extraction were in progress as observed (Left). MGB RO2 personnel were required to accomplish the health declaration provided as part of the company’s’ COVID-19 protocol. (Right) Photo showing the discussion made with Mr. Jessie Pagulayan as regards the submission of reportorial requirements (Left). The crushing plant was on standby due to maintenance works as observed during the visit (Right). Photo showing the ISAG Permit Area of Mr. Zimara. Sand and Gravel hauling and extraction were in progress as observed during the visit. Advised to strictly implement the use of PPEs. Photo showing the crushing plant of JL Lara at Barangay Dodan in Penablanca, Cagayan. The crushing plant was on standby during the visit due to repair works. JLL Still need to submit to this Office the as-built plans and request for Permit to Operate prior to full operation of the crushing plant.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 133 b. Under the MPSA: Dinapigue Mining Corporation (DMC), operating a Nickel Mines in Dinapigue, Isabela has already produced and transported nickel ore. DMC continued to developed the area and in the process of planning the construction/development of a permanent loading facility. At present, it has temporarily constructed a loading facility to facilitate the shipment/transport of remaining ore stockpiles for processing in their established plant located in the province of Palawan. DMC mining activities implementation and safety performance: 1. Continued road repair and maintenance for better access; 2. Stockpile management to prevent negative impact to environment; 3. Continued conduct of Geologic Mapping and Topographic Survey; 4. Maintain the improvement of the Main Camp and other facilities; 5. Maintained Nursery operation to support greening program and for rehabilitation as required; 6. Enhancement of all disturbed areas. 7. Continued waste management preventing siltation and pollution to downstream water bodies. DMC has an approved ASHP and submitted on time. It has a total budget of PhP 3,211,716.00. The Company is complying with the mandatory requirements and implementation of safety program as follows: 1. Maintained a permanent Safety Engineer and Safety Inspectors running the Safety and Health Office and the implementation of the SH Program; 2. Regularly submitted on time their monthly, quarterly and annual reportorial requirements; 3. Has procured and strictly implemented the use of PPEs and maintain stock for the on time replacement; 4. Regularly implement the conduct of trainings and quarterly drills to all employees; 5. Maintained the established Emergency Clinic on site and availability of the medical officers; 6. Maintained the presence of an Emergency Response Team ready to respond in any eventualities on site. Presently, with the absence of a permanent loading facility, full commercial operation has yet to be realized. For the period, DMC reported several minor incidents occurring in the work place but necessary control measures are put in-place. DMC has complied with previous recommendations like securing all the required EE/ME permits for its facilities. Photo showing the Opening Meeting (Left) and Exit Conference (Right) conducted between MGB and DMC personnel. Topics discussed during the opening meeting were the purpose of the visit (Annual Electrical/Mechanical Inspection and Routinary Safety Inspection).

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 134 Topics discussed during the exit conference were the findings and recommendations made during the visit. ForJDVC Resources Corporation, to date no production or any activity in the declared mining area and as well as in their exploration area. The vessels to be use in the operation have yet to undergo commissioning stage prior to full operation. Allotted budget for implementation of Safety and Health Program is PhP 2,983,000.00. c. Under the FTAA, namely FCF and OGPI, both submitted on time their CY 2022 Annual Safety and Health Programs and subsequently approved after minor revisions. The FTAA Contractors regularly implementing their Approved Programs but it was noted from time to time a minor infraction. Allotted budget for implementation are PhP 21,303,959.00 and PhP 37,021,890.00 respectively. Photo showing the Safety Induction conducted to MGB personnel. COVID-19 protocol of the company was also discussed. Antigen test were conducted to MGB RO2 personnel prior to exit from the company. Both personnel were tested negative. Photo shows the warehouse (L) the supply of Personal Protective Equipments. (R) Spare of Fire Extinguishers.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 135 FCF Minerals Corporation: The company with regards to their milling operations, they have continuously improved their ore mill recovery. The new management has been successfully implemented measures to recover higher percentage of gold. Sufficient ore materials from the mine have fully maintained the requirement of the mill plant. Blending of ore sourced from the available mine pit stages under extraction supply needed volume and grade of ore. Preparation and development of the mine pit continuously undertaken to ensure delivery of required feed materials to the process plant. There were few minor slips reported at the open pit but corresponding stability control measures implemented. Hence, based on their regular reporting as gathered from the established monitoring instruments the status of mine pit and other critical facilities found stable. No untoward incidents observed that may undermine stability of the mine operations. RSI construction is nearing completion of its final crest embankment at stage 6. The company constructed spillway ready for any eventualities that will affect the stability of the dam structure. Increasing water free board maintained. Mill waste discharges re-aligned away from its present location at the upstream face slope to the upper mallilibeg river to enable proper distribution of the mill waste materials. Daily monitoring of the RSI being conducted by FCF Geotechnical Department together with GHD the third party consultant. Surveillance Reports were submitted for review and record of the Office. FCF other compliances to safety rules and regulations: 1. Complied to all mandatory requirements - Submission of the ASHP is on time; - Presence of Safety Manager and personnel overseeing safety of the whole mining operation and proper reporting of all incidents; - Presence of Medical Officers ensuring good health of workers and ready to respond during emergencies; - Establishment and regular conduct of CSHC meetings to tackle all safety and health issues in the mine, among others. 2. Safety Rules and Regulations compliances and performance: - Established ERT facility and storage of equipment. Expanded to give room for easy access to equipment during emergencies; - Conduct and submitted on time quarterly drill reports; - Emergency Response Team available in all shifts. The members coming from the different office departments; - Complied in the submission of all reportorial requirements on time and secured all safety permit of safety officers; Overview of the Residue Storage Impoundment (RSI) of FCF Overview of the Processing Plant Operation (PPO.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 136 - It has not incurred any Lost Time Accidents to present maintaining a zero frequency and severity rate. All incidents reported are Non-Lost Time mostly on property damage; - Recently, the company garnered the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award - surface category during the Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference held at Baguio City on November 15-18, 2022. Photo shows the overview of the Residue Storage Impoundment (RSI). RSI construction is nearing completion of its final crest embankment which is 87% accomplished and stability of the slopes was being monitored regularly. Photo shows the explosive magazine accessories (L) and slide happen after the recent typhoon Paeng (R). These must be reported on the post typhoon report.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 137 OceanaGoldPhils. Inc. The company garnered the Over-all Safest Mines during the 2022 Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference held at Baguio City on November 15-18, 2022. Compliances to safety rules and regulations: 1. Complied to all mandatory requirements - Submission of the ASHP on time; - Maintained Emergency Hospital and presence of Medical Officers on site; - Concerned managers on ground to tackle all safety and health issues in the mine, among others. 2. Safety Rules and Regulations compliances and performance: - Maintained ERT and facility/equipment for use during emergencies; - Regular submission of all monthly, quarterly and annual reports; - Regular reporting on its compliance to the COVID-19 protocols and proper reporting of the same. The testing of fire pump during the safety inspections. The process plant of OGPI. d. For mining contracts under Exploration Phase and Exploration Permit Holders, no significant works on ground, hence, table monitoring was implemented wherein compliances to reportorial requirements were assessed in the Office. The Capital Pump Station # 02 at RL 2280 during the electrical/ mechanical inspection. Photo shows the open pit. Crown Strengthening project on going.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 138 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT AND COMMITMENTS Under operating mines: a. FTAA Contractors: OceanaGold Philippines Inc., OGPI’s amended AEPEP for CY 2021 implementing cost allotted PhP 71,884,043. As per ISHES monitoring, PhP 40,917,013 was utilized or 56.92%. The Company submitted its AEPEP CY 2022 on November 28, 2021. An initial evaluation report was made thereafter. On January 30, 2022, an amended AEPEP was submitted by the company to this office which was also evaluated and forwarded to the MRFC with the inclusion of using the 2018 DMMC as basis in the computation of the 3-5% AEPEP cost. On March 28, 2022, another amended AEPEP was forwarded to this office due to addition of major activities in their executive summary and reorganization of some specified activities in their AEPEP Physical and Financial Matrix. On May 26, 2022 a technical conference was held with OGPI to discuss on the proper “unit of measure” to be used for each activity in the AEPEP. 1 stQuarter MMT was conducted last March 7-11, 2022 covering the period of 4th Quarter 2021. With the renewal of the company’s’ FTAA, OGPI resumed to their full blast operation. For the findings, besides housekeeping issues in some areas, the MMT observed “Kaingin” sites near the mine site. It was then recommended for OGPI to coordinate with MENRO Kasibu and CENRO Dupax to conduct investigation on the matter and conduct IEC to the owner of the identified Kaingin sites. The MMT also validated OGPI’s tree plantation areas at the provinces of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino The 2nd Quarter, MMT Monitoring was conducted on July 5-9, 2022 covering the 1st Quarter of 2022. The MMT validated the previous compliances of OGPI. One of the previous findings such as the observed Kaingin sites, DENR –CENRO Dupax investigated the matter and found that these were old clearings of an unknown owner. Another finding which was observed was on the low quality of some SDMP infrastructure projects wherein OGPI took immediate action on some and created a scorecard for the contractors to ensure quality work. In the 3rd Quarter, MMT Monitoring was conducted on September 19-23, 2022 covering the 2nd Quarter of 2022. Since OGPI was issued a new ECC because of its increase in annual plant throughput rate from 3.5 MTPA (Metric Ton Per Annum) to 4.3 MTPA of its Didipio GoldCopper Project, the ECC conditions on the CMVR for this quarter were updated. Findings were observed such as improper segregation and poor housekeeping in some areas and expired permits were posted such as Discharge Permits, Permit to Operate, and Hazwaste ID. For the 4th Quarter MMT which was conducted November 29-December 3, 2022. Most of the findings from the previous quarters complied but new findings such as improper labeling, improper storage of hazwastes, and foul odors were observed in some areas. As an update on the Accumulated trees that were located at the TSF Clay Burrows, DENR and COA has already conducted an assessment on October 05, 2022. An updated report on the Status of the Logs stockpiled was endorsed to the DENR Regional Office which is awaiting further instructions with regard to the disposition of the deteriorated logs. The total area revegetated within the mine site is 44.3468 ha cumulative accomplishment since 2013.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 139 Verification OGPI’s Mine Waste Tailings and Validation of Mining Forest Program was also conducted within the semester. New Plantations or Expansions for the second semester of 2021 is 90 hectares adding up to an overall total area planted to 1,377.86 hectares. As of the validation, 44.3468 hectares is now rehabilitated out of the 379.311 hectares disturbed area directly affected by the mining operation. On the accumulated cut trees located at the TSF-Clay Burrow K, Clay Burrow C & Coffer Dam Areas, ongoing hauling is being done by PENRO Nueva Vizcaya. Kaingin was observed. The MMT recommended to OGPI to coordinate with MENRO Kasibu and CENRO Dupax to conduct investigation on the matter and conduct IEC to the owner of the identified Kaingin sites.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 140 1 st Quarter air sampling activity 1 st Quarter 2021 water sampling activity Within the mine site, 4 hectares plantations were maintained through brushing. These are located in Luminag, flow through, Magazine Area and North wall.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 141 FCF Minerals Corporation FCF continuously progress to its commitment on AEPEP wherein the company allotted PhP 58,339,469.50 for CY 2021. Based on ISHES monitoring, the total actual expenditure for the year was PhP 49,469,066.83 or 84.80%. The Company first submitted its AEPEP CY 2022 on November 29, 2021 with a budget of PhP 56,851,363.74. Upon the deliberation of the MRFC conducted on December 29, 2021, the implementation cost was approved conditionally to incorporate the comments from the meeting. A Rectified 2021 AEPEP was then submitted to this office on May 10, 2021 and is under review. On May 26, 2022 a technical conference was held with OGPI to discuss on the proper “unit of measure” to be used for each activity in the AEPEP. 1 stQuarter MMT Monitoring was conducted onsite on March 28 – April 1, 2022 covering period of 4th Quarter 2021. During the walkthrough, the MMT observed that some Contractors of FCF were not keen on proper waste segregation, provision and use of spill kits, and good housekeeping which formed part of the findings of the report. Progressive rehabilitation at Tulingan Dumpsite in Q4 is 0.83 hectare. Part of its maintenance is the installation of “Rain burst” as a form of its automated water system. At the same time, these serve as dust suppressants to the road access. In compliance to the 3rd tree cutting permit issued by the DENR region II, a Memorandum of Agreement was forged last October 7, 2020 between DENR-RII and FCF with regards to the full compliance of FCF to their tree-cut replacement requirement equivalent to 192 hectares. FCF funded the plantation establishment, seedling production, the 3 year maintenance and 3 rd Quarter 2022 water sampling activity 2 Culverts (Left photo) did not have any identification for its source; Middle and Right photos show the installation of signage for the source of the culverts.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 142 protection and monitoring of plantations required for its tree-cut replacement, and PENRO Nueva Vizcaya will do the implementation thru MOA with identified beneficiaries. For 2021, 100 hectares were established with 98,880 seedlings planted. During the monitoring, brushing, fireline maintenance, replanting is on-going. The remaining 92 hectares will be implemented this 2022. On the 2ndQuarter MMT Monitoring conducted on May 29-June 4, 2021 covering period of 1st Quarter 2022. The MMT validated the previous compliances of FCF as well as observed new findings from other areas. As to the RSI Construction and Maintenance, the freeboard was maintained for the whole semester. As of June 02, 2022, the freeboard was 9.16 meters. Verification FCF’s Mine Waste Tailings and Validation of Mining Forest Program was also conducted within the semester. New Plantations or Expansions for the second semester of 2021 is 31.20 hectares adding up to an overall total area planted to 2,220.218 hectares. As of the validation, 36.45 hectares is now rehabilitated out of the 242.18 disturbed area directly affected by the mining operation. Water sprinkling activity to suppress dust was observed during the monitoring.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 143 Left Photo as of 4Q 2021 validation shows oil, coolant and used oil are not laid in bunded area. Traces of oil spills noted. Right Photo as of 3Q 2022 validation shows the area as well as the stored oils were placed in a bunded area, spill pans with absorbents were also placed under the drums. MMT walkthrough during the 3rd Quarter MMT validation at the headwater of RSI. “Rain burst” as a form of its automated water system. At the same time, these serves as dust suppressants to the road access.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 144 b. Under MPSA Contractors: Dinapigue Mining Corporationformerly known as Geogen Corporation implemented its Approved AEPEP CY 2021 with a total allotted amount of PhP 6,481,000.00. Out of it, PhP 5,702,391.06 or 87.99% was utilized. The Company submitted its AEPEP CY 2022 on November 25, 2021. An initial evaluation report was made thereafter. The MRFC deliberated the AEPEP and moved for the approval of the Company’s 2022 AEPEP subject to the incorporation of comments and suggestions. DMC then submitted a Rectified AEPEP to this office on January 31, 2022. For the status of development, the company aims to transition from Development to full-blast Operation within the next three years. Plans are the following: • Continued development, construction and improvement activities to support its near-term goal are expected; • Ancillary facilities will be improved in anticipation of the influx of personnel, materials and supplies; • Established temporary causeway will be reinforced to make it more structurally sound during rough sea conditions; • Its berthing capacity will also be increased to cater more Landing Craft Tanks (LCTs) and barges; • Within the next three years, tree cutting will also commence on approved areas; and • Depending on its purpose, these areas will be developed to support site operational activities. For C.Y. 2022, DMC conducts the following activities; • Mining; • Sample prep; • Assaying of ore samples; • Constructed causeway facilities (Sample house, Genset house,); • Road repair and improvement of main road/haul road thru benching, road ballasting, grading, compacting; • Provision, maintenance and improvements of drainage system along roadside; • Nursery operation. Production of endemic, fruit-bearing and bamboo seedlings for rehabilitation, NGP, and donations; • Pacific view park enhancement; • Causeway quarry rehabilitation; • Provision and repairing of silt traps/barriers along creeks at Area 1, 2 and Area 4; • Eco-bricks production and paper making; • Production of lowland vegetables at Agro-Farm & establishment of livestock raising; • Regular Noise, Air and Water quality monitoring; • Dust suppression along Main Road, haul road and at Municipal Road; • Compliance with MMT Recommendations and findings (Covering of Stockpiles, signage installations, slope stabilization and etc.) • Acquiring of necessary permits/clearance from concerned agencies • For the status of mining operation, DMC envisions at least 7-8 months mining operation starting year 2022 and ship majority of its mined reserves to buyers in China, Japan, and Australia or locally within the 4 to 5-month shipping window per year. • For the status of mining operation, DMC envisions at least 7-8 months mining operation starting year 2022 and ship majority of its mined reserves to buyers in China, Japan, and Australia or locally within the 4 to 5-month shipping window per year.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 145 For the 1stQuarter MMT validation, At Area 4 where the old confiscated ore stockpiles are located, leveling off the ground is being done for the preparation of the installation of fuel depot. This is the subject of complaint brought about by the Barangay Captain of Dimaluadi that during heavy rainfall, silted surface runoffs flows towards a gully adjacent to area which finally flows down towards their farmlands. The MMT then recommended for DMC to redirect the flow of the water towards the siltation ponds at the other side of the haul road. For the 2nd Quarter MMT validation, the team observed that the KM 12 rehab of slope was implemented through the installation of wattling. Desiltation of sumps and siltation ponds conducted, but, in some areas e.g. station 8 were not yet desilted. As mentioned by DMC, the long arm backhoe was under repair due to mechanical breakdown. No ship out was conducted for the quarter. For the 3rd Quarter MMT validation, the team noted findings on the newly established Hazardous Waste Storage Facility with regards to classifications of hazwastes and labeling of waste containers. Permits on DMCs equipment and facilities were also observed to be missing such as; the Discharge Permit for the two units 2-chambered siltation ponds located at Area 1; Discharge Permit for the septic tanks at the barracks and others locations within the area; and the Permit to Operate of one Generator Set and four units of Fuel Storage Tanks wherein the MMT recommended the DMC to apply for the necessary permits. Verification DMC’s Mine Waste Tailings and Validation of Mining Forest Program was also conducted within the semester. As of the validation, 5.61 hectares is now rehabilitated out of the 89.36 disturbed area directly affected by the mining operation. Old confiscated ore stockpile at Area 4

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 146 This is one of the areas subject for hydro seeding this year. The rehabilitated Pacific View area. This is the quarry area of PGMC before. MMT walkthrough at the Causeway during the 2nd Quarter MMT validation.

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 147 For JDVC Resources Corporation, they have yet to operate. The company’s MMT started in the 3rd Quarter which was conducted on September 27-30, 2022. The team boarded the NOAH vessel for validation and discovered that it hasn’t secured a Discharge Permit for the Sewage Treatment Facility and Oil and Water Separator of MB Siphon I and NOAH. The team also found that the reflected technical description in the ECC is the technical description of Catagayan Iron Sand Mining Resources Corp., Inc. instead of the technical description of COMMEC. c. For the ISAGP and MPP, monitoring showed partial compliance on their AEPEP commitments. MMT was conducted on the following: Validation Period Covering Quarter February 7-11, 2022 4 th quarter 2021 June 20-24, 2022 1 st quarter 2022 July 26-29, 2022 2 nd quarter of 2022 October 06-11, 2022 3 rd quarter of 2022 TOMAS NOLASCO ISAGP: Newly planted bamboos along the Cagayan River MMT walkthrough at the MB Siphon I during the 3rd Quarter MMT validation. MMT walkthrough at the NOAH during the 3rd Quarter MMT validation.

ESTABLISH LIVABLE AND SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES 148 RDI ISGP: No Operation done during the monitoring. JOVENCIO C. ZIMARA ISGP: Varied seedlings planted by the Permit holder in compliance with their MFP. WINSTON PASCUA ISGP: No Operation done during the monitoring RDI ISGP: Document review of the MMT

PRIORITY PROGRAMS 149 SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT a. Under the FTAA holders: OGPIimplemented their social development commitments under their approved ASDMP with direct participation of their host Barangay and adjacent Barangays. For CY 2021, OGPI spent PhP 41,936,881.78 out of their ASDMP budget of PhP 194,309,159.31. The implementation of the ASDMP is very minimal mainly due to the cessation of the operation during the 1st semester of 2021 and where the FTAA Renewal Contract was only signed in July 2021. The minimal expenditures, however, include the DHNC, IEC and DMTG PPAs. JESSIE PAGULAYAN ISGP: Extraction is ongoing during the monitoring. Screening is done at the dry riverbed. Oversized materials from screening were dumped at the elevated embankment as added protection against erosion. Joseph L. Lara ISGP: The permit holder established an embankment across the deep portion of the river that serves as an access of hauling trucks to the extraction area.