From MGB Central Office
MGB 124th Founding Anniversary
By: Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division
In this issue
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
commemorated its 124th Foundation Anniversary on MGB 124th Founding
November 29, 2022, with the theme, “Responsible Anniversary 1
Mining: A Way to Economic Recovery Amidst the
Pandemic,” The annual event was held at the MGB Editor's Note 2
Multipurpose Hall and online via Microsoft Teams. DENR Multi-stakeholders
Forum 2022 3
MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano gave an MGBEA and BFP Conduct
inspirational speech congratulating the MGB staff on Training on Basic First Aid
another year of success for the bureau. He thanked the and Life Support 8
efforts of MGB employees, and their commitment to
the duties and responsibilities of being stewards of CSC Conducts PRIME-HRM
MGB’s stakeholders. Briefing at MGB 9
Celebrating 33rd National
The event began with a mass followed by the awarding Statistics Month 10
of the Loyalty Service Awards to MGB employees who
rendered 10 years and every five years thereafter of PMSEA to hold 68th ANMSEC 11
service. Plaque of Appreciation to retired employees, Gender and Development –
and Posthumous Loyalty Awards for employees who S.O. (Reconstitution of the
have recently passed were also given. MGB GAD FPS) 12
Editor’s Note
It has been an exciting journey since we released the comeback issue of the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau – Central Office Quarterly Newsletter. The Mine Matters’ Editorial
Board have always kept in mind to put in the limelight even the lightest and smallest bits
and pieces that all together comprise the whole backbone of the Bureau – from the MGB
Employees and personalities to every activity skillfully and professionally accomplished.
These, while the challenge of rebuilding the image of the mining industry through re-
sponsible mining practices remain in everyone’s focus.
In this 4 Quarter issue, gratitude is all we have for the opportunity to bring to you
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the latest inside news, events, and achievements that all of us together have
realized in the full working year immediately past the COVID-19 crisis. Hope you
enjoy this year-end issue just as you did on our first three releases.
In the coming year, we assure you that we are ready to tackle new challenges and continue to do all we
can to be effective workers of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau as we once again take the front seat of the
whole mining industry.
As one of your Editors, may I invite you all to take part in this publication and let your voices be heard. Your
contributions in the form of news articles, feature articles, comments and suggestions are most welcome. Please
feel free to send us your thoughts at [email protected] or approach our friendly writers and editors at IEC Section
of MEIPD.
Sincerely,
Diory G. Carr
MGB Officials Directory MINE MATTERS
Official Quarterly Newsletter of the
ATTY. WILFREDO G. MONCANO Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office
Director
EDITORIAL BOARD AND STAFF
ENGR. JUANCHO PABLO S. CALVEZ
Assistant Director in concurrent capacity
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: Edgar C. Madera
ENGR. ROMUALDO D. AGUILOS
Head Executive Assistant ASSOCIATE EDITOR: Diory G. Carr
ATTY. DANILO U. UYKIENG WRITERS: Jamie Ruth T. Javier
Chief, Legal Service Division Maureen Louise C. Cruz
ENGR. DANILO D. DELEÑA
Chief, Mining Tenements Management Division LAY-OUT/GRAPHIC ARTISTS:
Nazario P. Abrasaldo
ENGR. MARCIAL H. MATEO Venus Amor R. Sarmiento
Chief, Mine Safety, Environment and Social Dev’t. Division Mark Carlo H. Cruz
ENGR. THEODORE ROMMEL E. PESTAÑO CIRCULATION: Edgardo D. Tolentino
OIC-Chief, Mining Technology Division Josemarie T. Cloma
MS. LIZA SOCORRO J. MANZANO CONTRIBUTORS:
Chief, Lands Geological Survey Division Juancho Pablo S. Calvez
Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng
DR. ROGEL A. SANTOS Liz Cherry D. Solijon
OIC-Chief, Marine Geological Survey Division Liza Socorro J. Manzano
Teodorico A. Sandoval
ENGR. JUANCHO PABLO S. CALVEZ Danilo D. Deleña
Chief, Metallurgical Technology Division
Marcial H. Mateo
MS. LIZ CHERRY D. SOLIJON Theodore Rommel E. Pestaño
OIC-Chief, Mineral Eco., Info. and Publication Division Rogel G. Santos
Gloria D. Mendoza
ENGR. TEODORICO A. SANDOVAL Edna R. Lorilla
Chief, Planning, Policy and International Affairs Division Maybellyn A. Zepeda
MS. GLORIA D. MENDOZA Ma. Erlina T. Tambasen
OIC-Chief, Financial Management Division Marjorie C. Martinez
Teodorico L. Marquez
MS. EDNA R. LORILLA
Chief, Administrative Division
DENR Multi-stakeholders Forum 2022
By: Mineral Economics, Information and Publication Division
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) spearheaded a three-day multi-
stakeholders forum held at the Diamond Hotel in Manila last October 05-07, 2022. The forum’s
objective was to enable inclusive dialogues across all DENR stakeholders—where the stakeholders’
share their experiences working with the different national government agencies, forge partnerships
amongst each other, and identify the multi-stakeholder initiatives which apply science, technology,
and innovation to achieve
unique values across
different sectors.
Before the event, the
Mines and Geosciences
Bureau sent selected
employees to attend the
training at the DENR
Social Hall in preparation
to be documenters for the
forum. The purpose is to
gather issues and
concerns from the
participants during the Representatives from the government agencies under DENR during the training as documenters.
forum.
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. opened the said forum with his keynote speech in an
effort to find solutions and mitigate the effects of climate change and other environmental challenges
confronting the nation. The President expressed his confidence with the attendees of the forum to
encourage cooperation and gather information on priorities for possible inclusion in the DENR policy
agenda and praised the DENR for its efforts in organizing
an inclusive dialogue with the international organizations,
business institutions, non-government organizations and
civil society advocates.
In his speech, the President stated, “As your President, I
assure you that our environment and our country’s
resiliency and adaptation to the new normal of climate
change are on top of the national agenda,” ending with his
proclamation that we are not soldiers, but stewards in this
collective fight—and that there will be no weapons used,
but solely behaviors and practices to improve upon.
President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. during his
The participants and stakeholders during the breakout sessions. opening remarks.
MGB Chemists Participate in the 36th Philippine
Chemistry Congress
By: Lands Geological Survey Division
Ten (10) chemists from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office attended the 36th
Philippine Chemistry Congress held virtually last September 29 to October 1, 2022 hosted by
Philippine Association of Chemistry Teacher Inc. (PACT) in partnership with the Philippine
Federation of Chemistry Societies (PFCS). This annual convention was participated by chemists,
chemical technicians, chemistry teachers and chemical engineers from different chapters nationwide
from local and international industries, academe and government sectors, as well as chemistry
undergraduate and graduate students.
The theme of this year’s event, “CHEM+: Solutions, Stability and Sustainability”, is a call to all sectors
of society for an integrated, collaborative and multidisciplinary approach in providing stable and
sustainable solution to national and global challenges. It highlighted how chemistry is vital for a
sustainable future at the forefront in the field of health, policies and safety, environment and green
solution, food, energy, materials, education, industry and technology.
The congress provides online platform thru simultaneous breakout sessions from international and
local experts of various fields to share their knowledge and expertise with the Philippine chemistry
community. This includes sessions from the fields of Analytical Chemistry, Environmental, Food
Chemistry, Organic, Biochemistry. Physical, Inorganic Chemistry and Chemical Education. Resource
speakers were from local and international industries, academe and government sectors.
A total of 75 lectures and researches were shared and 80 posters were presented during the 3-day
event.
MGB and a The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) celebrated the annual Employees’ General
Festive Assembly on December 16, 2022, at the MGB Multipurpose Hall, MGB Compound.
The theme for this year’s celebration is “Halina at Makisaya sa Pistahan sa MGB”. Led
Employees' by the Administration Division, the employees also get to enjoy winning different
raffle prizes and other festivities.
General
The annual Employees’ General Assembly is a celebration for the MGB Central Office
Assembly employees, honoring their achievements in the year that has passed.
As part of the celebration, a friendly office dance competition was done where MGB’s
different divisions were teamed up together. Six groups competed by showcasing a
chosen Philippine festival dance.
Winners of the Festival Dance Competition
Mining Companies Win 2022 Presidential Mineral
Industry Environmental Awards, Best Mining Forest
Contest, and Safest Mines Awards
By: Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division
Twelve (12) mining companies were announced recipients of the coveted 2022 Presidential Mineral Industry
Environmental Awards (PMIEA) during the final deliberation of the PMIEA Selection Committee (PMIEA SC) on October
27, 2022 at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Multi-Purpose Building. The following companies won the 2022
PMIEA:
Through Executive Order No.
Category Company
CTP Construction and Mining Corporation – Dahican 399, series of 1997, PMIEA is
Eramen Minerals, Inc. conferred every year to mining
companies that have exhibited
FCF Minerals Corporation exemplary performance in
Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an
Surface Mining Operation terms of safety and health,
Platinum Group Metals Corporation environmental protection and
Taganito Mining Corporation enhancement, and social
TVI Resource Development (Phils.) Inc – Balabag development (SHES)
Gold-Silver Project management. A total of 29
Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Batangas mining companies under
Quarry Operation Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Teresa Underground Mining Operation,
Republic Cement Mindanao, Inc. Surface Mining Operation,
Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
Mineral Processing Quarry Operation, and Mineral
Mindanao Mineral Processing & Refining Corporation Processing Operation categories
underwent stringent assessment and validation of the PMIEA SC and its Technical Working Group last September 19 –
October 22, 2022. The PMIEA SC also bestowed the PMIEA SC Platinum and Titanium Achievement Awards to
acknowledge the high degree of effort of mining companies in SHES management albeit fell short of the required rating
for the PMIEA.
Alongside the PMIEA, the National Executive Committee (NEC) of the Mining Forest Program (MFP) declared the win-
ners of the 2022 Best Mining Forest Contest (BMFC) during its final deliberation last October 26, 2022 at the MGB
Multi-Purpose Building. The winners and runners-up of the 2022 BMFC are the following:
Category Company
Metallic Taganito Mining Corporation
Non-Metallic Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Bulacan
Mineral Processing Plant Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
Exploration Philex Mining Corporation
The BMFC aims to recognize the commitment of the mining companies in their progressive rehabilitation and
reforestation initiatives through their MFP. The implementation of the MFP is in line with the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Administrative Order (DAO) No. 22, series of 1989, and NEC Resolution No. 2005-
02.
Furthermore, the winners for the Safest Mines Awards (SMA) and Mine’s Best Personalities are as follows:
Category Company
Underground Mining Operation OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc.
Surface Mining Operation TVI Resource Devt. (Phils.) Inc. – Balabag Gold-Silver Proj.
Quarry Operation Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Batangas
Exploration A Makilala Mining Company, Inc.
Exploration B Itogon-Suyoc Resources, Inc.
Mineral Processing – Extraction Coral Bay Nickel Corporation
Mineral Processing – Concentrator OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc.
Mineral Processing – Calcining Plant Graymont (Philippines), Inc.
Mineral Processing – Crushing Plant Philippine Mining Service Corporation -– Bohol Plant
Most Improved Safety Performance Taganito Mining Corporation
Safest Mining Operation OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc.
The above-mentioned companies will be recognized during the Testimonial Dinner/Annual Awards Night of the 68th
Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) on November 18, 2022 at CAP – John Hay Trade
& Cultural Center Main Hall A & B, Baguio City.
MGBEA and The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employee's Association (MGBEA), in
collaboration with the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP), conducted the “Training
BFP Conduct on Basic First Aid and Basic Life Support” last October 03 & 07, 2022 at the MGB
Multipurpose Hall. Selected employees from all MGB divisions were tasked to
Training on attend said event.
Basic First Aid
and Life
Support
By: Mineral Economics,
Information, and Publication
Division Participants were taught how to properly bandage the different body parts.
MGBEA President Dr. Maybellyn A. Zepeda asserted the need of this Office to
conduct trainings solely dedicated to basic knowledge on basic first-aid. With the
help of BFP, they were able to squeeze in a week-long training into just two days.
Representatives from BFP discussed lessons on the different kinds of wounds and
possible dangerous situations and what we can do in those situations to help not
only ourselves, but the people around us. The officers proceeded on teaching the
participants on how to properly bandage the different parts of our bodies and the
correct way to conduct Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, which is most commonly
known as CPR.
The brief training concluded with the participants all getting the chance to
exercise the CPR method taught by batch.
BFP Officers demonstrate how to properly do CPR.
MGB participants were taught bandaging techniques and how to conduct CPR .
CSC Conducts PRIME-HRM Briefing at MGB
By: Mineral The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Administrative Division, along with the
Economics, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and Civil Service Commission
Information and (CSC), conducted a “Orientation for Field Directors on the Assessment of Agencies” last
Publication Division September 23, 2020 at the MGB Multi-Purpose Hall with Ms. Fe P. Lacaba, Director II, CSC
Field Office – DENR.
This is part of the Assessment Phase in strengthening the Civil Service
Commission’s Program to Institutionalize Meritocracy and Excellence in Human Resource
Management, otherwise known as PRIME-HRM. According to CSC, its rationale is “to
accelerate the 2015 Vision-Mission to become the Strategic HR Center for the Philippine
bureaucracy and Asia’s Leading Center for excellence in HR and OD by 2030”. PRIME-HRM,
as discussed before, is a mechanism that empowers government agencies by developing
their human resource management competencies, systems, and practices toward HR
excellence. It also entails greater engagement not just of the human resource management
officer (HRMO) but also of the officials and the rank-and-file employees of the agency.
There are three (3) stages of PRIME-HRM: 1) to assess; 2) to assist; and 3) to award. Along
with these are four (4) HR Maturity Levels to observe, as well—this describes how well the
behaviors, practices, and processes of an organization can reliably and sustainable
produce outcomes. Before PRIME-HRM was established, there was only the Certificate
Records Assessment (CRA)/HRM Systems Assessment, along with the use of Manual
Assessment Forms. Now, there are multiple factors such as the 4 Core HRM Maturity
Levels – System Assessment, HRMO Competencies Assessment, and Practices Assessment,
CRA, and the use of computer-assisted assessment forms. Presently, MGB is under HR
Maturity Level I or “Transactional HRM.” The said orientation is one of the requirements
to be accredited to Level II HR or “Process-Defined HRM.”
Through the Assessment, well-trained assessors, a high-quality assessment process system
and thorough of strengths and determining the areas of improvement in the four core HRM
systems along with the immediate actions needed to address the aforementioned areas
can be expected.
MGB Officials during the PRIME-HRM Briefing .
Celebrating The National Statistics Month (NSM) kicked off on
October 3, 2022, pursuant to Presidential Proclamation
33rd National No. 647, dedicating the month of October every year to
Statistics the promotion of nationwide awareness and support for
Month the importance and value that statistics provide the
different sectors of the Philippine society.
By: Mineral Economics, Information The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) together
and Publication Division
with the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources and its attached bureaus join the country in
celebrating the 33rd National Statistics Month this
October 2022 with the theme, “Boosting the Country’s
Recovery with Informed Decisions, Better Policies”.
The Mineral Economics, Information, and Publication
Division of MGB participated in NSM’s 15th National
Convention on Statistics held on 3-5 October 2022,
organized by the Philippine Statistical System, and
spearheaded by the Philippine Statistics Authority
(PSA).
As part of the celebration of the 33rd NSM, MGB held its
annual training and capability building for the MGB
Central and Regional Office personnel responsible for
statistical data, analysis, and information dissemination
on October 24-28, 2022.
Mineral Economics, Information and Publication
Division's Employees attend the Celebration of Statistics
Month
The 68th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) PMSEA
was held in CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center, Baguio City on November 15
-18, 2022. The event was spearheaded by the Philippine Mine Safety and
Environment Association (PMSEA), the country’s forerunner in the promotion of held 68th
occupational safety and health, sound environmental management and social
Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and Geosciences Bureau, the Chamber ANMSEC
responsibility in the minerals industry, in coordination with the Department of
of Mines of the Philippines, the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM),
mining companies, quarries, cement plants, suppliers, service contractors and By: Mine Safety, Environment
other professional organizations. and Social Development Division
Despite having the event virtually held last year, the
68th ANMSEC with the theme “68 Years of Responsible
Mining… Resilience. Reset. Recovery”, continued its annual
celebration in Baguio City and was attended by various sectors
in the mining industry, such as partners, members, mining
contractors, mining suppliers, academe, students, professional
organizations, community development officers, government
officials and employees.
The event was highlighted by the following:
• Sports Fest (Badminton, Golf, Bowling and Lawn Tennis)
• Mining Exhibit by Mining Companies and Suppliers
• 8th YAMAN PH Student Congress
• 7th Community Relations Officers Conference
• Minerals Industry Symposium in cooperation with PSEM
• Minerals Industry Parade
• Mine Safety Field Demonstration and Field Competition
The culminating activity in the celebration of 68th ANMSEC was
the Testimonial Dinner and Annual Awards Night. The winners
vying for the Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental
Award for best mining practices in the country was awarded to
mining companies engaged in mineral exploration, quarry
operation, surface mining operation, underground mining
operation and mineral processing. Also, winners of the Best
Mining Forest Contest, Safest Mines Awards, and Best Mines
Personalities was awarded during the said event.
MICECO CORNER
MOTORSIKLOAN
PLEASE CONTACT:
Engr. Glacier Domingo
Mine Safety, Environment
and Social Development
Division
Chairman, MICECO
Investment Committee
Gender and Development – S.O.
(Reconstitution of the MGB GAD FPS)
MGB SPECIAL ORDER DEC 23, 2022 Members : Pauline Marie C. Jordan
No. 22-179 Leslie L. Cedeles
Laralournie A. Artajo
John Eric N. Ramos
SUBJECT: RECONSTITUTION OF THE MINES AND
GEOSCIENCES BUREAU GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT. FOCAL MGB RO No. VII : AI Emil G. Berador
RO Focal Point Person
POINT SYSTEM AND COMMITTEES Vice-Focal Person : Josephine T. Aleta
In the interest of the service and pursuant to Republic Act No. 9710 of Members : Junnalie P. Lupo
Anjaylove S. Geniston
2009, otherwise known as "An Act Providing for the Magna Carta for Shenno Lester R. Cose
Women" and Department of Environment and Natural Resources MGB RO No. VIII
(DENR) Administrative Order No. 98-15. Series of 1998 (Revised
Guidelines on the Implementation of Gender and Development (GAD) RO Focal Point Person : Marcelina C. Espos
: Celestina U. Carranza
Vice-Focal Person
Activities in the DENR), the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Members : Evalyn E. Barillo
GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) shall be reconstituted as follows:
Romulo C. Babatugon
Margarito Jerry S. Barreto
Executive Committee:
Chairperson : MGB Director
Vice-Chairperson : MGB Assistant Director MGB RO No. IX
Members : All Central Office Division Chiefs RO Focal Point Person : Emma Rodelie M. Deverala
: Mary Ann G. Zambales
Vice-Focal Person
All Regional Directors Members : Ramil B. Mundo
MGB GAD Focal Point Person : Diory G. Carr
Vice Focal Point Person : Jaypee D. Juanerio Jenelyn A. Dicen
Maria Jessica B. Avecilla
Members : Ma. Erlina P. Tambasen Je-An E. Baya
: Florian D. Servidad
: John Frederick D. Santos MGB RO No. X : Krissette Grace F. Campilan
RO Focal Point Person
: Mark Carlo H. Cruz Vice-Focal Person : Lea Therese N. Bondad
: Jeffrey S. Ledesma Members : Osin A. Sinsuat Jr.
: Lily Ann Q. Cañedo
: Nazario P. Abrasaldo Liberty B. Daitia
Rodante B. Felina
MGB RO Focal Points System Janice B. Furog
MGB RO No.1
RO Focal Point Person : Vilma A. Vecino MGB RO No. XI : Fedelis S. Echavez
RO Focal Point Person
Vice-Focal Person : Marie Rose B. Aguda Vice-Focal Person : Patrocinio D. Simbajon
Members : RosabelS. Gacayan
Felisandelle de Vera Members : Angel Mae N. Cabaylo
Maria Rosario Florence Bello Rae Angeline S. Palen
Katyrhene T. Basmayor
MGB RO No. II Carla Lea P. Igaran
RO Focal Point Person : Felicitas V. Piligan
Vice-Focal Person : Emely M. Delmendo MGB RO No. XII : Ermelyn Jane P. Celindro
RO Focal Point Person
Members : Imee G. Agaloos Vice-Focal Person : April Rose P. Lapatar
Rommel Amogan
Paulina Lingan Members : Lilia A. Acosta
John Mikel P. Ansao
MGB RO No. III Roger M. Tamayo
RO Focal Point Person : Joselyn C. Carbonell MGB RO No. XIII
Vice-Focal Person : Clarissa G. Villanueva
Members : Ma. Teresa I. Coching RO Focal Point Person : Rhodora B. Tan
: Marie Pennelope E. Fang
Vice-Focal Person
Bernadette B. Anonoy Members : Lilibeth P. Gimoto
Kathryll Van G. Francisco
MGB RO CALABARZON Liza P. Corotan
Ivee Drea C. Zerda
RO Focal Point Person : Rhoda M. Noble
Vice-Focal Person : Reynaldo P. Fallesgon MGB Cordillera Administrative Region
Members : Alfred Joseph M. Palencia
Garnette C. Binza RO Focal Point Person : Sheila Mae V. Sanqui
: Ma. Desiree Zan L. Lud-ayen
Vice-Focal Person
Anissa Q. Madi Members : Kaye K. Gaano
MGB RO MIMAROPA Benigno Cesar L. Espejo
RO Focal Point Person : Ellengrace R. Galiste
Vice-Focal Person : Rocelyn F. Rebullante Augustin L. Baliang Jr.
Member : Ivan F. Macandog All expenses to be incurred in the conduct of the activities related to the
MGB RO No. V discharge of functions of the MGB GFPS shall be charged against the
MGB appropriations for GAD related activities subject to the existing
RO Focal Point Person : Arlene E. Dayao applicable accounting and auditing rules and regulations.
Vice-Focal Person : Daniel S. Sombanon
Members : Antonio C. Marasigan
Jose Marcel S. Laud This Order shall take effect immediately.
MGB RO No. VI
RO Focal Point Person : Mae Y. Magarzo
Vice-Focal Person : Cecilia L. Ochavo-Saycon ATTY. WILFREDO G. MONCANO
Director