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TABLE OF CONTENTS
I. Executive Summary
II. Detailed Physical Accomplishments
a. Responsible Mining
❖ Mineral Resources Enforcement and
Regulatory Program
• Mineral Investment Promotion • Mining Industry Development
❖ Mineral Resources and Geosciences
Development Program
• Communication Plan for Minerals Development
• National Mineral Reservation b. Geological Assessment
❖ Geohazards Assessment
• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Updating of 1:10,000scale Geohazard Maps
• Karst Subsurface Assessment • Conduct of IEC to LGUs
❖ Geologic Quadrangle Mapping
❖ Groundwater Resources Assessment
III. Physical and Financial Accomplishments
IV. Prospects for CY 2020
V. Annexes
❖ Gender and Development Accomplishment
Report
❖ Revenue Collection Report 2019
❖ Performance Information Report
❖ Means of Verifications (MoVs)
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MANDATE, MISSION AND VISION
MANDATE
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau is the primary government agency
under Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)
responsible for the conservation, management, development and
proper use of the country’s mineral resources including those in
reservations and lands of public domain. In pursuing the mandate, it
envisions a mining and minerals industry that is not only prosperous but
also socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad
community and political support while positively and progressively
assisting in the government’s program on revitalizing the minerals industry
and contribution to the general economic well-being of the nation.
MISSION
The MGB, as steward of the country's mineral resources, is committed to
the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware of
its contribution to national economic growth and countryside
community development. It fully recognizes that the development of a
responsive policy framework in partnership with stakeholders to govern
mineral exploration, mining and investment decisions and an effective
institutional structure, are fundamental requisites for the sustainable
utilization of the country's mineral resources. It is adherent to the
promotion of geological studies as an integral element of socio-
economic development, environmental protection and human safety.
Yet, it is sensitive to the known environmental impacts of mining and the
need for restoration and rehabilitation of mining affected areas and the
development and adoption of environmental and geo-scientific
technologies.
VISION
MGB envisions a minerals industry that is not only prosperous but also
socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad
community and political support while positively and progressively
assisting in government’s program on poverty alleviation and
contributing to the general economic well-being of the nation. MGB also
aims to be the leading geoscience and geo-resources Bureau serving
the public and nation with scientific reliability.
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FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU REGIONAL OFFICE NO. I
OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR
The Office of Regional Director shall implement the pertinent laws,
policies, rules and regulations and programs; exercise the management
functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling; undertake
Information, Education and Communication campaign; and perform
such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or delegated
by the Director.
FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION
The Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) shall provide general
administrative services pertaining to human and financial resources and
property and records management.
GEOSCIENCES DIVISION
The Geosciences Division (GSD) shall undertake land and marine
geoscientific surveys including mineral exploration, geological mapping,
geohazard assessment, groundwater resource exploration and
vulnerability assessment, and engineering geological and
geoenvironmental studies and provide geological laboratory and
information services.
MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION
The Mine Management Division (MMD) shall undertake initial evaluation
of mining and mining-related applications, monitoring of the disposition
and utilization of mineral lands and resources, and survey of mineral
lands.
MINE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION
The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD)
shall conduct the evaluation and monitoring of implementation of
programs and investigate incidents/complaints on mine safety and
health, environmental management and social development.
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I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
2019 has been a good year with strong
growth and remarkable achievements.
Though challenges were faced along the
way, substantial improvements were made
in many facets of the programs and services
of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Regional Office No I. We contemplate and
reflect on these challenges, discern on our
experiences and learn from them, guided
by a renewed hope, fresh start, and new
vision. We believe that innovation is the key
that will drive our nation on achieving inclusive growth and
development. This, implemented while providing an effective innovation
governance system, and harmonizing and aligning government
innovation efforts toward a common goal.
MGB 1 is proud to present its accomplishments while staying true to our
mission, vision and core values anchored on Responsible Mining to
address poverty alleviation, environmental protection and inclusive
economic growth
We began the year with successfully passing the Integrated
Management System (IMS) ISO Surveillance Audit conducted by the
certifying body, National Quality Assurance (NQA). The surveillance audit
ensures that the quality management system, Environmental
Management System, and the Occupational Health and Safety
Assessment remains suitable, adequate and effective. On December
2017, we have attained our ISO certification on for the Quality
Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management
System, (ISO 14001:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety
Assessment (ISO 18001:2007). The audit proved that the implementation
of the quality, environmental and health & safety management systems
were in accordance to the requirements of the standards.
On the 2nd and 3rd week of March, we conducted a series of Orientation
Seminar of P/CENR Officers and Staff on the Mining Laws, Rules and
Regulations including the application of Geosciences for the field offices
of DENR Region 1.
This is in pursuant to the establishment DENR Administrative Order 2018-
18 (DAO 2018-18) which provides a centralized and balanced
management of regional operations (DENR-1, EMB-1 & MGB-1). We have
conducted orientation for PENRO La Union, PENRO Pangasinan,PENRO
Ilocos Sur, PENRO Ilocos Norte and the various CENR Offices.
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Major programs and services of the MGB were discussed and presented
to P/CENR Officers and their staff. This entails the commitment of the MGB
to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware
to its contribution to national economic growth and countryside
community development.
The DAO strengthens the coordination of the said offices at the provincial
and community level, the PENROs and CENROs shall act as field
commanders in their respective area of jurisdiction and are deputized to
enforce mining laws and provide technical support to the MGB Regional
Office. Also, this shall empower PENROs and CENROs to police mining
sectors and be given authority to issue orders to remedy practices that
are not in accordance with the laws, to suspend operations that are life
threatening, to arrest offenders and seize illegally-sourced products,
tools, equipment and conveyance used in the commission of anything
illegal in mining and the environment.
Continued efforts are done through strong coordination for the efficient
and effective operations of DENR to promulgate rules, regulations and
other issuances necessary in carrying out its mandate, objectives,
policies and plans and programs and projects.
On the 32nd anniversary celebration of the DENR, DENR Secretary Roy A.
Cimatu conferred the top performing field officials as the “Environmental
Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence” or EAGLE Award.
Sec. Cimatu mentioned that the said award aimed to honor field officers,
who are the frontliners in delivering services to the public and
implementing the mandate, as well as to promote a culture of
excellence in the organization and its leadership. MGB 1 was qualified to
for the Eagle Award as we were one of the top performing regions
amongst the regional offices of MGB.
On July, we supported the Gawad Parangal para sa Kalikasan 2019.
Notable efforts of our environmental partners and stakeholders were
recognized and appreciated. Again, we would like to commend all the
awardees and encourage them to keep doing what is best for the
environment. Our actions, no matter how small or big shall take a step in
our mission of protecting and conserving the very reason what keeps us
alive and breathing.
A Project Benefit Monitoring on the IEC on Geohazard and Vulnerability
and Risk Assessment Maps was also conducted by the Regional
Development Council -Ilocos Region on August 16 and August 20, 2019.
This activity was done to assess the success of the IEC project in achieving
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its desired objective. Results of the said monitoring showed that the LGUs
were using the results of the activity in their planning and preparation of
their CDRA as mandated by the DILG. The results of their CDRA were
subsequently incorporated in their Comprehensive Development Plans
(CDPs), Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Plans and CLUPs.
Other benefits of the IEC on VRA Maps were also provided.
MGB I also conducted the Deputation/Orientation of Stakeholders for
effective enforcement of ENR Laws and Regulations on October at the
Provincial Capitol in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This aimed at further
strengthening the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations; and
promote inclusivity and empower the stakeholders to actively
participate in environmental-related initiatives. They were capacitated
with lectures on the MGB’s role towards the promotion of sustainable
mining such as the apprehension, seizure, confiscation and disposition.
While the Environmental Management Bureau presented the terms and
conditions of the Environmental Compliance Certificate with regards to
quarrying.
On November, the MGB Central Office led the launching of the
nationwide campaign to ensure responsible mining in the country at the
Elements at Eton Centris in Quezon City. The IEC campaign takes on the
title, hashtag Mine Responsibility, or #MineResponsibility. It focuses on
giving information on responsible mining as a shared responsibility. It aims
as well to heighten awareness on the role of the MGB, its directives, and
the importance of its existence in the government in
achieving responsible mining in the country. It enjoins everyone to take
part in ensuring that mining in our country remains technically feasible,
environmentally compliant, socially acceptable, and financially viable.
Further, this information drive encourages responsibility among its
stakeholders, mining firms, other government agencies, as well as the
Filipino people. Responsible mining talks about temporary use of land
area to get valuable materials that can help in progress and economic
growth, and rehabilitating the land mined areas afterwards. This inclusive
approach ensures the mining industry’s commitment to the protection of
people and environment.
We also have sustained our partnerships with different sectors in our
society through our dialogues, forums and consultations. Definitely, we
are exerting effort in reaching out to more people especially those in the
grassroots. MGB-I has intensified its Information, Education and
Communication (IEC) campaign which heightens awareness and
promotes the advocacy and thrusts and programs of the bureau as well
as to address mining-related activities in the Ilocos Region.
The existing Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation was also monitored
and the office, together with personnel from MGB Central Office
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conducted a geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and spot
geophysical survey of feldspar and other prospects within Reservation.
Pursuant to Section 9 DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-12 and DMO
No. 2007-06, as one of the requirements for the declaration of mineral
reservation area, the office also conducted semi-detailed geological
mapping of the proposed extension of Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral
Reservation located in Barangay Tadao, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
Vulnerability Risk Assessment was conducted in eleven (11) municipalities
in the region while 11 1:10,000 geohazard maps were updated. Twenty-
three (23) geohazard reports and one hundred eleven (111) geohazard
maps were prepared. Twenty-one (21) lectures were conducted and
twenty-three (23) advisories were issued and eighty seven (87)re-issued
to different local government units. Four (4) quadrangles were assessed
and surveyed and one (1) Provincial Resource maps was updated and
submitted to the Central Office.
For our Mining Regulation Services, our office has issued six (6) permits,
one hundred four (104) Ore Transport Permits/Certifications, fifteen (15)
certificates of accreditations/cemcrr/coe and sixty-three (63) Mineral
Ore Export Permits. Fifty-three (53) mining permits/contracts
reviewed/cancelled/endorsed for cancellation as well.
On our approval of SHES Program, we have accomplished six (6)
Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) with FMRDP
and or FMRDP with final action. We also have approved fifty (50) annual
EPEP or CMP. While eight (8) approved SDMP/CDP and forty-eight (48)
annual SDMP and forty-eight (48) annual SHP were approved.
Four (4) P/CMRBs were maintained/operationalized/reconstituted. And
twenty-four (24) P/CMRB meetings were conducted and participated.
Minahang Bayan was also identified and endorsed.
As of December 31, 2019, Budget Utilization Rate (BUR 1)
(Obligation/Allotment) for MOOE have reached 100%, Obligations of
P57,447,816.82. Budget Utilization Rate (BUR 2) (Disbursement/Obligation)
reached 99%, Disbursements of P56,949,016.82. Budget Utilization Rate
(BUR 3) (Disbursement/Cash Allocation) reached 98% for the year ending
2019.
Much to what we have achieved and accomplished this year, we are thankful
to the mighty men and women of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region I
for their strong will, commitment and dedication.
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As we close the year and move forward to another, we shall carry on the
knowledge and learnings that we gained and remain steadfast in our
commitment to building a more resilient and sustainable environment
through urgent action.
Moreover, let us lead the way towards meaningful change, go forth and
make a difference for the environment and for humanity.
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II. DETAILED PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT
a. Responsible Mining
O01: NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY MANAGED - PROGRAM 1:
MINERAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATORY PROGRAM
• MINERAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION PROGRAM
Issuance of Mining Permits/Contracts
The Mining Tenement Evaluation Section issued a total of one hundred
eighty eight (188) mining permits/contracts and other related permits. An
accomplishment of 85% was achieved due to the decrease in
applications for Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP). A factor in the low
accomplishment is due to the issuance of Memorandum dated April 5,
2019 from MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano, “Suspension of
processing of all Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) issued applications for
commodities covered by mining permits issued by the Provincial
Governor/ City Mayor”.
The commodities being exported were pebbles, construction sand and
gravel among others.
• Permits (EP,ISAGP, MPP)
Six (6) Industrial Sand and Gravel Permit were issued for the year.
Tenement No. Tenement Holder Date Issued
01-2019 Lorelien Carpio January 1,2019
02-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando September 9,2019
03-2019 Mark Bradley A. Salcedo October 22, 2019
06-002 Oniol II Dev’t Aggregates and
Corp.
December 6,2019
13-001 R.J. Flores Construction December 9, 2019
08-014 Isabel B. Agusdan December 10,2019
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Approval and issuance of Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits (ISAG)
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• Ore Transport Permit (OTP)/ Certification
A total of ninety seven (97) Ore Transport Permits (OTP) were issued for
CY 2019. In lieu of an Ore Transport Permit, the Office issued seven (7)
Certifications authorizing certain individuals/companies to transport ore
samples not exceeding two (2) metric tons to be used exclusively for
assay and joint test purposes. (See Performance Information Report for
List)
• Other Permits (Accreditations, Certificate of Environmental Management and Community Relations Record (CEMCRR) /
Certificate of Exemption (Coe), Declaration of Mining Project
Feasibility (DMPF).
Eight (8) Accreditations, four (4) (Certificate of Exemption (CoE) and
three (3) Certificate of Environmental Management and Community
Relations Record (CEMCRR) were issued during the year.
• Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP)
For transport/shipment of all minerals/mineral products outside of the
Philippines, a Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) is issued to mining permit
holders, accredited traders/retailers by the MGB Director/Regional
Director in accordance with DAO 2008-20 and DMO-2010-07. Sixty four
(64) Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) was issued for CY 2019. See
Performance Information Report for List)
Mining Engineer of the MGB-RO1 conducting Stockpile Validation
prior the issuance of the Ore Transport Permit.
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Use it or Lose It Policy
• Mining Applications with Final Action
The “Use it or Lose it” policy was initiated to render final action on the
pending mining applications in MGB Regional Offices nationwide, that
have been pending at an average period of 10 years. DENR Secretary
Paje, directed the MGB to complete and fully implement the “Use it or
Lose it” policy in the cleansing of non-moving mining applications.
Pursuant to Section C of DMO-2010-04 in re: Reforms in the Department
Management System is the review of non-performing mining
permits/contracts, which include, among others, mineral agreements
with expired exploration periods for five (5) years or more and for failure
to implement the Three (3) Year Development/ Utilization Work Program
or the Exploration Work Program for two (2) consecutive years. Likewise,
part of the review is the contractor’s/ permittee’s compliance with the
submission of reportorial requirements as provided under Section 270 of
DAO-96-40, as amended. Relative to the ongoing review of
performance on mining operations and cleansing of the so- called “non-
moving mining applications”. This Office has denied six (6) and approved
six (6) mining applications.
Tenement No. Tenement Holder Action
EXPA 10 Eagle Star Mining Corp. Denied
IPA 126 Consolidated Quarry Inc. Denied
IPA 125 Consolidated Quarry Inc. Denied
IPA 337 Pinagpala PT
Aggregates
Denied
IPA 338 Electa Tarlac Aggregates Denied
IPA 315 Reynaldo Ojascastro Denied
01-2019 Lorelien Carpio Approved
02-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando Approved
03-2019 Mark Bradley A. Salcedo Approved
06-002 Oniol II Dev’t Aggregates
and Corp.
Approved
13-001 R.J. Flores Construction Approved
08-014 Isabel B. Agusdan Approved
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Review of the Performance of Existing Mining Operations per EO No. 79
• Mining Permits/Contracts reviewed/cancelled/endorsed for cancellation
Fifty three (53) mining permits/contracts were reviewed.
Approval of SHES Program
• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM (EPEP)
A 600% accomplishment was achieved for the
endorsement/evaluation of EPEPs due to the increase of new
applicants.
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The said programs belong to the following mining applicants/permit
holders:
Company/Permit Holder
Certificate of
Approval
Date
Approved
George C. Aquino No. 153-2019-66 May 2, 2019
Oniol II Dev’t. and Aggregates
Corporation
No. 154-2019-67 Sept. 3, 2019
Sir Rey C. Villapando No. 154-2019-68 July 15, 2019
Mark Bradley C. Salcedo No. 156-2019-69 Oct. 2, 2019
Isabel Agusdan No. 157-2019-70 Dec. 2, 2019
Francisco Espiritu, Jr. No. 158-2019-71 Dec. 2, 2019
• Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program/Care and Maintenance Program (AEPEP/CMP)
Forty-seven (47) against a target of forty-six (46) AEPEPs were
evaluated and approved by the concerned Mine Rehabilitation Fund
Committees for a 102% accomplishment.
On the other hand, the CMP of Marble Mining Company, Inc. (Ilocos
Norte Mining Company, Inc.) and two (2) MPSAs of Holcim Mining and
Development Corporation - La Union located in Agno, Pangasinan
were evaluated and approved by the MGB, RO. The 300%
accomplishment is attributable to the decision of HMDC - La Union to
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implement CMP instead of AEPEP at their two (2) MPSAs in
Pangasinan.
Below is the list of approved AEPEP/CMP to wit:
AEPEP:
Name of Permit Holder COA Number Date of
Approval
1 N. Canlas Crushing Plant AEPEP No. 1-2019
(MGB 1)
February 13,
2019
2 Delia B. Dizon AEPEP No. 2-2019
(MGB 1)
February 13,
2019
3 Efraim Balitao AEPEP No. 3-2019
(MGB 1)
February 13,
2019
4 William K. Dy AEPEP No. 4-2019
(MGB 1)
February 28,
2019
5 A. D. Marrero Enterprises AEPEP No. 05-2019
(MGB 1)
March 5, 2019
6 George C. Aquino (interim) AEPEP No. 06-2019
(MGB 1)
March 8, 2019
7 Isla Verde Mining &
Development Corporation
AEPEP No. 07-2019
(MGB 1)
March 11,
2019
8 Sable Le Varge, Inc. AEPEP No. 08-2019
(MGB 1)
March 11,
2019
9 Flor T. Lagang AEPEP No. 09-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
10 Joseph L. Chua AEPEP No. 10-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
11 Melchor S. De Leon AEPEP No. 11-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
12 Ramoncito Tan AEPEP No. 12-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
13 Mae Ann L. Chua AEPEP No. 13-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
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14 Erna C. Tiu AEPEP No. 14-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
15 Edison C. Tiu AEPEP No. 15-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
16 Maechellenie P. Café AEPEP No. 16-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
17 Joan B. Palanog AEPEP No. 17-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
18 Myra R. Cruz AEPEP No. 18-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
19 Betty N. Chua AEPEP No. 19-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
20 Alice L. Chua AEPEP No. 20-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
21 Alma L. Kho AEPEP No. 21-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
22 Omnico Natural Resources,
Inc.
AEPEP No. 22-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
23 Antonio L. Kho AEPEP No. 23-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
24 Efren M. Pungtilan AEPEP No. 24-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
25 Bernardina R. Talan AEPEP No. 25-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
26 Ramon Chua AEPEP No. 26-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
27 Adoracion M. Ceperiano AEPEP No. 27-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
28 Ferdinand C. Obis AEPEP No. 28-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
29 Edmund A. Mendones AEPEP No. 29-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
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30 Judy C. Tan AEPEP No. 30-2019
(MGB 1)
March 12,
2019
31 Matthew O. Liis AEPEP No. 31-2019
(MGB 1)
March 18,
2019
32 Destiny Mighty Rock
Corporation
AEPEP No. 32-2019
(MGB 1)
March 18,
2019
33 Conrado Ignacio AEPEP No. 33-2019
(MGB 1)
March 18,
2019
34 Felix Sanchez AEPEP No. 34-2019
(MGB 1)
March 25,
2019
35 Northpoint Aggregates, Inc. AEPEP No. 35-2019
(MGB 1)
March 25,
2019
36 Northwest Luzon Mining Co. AEPEP No. 36-2019
(MGB 1)
March 28,
2019
37 Nelson C. Chan AEPEP No. 37-2019
(MGB 1)
March 28,
2019
38 Northern Cement
Corporation
AEPEP No. 38-2019
(MGB 1)
March 28,
2019
39 Heirs of Elias E. Olegario AEPEP No. 39-2019
(MGB 1)
March 28,
2019
40 Holcim Mining and
Development Corporation
(MPSA No. 43-95-1 and MPSA
No. 238-2007-1)
AEPEP No. 40-2019
(MGB 1)
March 29,
2019
41 Holcim Mining and
Development Corporation
(MPSA No. 236-2007-1)
AEPEP No. 41-2019
(MGB 1)
March 29,
2019
42 Benito Y. Co AEPEP No. 42-2019
(MGB 1)
March 29,
2019
43 Lorelien S. Carpio AEPEP No. 43-2019
(MGB 1)
March 29,
2019
44 Oniol II Development and
Aggregates Corporation
AEPEP No. 44-2019
(MGB 1)
October 29,
2019
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45 Sir Rey C. Villapando AEPEP No. 45-2019
(MGB 1)
October 29,
2019
46 Isabel C. Agusdan (Interim) AEPEP No. 46-2019
(MGB 1)
November 11,
2019
CMP:
Name of Permit Holder COA Number Date of
Approval
47 Holcim Mining and
Development Corporation
(MPSA No. 042-1995-1)
CMP No. 1-
2019
March 29,
2019
48 Holcim Mining and
Development Corporation
(MPSA No. 295-2009-1)
CMP No. 2-
2019
March 29,
2019
49 Marble Mining Exploration
Corporation / Ilocos Norte
Mining Company, Inc.
CMP No. 3-
2019
March 29,
2019
• Social Management and Development Program/Community Development Program (SDMP/CDP)
The Social Development Section evaluated and issued Certificate of
Approval (CA) on eight (8) SDMP’s for the period against the target of
one (1) CA for 800% accomplishment.
Number Accomplished SDMP Date Issued
146-2019-1 (I) 2nd Isabel B. Agusdan June 13, 2019
147-2019-2 (I) 1st Francisco R. Espiritu, Jr. July 31, 2019
148-2019-3 (I) 1st Sir Rey C. Villapando July 31, 2019
149-2019-4 (I) 1st Mark Bradley A. Salcedo
August 8,
2019
150-2019-5 (I) 1st Karlo D. Flores
November
29, 2019
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151-2019-6 (I) 2nd RJ Flores Construction-Rosario
November
29, 2019
152-2019-7 (I) 2nd Recy C. Paed
December
13, 2019
153-2019-8 (I) 1st
RJ Flores Construction-
Naguilian
December
23, 2019
Technical conference for the SDMPs of Stonemason, Inc. , Darwin O. Parilla (right
photo) and Isabel B. Agusdan ( left photo) on March 11, 2019 and March 18, 2019
respectively.
• Annual Social Development and Management Program (ASDMP) evaluation and issuance of certificate of approval.
The Section had evaluated and issued Certificate of Approval (CA) on
forty-eight (48) ASDMP’s for the period against the target of forty-six (46)
CA’s for 104% accomplishment.
Number Company/Permittee Date Issued
1 1-2019 Felix P. Sanchez March 28, 2019
2 3-2019
Holcim Mining and Development
Corp March 13, 2019
3 1-2019 Lorelein Carpio March 13, 2019
4 1-2019 N. Canlas Crushing Plant March 14, 2019
5 2-2019 Heirs of Elias E. Olegario March 22, 2019
6 2-2019 Northwest Luzon Mining Corp March 22, 2019
7 1-2019 Destiny Mighty Rock Corporation March 19, 2019
8 2-2019 Mathew O. Liis March 19, 2019
9 2-2019 Conrado V. Ignacio March 22, 2019
10 2-2019 Sable Le Varge, Inc. March 19, 2019
11 3-2019 Flor T. Lagang March 26, 2019
12 3-2019 Joseph Chua March 26, 2019
13 3-2019 Melchor S. De Leon March 26, 2019
14 3-2019 Ramonncito Tan March 26, 2019
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15 3-2019 Mae Ann Chua March 22, 2019
16 3-2019 Erna Tiu March 26, 2019
17 3-2019 Edison Tiu March 22, 2019
18 3-2019 Maechellenie P. Café March 22, 2019
19 3-2019 Joan B. Palanog March 22, 2019
20 3-2019 Myra Cruz March 26, 2019
21 3-2019 Betty N. Chua March 26, 2019
22 3-2019 Alice Chua March 26, 2019
23 3-2019 Alma Kho March 26, 2019
24 3-2019 Omnico Natural Resources, Inc. March 26, 2019
25 3-2019 Antonio L. Kho March 22, 2019
26 3-2019 Efren M. Pungtilan March 26, 2019
27 3-2019 Bernardina Talan March 22, 2019
28 3-2019 Ramon Chua March 26, 2019
29 3-2019 Adoracion Ceperiano March 26, 2019
30 3-2019 Ferdinand Obis March 26, 2019
31 3-2019 Edmund Mendones March 26, 2019
32 3-2019 Judy Tan March 22, 2019
33 2-2019 A.D. Marrero Enterprises March 25, 2019
34 2-2019 Benito Y. Co March 26, 2019
35 3-2019 Nelson C. Chan March 27, 2019
36 2-2019 Northpoint Aggregates March 26, 2019
37 1-2019 George Aquino March 28, 2019
38 1-2019 William K. Dy March 27, 2019
39 1-2019 Ephraim Balitao March 28, 2019
40 1-2019 Delia B. Dizon March 28, 2019
41 2-2019 Northern Cement Corporation March 29, 2019
42 3-2019 Isla Verde Mining Corp. March 28, 2019
43
1-2019
Oniol II Development and
Aggregates Corporation October 22, 2019
44 1-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando October 22, 2019
45
1-2019 Isabel C. Agusdan
November 26,
2019
46
1-2019 Mark Bradley A. Salcedo
December 19,
2019
• Annual Safety and Health Program (ASHP)
The Mine Safety and Health Section (MSHS) had evaluated forty-eight
(48) Annual Safety and Health Programs for CY 2019. Results of review
and evaluation of the submitted ASHPs, some that were found out to be
in order were recommended for approval and ASHPs that needs
additional information to be incorporated/presented/included in the
program were returned to the concerned company for revision.
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Certificate
Number Company/Permittee Date issued
1
01-2019
Northern Cement
Corporation January 23, 2019
2
02-2019 Northpoint Aggregates, Inc,
February 13,
2019
3 03-2019 2019 March 11, 2019
4
04-2019 George C. Aquino
February 14,
2019
5 05-2019 Sable Le Varge, Inc. March 7, 2019
6
06-2019
Northwest Luzon Mining
Corporation March 7, 2019
7 07-2019
Naguilian Aggregates and
Decelopment Corporation March 11, 2019
8 08-2019 N. Canlas Crushing Plant March 11, 2019
9 09-2019 Efraim Balitao March 11, 2019
10 10-2019 Delia B. Dizon March 11, 2019
11
11-2019
Destiny Mighty Rock
Corporation March 12, 2019
12 12-2019 Heirs of Elias E. Olegario March 13, 2019
13
13-2019
Holcim Mining and
Development Corporation March 14, 2019
14
14-2019
Omnico Natural Resources,
Inc. March 25, 2019
15 15-2019 Flor T. Lagang March 25, 2019
16 16-2019 Joseph Chua March 25, 2019
Photo showing the evaluation and
approval of ASHP with Certificate of
Approval.
Photo showing the procured Personal
Protective Equipment of Delta
earthmoving Inc. (service contractor of
Northern Cement Corp) based on their
approved ASHP.
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17 17-2019 Melchor S. De Leon March 25, 2019
18 18-2019 Ramoncito C. Tan March 25, 2019
19 19-2019 Mae Anne Chua March 25, 2019
20 20-2019 Erna Tiu March 25, 2019
21 21-2019 Edisn Tiu March 25, 2019
22 22-2019 Maechellenie Café March 25, 2019
23 23-2019 Joan Palanog March 25, 2019
24 24-2019 Myra Cruz March 25, 2019
25 25-2019 Betty Chua March 25, 2019
26 26-2019 Alice Chua March 25, 2019
27 27-2019 Alma Kho March 25, 2019
28 28-2019 Antonio L. Kho March 25, 2019
29 29-2019 Efren Pungtilan March 25, 2019
30 30-2019 Bernardina Talan March 25, 2019
31 31-2019 Ramon Chua March 25, 2019
32 32-2019 Adoracion Ceperiano March 25, 2019
33 33-2019 Ferdinand Obis March 25, 2019
34 34-2019 Edmund Mendones March 25, 2019
35 35-2019 Judy C. Tan March 25, 2019
36
36-2019
NCChan Aggregates and
Supplies March 26, 2019
37 37-2019 Matthew Liis March 26, 2019
38
38-2019
Isla Verde Mining and
Development Corporation March 27, 2019
39
39-2019
Master Rock Aggregates
and Construction Supplies March 28, 2019
40 40-2019 A.D. Marrero Enterprises March 28, 2019
41 41-2019 Wliiam K. Dy March 29, 2019
42 42-2019 Lorelein S. Carpio March 29, 2019
43
43-2019
Oniol II Ddevelopment and
Aggregates
November 25,
2019
44
44-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando
November 29,
2019
45
45-2019 Isabel B. Agusdan
November 29,
2019
46
46-2019 Mark Bradley C. Salcedo
Deember
19,2019
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Development of Small-Scale Mining - Assistance to Provincial/City
Mining Regulatory Board (P/CMRB)/ LGUs/ Other Stakeholders
• Inventory of People’s Small Scale Mining (PSSM)/ Minahang Bayan (MB) Areas, and Quarry/Sand and Gravel (SAG)/ Small Scale
Mining Sites (SSM)
Inventory of People’s Small Scale Mining (PSSM)/ Minahang Bayan
(MB) Areas, and Quarry/Sand and Gravel (SAG)/ Small Scale
Mining Sites (SSM) in the four (4) provinces were submitted for the
year.
• Proposed Mihangang Bayan Sites Identified
BRGY. CALITLITAN, UMINGAN, PANGASINAN
Non-Metallic Mineral Deposit (White Clay) (Kaolinite)
The Office had undergone inspection in Brgy. Calitlitan, Umingan,
Pangasinan to a certain the presence of non-metallic mineral deposit
(white clay) (kaolinite) in the area. The location of the area is
approximately less than 1km from the concrete pavement.
The subject area is situated at the toe stretching towards the mountain
in Umingan, Pangasinan.
Presence of white clay was observed and Three samples were taken and
labeled as UMING_1, UMING_2 and UMING_3. The coordinates of each samples
are as follow (in World Geodetic System WGS 84):
Samples Latitude Longitude
UMING_1 15°58'13.17"N 120°52'3.40"E
UMING_2 15°58'13.90"N 120°52'4.80"E
UMING_3 15°58'14.40"N 120°52'5.00"E
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• Proposed Minahang Bayan Sites Endorsed to DENR Through MGBCO
A flagship program of DENR Roy A. Cimatu calls for the formulation
of the small scale mining sector as a medium to enable “
community-based “mining undertakings to spur economic
development specifically in remote but highly mineralize areas.
In response, and to the aforesaid program a parcel of land 80
hectares found to contain economic deposits of quartz and other
siliceous materials was endorsed for potential declaration as
Minahang Bayan.
The subject mineral commodities are essentially used in glass
manufacturing, abrasives and other industrial uses.
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• P/CMRB maintained/operationalized/reconstituted
Four (4) Provincial City/ Mining Regulatory Board (P/CMRB) were
maintained and operationalized namely:
1. PMRB-Ilocos Norte;
2. PMRB-Ilocos Sur;
3. PMRB-La Union; and
4. PMRB-Pangasinan.
• P/CMRB Meetings conducted/participated
In accordance with Section 70 of DAO-2010-21, the Provincial City/
Mining Regulatory Board (P/CMRB), accepts, processes and evaluates
applications for Quarry, Sand and Gravel, Guano, Gemstone gathering
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and determines, among others, administrative charges and fees in
relation thereto.
The Regional Director, who acts as Chairman of PMRB and his technical
support staff attended a total of twenty four (24) PMRB meetings in the
four (4) Provinces within the jurisdiction of MGB-REGION I.
Deliberation of applications for sand and gravel/ quarry permits was
being undertaken to come up with a recommendation thru a resolution
to the concerned Provincial Governor for approval. Other related mining
issues/conflicts, were likewise being tackled during the PMRB meeting.
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MINING INDUSTRY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
Monitoring/Audit of Mining Permits/Contracts/Leases/Claims/JOAs
(including those within Mineral Reservations) as to compliance with the
Terms and Conditions/Requirements and implementation of approved
Work Program/Safety, Health, Environmental and Social Development
Programs
• MONITORING OF WORK PROGRAM
The Monitoring and Technical Services Section’s primary function is to
undertake monitoring of disposition and utilization of mineral lands and
resources. Compliance monitoring of existing Permits and Contracts was
based on MGB Memorandum Circular No. 2018-02 or the Guidelines for
Compliance Monitoring and Rating/Scorecard of Mining
Permits/Contracts. It covered the accomplishments of the Permit Holder
and Contractors on the following parameters: (a) implementation of
approved work program; (b) submission of reportorial requirements; (c)
payment of fiscal obligations; (d) employment equity; and (e)
compliance to the other terms and conditions of the permit, and other
applicable laws, rules, and regulations.
For the year, the office had monitored a total of 53 permits and contracts
for their CY 2018 accomplishments. These included 14 Mineral
Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA), 1 Financial or Technical
Assistance Agreement (FTAA), 3 Mineral Processing Permits (MPP), and
35 Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits (ISAGP).
Of the 14 MPSAs, four were under commercial operation and producing,
two under development, one under exploration, one under care and
maintenance, and five with pending renewal of exploration period. One
MPSA contract area was with an unclear status and needs clarification
from MGB Central Office it being an expansion of a MPSA in Region V.
The lone FTAA has a pending renewal of exploration period.
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The three MPPs had established their aggregates crushing and screening
plants. Two MPPs were operating and derived their feed from sand and
gravel permit holders, while the third MPP had undertaken test runs with
its feed sourced from a dredging project duly covered by Dredging
Permit issued by the DPWH.
Of the 35 ISAGP only 15 have operated and produced during the period
in review. 14 ISAGPs under operating agreement with Omnico Natural
Resources, Inc. did not produce due to the “group development”
scheme being implemented by the latter. Two ISAGPs were under
development and construction phase, while the monitoring parameters
under the checklist were not applicable to four ISAGPs because they
were granted only on December 21, 2018.
The factors that facilitated the timely achievement of the targets were:
first the strict execution of the TSHES monitoring travel plan; and second
the monitoring schedule was properly coordinated with the concerned
permit holder or contractor.
On the assessment of stakeholders’ responses to the monitoring, they
believed that implementation of the checklist monitoring form had
rendered the monitoring exercise more objective and no longer
subjective. The reaction that it is quite difficult to comply with the
monitoring parameters was appeased by explaining to them where
these parameters were derived and based. They were advised to
accept and practice what is required for in the long run this would
develop into a culture of compliance.
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The initial part of the Tenements, and Safety and Health, Environmental
Management, and Social Development (TSHES) Compliance
Monitoring is the conduct of an entry conference with the
representatives of the Contractor. The TSHES team formally introduce
themselves and subsequently explain the purpose of the visit, as well as
the scope and parameters of the compliance monitoring. This is the
entry conference held at Holcim Mining and Development
Corporation (HMDC) office together with key officials of the Contractor
prior to the conduct of actual monitoring.
TSHES Monitoring involves the validation of records such as the
submitted reportorial requirements relative to the implementation of
the approved work program, production and other pertinent statistical
reports, financial reports reflecting payment of financial obligation,
and other relevant documents. This is the records validation
conducted during the Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) TSHES
Compliance Monitoring.
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Validation of installed software related to mine planning is also done
as it is a vital activity included in the Three-Year Development and
Utilization Work Program of the MPSA Contractor. The demonstration
on how to use the software and explanation of their purpose was
rendered by HMDC mine planning engineer with the updated mine
plan/layout as output.
Inspection of the Contract Area where operation is being done is
essential to determine their compliance on the ground as far as the
implementation of the Three-Year Development and Utilization Work
Program is concerned. A look at the zeolite quarry of the Heirs of Elias
E. Olegario located in Mangatarem, Pangasinan.
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The inspection of the mineral processing plant covered by a Mineral
Processing Permit (MPP) is being made to ensure that the plant design
and specifications is in accordance with the approved Three-Year
Development and Utilization Work Program. A look at the 350 MTPH
processing plant of Isla Verde Mining and Development Corporation
located in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.
The monitoring team is seen discussing the mode and direction of
quarrying together with the manager and one of the backhoe
operators of Destiny Mighty Rock Corporation, an Industrial Sand and
Gravel Permit Holder, whose permit area is situated along the Bued
River in Rosario, La Union. They were reminded that the future progress
of extraction should be aligned with the approved work program.
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An exit conference is the last part of TSHES Monitoring wherein the
findings of the monitoring team are presented and discussed.
Recommendations for further improvements on compliances are also
made. The representatives of the MPSA Contractor then commits to
submit their lacking documents to the MGB within 15 days from the end
of the TSHES Compliance Monitoring. This is the exit conference with
key officials of Marble Mining Exploration Corporation held at their
office in Badoc, Ilocos Norte.
• INTEGRATED-SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MONITORING
ISHES Monitoring is guided by best practices in mining operation, safety
and health, environmental management and social development
which are regularly monitored and measured toward ensuring the
enhancement of national growth in a way that effectively safeguards
the environment and protect the rights of affected communities. For CY
2019, the office has conducted ISHES Monitoring to fifty three (53)
Contractors/Permittees/Permit Holders.
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Progressive rehabilitation through tree planting being undertaken at the mined-out
area in Barangay Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union adjacent the active quarry area of
MPSA No. 236-2007-I.
Inspection of the established nursery at HEEO
Concreting of portion of Brgy. Road in Brgy. Namatucan, Agno,
Pangasinan (HMDC-Agno)
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Provision of window grills to Malabobo Elementary School by Northern Cement
Corporation
Panoramic view of the concrete 5-compartment settling pond of the ISAG
operation of Mr. Felix P. Sanchez located in Barangay Acao, Bauang, La Union.
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Occupational Safety and Health Inspection (OSHI)
Occupational Safety and Health Inspection is divided into two (2)
activities the Quarterly conduct of OSHI for three (3) large scale mining
companies namely: Holcim Mining and Development Corp. (HMDC)
comprising of 5 MPSA areas, Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) and
Heirs of Elias E. Olegario and the Semestral conduct of OSHI in all MGB1
issued Permit Holders.
Monitoring of drilling operations at
Northern Cement Corp. by the service
contractor Delta Earthmoving Inc.
Inspection of pre-start checklist to heavy
equipment prior to starting the unit.
Inspection of hot works procedures
and housekeeping.
Inspection of heavy equipment and
excavations activities.
Inspection of illumination during night
shifts to active working areas.
Inspection of proper wearing of Personal
Protective Equipment (PPE).
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VALIDATION OF MINE WASTE AND/OR MILL TAILINGS GENERATED
(MW/MTG)
The validation of MW/MTG reports exacted a 100% accomplishment for
CY 2019. The activity involves the validation of the Semi-annual MW/MTG
reports of Northern Cement Corporation, Heirs of Elias E. Olegario and
Holcim Mining and Development Corporation – La Union covering the
period June – December 2018 and January – June 2019.
Mine waste generated from HEEO was used to backfill farm to market road from
Barangay Malabobo to Barangay Lawak-langka, Mangatarem, Pangasinan.
Validation of MW/MTG at Northern Cement Corporation
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Mechanical and Electrical Inspections and Permits Issuance
For CY 2019, the office conducted twenty-one (21) ME/EE inspections on
mining companies and permit holders and a total of one-hundred nine
(109) permits and certificates were issued, wherein two (2) companies
namely (a) Isla Verde Mining and Development Corporation and (b) Felix
P. Sanchez/Greater Good Aggregates were renewed within the year
based on the date of submission of compliance report prior to the
inspection conducted by this Office.
Photo showing the inspection of
conveyors systems.
Photo showing the inspection of
internal combustion engines (ICE)
Explosive Magazine Inspection
Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) utilizes explosives in limestone
quarrying. The conduct of inspection is done quarterly. As such, the MSHS
had already accomplished four (4) inspections. The subject areas of
inspection are at the explosive magazines, explosive transport trucks and
blasting areas.
During the routine inspection the company representative especially the
participation and attendance of the Safety Engineer/Inspector, blaster
foreman and a Mining Engineer in-charge is required to assess the
Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on the handling and transport of
explosives magazine and ingredients and a compliance report is
submitted based on the recommendations during the inspection
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Photos taken during the inspection.
Issuance of Safety Inspectors/Engineers Permit
The office evaluated/processed applications and issued twenty (20)
Safety Engineer/Inspector Permits broken down as follows: Fifteen (15)
Temporary Safety Inspector Permits and Five (5) Permanent Safety
Engineer Permit.
Written examination for Safety Inspectors/Engineers applying for a
Pemanent Safety Inspectors/Engineers permit which is valid for three
(3) years.
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Safety Inspector/Engineers Permit for issuance.
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INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS/CASES/CONFLICTS
• Complaints/cases/conflicts investigated/resolved by MGBROI
For the year, a total of twenty six (26) complaints/cases/conflicts were
investigated/resolved by the office:
1. Alleged Black Sand Mining in Bolinao, Pangasinan
2. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Mining or Treaure
Hunting in Brgy. San Antonio, Aringay, La Union.
3. Complaint on Re-ongoing Construction of Crushing
Plant owned by Elvira Castillo at Brgy. Dungon, Sison
4. Ocular inspection/ investigation for the possible
opening of the Bued River in San Fabian for
unregulated sand and gravel extraction.
5. Ocular inspection/Investigation of the Proposed
Expansion Area as Re-regulating Pond of NIA in San
Nicolas,Pangasinan to be applied for Gratuitous
Permit
6. 8888 Complaint regarding “Destructive Quarry ng
Lupa at Buhangin sa Brgy. Carmen East, Pangasinan”
7. Investigation on the CSAG Operations of Charina
Evagelista Skymaster Dev’t Corp. regarding the CDO
issued by ENRO-NRRG of Lingayen, Pangasinan
8. Supervised the Conduct of Mediation in Bugallon,
Pangasinan in relation to the complaint of
ODOSPRIME against the ISAG operation of William Dy
on the private property of the former
9. Alleged Illegal Mining Operation within Timberland of
Pallogan, Ilocos Sur
10. Complaint of Josephine Bautista on illegal digging/
treasure hunting in Aringay, La Union
11. Meeting with PENRO Gayo, CENRO Pernia in relation
to the CDO against Jaime Chaluyen
12. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Mining in Bgry. Liliputen,
Pinili, Ilocos Norte
13. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Quarrying in Aloragat
River, Sison, Pangasinan
14. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Quarrying in Aringay
River, Aringay, La Union
15. Complaint against the sand and gravel quarry
operations of Mr. Ramond Datario in Pozorrubio,
Pangasinan
16. Investigation and Monitoring on the Alleged Illegal
Transport of Armour Roks and Aggregates by Cargo
Vessel docked at Damortis Port
17. Report on the Joint Site Inspection onducted on the
propose 2 x 335 coal fired power plant project to be
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located at Brgy. Carisquis and Nalvo Sur, Luna, La
Union
18. Request for immediate inspection of illegal Mining/
digging activities and issued CDO through letter of
Mayor Danilo Uy of Sison, Pangasinan
19. Settlement of overlapping claims (surveys area for
ISAG vs. Cadastral Claim) between Peter Chumawin
and Elvira Castillo
20. Hotline 8888 complaint with ticket G2019805-249-9
against the sand and gravel quarrying and crushing
activities of San Hai Aggregates and Construction
North Star Aggregates and Pure North Cons’t and
Aggregates all located in Sison, Pangasinan
21. Hotline 8888 complaint ticket reference no.
P20190814-164-15 regarding the alleged illegal
quarrying in Brgy. Amagbagan, Sison, Pangasinan
22. Hotline 8888 complaint ticket reference no. 20190828-
439-1 about pebble picking in Luna, La Union
23. Investigation Report on the Alleged illegal Quarrying
Activities in Luna, La Union
24. Consolidated Report on Complaint hotline 8888 with
ticket reference no. G201911-313-15-1 for alleged
illegal quarrying at Brgy. Pacalat, Mangatarem,
Pangasinan and audience with the Municipal Chief
of Police and Municipal Administrator of Aguilar,
Pangasinan on the reported illegal quarrying within
the Municipality
25. Apprehension and seizure of an Aluminum Wing Van
trucking bearing conduction sticker no B1T544
loaded with 335 sacks of crushed ores by the
Members of PNP of Cervantes due to absence of OTP
26. Ocular Inspection Report Relative To The Complaint
Letter Regarding Illegal Quarrying Of Sand And
Gravel Along Angalacan River, Manaol, Pozorrubio.
Actual accomplishments viz-a-viz the annual targets for CY 2019 on
Investigations of complaints conducted relative to illegal mining
activities is more than 100%. This being a “demand driven” activity, the
parameters on target setting is not conclusive. One of the main reasons
are the illegal mining complaints acted upon by the Office which are
supposed to be within the authority or jurisdiction of the Local
Government Units that must be immediately addressed to prevent
further harm to the environment. Though these are LGU concerns, failure
to address despite the Office’s knowledge is a dereliction in the
performance of DENR-MGB’s Mandate. One thing more, the authority or
jurisdiction of the LGUs is only through the “devolution of powers” under
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the Local Government Code and did not strip the DENR-MGB to
implement its primary mandates, one of which is the arrest of illegal
mining activities.
Also, the surge in the number of complaints acted upon regarding illegal
mining activities is due to 8888 Citizens’ Complaint that were forwarded
by the DENR Action Center for a Concrete and Specific Action within 72
hours upon receipt under Executive Order No. 6, s. of 2016, which are not
part of the targets. All these complaints are also LGU concerns, but we
are duty bound to respond the reason why 24/7 Public Service Hotline
8888 was established.
Stakeholders particularly the LGUs are cooperative in stopping illegal
mining activities within their areas of jurisdiction. For this reason, they
sometimes provide additional manpower and assistance in the conduct
of investigations. On the part of the LGUs, these illegal mining activities
greatly affects their revenue generations from “extraction or quarry fees”
being paid by legal quarry or sand and gravel permittees.
Alleged black sand mining in Bolinao, Pangasinan
The cargo ship that was sighted alleged to be loaded with black sand
or illegally extracting black sand is located in the Northern part of
Santiago Island 15 kilometers away from the shoreline of Luciente 2,
Bolinao, Pangasinan with Geographical Coordinates, to wit: 16º25’50”N;
120º2’12”E. The cargo ship has a marking: HONOUR PANAMA IMO NO.
8840858 loaded with 60,000 bags of rice at 50 kilos per bag or equivalent
to 3,036 metric tons. According to Mr. Wamil, said cargo ship came from
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Vietnam and was in transit to the port of San Fernando, La Union, but
due to mechanical failure, it was forced to anchor since January 6, 2019
for repair. Based on their investigation, Mr. Wamil further informed the
investigators that the owner of the cargo ship is Trumpway International
Shipment owned by a certain Alex Chua, a Filipino Chinese; the ship
Captain is a certain ZAO QUN, a Chinese National; it has 15 crew
including the ship Captain who are all foreign national; and the
consignee of said 60,000 bags of rice is Golden Mount Cooperative with
business address at San Quintin, Pangasinan.
Complaint on alleged illegal quarrying in Aloragat River, Sison,
Pangasinan
Unsystematic quarrying was observed within the expired permit area of
Elsie Garcellano along the Aloragat River. Extraction was more than the
allowable depth of 1.0 meter. Also, waste materials and boulders were
indiscriminately left at the middle of the river system which could obstruct
the flow of the water.
Mr. Perreras and Ms. Garcellano are engaging in extraction of sand and
gravel without the necessary permits. Apart from illegal quarrying, both
conducts unsystematic and indiscriminate extraction. Piles of unwanted
materials are also left in the river system.
Unsystematic and indiscriminate quarrying was observed in the quarry
operations of Mr. Bernard Marcella. Stockpiles of waste left along the
Aloragat River could cause the diversion of the natural flow of the river
which may result to flooding of the nearby communities. The
indiscriminate quarrying being conducted by the alleged Mayor Carlito
Zapatan being not covered by any permit/ authority should be stopped.
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It is highly advised that further investigation be conducted to ensure the
entity of the operator of the illegal quarrying.
A show cause letter to all concerned Permit Holder and violators is
ordered. Prior to the resumption of sand and gravel quarrying operations,
restoration activities should ensue to guarantee total rehabilitation of
affected areas. Subject to inspection by the concerned agencies.
• CEASE AND DESIST ORDER ISSUED/ IMPLEMENTED
For the year, a total of seven (7) Cease and Desist Orders were issued
and implemented by the office.
As a result of the field investigation made by the Office and pursuant to
the provisions of the Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise known as the
“Philippine Mining Act of 1995”, and its Revised Implementing Rules and
Regulations, as amended; or Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the
‘Local Government Code of 1991,four (4) person issued Cease and Desist
Order (CDO) due to their engagement in the extraction of unsystematic
sand and gravel quarry along Aloragat River in Sison, Pangasinan without
necessary permit from MGB-RO1 or from the Provincial Government of
Pangasinan.
Picture showing that the extraction was more than 2 meters
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Charges filed with the Provincial/City Prosecutors Office
1. Criminal complaints filed for violation of BP Blg. 265 and for
theft of minerals pursuant to Section 103 of R.A. No. 7942,
RODRIGO B. BURGOS, of legal age and Filipino, of legal age
and the president of KRYPTONITE 6S BUILDERS INC. with
business address at San Eugenio, Aringay, La Union in the
extraction, used and disposal of sand and gravel within
Aringay River particularly in the downstream and West
Aringay Bridge.
2. Criminal complaints filed as to the violation of Section 110 of
R.A. 7942 against ROGER M. BAGSAO, Filipino, of legal age,
married and a residenr of Colalo, Mankayan, Benguet in the
transporting 335 sacks of crushd ores without valid Ore
Transport Permit.
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Strengthen Multi-partite monitoring system
• MULTIPARTITE MONITORING TEAM (MMT) AND MINE REHABILITATION FUND COMMITTEE (MRFC) OPERATIONALIZED
The MMT activities and MRFC Meetings are conducted quarterly to
ensure the performance and compliance of the Permit Holders and
Contractors with the activities stipulated in the approved EPEP/ AEPEP.
Eleven (11) MMT were operationalized and MRFC meetings were
administered for 2019. Listed below are the established MMTs/MRFCs for
Region 1.
1. MMT/MRFC -Holcim Mining and Development Corporation
(HMDC)
2. MMT/MRFC -Northern Cement Corporation (NCC)
3. MMT/MRFC -Heirs of Elias E. Olegario (HEEO)
4. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group III & V
5. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group II
6. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group IV
7. MMT/MRFC -ISAG La Union
8. MMT/MRFC -Omnico Natural Resources Inc. (ONRI)
9. MMT/MRFC -ISAG Ilocos Sur
10. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group I & VI
11. MMT/MRFC -Isla Verde Mining and Development
Corporation (IVMDC)
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001: NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY MANAGED – PROGRAM 2:
MINERAL RESOURCES AND GEOSCIENCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR MINERAL RESOURCES AND GEOSCIENCE
DEVELOPMENT
Conduct of Awareness and Advocacy on Mineral Resources and
Geosciences Development (MRGD)
• Dialogues with Sangguniang Barangay
MGB I reported significant accomplishments for the calendar year 2018
pursuant to its mandate. As part of its Awareness and Advocacy
campaign for Minerals Development, MGB I remained steadfast in
building and maintaining better and productive partnerships amongst its
environmental partners such as the barangay councils.
Further, MGB I acknowledges the importance of these partnerships as
they take a strong role in the promotion of sustainable development on
planning & implementing policies and mobilizing local public
participation. Moreover, the office believes that good governance is the
foundation of sustainable development particularly in the mineral-based
plans and programs in the Ilocos Region.
For the year, a total of twenty (20) awareness and advocacy on
mineral resources were made with the various barangays the region to
heighten their awareness and understanding on the minerals industry.
1. Sangguniang Barangay of Ballay, Bauang, La Union
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Extent of sand and gravel quarrying in the area; • Collection of pass-way and barangay fees by the
local officials;
• Effect of government structures in the area to the present sand and gravel quarrying; and
• Possible assistance from the MGB in relation to the aggravated erosion in the area in terms of
conducting geological assessment.
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2. Dialogue with Brgy. 19 Sto. Tomas, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Highlights of the discussion include:
• issues and concerns of the mining community including the results of the Environmental Monitoring;
• Emphasizing the role of local officials in the implementation of mining projects; and
• Review of implementation of social development and management program in the community.
3. Dialogue with Sangguniang Barangay of Barangobong, Villasis,
Pangasinan
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Illegal sand and gravel quarrying in the area; • Presentation and discussion of the results of the area
inspection;
• Protocols to eliminate noise during hauling; and • Tangible impact of quarrying in the barangay.
4. Dialogue with Barangay, Baraoas Norte, Naguilian, La Union
Highlights of the discussion include
• sand and gravel quarrying in the area; • Direct impacts of quarrying;
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• Involvement of local residents and officials in
ensuring the conduct of safe mining.
5. Public Consultation with Brgy. Comillas North, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the locale; • Direct contributions of quarrying; • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
6. Dialogue with Brgy. San Antonio, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Highlight/s of the discussion include
• Environment, Social and Safety concerns of the mining community
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7. Dialogue with Brgy. Poblacion, Aringay, La Union
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Illegal quarrying in the area; • Involvement of the local community and
officials in the implementation of quarrying
projects in the area; and
• To call the attention of the DPWH with regards to the implementation of infrastructure projects
with the use of sand and gravel materials
sourced-illegally.
8. Dialogue with Brgy. Dalipaoen, Naguilian La Union
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the area;
• Direct impacts of quarrying; • Involvement of local residents and officials in
ensuring the conduct of safe mining.
9. Dialogue with Brgy 44 Zamboanga, Laoag Ilocos Norte
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Barangay Ordinance prohibiting endorsement of sand and gravel projects in the area;
• Environmental impact of the present quarrying activity;
• Livelihood activity of the community being compromised as a result of the quarrying
activity; and
• Case of drowning within the quarry area. • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
10. Dialogue with Brgy. Comillas South, Cervantes Ilocos Sur
Highlights of the discussion include
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying;
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• Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
11. Dialogue with Brgy. Conception, Cervantes Ilocos Sur
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying;
12. Dialogue with Brgy. Rosario, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
13. Dialogue with Brgy. Mamat-ing Norte, Naguilian, La Union
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
14. Dialogue with Brgy. Calunetan, Sison, Pangasinan
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Illegal quarrying in the area; • Direct impacts of quarrying; • Involvement of local residents and officials in
ensuring the conduct of safe mining.
• Issuance of Cease and Desist Order to those found doing sand and gravel quarrying
unsystematically.
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15. Dialogue with Brgy. Aluling, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
16. Dialogue with Brgy. Paratong, Bacnotan, La Union
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Results of Environmental Monitoring; • Implementation of mining projects; • Emphasizing the role of local officials in the
implementation of mining projects; and
• Review of implementation of social development and management program in
the community.
17. Dialogue with Brgy. Labayug, Sison, Pangasinan
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
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18. Dialogue with Brgy. 20 San Jose, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Environmental impact of the present quarrying activity;
• Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Direct impacts of quarrying;
19. Dialogue with Brgy. 24 Sta. Monica, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Involvement of local residents and officials in
ensuring the conduct of safe mining.
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20. Dialogue with Brgy. Amagbagan, Sison, Pangasinan
Highlights of the discussion include:
• Proposed Quarry Lane Project; • Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the
locale;
• Direct contributions of quarrying; • Collection of pass-ways; and • Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the
quarrying activities in the area.
Dialogues with other groups (Religious Groups, CSO, Academe, etc.)
For years, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau I have been closely
working with various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in environmental
and minerals conservation and development. MGB I is cognizant of the
role played by the civil society in the implementation of mineral – based
programs and projects and in the enforcement of Environment and
Natural Resources laws, rules and regulations. The need to continuously
solicit their pro-active participation, unwavering support and
cooperation is therefore imperative.
For the year, six (6) dialogues were conducted.
1. Dialogue with DMMMSU-MLUC 1st year BS Business
Administration students on mining
A group of college students from the Don Mariano
Marcos Memorial State University Mid La Union Campus
discussed their queries and concerns on mining last April
24, 2019. Engr. Nandry Clae Lagman of the Mine
Management Division attended to their concerns
including insights about mining and its impact in the
environment.
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Some of the issues raised by the students were:
• kinds of mining • advantages and disadvantages of mining • the effects of mining in the economy • budget allocation for mining operations • laws implemented for mining operations
2. Dialogue with Bauang Quarry Operators to enlighten
operators in pertinent information and issues.
3. Dialogue with Brgy. Officials of San Lorenzo, Bangui, Ilocos
Norte on September 2019.
4. Dialogue with the residents of Solsona, Ilocos Norte: Public
Consultation on the Proposed Establishment of Mineral
Reservation in Ilocos Norte
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To discuss and explain further the Mineral Reservation project in the
Province of Ilocos Norte, a public consultation was conducted by the
Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 last June 28, 2019
in the municipality of Solsona.
MGB technical personnel organized the said consultation with the
residents that will be affected to enlighten them about the MinRes
project. An open forum was also conducted after the presentations
where queries, issues and concerns were raised.
5. Dialogue with Luna Pebble Pickers
6. Dialogue with the large scale permit holders and mineral
processing holders to discuss the guidelines on the Care and
Maintenance Program (CMP)
Some of the discussions made include the exclusion of dredging permit,
inclusion of economic factors in voluntary suspension of operations,
consider ninety (90) calendar days in the submission of CMP, specify the
section of DMPF for the CMP shall be incorporated, consider the duration
of CMP for at least three (3) months, have a detailed discussion for the
CMP considering the cases per operation or category (MPSA/FTAA
under exploration period and under on-going renewal), consider thirty
(30) days in the duration of the CMP during voluntary stoppage and the
implementation of the CMP shall take over the other SHES program
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Capacity Building
For MGB Personnel:
• Paralegal Training on Environmental Laws,Rules and Regulations for PNP Deputation for PNP Officers as DENROs
The Philippine National Police is mandated by RA 8551 which is
amended RA 6975 also known as the national police act to
enforce ALL REGULAR and SPECIAL LAWS of the land such as
environment, natural resources, coastal and marine cultural
properties. Relative hereto, the Department of Environment
and Natural Resources has the primary expertise in environment
and natural resources, coastal and marine cultural including
laws, rules and regulation governing thereof. Moreover, it is
recognized that partnership between agencies through
collaboration is needed to ensure that the country environment
and natural resources is capably managed through
development and law enforcement.
The training focus on Top 10 Priority Programs of the DENR which
include the following : 1. Clean Air 2. Clean Water 3. Solid Waste
Management 4. Enhanced National Greening Program 5.
Intensified Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging 6. Geo
Hazard, Ground Water Assessment and Responsible Mining 7.
Enhanced Biodiversity 8. Scaling up of Coastal and Marine
Ecosystems 9. Improved Land Administration and Management
10. Climate Change Mitigation to further strengthen partnership
and convergence of the DENR and PNP.
The main objective of the training is to ensure that all
designated Police Environment Desk Officer are fully equipped
to handle task related to enforcement of Environmental Laws,
Rules and Regulations.
• Seminar for MGB embedded personnel, DENR PENRO/CENRO
The objective of the training is to ensure the continuity in the
implementation of priority thrust and programs of the DENR
Secretary and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Primary
government agency under the DENR responsible for the
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conservation, management, development and proper use of
the country’s mineral resource.
The training seminar discussed and presented the following
programs : Mining Regulation Services; Mineral Resources and
Geosciences Development Program; Mineral Resources
Development ; Geological Risk Reduction and Resiliency
Program; Philippine Mining Permitting System and Mining
Industry; Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development;
Procedure on the registration, licensing, and declaration of
Minahang Bayan; Development of Metallurgical process of
beneficiating/ extracting mineral/metals from ores;
• 66th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) 2019
In celebration of the 66th year of the Annual National Mine
Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC), The Philippine
Mine and Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) in
coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural
Resources- Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB),
Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, and Philippine Society of
Mining Engineers (PSEM) conducted its annual gathering in a
series of events on last November 19-22, 2019. With the theme
“66 years of Responsible Mining: Culture.Care.Change”, the
said organizations expressed their support to the Philippine
Development Plan which sets out priority actions to manage
equitable utilization of the nation’s resources.
• Seminar Workshop on Mining Conflict/Dispute Resolution
To help the lawyer and non-lawyer members of the Panels of
Arbitrators (PA) and Mines Adjudication Board (MAB) of the
Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and
Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) and to effectively resolve and
dispose of mining cases pending before them, the annual
capacity building on Mining Conflict/Dispute Resolution
• Annual Technical Forum 2019
Technical personnel attended the 2019 Annual Technical Forum
held at the Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre, Legarda Road,
Baguio City on November 18-20, 2019.
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With the theme “Mining and Geosciences: #MineResponsibility”,
at least fifteen (15) papers were presented during the forum. Four
policy papers were presented while eleven were technical and
dealt mostly on geosciences.
Best papers in the forum were chosen based on Presentation,
Content/Relevance, Originality and Audience Interest/Impact.
• Legal Information System on Data Migration Training Phase I
and II
The workshop had four primary objectives: (a) Automated data
entry, (b) MGB Online Report System, (c) Dashboard for office level
and management level, and (d) Linkages to Other application.
participants were required to submit issues and the statuses of
cases pending before the Panel of Arbitrators (PA) and Mines
Adjudication Board (MAB) for purposes of scanning/digitization of
files/records thereof. All cases filed before the PA were identified
and categorized as: Pending, Resolved, Dismissed, Final and
Executory or with Appeal
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Capacity Building For LGU and Stakeholders (NGAs, CSOs, etc.):
2. Orientation Seminar of P/CENR Officers and Staff on the Mining
Laws, Rules and Regulations including the application of
Geosciences;
Pursuant to the establishment DENR Administrative Order 2018-18 (DAO
2018-18) which provides a centralized and balanced management of
regional operations (DENR-1, EMB-1 & MGB-1) the Mines and
Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 conducted an Orientation
Seminar of P/CENR Officers and Staff on the Mining Laws, Rules and
Regulations including the application of Geosciences.
As the DAO strengthens the coordination of the said offices at the
provincial and community level, the PENROs and CENROs shall act as
field commanders in their respective area of jurisdiction and are
deputized to enforce mining laws and provide technical support to the
MGB Regional Office. Also, this shall empower PENROs and CENROs to
police mining sectors and be given authority to issue orders to remedy
practices that are not in accordance with the laws, to suspend
operations that are life threatening, to arrest offenders and seize illegally-
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sourced products, tools, equipment and conveyance used in the
commission of anything illegal in mining and the environment.
Major programs and services of the MGB were discussed and presented
to P/CENR Officers and their staff. This entails the commitment of the MGB
to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware
to its contribution to national economic growth and countryside
community development.
The presentations showcased the Salient Features of the Philippine
Mining Act of 1995, Memorandum Circular #2018-01: Guidelines in the
Conduct of Apprehension, Seizure, Confiscation and Disposition of
Illegally Sourced Minerals/Mineral Products and By-Products, Tools,
Conveyance and Equipment Used, Mine Safety and Health, Social
Development and Management Program, The Mine Rehabilitation Fund
Committee and Its Monitoring Arm, Mine Environmental Policies (DAO
2018-02, DAO 2018-18, DAO 2018-19), Identification of Minerals, Flood
and Rain-Induced Landslide Reading and Understanding a Geohazard
Map.
Some of the issues and concerns raised by the participants during the
orientation seminar dealt on the area status and clearance,
checkpoints, issuance of deputation orders to LGU officials, PENRO and
CENRO technical staff, guidelines on apprehension or seizure, training on
deputation of technical staff and furnishing all PENROs and CENROs of
updated geohazard maps.
Issues and problems emanating from the mining sector shall be weighed
for check and balance for the smooth implementation of DENR
programs and enforce laws effectively.
Continued efforts are done through strong coordination for the efficient
and effective operations of DENR to promulgate rules, regulations and
other issuances necessary in carrying out its mandate, objectives,
policies and plans and programs and projects.
3. Joint Seminar Workshop on the Assessment and Evaluation
of Applications for Mining Permits
The MGB-RO1 personnel discussed the process flow of issuing mining
applications to ensure all pertinent/ mandatory requirements were
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properly evaluated, complied and the area subject for application are
free from tenurial conflicts prior to the issuance of the application. Mining
permit applications must be properly endorsed by the Local
Government Units. All set of maps will be forwarded to MGB for a proper
“stamping”. After the review and released of the approved permit.
4. 18th Regional Mining Summit
The 18th Regional Mining Summit was held last May 29-31,2019 at the Java
Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This year’s theme “Responsible Mining
Rising to the challenge of Performing and Reforming” aimed to respond
to these challenges and build a strong foundation with broader
perspective and relevant strategies.
In the 3-day event, much has been discussed about the issues and
concerns for the minerals industry in the Ilocos Region. MGB-I Regional
Director Carlos A. Tayag encouraged the participants to be altruistic,
independent, build something of lasting benefit and promote the
welfare of humanity. Further, he emphasized to promote environmental
protection, community empowerment, social acceptability.
Paper presentations were highlighted on the said summit. These
involve aspects of the minerals industry from the different stakeholders
who participated in the summit. Moreover, the discussions revolved on
Responsible Mining where the promotion of the awareness on such was
intensified summit. The B.O.S.S. project was introduced to the participants
as well. Department of Public Works and Highways Region 1 also shared
the status of the infrastructure projects in the region and how does it
affect the minerals industry.
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Direct Impact/Report Requirements, Tenement Applications,
Community Empowerment and EPEP Commitments were discussed also
discussed. Moreover, updates and information from the Integrated
Mining Information and Education (I-MINE) were presented. MGB
technical personnel also tackled on Minerals Based-MGB Initiated
Livelihood Projects, Proposed Scorecard for LGU-issued permits and
PMRB Policies, Issues and Concerns.
5. MRFC Summit
In line with the commitment in practicing responsible mining in the Ilocos
Region, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 have
conducted the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC) Summit
2019 last July 11-12, 2019 at the Cozy Resort, Rosales Pangasinan. MGB-1
fully recognizse that the development of a responsive policy framework
in partnership with our stakeholders to govern mineral exploration, mining
and investment decisions and an effective institutional structure, are
fundamental requisites for the sustainable utilization of our country's
mineral resources.
Aligned with the theme, "Empowering and Capacitating out
Stakeholders towards Environmental Sustainability in the Mining Industry"
MGB Regional Director Carlos Tayag challenged the participants to step
up their commitment and implement environmental protection
programs and social development initiatives that would ensure progress
including in the communities. Moreover, he added that MGB-1 supports
the DENR Secretary in ensuring sustainable development in mining. This
involves rehabilitation of mined-out areas and strict promotion of it. The
bureau has mentioned its plans to augment mining’s contribution to the
country’s revenue and job generation for the surrounding communities.
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6. Deputation Seminar on ENR Laws
A Deputation/Orientation of Stakeholders for effective enforcement of
ENR Laws and Regulations was conducted last October 3-4 at the
Provincial Capitol in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This aimed at further
strengthening the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations; and
promote inclusivity and empower the stakeholders to actively
participate in environmental-related initiatives.
Participants were capacitated with lectures on the MGB’s role towards
the promotion of sustainable mining such as the apprehension, seizure,
confiscation and disposition. While the Environmental Management
Bureau presented the