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STAKEHOLDERS FORUM 2022: UNEARTHING THE STIGMA ON RESPONSIBLE MINING

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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office (MGB) XII conducted a blended Stakeholders’ Forum entitled “Know Mine, Know Life: Unearthing the Stigma on Responsible Mining” on June 24, 2022 held in Cinco Ninas, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

The Forum was attended by stakeholders through On-site and via Zoom platform. It includes National Government Agencies (NGAs) in Region XII, Mining Companies from Large Scale Mining Companies, Small-Scale Mining Companies and the Industrial Sand and Gravel Permitees, Religious Sector, Academe, and the Media.

The Forum was aimed to raise awareness of MGB stakeholders on the mandates, programs, and services of the Bureau. It forged a common understanding on the standards of Responsible Mining. It identified common priorities, actions, and modalities for partnerships and collaboration and acknowledged the stand of the stakeholders on certain prevalent issues.

NAP HOLDS IN-HOUSE SEMINAR ON BASIC RECORDS AND ARCHIVES MANAGEMENT TO MGB XII EMPLOYEES

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The National Archives of the Philippines conducted a seminar workshop on Basic Records and Archives Management (BRAM) to the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII personnel on June 21-23, 2022 via Zoom platform.

NAP is an attached agency of the National Commission for Culture and the Arts. It is the agency mandated to collect, store, preserve and make available archival records pertaining to the history and development of the country.

At least 45 MGB XII employees actively participated in the lectures and open forum where basic principles and standards on records appraisal, records filing, records inventory, records retention, and disposition were discussed by the speakers.

MGB XII DISPLAYS IEC EXHIBIT BOOTH IN KORONADAL CITY, SOUTH COTABATO

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In line with the 35th Anniversary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the celebration of the Philippine Environment Month with a theme “Aksyon para sa Natatanging Mundo”, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) XII together with DENR XII showcased programs, services and Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials to various stakeholders on June 8-24, 2022, in the Mall of Centerpoint, Koronadal City, South Cotabato.

A total of 350 IEC materials of #MineResponsibility was distributed during the event. Geohazard Maps of all the provinces and Groundwater Availability Maps were also given to institutions and National Government Agencies (NGAs) who availed the distribution of the maps.

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MGB XII NEWS

GEOHAZARD ADVISORY SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 RE: LOCALIZED THUNDERSTORMS

- Tuesday, 20 September 2022

Synopsis: Localized thunderstorms affecting SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

Based on the Daily/Localized Weather Forecast from PAGASA issued at 6:00 A.M. September 20, 2022, SOCCSKSARGEN will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Localized Thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may trigger landslides in elevated and mountainous areas and wide-spread flooding along low-lying areas adjacent to river systems. Flash floods are also possible along hilly to mountainous areas with narrow streams and rivers. Low-lying coastal municipalities and barangays within the region may experience inundation due to light to moderate south to southwest winds with slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.1 meters) wave heights.

This Office encourages the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (LDRRMOs) in the region to refer to the MGB-XII geohazard maps and information in identifying safe areas for evacuation and appropriate evacuation routes. Utilization of these maps and data to properly inform residents living in geologically hazardous areas to take precautionary measures is highly encouraged.

Should there be a need for more information and assistance on this matter, please feel free to contact us through our telephone numbers (083) 228-6130 or 228-6131.

Attached is the list of municipalities indicating the number and names of barangays that will likely be affected in the region.

Geohazard Advisory Localized Thunderstorms 20 September 2022 Part2 Geohazard Advisory Localized Thunderstorms 20 September 2022 Part3

GEOHAZARD ADVISORY SEPTEMBER 6, 2022 RE: SOUTHWEST MONSOON / LOCALIZED THUNDERSTORMS

- Monday, 05 September 2022

Synopsis: Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms affecting SOCCSKSARGEN Region.

Based on the Daily/Localized Weather Forecast from PAGASA issued at 6:00 A.M. September 5, 2022, SOCCSKSARGEN will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms due to Southwest Monsoon / Localized Thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorms may trigger landslides in elevated and mountainous areas and wide-spread flooding along low-lying areas adjacent to river systems. Flash floods are also possible along hilly to mountainous areas with narrow streams and rivers. Low-lying coastal municipalities and barangays within the region may experience inundation due to light to moderate southwest to south winds with slight to moderate (0.6 to 2.5 meters) wave heights.

This Office encourages the Local Disaster Risk Reduction Management Offices (LDRRMOs) in the region to refer to the MGB-XII geohazard maps and information in identifying safe areas for evacuation and appropriate evacuation routes. Utilization of these maps and data to properly inform residents living in geologically hazardous areas to take precautionary measures is highly encouraged.

Should there be a need for more information and assistance on this matter, please feel free to contact us through our telephone numbers (083) 228-6130 or 228-6131.

Attached is the list of municipalities indicating the number and names of barangays that will likely be affected in the region.

Geohazard Advisory Southwest Monsoon Localized Thunderstorms 5 September 2022 Part2 Geohazard Advisory Southwest Monsoon Localized Thunderstorms 5 September 2022 Part3

COGT: STREAMLINING GOLD BUYING PROCESSES FOR SMALL SCALE MINERS

- Friday, 02 September 2022

The Regional Development Council (RDC) XII approved a resolution no. 52 series of 2022 on the creation of Cluster on Gold Trading under the Economic Development Council (EDC) XII- Subcommittee on Mineral Industry Development (SCMID) on June 23, 2022.

The Cluster on Gold Trading (COGT) is aimed to promote competitive prices and incentives from the BSP for gold sellers and provide coordinative mechanism for the legitimization of gold trading in the region. It shall also help BSP streamline the process of a more conducive and responsive Gold Buying program for large and small-scale miners in the region.


MGB XII CONVENES FOR AN MGBEA GENERAL ASSEMBLY

- Tuesday, 30 August 2022

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees’ Association (MGBEA) in Region XII conducted its first General Assembly for CY 2022 on August 16, 2022, in the Bureau’s Conference Room.

At least 70 MGB XII employees gathered to discuss the Collective Negotiation Agreement (CNA) between MGBEA and the management. Some of the provisions were the rights and obligations of the MGBEA and the management in ensuring the welfare and safety of employees in the workplace.


MGB XII CONDUCTS GIS TRAINING TO BARMM-MENRE

- Tuesday, 30 August 2022

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau XII conducted a 3-Day Geographic Information System (GIS) Training for VRA Exposure Maps, Geological Quadrangle Maps, and Mining Tenement Maps to personnel of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) - Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources and Energy (MENRE) on August 2-4, 2022, held in General Santos City.