DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau Geological Database Information System
The DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau Geological Database Information System provides the public with information and downloadable Philippine geohazard maps. The maps can be downloaded in picture format (jpeg) Site users can download the geohazard map of...
MGB-6 gift-giving at Yolanda affected Sitio Tabong, Brgy. Atiplo, Mambusao, Capiz
MGB-6 personnel gave out family relief package to the affected residents of Sitio Tabong, Brgy. Atiplo in Mambusao, Capiz. Eighty families received the relief package containing basic necessities. Composed of 48...
MGB geohazard maps and assessment reports – guide to risks for landslide and flood
The Geohazard Mapping and Assessment Program is a on-going priority program of the DENR, which is being implemented by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB). Its main objective is to identify areas in the country which are susceptible or vulnerable to various...
MGB-6 invites suppliers, manufacturers, suppliers to bid
DENR-MGB-6 issues geohazard advisory as typhoon Yolanda threatens Visayas region
Iloilo City – Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region-6 (MGB-6) issued an advisory warning local government units of possible landslides and flooding with the coming of typhoon Yolanda.Juguan advised the local government to make...
DENR, MGB-6 warns of landslides, flooding from prolonged rains
Iloilo City – As our country experiences prolonged and heavy rains, Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of the DENR, Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region-6 (MGB-6) once again warns of possible rain-induced landslides and flooding. DENR, MGB-6 reiterated its advisory...
Recent Policy Issuances
DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2013-10 SUBJECT: INCREASING FEES FOR MINING APPLICATIONS DATED FEBRUARY 21, 2013 DEPARTMENT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 2013-11 SUBJECT: PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES IN THE FILING AND PROCESSING OF APPLICATIONS FOR EXPLORATION PERMIT...
Authorized and paid-up capital requirements for mining applicants increased
The minimum authorized and paid up capital requirements for mining applicants were increased under Department Memorandum Order (DMO) No. 2013-01 issued by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on February 20, 2013. DMO 2013-01 provides that for...
Fees for mining applications increased
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 79, the mining policy issued by President Aquino on July 6, 2012, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) issued Department Administrative Order No. 2013-10 (DAO 2013-10) on February 20, 2013 to increase mining fees...
DENR issues guidelines in the filing and processing of exploration permit applications
DENR Secretary Ramon J.P. Paje issued Department Administrative Order (DAO 2013-11) on February 20, 2013 requiring that applications for Exploration Permit (EP) should be filed in the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office in Quezon City. Prior to the...