Soil erosion, landslides in Ajuy, Iloilo not caused by small scale mining – MGB-6
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Region 6 (MGB-6) cleared that a small scale mining operation in Barangay Badiangan, Ajuy, Iloilo did not cause soil erosion and landslides as previously reported in local papers. Regional Director Leo Van V. Juguan of MGB-6 said...
MGB supports responsible mining in Negros Occidental
The MGB strongly supports the positive stand of stakeholders and public officials in Negros Occidental towards responsible mining, according to the Regional Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-6. In a press statement issued yesterday, Director Juguan...
Detailed Geohazard Mapping of Western Visayas To Start in 2011
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in Region VI is preparing to come up with a detailed geohazard and climate change map on a scale of 1:10,000 as compared to previous 1:50,000. The detailed geohazard mapping will focus only on selected municipalities and cities...
MINERS PLANT TREES, TOO
(A Documentation of the Successful Greening Practices of PGPI in Negros Occidental) We have always been proud of Philex Gold Philippines, Inc. (PGPI) – Bulawan in Barangay Nabulao, Sipalay City, Negros Occidental for its best environmental practices, particularly in...
Water in wells near coastal areas of Iloilo City unsafe for drinking
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) here warned city residents that water taken from deep wells, especially those near coastal areas are not anymore safe for drinking. This was the result of the “Groundwater Resources Assessment in Iloilo City” conducted by the MGB...
MGB-6 Regional Director Reappointed
Iloilo City - Regional Director (RD) Leo Van V. Juguan was reappointed as Regional Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Region 6 effective August 1, 2010. RD Juguan was one of the thirteen (13) officials of the Department of Environment and Natural...
MGB-6 beefs up IEC for various stakeholders
ILOILO City – As part of its thrust for transparency and stakeholders participation which are key elements in ensuring Responsible Mining, MGB-6 6 has geared up and strengthened its information, education and communication (IEC) activities to various stakeholders and...
MGB-6 builds up personnel’s IEC skills as it celebrates the Bureau’s 112th anniversary
ILOILO City – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources 6 (DENR-6) is holding a couple of IEC activities for its personnel during MGB’s 112th anniversary celebration this November. On November 15, 2010, Senior...
MGB-6 Dr. Leilani O. Suerte Tops PCIERD’s S&T Fora
MS. Leilanie O. Suerte, D. Eng. bagged the top prize in the Search for Outstanding Research and Development in Industry and Energy, the 8th Science & Technology Fora and Competitions conducted by the Philippine Council for Industry and Energy Research and...
Not All Approved Areas for Exploration Will Be Mined
The fear that large tracts of land will be mined is one of the issues against mining that needs to be clarified. It is a common misconception that when government grants as much as much as 81,000 hectares say for Financial technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) for...