DENR proposes operating mining contractors and permit holders under care and maintenance to establish the Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Fund
Iloilo City – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) under the leadership of Secretary Regina Paz L. Lopez issued a draft Department Administrative Order (DAO) requiring mining contractors and permit holders with operations under care and...
MGB RO 6 RD Juguan talks about the importance of minerals
Iloilo City – Regional Director Leo Van, CESO V of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office DENR explains the importance of minerals to human existence and development. During the DENR’s radio program “Ikaw Kag Ang Imo Palibot” aired on Radyo ng Bayan,...
DENR excludes quarry resources from the mining moratorium
Iloilo City - Recognizing the need to address the requirements for cement, aggregates and related materials for the construction industry, the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) recently issued a memorandum order which excluded certain quarry...
MGB RO 6 DENR will conduct a vulnerability and risk assessment (VRA) of 14 municipalities
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 (MGB RO 6) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is set to conduct a vulnerability and risk assessment (VRA) of fourteen municipalities in Region 6 this year. Regional Director Leo Van V....
MGB RO 6 service awardees and retiree honored
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office 6 (MGB RO 6) DENR recognized employees who have been in the service for 30 years and above. One retiree was given recognition as well. The MGB RO 6 DENR Service awardees as of December 31, 2016 were awarded a plaque of...