DENR issues DAO 2022-04 to protect biodiversity in mining
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has issued Department Administrative Order 2022-04 with subject “Enhancing Biodiversity Conservation and Protection in Mining Operations” on March 4, 2022. Signed by DENR Acting Secretary Jim O. Sampulna, DAO... read moreDENR, MGB VI inked MOA with partners for a communal bamboo plantation in Antique
ILOILO CITY – The Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region VI (DENR VI) and Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region VI (MGB VI) entered into a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the provincial government of Antique, Antique Sand and Gravel Quarry Permittee... read moreMGB VI conducts rapid geohazard assessment of areas affected by typhoon Agaton
Eight geologists and a mining engineer of MGB VI are currently conducting a rapid geohazard assessment of areas affected by landslide and flood in Region 6 after tropical storm Agaton hit the country on April 11, 2022. The assessment started on April 19, 2022 in the... read moreMGB VI invites stakeholders to a forum on responsible mining
Iloilo City – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau VI invites stakeholders to a stakeholders forum tackling responsible mining on April 21, 2022 at the Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City. This forum aims to bring together partners from the mining industry, local government,... read moreMGB VI presents rain-induced landslides and Karst subsidence at the OCD VI DRRM training
Iloilo City – Ms. Mae Magarzo, chief geologist and head of the Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau VI, talks about rain-induced landslides and Karst subsidence during the Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) Blended Training, Batch... read more
