REGIONAL PROFILE
Region I, otherwise known as the Ilocos Region, is composed of four (4) provinces – Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan – and nine (9) cities – Laoag, Batac, Candon, Vigan, San Fernando, Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos, and Urdaneta. The provinces have a combined number of 125 cities and municipalities and 3,265 barangays. Region I is situated in the northwestern part of Luzon with its provinces stretching along the blue waters of West Philippine Sea. Bounded on the North by the Babuyan Islands, on the East by the Cordillera Provinces, on the west by the West Philippine Sea, and on the south by the provinces of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and Zambales. It falls within 15°00’40” to 18°00’40” North Latitude and 119°00’45” to 120°00’55” East Longitude. The region’s territorial jurisdiction occupies an aggregate area of 1,284,019 hectares with the Province of Pangasinan having the largest land area of 536,818 hectares followed by the Province of Ilocos Norte with 339,934 hectares, the Province of Ilocos Sur with 257,958 hectares and the Province of La Union with 149,309 hectares. Region 1 being geographically situated along the coastal stretch of the West Philippine Sea and the Caraballo Mountain Ranges is endowed with rich mineral resources. Over the decades, the development and utilization of this God-given wealth had brought significant economic upturn in our society.
Hereunder is the table of Mineral Resources found in the region:
Provinces Metallic Non-Metallic
Ilocos Norte Gold Red Clay Feldspar Magnetite Limestone Shale sand Pebbles Sand and Gravel Copper Silica
Iron Ore
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Ilocos Sur Magnetite Sandstone Sand & Gravel
sand Limestone Marble Gold Pebbles Red clay
La Union Magnetite Red clay Pebbles sand Shale Sand & Gravel Gold Limestone
Pangasinan Gold Rock Limestone
Phosphate Chromite Gabbro Copper Guano Tuffaceous Clay Magnetite Red Clay Sand & Gravel
Sand Zeolite Silica
Manganese Bentonite White clay Shale
Holcim Philippines, Inc.-La Union Plant in Brgy. Quirino, Bacnotan, La Union and Northern Cement Corp. in Brgy. Labayug, Sison, Pangasinan are the major players in the cement manufacture. Among the metallic minerals found in the region is the copper ore. The commodity is found in Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte.
Construction sand and gravel are exported in Japan and Singapore; the Luna pebbles and decorative stones in South Korea, Malaysia, USA/Hawaii, France, and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia while Zeolite and Bentonite are supplied in Japan.
Serving as conduits for the commercial disposal of high-value multi-coloured pebble deposits to neighbouring Asian countries are duly accredited dealers by the MGB.
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NARRATIVE REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT
GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
The support from the Administrative and Finance Division significantly contributed to the attainment of the Office major programs and projects through an effective and efficient management of manpower and financial resources.
GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION
Management and Administrative Support Services Activities programmed for the year were all satisfactorily completed which were all demand driven. Maintenance and inventory of vehicles and equipment, buildings, records management, among others, were all 100% accomplished. The new MGB Regional Office building located at Government Center, Sevilla, San Fernando City is now completed and ready for occupancy. Likewise, motor vehicle operation and maintenance, procurement of supplies and materials, and records The new four storey MGB-1 Regional management were all 100% completed. Office Building
The Office hired eleven (11) contractual employees under Job Order for the 1st Semester to supplement the lacking manpower wherein five (5) of these contractuals were appointed as permanent employees last September 2015.
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Housekeeping, Building and Ground Improvement Services
Relative to this activity, certain MGB Personnel has been designated as Housekeeping, Building and Ground Improvement Officer. They were in charge in monitoring and submitting reports.
Human Resource Management and Development Service The Human Resource Development has always been a mechanism in enhancing and upgrading employees’ capabilities. Major activities include training of employees and evaluation of performances. Learning Events and conventions were attended by personnel to enhance their knowledge and capabilities, namely: a. Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.-Regional 41st Annual Regional Convention and Election of Officers on February 6-7, 2015 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. b. Presentation and Discussion of MGB-I Functional Statements on February 24, 2015 at MGB-R.O I Conference Hall, Lingsat, City of San Fernando, La Union. c. Effective Written Communication Skills Training on August 24-25, 2015 at the Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. I, City of San Fernando, La Union.
Two-day Training on Effective Written Communication Skills which aimed to let participants learn basic writing techniques in delivering information in a logical and persuasive manner.
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d. Orientation Workshop on Financial Management System and Administrative Matters on September 7-12, 2015 in Tagaytay. e. Training Program on Enhancement of Management Capacity for ASEAN Web- based Mineral Resources Database on October 4 to November 12, 2015 in China. f. 1st MRFC/MMT Summit on October 21-24, 2015 at Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu City. g. 31st Annual North Luzon Area Assembly of Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc. on November 20-21, 2015 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
Likewise, a team building activity in coordination with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association Chapter I (MGBEA-1) was also conducted on May 7, 2015 at Pugo, La Union to foster camaraderie among employees.
The MGB-I Family Team Building in Pugad Adventure, Pugo, La Union.
Solidwaste Management Service The Office strictly implemented waste segregation in collaboration with Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association Region I Chapter. Every last Friday of the month, 5S was conducted at the Office and de-cluttering was strictly observed. A Solidwaste Management Officer has been designated to monitor the
said activity.
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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SERVICE The total budget for the year is Php 21,481,385.00 for Personal Services, Php 8,993,087.00 for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses and Php 5,000,000.00 for Building Outlay. Additional budget was also granted to the region amounting to Php 770,000.00 for the office modular. Proposals, Cash Programs, Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports were all prepared and submitted to Central Office. Likewise, activities such as processing of vouchers and payrolls, reports preparation, and other related administrative and financial matters were more than 100% accomplished. For the year, the Office had a 100% Fund Utilization wherein 97% was used for the operations while the remaining 3% was the 20% share of CNA incentive reverted to the Bureau of Treasury and continuing appropriation for the Mineral Reservation Project.
PLANNING AND POLICY FORMULATION The Work and Financial Plan for 2015 was finalized and approved. The Planning Unit provided technical assistance in the preparation of budget proposal for 2016. Monthly Accomplishment Reports and Fund Utilization Reports were also submitted. Periodic assessment of accomplishments vis-à-vis target was conducted and timely feedbacks were provided to the divisions for immediate and appropriate course of action.
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MFO. 1: MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES
A.03.a.1 Communication Plan for Minerals Development
Awareness and Advocacy on Mineral Resources and Geosciences (MRGS)
Presentations were conducted to the different sectors of society to promote awareness and advocacy of the thrusts and programs of the Bureau. It is also an avenue to thresh out issues and concerns and other gray areas affecting the minerals industry through dialogues, media exposures, forum, and other forms of communication.
Dr. Elmer B. Billedo, OIC-Regional Director, discussing with Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos the plans and programs of MGB for the province.
Hereunder are the activities undertaken for the year:
a. Orientation Seminar on Confiscation and Seizure of Illegally Extracted Minerals and Mineral Products among Barangay Officials in Ilocos Norte in line with their deputation to police illegal mining activities in the province
on February 26, 2015 at Provincial Capitol, Laoag City.
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Engr. Carlos A. Tayag (inset) delivers his message to the Barangay Officials of Ilocos Norte. The participants were deputized to police all illegal mining activities in the province.
b. Dialogue with LGU Binalonan, Pangasinan together with the representative of the Office of Congresswoman Kimi Cojuangco on March 10, 2015. c. I-Mine Lakbay Aral 2015 on March 19-20 2015 at Philex Poro Installation. d. Committee Hearing with SP Ilocos Norte on April 15, 2015. e. Media Forum Ilocos Norte on April 28, 2015.This activity is aimed to increase awareness of our media partners on the thrusts and programs of the office and to build a network to help the government promote the proper management of our mineral resources. f. Dialogue with Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Singson and other government agencies re: status of abandoned ships along the shoreline of San Vicente and Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur on May 11, 2015. g. Orientation on the provisions of Mining Laws, Rules and Regulations held at Lingayen, Pangasinan on April 24, 2015.
h. Orientation Meeting re: Declaration of Minahang Bayan on June 23, 2015
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i. Ilocos Sur Media Forum on June 23, 2015.
Engr. Carlos A. Tayag and MGB-I personnel address mining issues and concern in the Province of Ilocos Sur during the Media Forum held at Provincial Capitol of Ilocos Sur. j. Lecture on the Tenement Map of Sudipen, La Union which was attended by Local Officials and Permit Holders on June 16, 2015. k. Orientation on Mineral Resources and Geosciences (MRGS) to Municipal Officials in Naguilian, La Union on July 08, 2015. l. Orientation on the Revised IRR of RA 7076 otherwise known as “The People’s Small Scale Mining Act of 1991” in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on July 28, 2015. m. Public Hearing on the proposed Abra River Dredging Project on September 02, 2015. n. Consultation meeting re: renewal of 2015 CSAG Permits at Amburayan River with the Provincial Government of La Union on October 9, 2015. o. CSAG/Quarry General Assembly of Permit Holders in Ilocos Sur on October 9, 2015.
p. Orientation on MRGs in Region among UST students on October 27,
2015.
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November 27, 2015. r. Seventeen (17) Radio and TV Guestings on the different Local TV and Radio Stations in the region. s. Twenty Three (23) Press Releases were published on the website of MGB-I.
Capacity Building on MRGS laws, rules and regulations a. Six (6) Learning Events/Convention were attended/conducted by MGB-I personnel namely: 1. CCOP-GSJ/AIST-DGR Groundwater Project Phase III Kick-Off Meeting on February 10-12, 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand. 2. Learning Event on Administrative Reforms and Anti-Corruption for Division Chiefs on March 16-20, 2015 in Caranglaan, Nueva Ecija. 3. Design Monitoring Closure on TSF on June 14-24, 2015 in Baguio City and Quezon City. 4. Training Course of Mining Resolutions, Conflicts/Disputes on July 13- 17, 2015. 5. Lecture on Mining Tenement Evaluation on October 28-30 at Bayview Hotel, Manila.
6. Training on Assessment of the Implementation and Impact of the
Mineral Statistic Information and Management System and the Mining 13
Tax Information and Management System on October 26-30, 2015 at Pag
Ciudad Christia, San Mateo, Rizal. b. Workshops/Trainings were also conducted among mining companies, permit holders, LGUs, NGOs, academe, civil society and Small Scale Miners in order to inform our stakeholders latest policy updates, showcase best mining practices along with environmental protection and efficient mineral resources use and utilization; and to formulate and strategize appropriate courses of actions to squarely address mining-related issues and concerns.
1. The 14th leg of the Regional Mining Summit was held at Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel on April 28-30, 2015. The 3-day event aimed to provide all stakeholders of the Minerals Industry new and meaningful directions towards helping our country in achieving the Millennium Development Goals and likewise an avenue to clear gray areas affecting the minerals industry.
Engr. Carlos A. Tayag welcomes the participants during the 14th Regional Mining Summit held at Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel, Laoag City.
2. Lecture on the declaration of Minahang Bayan on September 16, 2015
in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
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Engr. Roel Collado discusses the salient features of the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA7076 among stakeholders in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.
Generation/Publication/Dissemination of Information and IEC Materials:
a. MGB-1 Website www.denr-mgb1.org is being maintained by the Office for better and easier access of clients to the services being offered by the Office. b. Forty five (45) Statistical Reports were prepared and submitted to Central Office. c. Twelve (12) updating of tenement maps which is done on a bi-monthly basis. d. Three (3) IEC materials were produced and one hundred fifty (150) were reproduced and distributed during fora, conferences, dialogues and
meetings. Some were requested by walk-in clients.
3. Thirty Nine (39) MRGS reports were prepared. These were the databases 15
of the Mining Tenement Statistics Report, SHES Database Management, Pag
Mining Tenement Database, Mine Rehabilitation Fund Report and Quarterly Summary of IEC activities.
National Linkages Fifteen (15) Linkages were coordinated for the reporting period.
ACTIVITY LINK AGENCY/OFFICE
Provision of Statistical Data to Provincial Planning LGU Pangasinan Development Office, Pangasinan
Provision of 4th Qtr Regional Economic Situationer NEDA Regional Office No. I Report - February 6, 2015
Data for the Regional Development Agenda for CY NEDA Regional Office No. I 2015-16 and Crafting of the Region's Address Circa 2014 - February 6, 2015 Regional Development Council - CY 2016 Annual NEDA Regional Office No. I Investment Program - February 10, 2015
2016 Budget Review NEDA Regional Office No. I
Coordination with presenters during the 14th Regional DOLE, BIR and DIWATA Mining Summit
ICIERD Meeting on May 20, 2015 NEDA Regional Office No. I Media Forum in Ilocos Sur Philippine Information Agency Ilocos Sur Provision of 1st Sem. Mineral Production Report to Philippine Statistics Authority Provision of 2nd Qtr Economic Situationer Report NEDA Regional Office No. I 1st Pangasinan Environmental Summit on October 8, Provincial Government of 2015 Pangasinan Attendance to SECOM - November 26, 2015 NEDA Regional Office No. I Multi-Stakeholder Team Meeting-December 18, 2015 DOLE, DA, ENRO, NCIP, DILG and DSWD
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GEOSCIENCES DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES
B.1 Geohazard Survey and Assessment
The application of Geosciences, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment was introduced for the year. This is a more detailed approach to mitigate the harmful impacts of geohazards. Its objective is to develop flood risk information by evaluating conditions of vulnerability that could potentially harm the people, critical infrastructures and the environment. For the period in review, Laoag City in Ilocos Norte and Dagupan City in Pangasinan were the pilot areas assessed for the vulnerability and risk assessment. Laoag City was also updated for the 1:10,000 scale geohazard mapping which was assessed in 2012.
Vulnerability and risk assessment was conducted in the City of Dagupan. It is a low-lying city highly
vulnerable to earthquake, flooding, storm surge and tsunami due to its geographical location and geophysical attributes.
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Similarly, Coastal Geohazard Mapping and Assessment with a scale of 1:10,000 is another program of the Office launched this year – a project primarily aimed to identify the extent and cause of coastal erosion in all coastal municipalities in the region and recommend mitigating measures to address the problem. For the year, one (1) city and six (6) coastal municipalities in the Province of La Union were assessed and mapped, namely: San Fernando City, Sto. Tomas, Agoo, Aringay, Caba, Bauang, and San Juan.
Coastal Geohazard Assessment is conducted along the shoreline of Aringay, La Union.
IEC materials like maps (1,666), posters (1,305), VCD (125) and pamphlets/flyers (1,194) were distributed/disseminated. Two (2) signages/billboards were also installed at the Municipality of Naguilian, La Union. Likewise, One Hundred Twenty Five (125) geohazard maps with a scale of 1:10,000 were uploaded in the website. Six (6) TV/Radio plugs were aired during the period. Series of lectures were also conducted and issuance of advisories was given to all municipalities and cities in the region.
Five (5) training/seminars were attended by technical personnel for the period, namely: a. Geosciences Workshop in Tanza, Cavite on February 16-20, 2015;
b. Planning on Incident Command System in Baguio City on July 13-17, 2015; 18 Pag
c. Workshop on the Standardization for the Assessment of Groundwater Resources, Geohazard Vulnerability, Subsidence Hazard and Coastal Geohazard held in Makati City on September 20-28, 2015; d. Training on Geologging at Eurotel, Quezon Cityon October 13-15, 2015; and e. ArcGIS Training Workshop on November 23 to December 4, 2015.
Thirteen (13) lectures were provided to LGUs primarily the results of the Geohazard Assessment in their municipalities. Technical personnel of the Geosciences Division were also invited as Resource Speakers by other government agencies, academe and institutions to present geohazard related topics. Likewise, Summary Exit Reports were issued in the conduct of Vulnerability Risk Assessment and updating of Geohazard Mapping and Assessment.
MGB-I personnel were invited to conduct lecture on geohazard to Local Chief Executives (LCE) and Municipal officials during the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Program initiated by the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD)
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B.3 Groundwater Resources and Vulnerability Assessment
In order to address the water needs and problems on finding viable water sources and deteriorating water quality of the Local Government Units, a groundwater resources and vulnerability assessment was conducted in the Municipality of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur.
Well inventory survey and measurement of static water level was conducted to produce a piezometric map leading to the identification of potential areas for well development and propose sites for Geo-resistivity survey.
B.4 Miscellaneous Geological Services
A total of thirteen (13) Geological Investigations were conducted by the Office for the period for various purposes, namely:
1. GIR - Helen Subdivision, Mangatarem, Pangasinan 2. GIR - Department of Agriculture, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan 3. GIR-Collapsed Retaining Wall of Pryce Gases in Tiblong, San Fabian, Pangasinan
4. GIR – Coastal Erosion in Santiago Norte, Caba, La Union
5. GAR – 7 Colors Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte 20 Pag
6. Groundwater Assessment at Paoay Lake National Park 7. Ocular inspection on the land fissures in Brgy Balite Sur, San Carlos City, Pangasinan 8. GVR- Burgos, in lieu to the issued certification issued to Naguilian Relocation Site 9. EGGAR - Manson, San Carlos City. Pangasinan 10. GIR –Matibuey Power Plant, San Emilio, Ilocos Sur 11. GVR –Ground Water Rupture in Pinili, Ilocos Norte 12. GVR –Ground Water Rupture, Becque-Walin, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur 13. Geohazard Assessment on the existing SL and MRF of Santo Domingo, Ilocos Sur
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MFO 2: MINING REGULATION SERVICES
MINERAL LANDS ADMINISTRATION
A.1Mineral Investment Promotion Program
Issuance of Permits/Contracts
In view of the Memorandum of Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta-Teh dated October 01, 2013 re: Instruction to Clear with the Office of the Secretary the Issuance/Approval of all Permits, Contracts, Decisions and Awards, including Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility, the processing time in the issuance of permits takes longer. As a result, the Regional Office approved only one (1) Exploration Permit (EP-I-OMR-23-2015) of R&D Properties Development, Inc.
On the otherhand, the Office issued One Hundred Nine (109) Ore Transport Permits, five (5) Ore Transport Certificates, eighteen (18) Certificates of Accreditations, seven (7) Certificate of EnvironmentalManagement and Community Relations Record and Certificate of Exemptionand three hundred fifty seven(357) Mineral Ore Export Permits (MOEP). (Please See ANNEX “A”- Performance Information Rating for the list)
“Use It, Lose It” Policy
In compliance to the Department Memorandum Order No. 2010-04 “Reforms in the Department Mining Tenement System”, which directs the Bureau to expedite the grant of mining contracts and permits, cleanse and process all pending mining applications and strengthen all compliance requirements, the Office have
issued only one (1) Exploration Permit as stated above and twenty three (23)
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applications were denied. Seventy Eight (78) Mining Contracts/Permits were likewise reviewed/endorsed for cancellation.
Approval of SHES Program
Hereunder are the lists of approved SHES Programs for implementation by mining companies including those for review and approval: EPEP endorsed to MRFC 1. Holcim Philippines, Inc. – La Union Plant
Environmental Work Program Endorsed to MMD 1. Malibato Mining Company (EXPA 96)
5-YEAR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
1.Destiny Mighty Rock Corp. 4.Hermy Layug 2.Isabel Agusdan 5.Jennifer Bantolina 3.Recy B. Paed
ANNUAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
1.WGPRiaza Enterprise 11.Charlie Lao 2.Naguilian Aggregates &Dev’t. Corp. 12.RJ Flores Construction-Sudipen 3.Northpoint Aggregates Inc. 13.RJ Flores Construction-Rosario 4.A.D Marrero Enterprise 14.Northstar Aggregates Inc. 5.Benjamin Posadas 15.Rogenox Construction& Supply Corp. 6.I, O & G Processing Corp. 16.Holcim Phils. Inc. 7.Master Rock Agg. Corp. 17.M.A Camilo/Rocky 5J Agg. & Crushing Plant 8.San Hai Aggregates & Construction 18.Northwest Luzon Mining Corp. Corp.
9.Felix P. Sanchez 19.Omnico Natural Resources Inc.
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ANNUAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM 1. AD Marrero Enterprises 35. Adoracion M. Ceperiano/ONRI 2. Charlie Ong Lao 36. Ferdinand C. Obis/ONRI 3. Janette Lao 37. Rigid Aggregates & Mining Corp. Marble Mining Explo. 4. Romeo Chan 38. Corp./INMCI 5. Nelson S. Chan 39. Heirs Of E.Olegario 6. Rogelio P. Chan 40. Napoleon R. Navato 7. San Hai Aggregates & Construction 41. Marite Q. Tanjangco (Malabobo) 8. Carolina A. Francisco 42. North West Luzon Mining Corp 9. Teodorico C. Francisco 43. Benjamin Posadas 10. Wilma C. Alfanta 44. Ignacio C. Balitao 11. Gamaliel A. Flores 45. Holcim Philippines, Inc. 12. Destiny Mighty Rock Corp. 46. Holcim Philippines, Inc. 13. RJ Flores Const. (Rosario) 47. Holcim Philippines, Inc. 14. Currimao Const. Supply Corp. 48. Holcim Philippines, Inc. 15. Omnico Natural Resources/ONRI 49. Holcim Philippines, Inc. 16. Flor T. Lagang/ONRI 50. Northern Cement Corp. 17. Joseph L. Chua/ONRI 51. NorthstarAggregates,Inc. 18. Melchor S. De Leon/ONRI 52. Eleonor A. Varias 19. Ramoncito Tan/ONRI 53. Teresita A. Cuevas 20. Mae Ann L. Chua/ONRI 54. Ma. Teresa Mariano 21. Judy C. Tan/ONRI 55. RJ Flores Const. (Sudipen) 22. Erna C. Tiu/ONRI 56. Conrado Ignacio (NADECO) 23. Edison C. Tiu/ONRI 57. RJ Flores Const. 24. Maechellenie P. Café/ONRI 58. NorthPointAgg.,Inc. 25. Joan B. Palanog/ONRI 59. Ophelia T. Flores 26. Myra R. Cruz/ONRI 60. G.A. Flores Const.,Inc. 27. Betty Ngo Chua/ONRI 61. 808 Construction & Supply 28. Edmund Mendones/ONRI 62. Felix P. Sanchez Sable Le Varge Inc. (East 29. Alice L. Chua/ONRI 63. Central) 30. Alma L. Kho/ONRI 64. Theresa Inez F. Tanjangco
31. Romeo M. Guevara/ONRI 65. Francisco S. Tanjangco
32. Remedios B. Castro/ONRI 66. Marite Q. Tanjangco
Oniol II Aggregates &Devt 24
33. Bernardina R. Talan/ONRI 67. Corp./SHYNE TRADING Pag
34. Ramon Chua/ONRI 68. Merlo Y. Ramirez,Jr.
1.Northwest Luzon Mining Corp. 14.Master Rock Agg. Corp.
2.Marite Tanjangco 15.Destiny Mighty Rock Corp. 3.Currimao Construction Supply Corp. 16.808 Const. & Supply 4.Omnico Natural Resources Inc. 17.Felix P. Sanchez 5.Northern Cement Corp. 18.G.A Flores Construction Inc. 6.A.D Marrero Enterprise 19.RJ Flores Construction (Sudipen) 7.M.ACamilo/Rocky 5J Agg. & Crushing 20.RJ Flores Construction (Rosario) Plant/Isabel Agusdan
8.Romeo Chan 21.RJ Flores Construction (Naguilian) 9.Charlie Lao 22.Northpoint Aggregates Inc.
Annual EPEP Approved
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10.Janette Lao 23.NaguilianAgg. &Dev’t. Corp. 11.Jennifer Bantolina 24. Recy B. Paed/Samon Aggregates
12.I, O & G Processing Corp. 25. Benjamin Posadas 13. San HaiAgg. & Const. Corp.
National Greening Program
The Mine Sector support to the National Greening Program of the President reflected a total of 241.39 hectares accomplishment by way of planting seedlings and/or seedling donations of mining companies. Continuous maintenance was also observed to the previous plantation established. Four (4) Quarterly Monitoring Reports for National Greening Program were submitted to Central Office.
Assistance to P/CMRB/LGUs and Stakeholders
The Provincial Mining Regulatory Boards (PMRB) of all the four provinces in the region are fully operationalized. A total of thirty (30) regular PMRB
meetings were attended/conducted by
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PMRB Meeting in the Province of Pangasinan presided by The proposed Minahang Bayan endorsed for Engr. Carlos A. Tayag. declaration in Brgy. Agaga, Burgos, Ilocos Norte with feldspar deposit.
the office for the period in review. This is to monitor the compliance of Quarry and Commercial Sand and Gravel Permit Holders in their applied areas and to address issues and concerns arising in the operations of PMRB. Likewise, four (4) PSSM/Quarry Sites of the provinces in the region were inventoried. An orientation on DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-03 was conducted as part of the 14th Regional Mining Summit held on April 28-30, 2015 at Fort Ilocandia Resort Hotel in Laoag City. The presentation was made on the third day of the Summit (April 30, 2015). The Summit was attended by members of the four PMRBs in the region, LGU representatives, and contractors/permit holders. One (1) Minahang Bayan site located in Brgy. Agaga, Burgos, Ilocos Norte was identified and subsequently endorsed to MGB-Central Office for clearance from the Secretary prior to approval of PMRB Ilocos Norte.
A.2Mineral Industry Development Program
Monitor/Audit of Approved Mining Contracts/Permits and SHES Programs Seventy Eight (78) mining contracts/permits were monitored for the period to determine the compliance with the terms and conditions of their respective contracts/permits (Please see ANNEX “A” - Performance Information Rating)
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Mineral Production Sharing Agreements, Exploration Permits, Industrial Permits and Mineral Processing Permits issued to mining companies were monitored on the their compliances.
Integrated Social, Health, Environment and Safety (SHES) Monitoring With respect to the monitoring of permit/contract areas/projects in the implementation of EPEP, SHP, EnWP, SDMP among others, seventy eight (78) permits were monitored (Please see ANNEX “A” -Performance Information Rating). The Office found out that some companies had remissed in the execution of these programs. As a result, 40 companies were penalized for their violations and paid a corresponding penalty totaling to Php 191,000.00.
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Monitoring of Mine Safety and Health Programs of mining companies is undertaken to ensure safe operation and working conditions during day and night shifts.
Mining companies provide service vehicle and computer units to beneficiaries as part of their Social Development Management Programs
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Proper storage, handling and disposal of fuel/oil and wastes are properly observed during I-SHES monitoring to prevent the contamination of land, groundwater and nearby water bodies.
Monitoring Report on Mining Forest Program
Mining Forest Programs of mining companies are monitored in compliance to DAO # 22, Series of 1989. Two (2) consolidated Monitoring Reports for this activity were prepared and submitted to MGB Central Office.
Strengthen Multi-Partite Monitoring System
A total of eleven (11) Multi-Partite Monitoring Teams with corresponding MRFCs in the region under MGB issued permits, one (1) satellite sub-station and five (5) MMTs/MRFs) under LGU issued permits are fully operationalized. This is to encourage public participation, and provide appropriate check and balance
mechanism in the implementation of the company’s approved EPEP/AEPEP.
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Members of the Multi-Partite Monitoring Team conduct periodic air, water and noise quality monitoring in compliance to the companies approved Environmental Protection
Enhancement Programs (EPEP).
COMPANY/TENEMENT NAME DATE OF DATE OF MMT MONITORING MRFC MEETING Holcim, Philippines - Bacnotan, La Union Mar 17-20, May 12-15 Apr 23, Jun 26 Aug 4-7 Aug 28, Oct 30
- Poro La Union Mar 4-5, May 26-27 Aug 19-20
- Agno, Pangasinan May 26-29
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Northern Cement Corp. Mar 3-6, May 19-22 Mar 25, Jun 8 Aug 18-20 Aug 20
Burgos-Pasuquin Group ( SSM Apr 21-23 May 5 Permittees operating in Burgos &Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte)
Omnico Natural Resources, Inc Feb 17-19, May 20-21 May 6, Jun 25 Sept 8-11, Nov 4-5 Sept 23, Nov 26
Pangasinan Group I& VI ( Feb 24-27, Jun 16-19 Apr 15, Jul 16 ISAG, Quarry & SSM Oct 13-16 Dec 16 Permittees in Mabini, Agno, Burgos, Bolinao, Dasol, Infanta, Alaminos, Sual&Labrador,Pangasinan
Pangasinan Group II (ISAG & Jun 23-25, Sept 8-11 Aug 12, Oct 9 SSM Permittees in Nov 17-20 Dec 15 Mangatarem, Bugallon& Aguilar, Pangasinan)
Pangasinan Group III & V Feb 10-13, May 26-29 Apr 14, Jul 15 (ISAG & Quarry Permittees in Oct 6-9 Dec 15 Tayug, Asingan, Sta. Maria, San Manuel, San Nicolas, Umingan, Mangatarem, Malasique&Villasis, Pangasinan
Pangasinan Group IV ( ISAG Mar 4-6, May 20-22 Apr 24, Jun 23 Permittees in Sison, San Jul 1-3, Oct 13-16 Jul 21, Nov 4 Jacinto & San Fabian, Pangasinan
ISAG La Union Feb 17-20, May 26-29 Mar 20, Jul 14 Sept 1-4, Nov 3-6 Sept 22
ISAG Ilocos Sur Mar 10-14, May 19-23 Apr 21, Jun 9 Aug 10-14, Nov 9-13
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Hrs of Elias Olegario Jan 21-23, May 13-15 Apr 15, Jun 11 Sept 16-18, Nov 12
CSAG La Union May 8, Dec 1-4 Mar 12
CSAG/SSM Ilocos Sur Apr 21-24
CSAG Ilocos Norte May 5
CSAG Pangasinan Jun 2-4 Jul 16, Dec 16
ISAG Ilocos Norte Feb 24-27, Jun 29-Jul 3 May 6, July 30 Sept 7-11, Dec 1-5 Sept 23
Investigation of Complaints/Cases/Conflicts
Eight (8) complaints for alleged illegal and indiscriminate quarrying were investigated by the office, to wit:
1. Alleged Black Sand Mining in Pantay Tamurong, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. 2. Alleged illegal quarrying of soil backfill materials in Barangay Balite, Malasiqui, Pangasinan. 3. Alleged illegal quarrying of soil backfill materials at Brgy. Bani, Bayambang, Pangasinan. 4. Alleged illegal quarrying at Brgy. Ribsuan, Naguilian, La Union.
5. Complain on the alleged black sand mining in Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.
Investigation of alleged siphoning of black sand along Abra River in Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. 33 Pag
6. Investigation of drowning incident in Hacienda, Bugallon, Pangasinan. 7. Alleged Black Sand Mining Processing of Isla Verde Mining and Development Corp. in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur. 8. Request for Environmental Assessment on the Golf Course previously the site of extraction of magnetite sand in Lingayen, Pangasinan - November 17, 2015
Two (2) Cease and Desist Orders (CDO) were issued for the year, namely:
1) Advisory letter was given to Mayor Clifford Patil-ao of Quirino, Ilocos Sur to stop all illegal small scale mining operations in the municipality. In line with this, Mayor Clifford Patil-ao issued an Executive Order dated June 19, 2015 to stop all illegal mining activities in the area. 2) A CDO dated September 01, 2015 issued to Isla Verde Mining and Development Corporation located in Pantay Tamurong, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur for black sand processing without a Mineral Processing Permit.
Criminal Case no. 841 on the violation of BP 265 filed against Pablo Tan, Chen Guoan, Michael Ong, Joselito Varilla and Bernard Agup. Hearings of the case were attended by the Office at San Vicente - San Ildefonso Municipal Circuit Trial Court in San Vicente, Ilocos Sur. Mining-related cases filed in court in connection with the illegal black sand mining operations in Ilocos Sur in 2013, hereunder is the status:
Case No./Caption Location/Situs of the Court Status Offense NPS Docket No. I-14-INV- Vigan City RTC Vigan Pending 14C-00050 City For:Violation of Section 101 of RA7942
Carlos A. Tayag -versus-
Hongbu Su, et. al. 34 Pag
Crim. Case No. 841 Brgy San Sebastian, MCTC San No arraignment For: Violation of BP 265 San Vicente, Ilocos Vicente-San yet. There is a Sur Ildefonso, pending Motion for People of the Philippines Ilocos Sur Judicial -versus- Determination of Jianping He, et.al. Probable Cause filed by the accused Crim. Case No. 3020 BrgyCaparacadan, MCTC, Dismissed For: Violation of RA 7942 Caoayan, Ilocos Sur Caoayan-Sta. Catalina, People of the Philippines Ilocos Sur -versus- Hongbu Su, et.al.
Under the Panel of Arbitrators, two (2) preliminary hearing was conducted on the complaint filed by the Municipalities of Sta. Maria and San Esteban all in the Province of Ilocos Sur against Odyssey Green Globe Resources, Inc. in relation to their off-shore exploration permit application.
GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT
For the CY 2015, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Regional Office No. I was strengthened and integrated gender concerns in the programs, projects and activities.
The Gender and Development Focal Point System was restructured through Special Order No. 22205 dated May 19, 2015.
The GAD FPS attended the 2016 and 2017 MGB Gender and Development Work Plan and Budget Workshop and Orientation of the GAD Mainstreaming and Monitoring System (GMMS) on May 4-7, 2015 at Icon Hotel, Quezon City. Resource speakers from the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) lectured on the operationalization of
GMMS. This is a system wherein GAD related reports like accomplishments, work plan
and budget are submitted online or through the internet. Integration of
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project/programs/activities were also lectured in order to meet the 5% GAD fund of the approved GAA.
MGB-I personnel participated in the month-long celebration of Women’s Month which falls on the month of March. A tarpaulin with this year’s theme “JUANA, DESISYON MO AY MAHALAGA SA KINABUKASAN NG BAWAT ISA: IKAW NA” was displayed at the entrance of the regional office building. The following activities were undertaken and participated by the office:
1. “FUNWALK” and “HATAW” organized by the Regional Advocates for Gender Equality to promote healthy lifestyle on March 8, 2015 at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid-La Union Campus, San Fernando City.
2. “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TECHNO FORUM cum EXHIBIT” held on March 12, 2015 at DENR-I Multi-Purpose Hall. DENR Employees were taught on bugnay and duhat wine making, ginger tea making and bamboo propagation. An exhibit was displayed at the façade of the DENR Regional Office to cater the products of the said forum. A financing firm was also invited to lecture on financing strategies. The Regional Director of the Department of Science and Technology, who graced the affair, informed the participants on the services offered by the agency in line with the availment of technical and financial assistance from their office.
The GAD FPS represented the Office in the CIVIC PARADE on March 18, 2015 in celebration of 2015 FIESTA of the City of San Fernando
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MGB-I GAD FPS joined the lined-up activities during the 2015 Environment Month Celebration:
1. “Kick Off Program cum FUNWALK” on June 1, 2015 at the Capitol Grounds, San Fernando City.
2. MANGROVE TREE PLANTING at Barangay Dalumpinas, City of San Fernando, La Union on June 5, 2015 in coordination with Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office (PENRO) -La Union wherein two hundred (200) bakawan propagules were planted.
3. ARBOR Day on June 25, 2015 at Brgy. Masicong, San Fernando City.
4. Culmination Program on June 30, 2015 at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University – Mid-La Union Campus, San Fernando City.
The MGBRO-I database on gender-disaggregated information on all MGB-I employees including contractuals was prepared and updated by the RGADFS in coordination with the Human Resource Unit. Likewise, a total of two hundred (200) IEC GAD-related flyers were reproduced and distributed during the Women’s Month Celebration to heighten awareness of employees and MGB –I clients on gender-related issues. The GAD Bulletin Board is maintained at the Ground Floor of the Office Building to keep employees and stakeholders on recent GAD policy issuances.
On the otherhand, two (2) sex-disaggregated reports on Vulnerability and Risk Assessment were prepared in the high risk areas of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and Dagupan City, Pangasinan to determine the number of men, women and children who
are exposed to disasters and come up with appropriate measures to minimize disaster
risk. In line with this, two (2) women’s organization namely: Ilocos Sur Social Action 37
Force and TanggolKalikasan, Inc.were invited during the MGB-initiated geohazard Pag
seminars to increase awareness and disaster preparedness in women barangay and MLGU.
Meanwhile, the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) of HOLCIM Phils. Inc. was reviewed for the year to quantify men, women and children beneficiaries and submitted recommendations to benefit women and children of the mining host communities. Similarly, an assessment report the declaration of Minahang Bayan in Brgy. Agaga, Burgos, Ilocos Norte to assess potential sites for raw material source and improve capacities of women on mineral-based livelihoods.
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