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The Mine Safety, Environment, and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office (CO) held the last leg of the Orientation on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Administrative Order (DAO) No. 2025-10, entitled  “Guidelines on the Integration of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals in the Formulation and Implementation of the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)” last May 15-16, 2025, at Philippine Gateway Hotel in Surigao City.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office, through its Mining Tenements Management Division (MTMD), conducted a three-day Capacity Building Workshop for Mine Management Division (MMD) Chiefs of Regional Offices on May 21–23, 2025, in Privato Hotel, Quezon City.

Making a mark in Philippine history, the Biri Rocks in the Province of Northern Samar have been officially recognized by the National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS) as the newest National Geological Monument (NGM) in the country. The Launching Ceremony of Biri Rocks National Geological Monument was held on June 4, 2025, at the Ibabao Hall of the Provincial Capitol, Catarman, Northern Samar.

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) joins the 8^th Philippines-Taiwan Earth Sciences International Conference (PTESIC) held at the Eastwood Richmonde Hotel, Quezon City last June 2 to 3, 2025.

The value of metallic mineral production began the year on a strong note, experiencing a 22.76 percent increase, or PhP11.84 billion, rising from PhP52.03 billion in Q1 2024 to PhP63.88 billion in Q1 2025. This growth was driven by the bullish prices of gold, silver, and copper, alongside a rise in gold and silver production.

According to data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas, gold prices reached an unprecedented level of US$2,858.27 per troy ounce, up from US$2,070.05 per troy ounce the previous year—a significant increase of 38.08 percent, or US$788.22. Silver also saw substantial gains, with prices climbing 39.29 percent from US$22.85 per troy ounce...