The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in coordination with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees’ Association Central Office (MGBEA CO) Chapter held an Employees’ General Assembly on June 24, 2022, which also coincided with MGBEA’s 40th Anniversary. Being created in 1982 under the Ministry of Natural Resources, MGBEA is considered one of the oldest existing employee's union within the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
The activities for the momentous event kicked off with a Zumba session and a Thanksgiving Mass in the morning followed by the general assembly in the afternoon held at the MGB Multipurpose Building. Engr. Juancho Pablo S. Calvez, OIC-Office of the Director provided the inspirational message while welcoming remarks were given by Dr. Maybellyn A. Zepeda, MGBEA CO Chapter President. Ms. Ma. Lourdes Stephanie V. Leido, MGBEA CO Vice President discussed the 2021 accomplishments and ongoing activities for 2022 of MGBEA CO. This was followed by the 2021 Financial Report of Mr. Ariel S. Villanueva, MGBEA CO Treasurer. Lastly, Dr. Zepeda presented the President’s report, 2022 Way Forward Targets, and other organizational concerns. She showed a brief history including several milestones achieved by MGBEA such as:
1) Recognition as a legitimate employees union registered and accredited by the Securities and Exchange Commission (Reg. No. 0107448), Civil Service Commission (Acc. No. 407), and DOLE-BLR (Reg. No. 1192); and
2) Successful negotiation of six (6) Collective Negotiation Agreements (CNA) with the MGB Management which provided numerous monetary & non-monetary benefits to the MGB employees
In line with the celebration’s theme “MGBEA Aiming High @40: Achieving Greater Heights and Excellence through Service and Resilience”, Dr. Zepeda emphasized that for MGBEA to achieve greater heights and organizational excellence, firstly, it must work harmoniously with the MGB Management in the attainment of MGB’s Mission, Vision and Thrusts and secondly, it should build a strengthened partnership with the MGB Management founded on a responsive, efficient, effective, and resilient workforce.
Present and past officers of MGBEA Central Office Chapter
Morning Zumba session of MGB Employees
By: Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association