Recipients of the 2022 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) represented by their company officials attended the Ceremonial Awarding held at the Bonifacio Hall of the Malacañang Palace last April 20, 2023. The Executive Secretary of the Philippines Hon. Lucas P. Bersamin, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, and Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) Vice Chairman Gerard H. Brimo officially awarded the prestigious 2022 PMIEA trophies to the company representatives during the ceremony. The event was also participated by the PMIEA Selection Committee members and representatives, MGB Central Office officials and personnel headed by OIC Director Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng and Chief of Policy, Planning, and International Affairs Division and OIC Assistant Director in concurrent capacity Engr. Teodorico A. Sandoval, PMIEA Technical Working Group led by the Chief of Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division Engr. Marcial H. Mateo, and Regional Directors of MGB Regional Office Nos. II, III, IV CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, IX, X, and XIII.

In her Welcome Address, DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga affirms the Department’s commitment towards responsible mining through the implementation of pro-people, pro-environment, and science-based legislation, policies, and programs. The DENR Secretary reminded the 2022 PMIEA recipients to always raise awareness of the mining industry’s vital contributions towards an inclusive and sustainable future.

Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin also recognized the importance of the mining sector as one of the government’s partners in long-term economic growth. By supporting the economic recovery of the country through their initiatives from the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the current administration acknowledges the valuable role of the mineral sector in achieving its goals for the Filipinos. The Executive Secretary emphasized that the PMIEA is ultimately bestowed by and should always be for the people.

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 399, series of 1997, the PMIEA is given every year to mining groups and companies that have shown exemplary performance in safety and health management, environmental protection and enhancement, and social and community development. The 2022 PMIEA were conferred to the following Contractors/Permit Holders during the Ceremonial Awarding:

Photo No. 1: DENR Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga giving her Welcome Address.

Photo No. 2: Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin delivering his Keynote Speech.

Photo No. 3: Mr. Charlo R. Basadre, VP-Operations and Resident Mine Manager, and
Atty. Ross Joseph J. Romanillos, President and CEO, of CTP Construction and Mining Corporation with
DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga,Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 4: Eramen Minerals, Inc.’s Vice President for Operations, Mr. Alexandrie D. Amadeo, and President,
Mr. Enrique C. Fernandez, together with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin,
and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 5: General Manager for Operations Mr. Lorne Hill Harvey and Legal Counsel Atty. Rowena A. Antonio-Marcos
of FCF Minerals Corporation with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin,
and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 6: Hinatuan Mining Corporation’s Resident Mine Manager Engr. Francisco J. Arañes, Jr. and Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Engr. Arnilo C. Milaor with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 7: Mr. Dante R. Bravo, President, and Mr. Joseph C. Sy, Chairman, of
Platinum Group Metals Corporationtogether with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin,
and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 8: Taganito Mining Corporation represented by Atty. Reynaldo D.G. Mata II, Assistant Vice President for Corporate
and Regulatory Affairs of Nickel Asia Corporation, and Mr. Gerard H. Brimo, Executive Director and Chairman of the Board
of Directors of Nickel Asia Corporation and COMP Vice Chairman, with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga and Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin.

Photo No. 9: TVI Resource Development Philippines, Inc.’s Managing Director Mr. Michael G. Regino and
Vice Chairman Mr. Manuel Paolo A. Villar with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin,
and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 10: Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Batangas represented by its Vice President for Operations
and Plant Manager Mr. Erwin P. Cruz and Director Mr. Reinier Dizon with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 11: Mr. Roman Menz, Chief Executive Officer, and Mr. Jimmy Torres, Plant Manager, of
Republic Cement & Building Materials, Inc. – Teresa together with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga,
Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 12: Republic Cement Mindanao, Inc. represented by Mr. Lloyd Vicente, President, and Mr. Darwin S. Magpily,
Plant Manager and Vice President for Operations, together with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary
L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

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Photo No. 13: Coral Bay Nickel Corporation’s VP Environmental Management Mr. Benjamin Armand A. Tansingco
and Executive Vice President Mr. Koichi Nakamura with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary
L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 14: Mr. Jonnelito De Torres, Assistant Vice-President for Operations, and Mr. Ferdinand A. Cortes,
Vice-President for Operations, of Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation with
DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 15: Company officials of the 2022 PMIEA recipients with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga,
Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo.

Photo No. 16: PMIEA Selection Committee members and representatives with Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin.

Photo No. 17: MGB officials, Regional Directors, and PMIEA Technical Working Group.

By: Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Divisionay