New DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu wants the mining industry to be put in better light after it suffered from negative publicity and urges the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) to “produce more output for the good and advancement of mining.”

“In the coming days, I would expect that you would produce more output for the good and advancement of mining in the country, which of late has suffered much in terms of negative publicity. It is now time to reverse this and disabuse the public’s mind about the many misinformation and disinformation they have heard about mining,” Sec. Cimatu said during the launch of the Central Database System (CDS) at the MGB central office grounds this afternoon.

He also urged the MGB to work harder and work within the bounds of the constitution and law, for the benefit of stakeholders. He expects that his work will be under scrutiny in the coming days. “But as long as we are working with integrity, within the law and performing our mandate well, we will prevail,” Sec. Cimatu added.

The MGB, through its CDS, is being attuned to the needs of the public by allowing them to easily access information about the industry as well as the vital services that the MGB offers to the public.

“Let us sustain this effort as this is a big step towards the promotion of transparency in our service. I expect nothing less,” he added.

The new website is now live and can be accessed by the public via this link.

By: Mineral Economic, Information and Publications Division

DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu delivering his speech during the launch of the MGB’s Central Database System Portal.

 Guests from the private sector and MGB officials with the DENR Secretary Cimatu and Usec. and Concurrent MGB Director Jacinto.