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Monday, 10 February 2025
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) participated in the Joint Consultation Meeting on High Conservation Value Area (HCVA) and Reference Ecosystem held at the MGB Multi-Purpose Hall, Diliman, Quezon City on January 23, 2025. The said meeting was also attended by representatives from the Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau (ERDB), Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), Forest Management Bureau (FMB), Biodiversity Corridor Project, and the USAID Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans and Landscapes (SIBOL) Project, with discussions focusing on policies and guidelines related to conservation and mine rehabilitation activities.
Read more: MGB Participates in the Joint Consultation Meeting on High Conservation Value Area and Reference EcosystemThursday, 30 January 2025
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), hosted a comprehensive webinar titled, "Circular Economy 101 for Media Professionals" on January 21, 2025. The event aimed to enhance media practitioners' awareness and understanding of circular economy principles and equip them to effectively communicate this critical approach to sustainable development.
The hybrid event, held at the Luxent Hotel in Quezon City and streamed via Zoom, brought together participants from various sectors, including government agencies, media outlets, and environmental advocates.
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Read more: Driving Sustainability: MGB Joins DENR Circular Economy 101 WebinarThursday, 23 January 2025
Metallurgical engineers from the Metallurgical Technology Division (MeTD), participated in the Filipinnovation Entrepreneurship Corps (FEC) 5 Training Program (Cohort 2) on January 13-14 and 16-17, 2025, at De La Salle University (DLSU) Laguna and Manila campuses.
Read more: MeTD Representatives Join FEC 5 Training ProgramTuesday, 21 January 2025
In a display of creativity and sustainability during the holiday season, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau's (MGB) Mine Safety, Environment, and Social Development Division (MSESDD) unveiled a festive "Christmas Mining Village" as part of the MGB Christmas Decoration Contest. The MSESDD decorations, crafted from recycled materials including old Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) Program covers, newspapers, bottles, beer cans, and plastic bottles, not only celebrated the holiday season but also underscored MSESDD’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability.
Read more: MSESDD Donates Christmas Decoration to RCBMI for Sustainable UseTuesday, 21 January 2025
The 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) highlighted the importance of safety and preparedness in the mining industry through the conduct of the annual Mine Safety Field Competition. The activity was jointly organized by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA), Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Central Office (CO), and the Cordillera Administrative Region, through the Mine Safety, Environment, and Social Development Division (MSESDD) on November 22, 2024 at the Melvin Jones Football Grounds in Baguio City.
Read more: Mining Companies Showcase Mine Safety Skills at 70th ANMSEC