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MGB RO 6 Year End Report 2018
MGB RO 6 Year End Report 2018
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 6 has accomplished its
targets set for CY 2018.
1. MGB RO-6 issued the following permits: nine (9) mining permits (ISAG and
MPP); four (4) Ore Transport Permits/Certifications; three (3) Certificates of
Environmental Management and Community Relations Record; and sixty-four
(64) Accreditations;
2. Under Use it or Lose it Policy, two (2) mining applications were denied;
5. MGB RO-6 has closely monitored or audited the Work Programs and
Integrated SHES Programs of various approved mining contracts. There were
twenty-two (22) permit areas/projects monitored for their approved Work
Programs, and thirty-three (33) mining contracts for their approved Integrated
SHES Programs.
1. Six (6) dialogues with the Sangguniang Bayan were conducted, and fifteen
(15) with other groups such as CSOs, the academe, etc.;
2. Thirteen (13) radio interviews/TV appearances;
3. Sixteen (16) press releases;
Under OO3, Program 1: Geological Risk Reduction and Resiliency Program, the
three activities under the National Geohazard Mapping and Assessment Program were
conducted. Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Updating of the 1:10,000 scale
geohazard maps were simultaneously done in twelve (12) municipalities; and Detailed
Sub-surface Assessment was done in one (1) municipality. In addition, Coastal
Geohazard Assessment was done in eleven (11) municipalities; Quadrangle Geological
Mapping was done in five (5) quadrangles, and Groundwater Resource Assessment
was done in one (1) province.
There was a change in leadership in MGB Region VI. Based on the DENR
Special Order Number 2018-792, Engr. Roger A. de Dios was appointed as the new
Regional Director vice Engr. Leo Van V. Juguan. Engr. de Dios assumed as the new
RD last October 3, 2018.
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Various office policies were formulated and implemented to ensure orderly office
operations. A regular staff meeting and when needed, a general assembly meeting is
held to discuss/resolve issues and concerns regarding office and regional operations.
ISO Certification
The office was finally awarded the ISO Certification for BS EN ISO 9001: 2015,
BS EN ISO 14001:2015, and BS EN ISO 18001: 2007 during the Monday Morning
Program on March 19, 2018 by a representative of NQA Philippines, Inc., Ms. Karol
Buenvenida. All contractual and regular personnel converged at the ground floor lobby
for the awarding ceremony.
The Stage 2 Audit, which is vital to the maintenance of the ISO certification, took
place on December 20-21, 2018. The preparation that added up to the audit paved way
because MGB RO-6 was deemed to have passed as assessed by NQA Philippines.
MGB RO-6 was classified under Category 2 (PENRO Level) considering that
there are no operating large-scale mines in the region.
There were over thirty (30) applicants vying for the positions but only six (6) were
chosen after a thorough screening process. These six Contract of Service personnel,
consisting of one (1) mining engineer and five (5) geologists, were officially deployed to
their respective PENROs last March 15, 2018.
In celebration of the 2018 National Women’s Month, MGB RO-6 held a learning
event on R.A. 9262 or the Anti-Violence against Women and their Children Act of 2004
on March 20, 2018 at the Iloilo Grand Hotel. Attorney Shiella P. Olid from the Office of
the City of Iloilo was invited as the resource person for the said activity, in which she
discussed salient features of R.A. 9262.
Last November 14, 2018, another learning event was conducted with Ms. Noreen
Marian P. Bautista of Connected Women as the resource speaker. The topic was a tad
different from the usual topics since it focused more on alternative livelihoods for
A.03. OPERATIONS
Mineral Processing Blue Chip Builders, Inc. April 24, 2017 Feb. 12, 2018
Permit (MPP-018-030-VI)
Mineral Processing Stonehub, Inc. Dec. 11, 2017 March 21, 2018
Permit (MPP 018-031-VI)
Industrial Sand and Samson Añalucas July 7, 2011 May 16, 2018
Gravel Permit (IP-06-009-VI)
1st Renewal
Mineral Processing MRCT Sand and Gravel Sept. 26, 2017 April 19, 2018
Permit (MPP-018-032-VI)
Mineral Processing Mabini Limers and Farmers Jan. 09, 2015 June 20, 2018
Permit (1st Renewal) Multi-Purpose Cooperative
(MPP-010-012-VI)
Mineral Processing IBC International Builders Jan. 11, 2013 Aug. 29, 2018
Permit Corporation
(MPP-018-033-VI)
CEMCRR/COE
CEMCRR Stonehub, Inc. Feb. 5, 2018 Feb. 19, 2018
CoE Smartmix Precast Concrete, Sept. 10, 2018 Sept. 12, 2018
Inc.
CERTIFICATION/OTP
Certification Philex Gold Philippines, Inc. Jan. 5, 2018 Jan. 15, 2018
Certification Lucky Freeman O. Ganzon to March 23, 2018 March 23, 2018
transport 300 grams of coal
ash samples from Global
Business Power, La Paz,
Iloilo
OTP La Pearl's Limestone May 2, 2018 May 16, 2018
Products Construction
Services and Supply
ACCREDITATION
Accreditation Stockmont Aggregates and Dec. 21, 2017 Dec. 27, 2017
Construction Supply
Accreditation LPN Hardware and Electrical Jan. 5, 2018 Jan. 11, 2018
Supply
Accreditation NMA Sand and Gravel Jan. 16, 2018 Jan. 24, 2018
Quarry
Accreditation Sant Yago Enterprises Feb. 19, 2018 Feb. 19, 2018
(CA-18-014-VI)
Accreditation Angel Sand and Gravel Feb. 20, 2018 Feb. 19, 2018
(CA-18-016-VI)
Accreditation G and G Sand and Gravel Feb. 14, 2018 March 2, 2018
(CA-18-012-VI)
Accreditation Onyo and Lyds General Feb. 26, 2018 March 2, 2018
Merchandise
(CA-18-019-VI)
Accreditation G.F. Falcis Construction and Feb. 26, 2018 March 2, 2018
Supply
(CA-18-021-VI)
Accreditation Siote Sand and Gravel and Feb. 27, 2018 March 2, 2018
Hollowblocks Enterprises
(CA-18-022-VI)
Accreditation Armando Saron Aggregates Marchc 20, 2018 March 22, 2018
and Construction Supply
Accreditation Poiment Sand and Gravel March 22, 2018 April 9, 2018
Enterprises
Accreditation P. Golez Sand and Gravel March 20, 2018 April 16, 2018
Trading
Accreditation Chloe Constructino and April 13, 2018 April 16, 2018
Supply
Accreditation STL Panay Resources Co. April 12, 2018 April 19, 2018
Ltd.
Accreditation MF Ferrer Builders and April 19, 2018 April 20, 2018
Supply
Accreditation Gica Construction and Supply May 17, 2018 June 18, 2018
Accreditation Lalen Sand and Gravel May 28, 2018 June 18, 2018
Accreditation Cross Road Concrete May 28, 2018 June 18, 2018
Products
Accreditation Arc and Clyde Sand and June 05, 2018 June 18, 2018
Gravel and Concrete
Products
Accreditation S. Sucaldito Construction and June 06, 2018 June 18, 2018
Supply
Accreditation DFH Aggregates and June 06, 2018 June 18, 2018
Construction Supply
Accredidation Lapnes Sand and Gravel May 17, 2018 June 28, 2018
Trading
Accredidation Thoms Sand and Gravel and July 9, 2018 July 10, 2018
Hollowblocks Factory
Accredidation Guinon Sand and Gravel and June 20, 2018 July 17, 2018
Hollowblocks Factory
Accreditation AJM Supples Construction Aug. 10, 2018 Aug. 10, 2018
and Electrical Supplies
Accreditation G11 Sand and Gravel Aug. 6, 2018 Aug. 10, 2018
Trading
Accreditation R.B.V. Sand and Gravel Aug. 6, 2018 Aug. 10, 2018
Accreditation NBM Construction Supply Aug. 10, 2018 Aug. 14, 2018
Accreditation Arcega Marketing and Aug. 13, 2018 Aug. 14, 2018
Hardware
Accreditation Yanchen and Yohan Aug. 23, 2018 Aug. 29, 2018
Hardware and Supply, Inc.
Accreditation Glovasa Aggregates and Aug. 29, 2018 Aug. 29, 2018
Construction Supplies
Enterprises
Accreditation B-Seg Sand and Gravel June 22, 2018 Sept. 10, 2018
Accreditation Negros Mabuhay Lumber and Aug. 29, 2018 Sept. 10, 2018
Hardware
Accreditation CRG Sand and Gravel and Nov. 6, 2018 Nov. 7, 2018
Construction Supplies
Accreditation GLE Sand and Gravel May 18, 2018 Nov. 7, 2018
Enterprise
Accreditation Cango Sand, Gravel, Hollow July 12, 2018 Nov. 7, 2018
Blocks Factory
Accreditation MCY Construction Supplies Nov. 16, 2018 Nov. 26, 2018
Trading
Two (2) mining applications were denied pursuant to Section 80 Item a.9. of DAO
2010-21 Specific Terms and Conditions of a Quarry or Commercial/Industrial Sand and
Gravel or Government Gratuitous Permit.
Under the Development of Small-Scale Mining, the six (6) provinces of Western
Visayas, were inventoried for People’s Small-Scale Mining (PSSM)/Minahang Bayan
MGB 6 YEAR-END REPORT 2018 / Page 11
(MB) Areas, and Quarry/Sand and Gravel (SAG)/Small-Scale Mining (SSM) Sites
namely: (1) Guimaras, (2) Capiz, (3) Antique, (4) Iloilo, (5), Aklan, and (6) Negros
Occidental.
One (1) Minahang Bayan area was identified in Brgy. Velasco and Brgy.
Sepanto, Municipality of Lemery, Province of Iloilo and may extend to the Municipality of
Sara, Province of Iloilo. It has a total land area of 123.1868 hectares.
At the start of the year, the seven (7) Provincial/City Mining Regulatory Boards
(P/CMRB) were maintained, namely: (1) PMRB-Iloilo, (2) PMRB-Capiz, (3) PMRB-
Antique, (4) PMRB-Aklan, (5) PMRB-Guimaras, (6) PMRB-Negros Occidental, and (7)
CMRB-Bacolod City.
At the end of December 2018, there were twenty-one (21) complaints that were
investigated.
Illegal mineral processing activity was confirmed in the area. A Cease and
Desist Order (CDO) was issued on March 21, 2018.
Quarry permit issued to Mr. Joseph Arceo by LGU-Bacolod City is still valid
and existing. However, it is recommended that LGU-Bacolod City notifies
Mr. Arceo to immediately stop his quarrying operation due to over extraction
of loose materials.
Illegal small scale mining was observed. A case was filed against the illegal
miners with Docket Number VI-II-INV-18L-01188.
Sand and Gravel extraction was confirmed but it has since stopped. It was
recommended that the barangay council pass a resolution prohibiting the
extraction of SAG materials in the beach line.
There are two existing ISAG Permits in the area issued by the Governor of
Negros Occidental.
The team confirmed traces of illegal extraction in the river. The LGU was
advised to be vigilant in their illegal mining campaign.
The activity that was being conducted was re-channeling of sand and gravel
materials from the sand bars obstructing the water flow of the river.
The illegal excavation was intended for treasure hunting and not for small-
scale mining.
20. Alleged illegal extraction of YCT Builders' Center Company within the
ISAG permit of Leilan Chua
21. Alleged illegal hauling in Brgy. Taba-ao and Polo, Banga, Aklan
There was an excess of extraction in the permit area and the corresponding
CDO was issued by Mines and Geosciences Development Services of
AKENRO.
STAKEHOLDER'S FORUM
DIALOGUES WITH SANGGUNIANG BAYAN
Activity MGB 6 Attendees Topic Date and Place
1 Dialogue with the Sangguniang Cesar Recent Updates Feb. 28, 2018
Bayan of Alimodian, Iloilo Emmanuelle P. on MGB
Buyco, Jr. Policiesand the
Mae M. Geohazard
Magarzo Assessment and
Mapping
2 Dialogue with the Sangguniang Atty. Cesar Recent Updates March 12,
Bayan of Numancia, Aklan Emmanuelle P. on MGB Policies 2018
Buyco, Jr. and the
Mae Y. Magarzo Geohazards
Errol C. Fuentes Assessment and
Mapping
5 Dialogue with the Sangguniang Rene B. de la Recent Updates July 25, 2018
Panlungsod of Bago City, Cruz on MGB
Negros Occidental Mae Y. Magarzo Policiesand the
Geohazard
Assessment and
Mapping
5 Lecture for PCG Cesar Mining Laws and Feb. 14, 2018
Philippine Frontliners Emmanuelle P. Regulations PCG Office,
Coastguard in Region 6 Buyco, Jr. Iloilo City
Frontliners
6 Seminar on Provincial, RD Leo Van V. Status of the Feb. 23, 2018
Climate Change Municipal, Juguan Mining Industry Iloilo
Adaptation and and Business
Disaster Barangay Hotel
Management Officials
from Luzon
and
Mindanao
13 USAID Multi- CSOs in RD Leo Van Status of Mining Aug. 29, 2018
Stakeholders Iloilo Juguan in Region 6, with Grand Xing
Forum Iloilo focus on Iloilo Hotel
Group Province
14 USAID Multi- CSOs in RD Leo Van Status of Mining Aug. 30, 2018
Stakeholders Antique Juguan in Region 6, with Grand Xing
Forum Iloilo focus on Antique Hotel
Group Province
15 IEC and Capacity Senior Mae Y. Magarzo Learning about Nov. 9, 2018
Building for Citizens of Laralournie A. geologic hazards Municipality of
Senior Citizens in Libertad, Artajo and building Libertad,
Libertad, Antique Antique Pauline C. resiliency Antique
Jordan
9 DYLL Radyo Pilipinas Mae Y. Magarzo Flooding and MGB July 18,
Regular Program Programs on 2018
Geohazards
10 DYLL Radyo Pilipinas Catherine R. Landslides Aug. 16,
Regular Program Tapalla assessed by MGB 2018
Adrian Nichol L. RO-6
Lizada
PRESS RELEASE
1 MGB RO VI recruiting mining engineers and geologists to be deployed in the PENROs
2 DENR MGB RO-6 issued Cease and Desist Orders (CDOs) to stop illegal quarry and
mineral processing operations
3 DENR, MGB RO-6 joined the #BidaAngHanda earthquake drill
4 DENR, MGB RO-6 certified in three ISO standards
5 DENR, MGB RO-6 dialogues with the SBs and SPs on mining laws and regulations
and geohazard maps
6 DENR, MGB RO-6 attends multi-stakeholders forum of the Diocese of Kabankalan,
Negros Occidental
7 MGB, DENR RO-6 tackles policies on accreditation of mineral traders, dealers and
retailers of mineral products during PMRFC Iloilo meetings
8 MGB, DENR RO-6 conducts an orientation on the standard checlist and scorecards for
monitoring mining work programs
9 MGB, DENR RO-6 gives list of highly-susceptible areas to landslides and flood
10 MGB, DENR RO-6 makes geohazards, vulnerability and risk assessment understood
during Environment Month IEC for DENR 6 personnel
11 DENR lifts moratorium on the acceptance, processing and approval of applications for
Exploration Permit
12 MGB RO-6, DENR assessed landslides in barangays caused by rains
13 MGB RO-6 DENR conducts an orientation workshop on MGB Memorandum Circular
2018-01
14 MGB RO-6 new regional director Roger A. de Dios assumes post
15 MGB RO-6 gears toward improved productivity and effective workplace housekeeping
16 DENR-MGB RO6 issues landslide and flood advisory
1. Brief on the Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (Hiligaynon) – one hundred (100)
copies were distributed to various LGUs
2. The MGB Coastal Geohazards (Erosion and Accretion) Assessment – one
hundred (100) copies were distributed to various LGUs
The Geosciences Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Region 6, Iloilo
City fully accomplished all its targeted activities for CY 2018. Under the National
Geohazard Mapping and Assessment Programs of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau
(MGB), a priority project and banner program, there are two (2) major activities, to wit:
1. Balasan, Iloilo
2. Batad, Iloilo
3. Carles, Iloilo
4. Concepcion, Iloilo
5. Estancia, Iloilo
6. San Dionisio, Iloilo
7. Sara, Iloilo
8. Malay, Aklan
9. Nabas, Aklan
10. Tangalan, Aklan
11. Anini-y, Antique
12. Sibalom, Antique
Initially, MGB-6 target for VRA and updating included Libertad, Antique.
However, due to the issues concerning the rehabilitation program of Boracay
Island, Malay, Aklan, wherein discrepancies in the previous 1:10,000-scale Rain-
Induced Landslide and Flood Susceptibility Map produced by an outsource
contractor were noted, thus it was decided to amend one (1) of the target areas
for VRA from Libertad, Antique to Malay, Aklan. The amendment was covered
by a memorandum dated July 16, 2018.
Subsidence hazard in karst terrains in the country have not been given
much attention in the past until the strong earthquakes in Negros Oriental
(2012) and Bohol (2013) exposed the numerous sinkholes in these types of
landscape. Karst topography is a landscape formed from the dissolution of
soluble rocks such as limestone, dolomite, and gypsum. It is characterized by
underground drainage systems with sinkholes and caves. (Source:
Wikipedia).
3. Mineral Reservation
a. Investigation
Reports prepared
(no.) 15 25 166%
(client driven)
b. Clients served
include certificate 50 131 262%
issued (no.) (client driven)
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau was involved in the beach rehabilitation of
the island. It was addressed by conducting Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR) Survey on
buried pipes along the beaches fronting hotels and other establishments, road, schools,
and other government facilities. Anomalies in the radargrams were identified and were
excavated for validation. Water seepages from or nearby the excavated pipes were
sampled for coliform count by the Environmental Management Bureau.
Moreover, the geologic hazards of the island were also addressed by conducting
various assessments around the island. The following were conducted in Boracay
Island: 1) detailed subsidence hazard assessment, sinkhole and cave inventory, and
Ground Penetrating Radar investigations, 2) updating of 1:10,000 Scale Flood and
Landslide Map, 3) initial coastal geohazard mapping and survey and monitoring of
coastal erosion along White Beach and Bulabog Beach, and 4) relocation site
assessment for the displaced employees and residents in Boracay Island.
The barangay hall is located at Sitio Along the road, a landslide incident in
Proper, Brgy. Vivo. It is situated on the Sitio Proper, Brgy. Vivo with steep slope
top of a hill with steep slope and weak and weak material. A creek has eroded
material. Tension cracks were observed the bottom of the slope which triggered
in its pavement. It is classified as having the landslide. It is classified as having
high landslide susceptibility rating. high landslide susceptibility rating.
Along the Tangalan River in Sitio Naga, Tamalagon Integrated School is located
Brgy. Tondog where the banks are being at Sitio Centro 2, Brgy. Tamalagon , and
quarried. The quarrying worsens the may be used as an evacuation center. It
scouring. It is classified as having very is classified as having low flooding
high flood susceptibility rating. susceptibility rating.
Moderate sloping terrain observed at the Igpalge National High School is located
back of the chapel in Sitio Kalamnugan, at Purok Centro, Brgy. Igpalge. It is
Brgy. Bayo Grande. The sitio is within situated within a moderately sloping
the mountainous portion of the terrain. Cracks in the floors and along the
barangay. It is classified as having walls were observed. Creeping is also
moderate landslide susceptibility rating. evident in the area. It is classified as
having high landslide susceptibility
rating.
Residential area within Purok II, Brgy. Sloping terrain observed within Purok IV,
Bayo Pequeño that is along the beach. Brgy. Igtumarom where creeping is
Up to 1.5 meters floods are experienced evident. Trees are already slanting. It is
in the area during strong typhoons. It is classified as having high landslide
classified as having high flooding susceptibility rating.
susceptibility.
Knee-high flooding during heavy rainfall which lasts for two hours in
Brgy. Tanza, Estancia, Iloilo. This area is a catchbasin during hightide and rainy
seasons.
Pamphlets
IEC on VRA in the Municipality of Pavia, Province of Iloilo, July 27, 2018.
TRI-MEDIA GUESTING
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Photo No. 1. Panoramic view, (A and B) looking northeast to southeast, (C) looking
northwest of the Proposed Site of “Emerald Estates Subdivision” Project of Iloilo
Southprime Developers, Inc. located in Brgy. Cagbang, Oton, Iloilo.
Orientation-Workshop on MGB MC 2018-01, the updated policy guidelines in the apprehension, confiscation
and disposition of illegally sourced minerals, August 30, 2018, Diversion 21 Hotel, Iloilo City