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REGIONAL PROFILE

Region I, otherwise known as the Ilocos Region, is composed of four (4) provinces –

Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union and Pangasinan – and nine (9) cities – Laoag,

Batac, Candon, Vigan, San Fernando, Dagupan, San Carlos, Alaminos, and

Urdaneta. The provinces have a combined number of 125 cities and municipalities

and 3,265 barangays.

Region I is situated in the northwestern part of Luzon with its provinces stretching

along the blue waters of West Philippine Sea. Bounded on the North by the

Babuyan Islands, on the East by the Cordillera Provinces, on the west by the West

Philippine Sea, and on the south by the provinces of Tarlac, Nueva Ecija and

Zambales. It falls within 15°00’40” to 18°00’40” North Latitude and 119°00’45” to

120°00’55” East Longitude.

The region’s territorial jurisdiction occupies an aggregate area of 1,284,019 hectares

with the Province of Pangasinan having the largest land area of 536,818 hectares

followed by the Province of Ilocos Norte with 339,934 hectares, the Province of

Ilocos Sur with 257,958 hectares and the Province of La Union with 149,309

hectares.

Region 1 being geographically situated along the coastal stretch of the West

Philippine Sea and the Caraballo Mountain Ranges is endowed with rich mineral

resources. Over the decades, the development and utilization of this God-given

wealth had brought significant economic upturn in our society.

Hereunder is the table of Mineral Resources found in the region:

Provinces Metallic Non-Metallic

Ilocos Norte Gold

Magnetite sand

Copper

Iron Ore

Red Clay

Limestone

Pebbles

Silica

Feldspar

Shale

Sand and Gravel

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Holcim Philippines, Inc.-La Union Plant in Brgy. Quirino, Bacnotan, La Union and

Northern Cement Corp. in Brgy. Labayug, Sison, Pangasinan are the major players

in the cement manufacture. Among the metallic minerals found in the region is the

copper ore. The commodity is found in Pangasinan and Ilocos Norte.

Construction sand and gravel are exported in Japan and Singapore; the Luna

pebbles and decorative stones in South Korea, Malaysia, USA/Hawaii, France, and

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia while Zeolite and Bentonite are supplied in Japan.

Serving as conduits for the commercial disposal of high-value multi-coloured pebble

deposits to neighbouring Asian countries are duly accredited dealers by the MGB.

Ilocos Sur Magnetite sand

Gold

Sandstone

Limestone

Pebbles

Sand & Gravel

Marble

Red clay

La Union Magnetite sand

Gold

Red clay

Shale

Limestone

Pebbles

Sand & Gravel

Pangasinan Gold

Chromite

Copper

Magnetite Sand

Manganese

Rock Phosphate

Guano

Red Clay

Zeolite

Bentonite

Shale

Limestone

Gabbro

Tuffaceous Clay

Sand & Gravel

Silica

White clay

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NARRATIVE REPORT OF ACCOMPLISHMENT GENERAL ADMINISTRATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES

The support from the Administrative and Finance Division significantly contributed

to the attainment of the Office major programs and projects through an effective and

efficient management of manpower and financial resources.

GENERAL MANAGEMENT AND SUPERVISION

Management and Administrative Support Services

Activities programmed for the year were all

satisfactorily completed which were all

demand driven. Maintenance and inventory

of vehicles and equipment, buildings,

records management, among others, were

all 100% accomplished. The new MGB

Regional Office building located at

Government Center, Sevilla, San Fernando

City is now completed and ready for

occupancy. Likewise, motor vehicle

operation and maintenance, procurement of

supplies and materials, and records

management were all 100% completed.

The Office hired eleven (11) contractual employees under Job Order for the 1st

Semester to supplement the lacking manpower wherein five (5) of these

contractuals were appointed as permanent employees last September 2015.

The new four storey MGB-1 Regional

Office Building

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Housekeeping, Building and Ground Improvement Services

Relative to this activity, certain MGB Personnel has been designated as

Housekeeping, Building and Ground Improvement Officer. They were in charge in

monitoring and submitting reports.

Human Resource Management and Development Service

The Human Resource Development has always been a mechanism in enhancing

and upgrading employees’ capabilities. Major activities include training of

employees and evaluation of performances. Learning Events and conventions

were attended by personnel to enhance their knowledge and capabilities, namely:

a. Geodetic Engineers of the Philippines, Inc.-Regional 41st Annual Regional

Convention and Election of Officers on February 6-7, 2015 in Vigan City, Ilocos

Sur.

b. Presentation and Discussion of MGB-I Functional Statements on February 24,

2015 at MGB-R.O I Conference Hall, Lingsat, City of San Fernando, La Union.

c. Effective Written Communication Skills Training on August 24-25, 2015 at the

Civil Service Commission Regional Office No. I, City of San Fernando, La

Union.

Two-day Training on Effective Written Communication Skills which aimed to let participants learn basic writing techniques in delivering information in a logical and persuasive manner.

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d. Orientation Workshop on Financial Management System and Administrative

Matters on September 7-12, 2015 in Tagaytay.

e. Training Program on Enhancement of Management Capacity for ASEAN Web-

based Mineral Resources Database on October 4 to November 12, 2015 in

China.

f. 1st MRFC/MMT Summit on October 21-24, 2015 at Crown Regency Hotel, Cebu

City.

g. 31st Annual North Luzon Area Assembly of Geodetic Engineers of the

Philippines, Inc. on November 20-21, 2015 in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

Likewise, a team building activity in coordination with the Mines and Geosciences

Bureau Employees Association Chapter I (MGBEA-1) was also conducted on May

7, 2015 at Pugo, La Union to foster camaraderie among employees.

The MGB-I Family Team Building in Pugad Adventure, Pugo, La Union.

Solidwaste Management Service

The Office strictly implemented waste segregation in collaboration with Mines and

Geosciences Bureau Employees Association Region I Chapter. Every last Friday

of the month, 5S was conducted at the Office and de-cluttering was strictly

observed. A Solidwaste Management Officer has been designated to monitor the

said activity.

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FINANCE AND ACCOUNTING MANAGEMENT SERVICE

The total budget for the year is Php 21,481,385.00 for Personal Services, Php

8,993,087.00 for Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses and Php

5,000,000.00 for Building Outlay. Additional budget was also granted to the region

amounting to Php 770,000.00 for the office modular. Proposals, Cash Programs,

Monthly and Quarterly Financial Reports were all prepared and submitted to

Central Office. Likewise, activities such as processing of vouchers and payrolls,

reports preparation, and other related administrative and financial matters were

more than 100% accomplished. For the year, the Office had a 100% Fund

Utilization wherein 97% was used for the operations while the remaining 3% was

the 20% share of CNA incentive reverted to the Bureau of Treasury and

continuing appropriation for the Mineral Reservation Project.

PLANNING AND POLICY FORMULATION

The Work and Financial Plan for 2015 was finalized and approved. The Planning

Unit provided technical assistance in the preparation of budget proposal for 2016.

Monthly Accomplishment Reports and Fund Utilization Reports were also

submitted. Periodic assessment of accomplishments vis-à-vis target was

conducted and timely feedbacks were provided to the divisions for immediate and

appropriate course of action.

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MFO. 1: MINERAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES

A.03.a.1 Communication Plan for Minerals Development

Awareness and Advocacy on Mineral Resources and Geosciences (MRGS)

Presentations were conducted to the different sectors of society to promote

awareness and advocacy of the thrusts and programs of the Bureau. It is also an

avenue to thresh out issues and concerns and other gray areas affecting the

minerals industry through dialogues, media exposures, forum, and other forms of

communication.

Dr. Elmer B. Billedo, OIC-Regional Director, discussing with Ilocos Norte Governor Imee R. Marcos the

plans and programs of MGB for the province.

Hereunder are the activities undertaken for the year:

a. Orientation Seminar on Confiscation and Seizure of Illegally Extracted

Minerals and Mineral Products among Barangay Officials in Ilocos Norte in

line with their deputation to police illegal mining activities in the province

on February 26, 2015 at Provincial Capitol, Laoag City.

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Engr. Carlos A. Tayag (inset) delivers his message to the Barangay Officials of

Ilocos Norte. The participants were deputized to police all illegal mining activities

in the province.

b. Dialogue with LGU Binalonan, Pangasinan together with the

representative of the Office of Congresswoman Kimi Cojuangco on March

10, 2015.

c. I-Mine Lakbay Aral 2015 on March 19-20 2015 at Philex Poro Installation.

d. Committee Hearing with SP Ilocos Norte on April 15, 2015.

e. Media Forum Ilocos Norte on April 28, 2015.This activity is aimed to

increase awareness of our media partners on the thrusts and programs of

the office and to build a network to help the government promote the

proper management of our mineral resources.

f. Dialogue with Ilocos Sur Governor Ryan Singson and other government

agencies re: status of abandoned ships along the shoreline of San Vicente

and Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur on May 11, 2015.

g. Orientation on the provisions of Mining Laws, Rules and Regulations held

at Lingayen, Pangasinan on April 24, 2015.

h. Orientation Meeting re: Declaration of Minahang Bayan on June 23, 2015

in Vigan City.

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Engr. Carlos A. Tayag and MGB-I personnel address mining issues and concern

in the Province of Ilocos Sur during the Media Forum held at Provincial Capitol

of Ilocos Sur.

i. Ilocos Sur Media Forum on June 23, 2015.

j. Lecture on the Tenement Map of Sudipen, La Union which was attended

by Local Officials and Permit Holders on June 16, 2015.

k. Orientation on Mineral Resources and Geosciences (MRGS) to Municipal

Officials in Naguilian, La Union on July 08, 2015.

l. Orientation on the Revised IRR of RA 7076 otherwise known as “The

People’s Small Scale Mining Act of 1991” in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte on

July 28, 2015.

m. Public Hearing on the proposed Abra River Dredging Project on

September 02, 2015.

n. Consultation meeting re: renewal of 2015 CSAG Permits at Amburayan

River with the Provincial Government of La Union on October 9, 2015.

o. CSAG/Quarry General Assembly of Permit Holders in Ilocos Sur on

October 9, 2015.

p. Orientation on MRGs in Region among UST students on October 27,

2015.

q. Lecture on PNP ROI Off-Campus Investigation Basic Course on

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November 27, 2015.

r. Seventeen (17) Radio and TV Guestings on the different Local TV and

Radio Stations in the region.

s. Twenty Three (23) Press Releases were published on the website of

MGB-I.

Capacity Building on MRGS laws, rules and regulations

a. Six (6) Learning Events/Convention were attended/conducted by MGB-I

personnel namely:

1. CCOP-GSJ/AIST-DGR Groundwater Project Phase III Kick-Off

Meeting on February 10-12, 2015 in Bangkok, Thailand.

2. Learning Event on Administrative Reforms and Anti-Corruption for

Division Chiefs on March 16-20, 2015 in Caranglaan, Nueva Ecija.

3. Design Monitoring Closure on TSF on June 14-24, 2015 in Baguio City

and Quezon City.

4. Training Course of Mining Resolutions, Conflicts/Disputes on July 13-

17, 2015.

5. Lecture on Mining Tenement Evaluation on October 28-30 at Bayview

Hotel, Manila.

6. Training on Assessment of the Implementation and Impact of the

Mineral Statistic Information and Management System and the Mining

Tax Information and Management System on October 26-30, 2015 at

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Ciudad Christia, San Mateo, Rizal.

b. Workshops/Trainings were also conducted among mining companies,

permit holders, LGUs, NGOs, academe, civil society and Small Scale

Miners in order to inform our stakeholders latest policy updates, showcase

best mining practices along with environmental protection and efficient

mineral resources use and utilization; and to formulate and strategize

appropriate courses of actions to squarely address mining-related issues

and concerns.

1. The 14th leg of the Regional Mining Summit was held at Fort Ilocandia

Resort and Hotel on April 28-30, 2015. The 3-day event aimed to

provide all stakeholders of the Minerals Industry new and meaningful

directions towards helping our country in achieving the Millennium

Development Goals and likewise an avenue to clear gray areas

affecting the minerals industry.

Engr. Carlos A. Tayag welcomes the participants during the 14th

Regional Mining

Summit held at Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel, Laoag City.

2. Lecture on the declaration of Minahang Bayan on September 16, 2015

in Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

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Engr. Roel Collado discusses the salient features of the Revised

Implementing Rules and Regulations of RA7076 among stakeholders in

Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Generation/Publication/Dissemination of Information and IEC Materials:

a. MGB-1 Website www.denr-mgb1.org is being maintained by the Office for

better and easier access of clients to the services being offered by the

Office.

b. Forty five (45) Statistical Reports were prepared and submitted to Central

Office.

c. Twelve (12) updating of tenement maps which is done on a bi-monthly

basis.

d. Three (3) IEC materials were produced and one hundred fifty (150) were

reproduced and distributed during fora, conferences, dialogues and

meetings. Some were requested by walk-in clients.

3. Thirty Nine (39) MRGS reports were prepared. These were the databases

of the Mining Tenement Statistics Report, SHES Database Management,

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Mining Tenement Database, Mine Rehabilitation Fund Report and

Quarterly Summary of IEC activities.

National Linkages

Fifteen (15) Linkages were coordinated for the reporting period.

ACTIVITY LINK AGENCY/OFFICE

Provision of Statistical Data to Provincial Planning Development Office, Pangasinan

LGU Pangasinan

Provision of 4th Qtr Regional Economic Situationer Report - February 6, 2015

NEDA Regional Office No. I

Data for the Regional Development Agenda for CY 2015-16 and Crafting of the Region's Address Circa 2014 - February 6, 2015

NEDA Regional Office No. I

Regional Development Council - CY 2016 Annual Investment Program - February 10, 2015

NEDA Regional Office No. I

2016 Budget Review NEDA Regional Office No. I

Coordination with presenters during the 14th Regional Mining Summit

DOLE, BIR and DIWATA

ICIERD Meeting on May 20, 2015 NEDA Regional Office No. I

Media Forum in Ilocos Sur Philippine Information Agency Ilocos Sur

Provision of 1st Sem. Mineral Production Report to Philippine Statistics Authority

Provision of 2nd Qtr Economic Situationer Report NEDA Regional Office No. I

1st Pangasinan Environmental Summit on October 8, 2015

Provincial Government of Pangasinan

Attendance to SECOM - November 26, 2015 NEDA Regional Office No. I

Multi-Stakeholder Team Meeting-December 18, 2015 DOLE, DA, ENRO, NCIP, DILG and DSWD

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GEOSCIENCES DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES B.1 Geohazard Survey and Assessment

The application of Geosciences, Vulnerability and Risk Assessment was

introduced for the year. This is a more detailed approach to mitigate the harmful

impacts of geohazards. Its objective is to develop flood risk information by

evaluating conditions of vulnerability that could potentially harm the people,

critical infrastructures and the environment. For the period in review, Laoag City

in Ilocos Norte and Dagupan City in Pangasinan were the pilot areas assessed

for the vulnerability and risk assessment. Laoag City was also updated for the

1:10,000 scale geohazard mapping which was assessed in 2012.

Vulnerability and risk assessment was conducted in the City of Dagupan. It is a low-lying city highly

vulnerable to earthquake, flooding, storm surge and tsunami due to its geographical location and

geophysical attributes.

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Similarly, Coastal Geohazard Mapping and Assessment with a scale of 1:10,000

is another program of the Office launched this year – a project primarily aimed to

identify the extent and cause of coastal erosion in all coastal municipalities in the

region and recommend mitigating measures to address the problem. For the

year, one (1) city and six (6) coastal municipalities in the Province of La Union

were assessed and mapped, namely: San Fernando City, Sto. Tomas, Agoo,

Aringay, Caba, Bauang, and San Juan.

Coastal Geohazard Assessment is conducted along the shoreline of Aringay, La Union.

IEC materials like maps (1,666), posters (1,305), VCD (125) and

pamphlets/flyers (1,194) were distributed/disseminated. Two (2)

signages/billboards were also installed at the Municipality of Naguilian, La Union.

Likewise, One Hundred Twenty Five (125) geohazard maps with a scale of

1:10,000 were uploaded in the website. Six (6) TV/Radio plugs were aired during

the period. Series of lectures were also conducted and issuance of advisories

was given to all municipalities and cities in the region.

Five (5) training/seminars were attended by technical personnel for the period,

namely:

a. Geosciences Workshop in Tanza, Cavite on February 16-20, 2015;

b. Planning on Incident Command System in Baguio City on July 13-17, 2015;

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c. Workshop on the Standardization for the Assessment of Groundwater

Resources, Geohazard Vulnerability, Subsidence Hazard and Coastal

Geohazard held in Makati City on September 20-28, 2015;

d. Training on Geologging at Eurotel, Quezon Cityon October 13-15, 2015; and

e. ArcGIS Training Workshop on November 23 to December 4, 2015.

Thirteen (13) lectures were provided to LGUs primarily the results of the

Geohazard Assessment in their municipalities. Technical personnel of the

Geosciences Division were also invited as Resource Speakers by other

government agencies, academe and institutions to present geohazard related

topics. Likewise, Summary Exit Reports were issued in the conduct of

Vulnerability Risk Assessment and updating of Geohazard Mapping and

Assessment.

MGB-I personnel were invited to conduct lecture on geohazard to Local Chief Executives (LCE) and

Municipal officials during the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Program initiated by the Office of the

Civil Defense (OCD)

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B.3 Groundwater Resources and Vulnerability Assessment

In order to address the water needs and problems on finding viable water

sources and deteriorating water quality of the Local Government Units, a

groundwater resources and vulnerability assessment was conducted in the

Municipality of Cabugao, Ilocos Sur.

Well inventory survey and measurement of static water level was conducted to produce a piezometric map

leading to the identification of potential areas for well development and propose sites for Geo-resistivity

survey.

B.4 Miscellaneous Geological Services

A total of thirteen (13) Geological Investigations were conducted by the Office for

the period for various purposes, namely:

1. GIR - Helen Subdivision, Mangatarem, Pangasinan

2. GIR - Department of Agriculture, Sta. Barbara, Pangasinan

3. GIR-Collapsed Retaining Wall of Pryce Gases in Tiblong, San Fabian,

Pangasinan

4. GIR – Coastal Erosion in Santiago Norte, Caba, La Union

5. GAR – 7 Colors Multi-Purpose Cooperative, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte

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6. Groundwater Assessment at Paoay Lake National Park

7. Ocular inspection on the land fissures in Brgy Balite Sur, San Carlos City,

Pangasinan

8. GVR- Burgos, in lieu to the issued certification issued to Naguilian Relocation

Site

9. EGGAR - Manson, San Carlos City. Pangasinan

10. GIR –Matibuey Power Plant, San Emilio, Ilocos Sur

11. GVR –Ground Water Rupture in Pinili, Ilocos Norte

12. GVR –Ground Water Rupture, Becque-Walin, Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur

13. Geohazard Assessment on the existing SL and MRF of Santo Domingo,

Ilocos Sur

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MFO 2: MINING REGULATION SERVICES

MINERAL LANDS ADMINISTRATION

A.1Mineral Investment Promotion Program

Issuance of Permits/Contracts

In view of the Memorandum of Undersecretary Analiza Rebuelta-Teh dated

October 01, 2013 re: Instruction to Clear with the Office of the Secretary the

Issuance/Approval of all Permits, Contracts, Decisions and Awards, including

Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility, the processing time in the issuance of

permits takes longer. As a result, the Regional Office approved only one (1)

Exploration Permit (EP-I-OMR-23-2015) of R&D Properties Development, Inc.

On the otherhand, the Office issued One Hundred Nine (109) Ore Transport

Permits, five (5) Ore Transport Certificates, eighteen (18) Certificates of

Accreditations, seven (7) Certificate of EnvironmentalManagement and

Community Relations Record and Certificate of Exemptionand three hundred fifty

seven(357) Mineral Ore Export Permits (MOEP). (Please See ANNEX “A”-

Performance Information Rating for the list)

“Use It, Lose It” Policy

In compliance to the Department Memorandum Order No. 2010-04 “Reforms in

the Department Mining Tenement System”, which directs the Bureau to expedite

the grant of mining contracts and permits, cleanse and process all pending

mining applications and strengthen all compliance requirements, the Office have

issued only one (1) Exploration Permit as stated above and twenty three (23)

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applications were denied. Seventy Eight (78) Mining Contracts/Permits were

likewise reviewed/endorsed for cancellation.

Approval of SHES Program

Hereunder are the lists of approved SHES Programs for implementation by

mining companies including those for review and approval:

EPEP endorsed to MRFC

1. Holcim Philippines, Inc. – La Union Plant

Environmental Work Program Endorsed to MMD

1. Malibato Mining Company (EXPA 96)

5-YEAR SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

1.Destiny Mighty Rock Corp. 4.Hermy Layug

2.Isabel Agusdan 5.Jennifer Bantolina

3.Recy B. Paed

ANNUAL SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT AND MANAGEMENT PROGRAM

1.WGPRiaza Enterprise 11.Charlie Lao

2.Naguilian Aggregates &Dev’t. Corp. 12.RJ Flores Construction-Sudipen

3.Northpoint Aggregates Inc. 13.RJ Flores Construction-Rosario

4.A.D Marrero Enterprise 14.Northstar Aggregates Inc.

5.Benjamin Posadas 15.Rogenox Construction& Supply Corp.

6.I, O & G Processing Corp. 16.Holcim Phils. Inc.

7.Master Rock Agg. Corp. 17.M.A Camilo/Rocky 5J Agg. & Crushing

Plant

8.San Hai Aggregates & Construction

Corp.

18.Northwest Luzon Mining Corp.

9.Felix P. Sanchez 19.Omnico Natural Resources Inc.

10.Romeo Chan 20.RJ Flores Construction -Naguilian

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ANNUAL SAFETY AND HEALTH PROGRAM

1. AD Marrero Enterprises 35. Adoracion M. Ceperiano/ONRI

2. Charlie Ong Lao 36. Ferdinand C. Obis/ONRI

3. Janette Lao 37. Rigid Aggregates & Mining Corp.

4. Romeo Chan 38. Marble Mining Explo. Corp./INMCI

5. Nelson S. Chan 39. Heirs Of E.Olegario

6. Rogelio P. Chan 40. Napoleon R. Navato

7. San Hai Aggregates & Construction 41. Marite Q. Tanjangco (Malabobo)

8. Carolina A. Francisco 42. North West Luzon Mining Corp

9. Teodorico C. Francisco 43. Benjamin Posadas

10. Wilma C. Alfanta 44. Ignacio C. Balitao

11. Gamaliel A. Flores 45. Holcim Philippines, Inc.

12. Destiny Mighty Rock Corp. 46. Holcim Philippines, Inc.

13. RJ Flores Const. (Rosario) 47. Holcim Philippines, Inc.

14. Currimao Const. Supply Corp. 48. Holcim Philippines, Inc.

15. Omnico Natural Resources/ONRI 49. Holcim Philippines, Inc.

16. Flor T. Lagang/ONRI 50. Northern Cement Corp.

17. Joseph L. Chua/ONRI 51. NorthstarAggregates,Inc.

18. Melchor S. De Leon/ONRI 52. Eleonor A. Varias

19. Ramoncito Tan/ONRI 53. Teresita A. Cuevas

20. Mae Ann L. Chua/ONRI 54. Ma. Teresa Mariano

21. Judy C. Tan/ONRI 55. RJ Flores Const. (Sudipen)

22. Erna C. Tiu/ONRI 56. Conrado Ignacio (NADECO)

23. Edison C. Tiu/ONRI 57. RJ Flores Const.

24. Maechellenie P. Café/ONRI 58. NorthPointAgg.,Inc.

25. Joan B. Palanog/ONRI 59. Ophelia T. Flores

26. Myra R. Cruz/ONRI 60. G.A. Flores Const.,Inc.

27. Betty Ngo Chua/ONRI 61. 808 Construction & Supply

28. Edmund Mendones/ONRI 62. Felix P. Sanchez

29. Alice L. Chua/ONRI 63. Sable Le Varge Inc. (East Central)

30. Alma L. Kho/ONRI 64. Theresa Inez F. Tanjangco

31. Romeo M. Guevara/ONRI 65. Francisco S. Tanjangco

32. Remedios B. Castro/ONRI 66. Marite Q. Tanjangco

33. Bernardina R. Talan/ONRI 67. Oniol II Aggregates &Devt Corp./SHYNE TRADING

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34. Ramon Chua/ONRI 68. Merlo Y. Ramirez,Jr.

Annual EPEP Approved

1.Northwest Luzon Mining Corp. 14.Master Rock Agg. Corp.

2.Marite Tanjangco 15.Destiny Mighty Rock Corp.

3.Currimao Construction Supply Corp. 16.808 Const. & Supply

4.Omnico Natural Resources Inc. 17.Felix P. Sanchez

5.Northern Cement Corp. 18.G.A Flores Construction Inc.

6.A.D Marrero Enterprise 19.RJ Flores Construction (Sudipen)

7.M.ACamilo/Rocky 5J Agg. & Crushing Plant/Isabel Agusdan

20.RJ Flores Construction (Rosario)

8.Romeo Chan 21.RJ Flores Construction (Naguilian)

9.Charlie Lao 22.Northpoint Aggregates Inc.

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PMRB Meeting in the Province of Pangasinan presided by

Engr. Carlos A. Tayag. The proposed Minahang Bayan endorsed for

declaration in Brgy. Agaga, Burgos, Ilocos Norte

with feldspar deposit.

National Greening Program

The Mine Sector support to the National Greening Program of the President

reflected a total of 241.39 hectares accomplishment by way of planting seedlings

and/or seedling donations of mining companies. Continuous maintenance was

also observed to the previous plantation established. Four (4) Quarterly

Monitoring Reports for National Greening Program were submitted to Central

Office.

Assistance to P/CMRB/LGUs and Stakeholders

The Provincial Mining Regulatory Boards (PMRB) of all the four provinces in the

region are fully operationalized. A

total of thirty (30) regular PMRB

meetings were attended/conducted by

10.Janette Lao 23.NaguilianAgg. &Dev’t. Corp.

11.Jennifer Bantolina 24. Recy B. Paed/Samon Aggregates

12.I, O & G Processing Corp. 25. Benjamin Posadas

13. San HaiAgg. & Const. Corp.

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the office for the period in review. This is to monitor the compliance of Quarry

and Commercial Sand and Gravel Permit Holders in their applied areas and to

address issues and concerns arising in the operations of PMRB. Likewise, four

(4) PSSM/Quarry Sites of the provinces in the region were inventoried. An

orientation on DENR Administrative Order No. 2015-03 was conducted as part of

the 14th Regional Mining Summit held on April 28-30, 2015 at Fort Ilocandia

Resort Hotel in Laoag City. The presentation was made on the third day of the

Summit (April 30, 2015). The Summit was attended by members of the four

PMRBs in the region, LGU representatives, and contractors/permit holders. One

(1) Minahang Bayan site located in Brgy. Agaga, Burgos, Ilocos Norte was

identified and subsequently endorsed to MGB-Central Office for clearance from

the Secretary prior to approval of PMRB Ilocos Norte.

A.2Mineral Industry Development Program

Monitor/Audit of Approved Mining Contracts/Permits and SHES Programs

Seventy Eight (78) mining contracts/permits were monitored for the period to

determine the compliance with the terms and conditions of their respective

contracts/permits (Please see ANNEX “A” - Performance Information Rating)

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Mineral Production Sharing Agreements, Exploration Permits, Industrial Permits and Mineral Processing

Permits issued to mining companies were monitored on the their compliances.

Integrated Social, Health, Environment and Safety (SHES) Monitoring

With respect to the monitoring of permit/contract areas/projects in the

implementation of EPEP, SHP, EnWP, SDMP among others, seventy eight (78)

permits were monitored (Please see ANNEX “A” -Performance Information Rating).

The Office found out that some companies had remissed in the execution of these

programs. As a result, 40 companies were penalized for their violations and paid a

corresponding penalty totaling to Php 191,000.00.

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Monitoring of Mine Safety and Health Programs of mining companies is undertaken to ensure safe operation

and working conditions during day and night shifts.

Mining companies provide service vehicle and computer units to beneficiaries as part of their Social

Development Management Programs

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Proper storage, handling and disposal of fuel/oil and wastes are properly observed during I-SHES

monitoring to prevent the contamination of land, groundwater and nearby water bodies.

Monitoring Report on Mining Forest Program

Mining Forest Programs of mining companies are monitored in compliance to DAO #

22, Series of 1989. Two (2) consolidated Monitoring Reports for this activity were

prepared and submitted to MGB Central Office.

Strengthen Multi-Partite Monitoring System

A total of eleven (11) Multi-Partite Monitoring Teams with corresponding MRFCs in

the region under MGB issued permits, one (1) satellite sub-station and five (5)

MMTs/MRFs) under LGU issued permits are fully operationalized. This is to

encourage public participation, and provide appropriate check and balance

mechanism in the implementation of the company’s approved EPEP/AEPEP.

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COMPANY/TENEMENT NAME DATE OF

MMT MONITORING

DATE OF

MRFC MEETING

Holcim, Philippines

- Bacnotan, La Union

- Poro La Union

- Agno, Pangasinan

Mar 17-20, May 12-15

Aug 4-7

Mar 4-5, May 26-27

Aug 19-20

May 26-29

Apr 23, Jun 26

Aug 28, Oct 30

Members of the Multi-Partite Monitoring Team

conduct periodic air, water and noise quality

monitoring in compliance to the companies

approved Environmental Protection

Enhancement Programs (EPEP).

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Northern Cement Corp. Mar 3-6, May 19-22

Aug 18-20

Mar 25, Jun 8

Aug 20

Burgos-Pasuquin Group ( SSM

Permittees operating in Burgos

&Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte)

Apr 21-23 May 5

Omnico Natural Resources, Inc Feb 17-19, May 20-21

Sept 8-11, Nov 4-5

May 6, Jun 25

Sept 23, Nov 26

Pangasinan Group I& VI (

ISAG, Quarry & SSM

Permittees in Mabini, Agno,

Burgos, Bolinao, Dasol, Infanta,

Alaminos,

Sual&Labrador,Pangasinan

Feb 24-27, Jun 16-19

Oct 13-16

Apr 15, Jul 16

Dec 16

Pangasinan Group II (ISAG &

SSM Permittees in

Mangatarem, Bugallon&

Aguilar, Pangasinan)

Jun 23-25, Sept 8-11 Nov 17-20

Aug 12, Oct 9

Dec 15

Pangasinan Group III & V

(ISAG & Quarry Permittees in

Tayug, Asingan, Sta. Maria,

San Manuel, San Nicolas,

Umingan, Mangatarem,

Malasique&Villasis, Pangasinan

Feb 10-13, May 26-29 Oct 6-9

Apr 14, Jul 15

Dec 15

Pangasinan Group IV ( ISAG

Permittees in Sison, San

Jacinto & San Fabian,

Pangasinan

Mar 4-6, May 20-22 Jul 1-3, Oct 13-16

Apr 24, Jun 23

Jul 21, Nov 4

ISAG La Union Feb 17-20, May 26-29 Sept 1-4, Nov 3-6

Mar 20, Jul 14

Sept 22

ISAG Ilocos Sur Mar 10-14, May 19-23 Aug 10-14, Nov 9-13

Apr 21, Jun 9

Aug 26, Nov 26

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Hrs of Elias Olegario Jan 21-23, May 13-15

Sept 16-18, Nov 12

Apr 15, Jun 11

CSAG La Union May 8, Dec 1-4 Mar 12

CSAG/SSM Ilocos Sur Apr 21-24

CSAG Ilocos Norte May 5

CSAG Pangasinan Jun 2-4 Jul 16, Dec 16

ISAG Ilocos Norte Feb 24-27, Jun 29-Jul 3

Sept 7-11, Dec 1-5

May 6, July 30

Sept 23

Investigation of Complaints/Cases/Conflicts

Eight (8) complaints for alleged illegal and indiscriminate quarrying were investigated

by the office, to wit:

1. Alleged Black Sand Mining in Pantay Tamurong, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

2. Alleged illegal quarrying of soil backfill materials in Barangay Balite, Malasiqui,

Pangasinan.

3. Alleged illegal quarrying of soil backfill materials at Brgy. Bani, Bayambang,

Pangasinan.

4. Alleged illegal quarrying at Brgy. Ribsuan, Naguilian, La Union.

5. Complain on the alleged black sand mining in Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

Investigation of alleged siphoning of black sand along Abra River in Puro, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

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6. Investigation of drowning incident in Hacienda, Bugallon, Pangasinan.

7. Alleged Black Sand Mining Processing of Isla Verde Mining and Development

Corp. in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

8. Request for Environmental Assessment on the Golf Course previously the site of

extraction of magnetite sand in Lingayen, Pangasinan - November 17, 2015

Two (2) Cease and Desist Orders (CDO) were issued for the year, namely:

1) Advisory letter was given to Mayor Clifford Patil-ao of Quirino, Ilocos Sur to stop

all illegal small scale mining operations in the municipality. In line with this, Mayor

Clifford Patil-ao issued an Executive Order dated June 19, 2015 to stop all illegal

mining activities in the area.

2) A CDO dated September 01, 2015 issued to Isla Verde Mining and Development

Corporation located in Pantay Tamurong, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur for black sand

processing without a Mineral Processing Permit.

Criminal Case no. 841 on the violation of BP 265 filed against Pablo Tan, Chen Guoan,

Michael Ong, Joselito Varilla and Bernard Agup. Hearings of the case were attended by

the Office at San Vicente - San Ildefonso Municipal Circuit Trial Court in San Vicente,

Ilocos Sur. Mining-related cases filed in court in connection with the illegal black sand

mining operations in Ilocos Sur in 2013, hereunder is the status:

Case No./Caption Location/Situs of the Offense

Court Status

NPS Docket No. I-14-INV-14C-00050 For:Violation of Section 101 of RA7942

Carlos A. Tayag -versus- Hongbu Su, et. al.

Vigan City RTC Vigan City

Pending

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Crim. Case No. 841 For: Violation of BP 265 People of the Philippines -versus- Jianping He, et.al.

Brgy San Sebastian, San Vicente, Ilocos Sur

MCTC San Vicente-San Ildefonso, Ilocos Sur

No arraignment yet. There is a pending Motion for Judicial Determination of Probable Cause filed by the accused

Crim. Case No. 3020 For: Violation of RA 7942 People of the Philippines -versus- Hongbu Su, et.al.

BrgyCaparacadan, Caoayan, Ilocos Sur

MCTC, Caoayan-Sta. Catalina, Ilocos Sur

Dismissed

Under the Panel of Arbitrators, two (2) preliminary hearing was conducted on the

complaint filed by the Municipalities of Sta. Maria and San Esteban all in the

Province of Ilocos Sur against Odyssey Green Globe Resources, Inc. in relation to

their off-shore exploration permit application.

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT

For the CY 2015, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Regional Office No. I was

strengthened and integrated gender concerns in the programs, projects and activities.

The Gender and Development Focal Point System was restructured through Special

Order No. 22205 dated May 19, 2015.

The GAD FPS attended the 2016 and 2017 MGB Gender and Development Work Plan

and Budget Workshop and Orientation of the GAD Mainstreaming and Monitoring

System (GMMS) on May 4-7, 2015 at Icon Hotel, Quezon City. Resource speakers from

the Philippine Commission on Women (PCW) lectured on the operationalization of

GMMS. This is a system wherein GAD related reports like accomplishments, work plan

and budget are submitted online or through the internet. Integration of

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project/programs/activities were also lectured in order to meet the 5% GAD fund of the

approved GAA.

MGB-I personnel participated in the month-long celebration of Women’s Month which

falls on the month of March. A tarpaulin with this year’s theme “JUANA, DESISYON

MO AY MAHALAGA SA KINABUKASAN NG BAWAT ISA: IKAW NA” was displayed

at the entrance of the regional office building. The following activities were undertaken

and participated by the office:

1. “FUNWALK” and “HATAW” organized by the Regional Advocates for Gender

Equality to promote healthy lifestyle on March 8, 2015 at Don Mariano Marcos

Memorial State University – Mid-La Union Campus, San Fernando City.

2. “SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT TECHNO FORUM cum EXHIBIT” held on

March 12, 2015 at DENR-I Multi-Purpose Hall. DENR Employees were taught on

bugnay and duhat wine making, ginger tea making and bamboo propagation. An

exhibit was displayed at the façade of the DENR Regional Office to cater the

products of the said forum. A financing firm was also invited to lecture on

financing strategies. The Regional Director of the Department of Science and

Technology, who graced the affair, informed the participants on the services

offered by the agency in line with the availment of technical and financial

assistance from their office.

The GAD FPS represented the Office in the CIVIC PARADE on March 18, 2015

in celebration of 2015 FIESTA of the City of San Fernando

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MGB-I GAD FPS joined the lined-up activities during the 2015 Environment Month

Celebration:

1. “Kick Off Program cum FUNWALK” on June 1, 2015 at the Capitol Grounds,

San Fernando City.

2. MANGROVE TREE PLANTING at Barangay Dalumpinas, City of San Fernando,

La Union on June 5, 2015 in coordination with Provincial Environment and

Natural Resources Office (PENRO) -La Union wherein two hundred (200)

bakawan propagules were planted.

3. ARBOR Day on June 25, 2015 at Brgy. Masicong, San Fernando City.

4. Culmination Program on June 30, 2015 at Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State

University – Mid-La Union Campus, San Fernando City.

The MGBRO-I database on gender-disaggregated information on all MGB-I employees

including contractuals was prepared and updated by the RGADFS in coordination with

the Human Resource Unit. Likewise, a total of two hundred (200) IEC GAD-related

flyers were reproduced and distributed during the Women’s Month Celebration to

heighten awareness of employees and MGB –I clients on gender-related issues. The

GAD Bulletin Board is maintained at the Ground Floor of the Office Building to keep

employees and stakeholders on recent GAD policy issuances.

On the otherhand, two (2) sex-disaggregated reports on Vulnerability and Risk

Assessment were prepared in the high risk areas of Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and

Dagupan City, Pangasinan to determine the number of men, women and children who

are exposed to disasters and come up with appropriate measures to minimize disaster

risk. In line with this, two (2) women’s organization namely: Ilocos Sur Social Action

Force and TanggolKalikasan, Inc.were invited during the MGB-initiated geohazard

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seminars to increase awareness and disaster preparedness in women barangay and

MLGU.

Meanwhile, the Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) of HOLCIM

Phils. Inc. was reviewed for the year to quantify men, women and children beneficiaries

and submitted recommendations to benefit women and children of the mining host

communities. Similarly, an assessment report the declaration of Minahang Bayan in

Brgy. Agaga, Burgos, Ilocos Norte to assess potential sites for raw material source and

improve capacities of women on mineral-based livelihoods.