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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Executive Summary

II. Detailed Physical Accomplishments

a. Responsible Mining

❖ Mineral Resources Enforcement and

Regulatory Program

• Mineral Investment Promotion

• Mining Industry Development

❖ Mineral Resources and Geosciences

Development Program

• Communication Plan for Minerals

Development

• National Mineral Reservation

b. Geological Assessment

❖ Geohazards Assessment

• Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and

Updating of 1:10,000scale Geohazard Maps

• Karst Subsurface Assessment

• Conduct of IEC to LGUs

❖ Geologic Quadrangle Mapping

❖ Groundwater Resources Assessment

III. Physical and Financial Accomplishments

IV. Prospects for CY 2020

V. Annexes

❖ Gender and Development Accomplishment

Report

❖ Revenue Collection Report 2019

❖ Performance Information Report

❖ Means of Verifications (MoVs)

MANDATE, MISSION AND VISION

MANDATE

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau is the primary government agency

under Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

responsible for the conservation, management, development and

proper use of the country’s mineral resources including those in

reservations and lands of public domain. In pursuing the mandate, it

envisions a mining and minerals industry that is not only prosperous but

also socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad

community and political support while positively and progressively

assisting in the government’s program on revitalizing the minerals industry

and contribution to the general economic well-being of the nation.

MISSION

The MGB, as steward of the country's mineral resources, is committed to

the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware of

its contribution to national economic growth and countryside

community development. It fully recognizes that the development of a

responsive policy framework in partnership with stakeholders to govern

mineral exploration, mining and investment decisions and an effective

institutional structure, are fundamental requisites for the sustainable

utilization of the country's mineral resources. It is adherent to the

promotion of geological studies as an integral element of socio-

economic development, environmental protection and human safety.

Yet, it is sensitive to the known environmental impacts of mining and the

need for restoration and rehabilitation of mining affected areas and the

development and adoption of environmental and geo-scientific

technologies.

VISION

MGB envisions a minerals industry that is not only prosperous but also

socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad

community and political support while positively and progressively

assisting in government’s program on poverty alleviation and

contributing to the general economic well-being of the nation. MGB also

aims to be the leading geoscience and geo-resources Bureau serving

the public and nation with scientific reliability.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU REGIONAL OFFICE NO. I

OFFICE OF THE REGIONAL DIRECTOR

The Office of Regional Director shall implement the pertinent laws,

policies, rules and regulations and programs; exercise the management

functions of planning, organizing, directing and controlling; undertake

Information, Education and Communication campaign; and perform

such other duties and functions as may be provided by law or delegated

by the Director.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION

The Finance and Administrative Division (FAD) shall provide general

administrative services pertaining to human and financial resources and

property and records management.

GEOSCIENCES DIVISION

The Geosciences Division (GSD) shall undertake land and marine

geoscientific surveys including mineral exploration, geological mapping,

geohazard assessment, groundwater resource exploration and

vulnerability assessment, and engineering geological and

geoenvironmental studies and provide geological laboratory and

information services.

MINE MANAGEMENT DIVISION

The Mine Management Division (MMD) shall undertake initial evaluation

of mining and mining-related applications, monitoring of the disposition

and utilization of mineral lands and resources, and survey of mineral

lands.

MINE SAFETY, ENVIRONMENT AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT DIVISION

The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD)

shall conduct the evaluation and monitoring of implementation of

programs and investigate incidents/complaints on mine safety and

health, environmental management and social development.

I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2019 has been a good year with strong

growth and remarkable achievements.

Though challenges were faced along the

way, substantial improvements were made

in many facets of the programs and services

of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Regional Office No I. We contemplate and

reflect on these challenges, discern on our

experiences and learn from them, guided

by a renewed hope, fresh start, and new

vision. We believe that innovation is the key

that will drive our nation on achieving inclusive growth and

development. This, implemented while providing an effective innovation

governance system, and harmonizing and aligning government

innovation efforts toward a common goal.

MGB 1 is proud to present its accomplishments while staying true to our

mission, vision and core values anchored on Responsible Mining to

address poverty alleviation, environmental protection and inclusive

economic growth

We began the year with successfully passing the Integrated

Management System (IMS) ISO Surveillance Audit conducted by the

certifying body, National Quality Assurance (NQA). The surveillance audit

ensures that the quality management system, Environmental

Management System, and the Occupational Health and Safety

Assessment remains suitable, adequate and effective. On December

2017, we have attained our ISO certification on for the Quality

Management System (ISO 9001:2015), Environmental Management

System, (ISO 14001:2015) and Occupational Health and Safety

Assessment (ISO 18001:2007). The audit proved that the implementation

of the quality, environmental and health & safety management systems

were in accordance to the requirements of the standards.

On the 2nd and 3rd week of March, we conducted a series of Orientation

Seminar of P/CENR Officers and Staff on the Mining Laws, Rules and

Regulations including the application of Geosciences for the field offices

of DENR Region 1.

This is in pursuant to the establishment DENR Administrative Order 2018-

18 (DAO 2018-18) which provides a centralized and balanced

management of regional operations (DENR-1, EMB-1 & MGB-1). We have

conducted orientation for PENRO La Union, PENRO Pangasinan,PENRO

Ilocos Sur, PENRO Ilocos Norte and the various CENR Offices.

Major programs and services of the MGB were discussed and presented

to P/CENR Officers and their staff. This entails the commitment of the MGB

to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware

to its contribution to national economic growth and countryside

community development.

The DAO strengthens the coordination of the said offices at the provincial

and community level, the PENROs and CENROs shall act as field

commanders in their respective area of jurisdiction and are deputized to

enforce mining laws and provide technical support to the MGB Regional

Office. Also, this shall empower PENROs and CENROs to police mining

sectors and be given authority to issue orders to remedy practices that

are not in accordance with the laws, to suspend operations that are life

threatening, to arrest offenders and seize illegally-sourced products,

tools, equipment and conveyance used in the commission of anything

illegal in mining and the environment.

Continued efforts are done through strong coordination for the efficient

and effective operations of DENR to promulgate rules, regulations and

other issuances necessary in carrying out its mandate, objectives,

policies and plans and programs and projects.

On the 32nd anniversary celebration of the DENR, DENR Secretary Roy A.

Cimatu conferred the top performing field officials as the “Environmental

Awards for Governance and Leadership Excellence” or EAGLE Award.

Sec. Cimatu mentioned that the said award aimed to honor field officers,

who are the frontliners in delivering services to the public and

implementing the mandate, as well as to promote a culture of

excellence in the organization and its leadership. MGB 1 was qualified to

for the Eagle Award as we were one of the top performing regions

amongst the regional offices of MGB.

On July, we supported the Gawad Parangal para sa Kalikasan 2019.

Notable efforts of our environmental partners and stakeholders were

recognized and appreciated. Again, we would like to commend all the

awardees and encourage them to keep doing what is best for the

environment. Our actions, no matter how small or big shall take a step in

our mission of protecting and conserving the very reason what keeps us

alive and breathing.

A Project Benefit Monitoring on the IEC on Geohazard and Vulnerability

and Risk Assessment Maps was also conducted by the Regional

Development Council -Ilocos Region on August 16 and August 20, 2019.

This activity was done to assess the success of the IEC project in achieving

its desired objective. Results of the said monitoring showed that the LGUs

were using the results of the activity in their planning and preparation of

their CDRA as mandated by the DILG. The results of their CDRA were

subsequently incorporated in their Comprehensive Development Plans

(CDPs), Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) Plans and CLUPs.

Other benefits of the IEC on VRA Maps were also provided.

MGB I also conducted the Deputation/Orientation of Stakeholders for

effective enforcement of ENR Laws and Regulations on October at the

Provincial Capitol in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This aimed at further

strengthening the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations; and

promote inclusivity and empower the stakeholders to actively

participate in environmental-related initiatives. They were capacitated

with lectures on the MGB’s role towards the promotion of sustainable

mining such as the apprehension, seizure, confiscation and disposition.

While the Environmental Management Bureau presented the terms and

conditions of the Environmental Compliance Certificate with regards to

quarrying.

On November, the MGB Central Office led the launching of the

nationwide campaign to ensure responsible mining in the country at the

Elements at Eton Centris in Quezon City. The IEC campaign takes on the

title, hashtag Mine Responsibility, or #MineResponsibility. It focuses on

giving information on responsible mining as a shared responsibility. It aims

as well to heighten awareness on the role of the MGB, its directives, and

the importance of its existence in the government in

achieving responsible mining in the country. It enjoins everyone to take

part in ensuring that mining in our country remains technically feasible,

environmentally compliant, socially acceptable, and financially viable.

Further, this information drive encourages responsibility among its

stakeholders, mining firms, other government agencies, as well as the

Filipino people. Responsible mining talks about temporary use of land

area to get valuable materials that can help in progress and economic

growth, and rehabilitating the land mined areas afterwards. This inclusive

approach ensures the mining industry’s commitment to the protection of

people and environment.

We also have sustained our partnerships with different sectors in our

society through our dialogues, forums and consultations. Definitely, we

are exerting effort in reaching out to more people especially those in the

grassroots. MGB-I has intensified its Information, Education and

Communication (IEC) campaign which heightens awareness and

promotes the advocacy and thrusts and programs of the bureau as well

as to address mining-related activities in the Ilocos Region.

The existing Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation was also monitored

and the office, together with personnel from MGB Central Office

conducted a geological mapping, geochemical sampling, and spot

geophysical survey of feldspar and other prospects within Reservation.

Pursuant to Section 9 DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-12 and DMO

No. 2007-06, as one of the requirements for the declaration of mineral

reservation area, the office also conducted semi-detailed geological

mapping of the proposed extension of Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral

Reservation located in Barangay Tadao, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Vulnerability Risk Assessment was conducted in eleven (11) municipalities

in the region while 11 1:10,000 geohazard maps were updated. Twenty-

three (23) geohazard reports and one hundred eleven (111) geohazard

maps were prepared. Twenty-one (21) lectures were conducted and

twenty-three (23) advisories were issued and eighty seven (87)re-issued

to different local government units. Four (4) quadrangles were assessed

and surveyed and one (1) Provincial Resource maps was updated and

submitted to the Central Office.

For our Mining Regulation Services, our office has issued six (6) permits,

one hundred four (104) Ore Transport Permits/Certifications, fifteen (15)

certificates of accreditations/cemcrr/coe and sixty-three (63) Mineral

Ore Export Permits. Fifty-three (53) mining permits/contracts

reviewed/cancelled/endorsed for cancellation as well.

On our approval of SHES Program, we have accomplished six (6)

Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (EPEP) with FMRDP

and or FMRDP with final action. We also have approved fifty (50) annual

EPEP or CMP. While eight (8) approved SDMP/CDP and forty-eight (48)

annual SDMP and forty-eight (48) annual SHP were approved.

Four (4) P/CMRBs were maintained/operationalized/reconstituted. And

twenty-four (24) P/CMRB meetings were conducted and participated.

Minahang Bayan was also identified and endorsed.

As of December 31, 2019, Budget Utilization Rate (BUR 1)

(Obligation/Allotment) for MOOE have reached 100%, Obligations of

P57,447,816.82. Budget Utilization Rate (BUR 2) (Disbursement/Obligation)

reached 99%, Disbursements of P56,949,016.82. Budget Utilization Rate

(BUR 3) (Disbursement/Cash Allocation) reached 98% for the year ending

2019.

Much to what we have achieved and accomplished this year, we are thankful

to the mighty men and women of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region I

for their strong will, commitment and dedication.

As we close the year and move forward to another, we shall carry on the

knowledge and learnings that we gained and remain steadfast in our

commitment to building a more resilient and sustainable environment

through urgent action.

Moreover, let us lead the way towards meaningful change, go forth and

make a difference for the environment and for humanity.

II. DETAILED PHYSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENT

a. Responsible Mining

O01: NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY MANAGED - PROGRAM 1:

MINERAL RESOURCES ENFORCEMENT AND REGULATORY PROGRAM

• MINERAL INVESTMENT PROMOTION PROGRAM

Issuance of Mining Permits/Contracts

The Mining Tenement Evaluation Section issued a total of one hundred

eighty eight (188) mining permits/contracts and other related permits. An

accomplishment of 85% was achieved due to the decrease in

applications for Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP). A factor in the low

accomplishment is due to the issuance of Memorandum dated April 5,

2019 from MGB Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano, “Suspension of

processing of all Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) issued applications for

commodities covered by mining permits issued by the Provincial

Governor/ City Mayor”.

The commodities being exported were pebbles, construction sand and

gravel among others.

• Permits (EP,ISAGP, MPP)

Six (6) Industrial Sand and Gravel Permit were issued for the year.

Tenement No. Tenement Holder Date Issued

01-2019 Lorelien Carpio January 1,2019

02-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando September 9,2019

03-2019 Mark Bradley A. Salcedo October 22, 2019

06-002 Oniol II Dev’t Aggregates and

Corp.

December 6,2019

13-001 R.J. Flores Construction December 9, 2019

08-014 Isabel B. Agusdan December 10,2019

Approval and issuance of Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits (ISAG)

• Ore Transport Permit (OTP)/ Certification

A total of ninety seven (97) Ore Transport Permits (OTP) were issued for

CY 2019. In lieu of an Ore Transport Permit, the Office issued seven (7)

Certifications authorizing certain individuals/companies to transport ore

samples not exceeding two (2) metric tons to be used exclusively for

assay and joint test purposes. (See Performance Information Report for

List)

• Other Permits (Accreditations, Certificate of Environmental

Management and Community Relations Record (CEMCRR) /

Certificate of Exemption (Coe), Declaration of Mining Project

Feasibility (DMPF).

Eight (8) Accreditations, four (4) (Certificate of Exemption (CoE) and

three (3) Certificate of Environmental Management and Community

Relations Record (CEMCRR) were issued during the year.

• Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP)

For transport/shipment of all minerals/mineral products outside of the

Philippines, a Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) is issued to mining permit

holders, accredited traders/retailers by the MGB Director/Regional

Director in accordance with DAO 2008-20 and DMO-2010-07. Sixty four

(64) Mineral Ore Export Permit (MOEP) was issued for CY 2019. See

Performance Information Report for List)

Mining Engineer of the MGB-RO1 conducting Stockpile Validation

prior the issuance of the Ore Transport Permit.

Use it or Lose It Policy

• Mining Applications with Final Action

The “Use it or Lose it” policy was initiated to render final action on the

pending mining applications in MGB Regional Offices nationwide, that

have been pending at an average period of 10 years. DENR Secretary

Paje, directed the MGB to complete and fully implement the “Use it or

Lose it” policy in the cleansing of non-moving mining applications.

Pursuant to Section C of DMO-2010-04 in re: Reforms in the Department

Management System is the review of non-performing mining

permits/contracts, which include, among others, mineral agreements

with expired exploration periods for five (5) years or more and for failure

to implement the Three (3) Year Development/ Utilization Work Program

or the Exploration Work Program for two (2) consecutive years. Likewise,

part of the review is the contractor’s/ permittee’s compliance with the

submission of reportorial requirements as provided under Section 270 of

DAO-96-40, as amended. Relative to the ongoing review of

performance on mining operations and cleansing of the so- called “non-

moving mining applications”. This Office has denied six (6) and approved

six (6) mining applications.

Tenement No. Tenement Holder Action

EXPA 10 Eagle Star Mining Corp. Denied

IPA 126 Consolidated Quarry Inc. Denied

IPA 125 Consolidated Quarry Inc. Denied

IPA 337 Pinagpala PT

Aggregates

Denied

IPA 338 Electa Tarlac Aggregates Denied

IPA 315 Reynaldo Ojascastro Denied

01-2019 Lorelien Carpio Approved

02-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando Approved

03-2019 Mark Bradley A. Salcedo Approved

06-002 Oniol II Dev’t Aggregates

and Corp.

Approved

13-001 R.J. Flores Construction Approved

08-014 Isabel B. Agusdan Approved

Review of the Performance of Existing Mining Operations per EO No. 79

• Mining Permits/Contracts reviewed/cancelled/endorsed for

cancellation

Fifty three (53) mining permits/contracts were reviewed.

Approval of SHES Program

• ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AND ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM

(EPEP)

A 600% accomplishment was achieved for the

endorsement/evaluation of EPEPs due to the increase of new

applicants.

The said programs belong to the following mining applicants/permit

holders:

Company/Permit Holder

Certificate of

Approval

Date

Approved

George C. Aquino No. 153-2019-66 May 2, 2019

Oniol II Dev’t. and Aggregates

Corporation

No. 154-2019-67 Sept. 3, 2019

Sir Rey C. Villapando No. 154-2019-68 July 15, 2019

Mark Bradley C. Salcedo No. 156-2019-69 Oct. 2, 2019

Isabel Agusdan No. 157-2019-70 Dec. 2, 2019

Francisco Espiritu, Jr. No. 158-2019-71 Dec. 2, 2019

• Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement

Program/Care and Maintenance Program (AEPEP/CMP)

Forty-seven (47) against a target of forty-six (46) AEPEPs were

evaluated and approved by the concerned Mine Rehabilitation Fund

Committees for a 102% accomplishment.

On the other hand, the CMP of Marble Mining Company, Inc. (Ilocos

Norte Mining Company, Inc.) and two (2) MPSAs of Holcim Mining and

Development Corporation - La Union located in Agno, Pangasinan

were evaluated and approved by the MGB, RO. The 300%

accomplishment is attributable to the decision of HMDC - La Union to

implement CMP instead of AEPEP at their two (2) MPSAs in

Pangasinan.

Below is the list of approved AEPEP/CMP to wit:

AEPEP:

Name of Permit Holder COA Number Date of

Approval

1 N. Canlas Crushing Plant AEPEP No. 1-2019

(MGB 1)

February 13,

2019

2 Delia B. Dizon AEPEP No. 2-2019

(MGB 1)

February 13,

2019

3 Efraim Balitao AEPEP No. 3-2019

(MGB 1)

February 13,

2019

4 William K. Dy AEPEP No. 4-2019

(MGB 1)

February 28,

2019

5 A. D. Marrero Enterprises AEPEP No. 05-2019

(MGB 1)

March 5, 2019

6 George C. Aquino (interim) AEPEP No. 06-2019

(MGB 1)

March 8, 2019

7 Isla Verde Mining &

Development Corporation

AEPEP No. 07-2019

(MGB 1)

March 11,

2019

8 Sable Le Varge, Inc. AEPEP No. 08-2019

(MGB 1)

March 11,

2019

9 Flor T. Lagang AEPEP No. 09-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

10 Joseph L. Chua AEPEP No. 10-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

11 Melchor S. De Leon AEPEP No. 11-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

12 Ramoncito Tan AEPEP No. 12-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

13 Mae Ann L. Chua AEPEP No. 13-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

14 Erna C. Tiu AEPEP No. 14-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

15 Edison C. Tiu AEPEP No. 15-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

16 Maechellenie P. Café AEPEP No. 16-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

17 Joan B. Palanog AEPEP No. 17-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

18 Myra R. Cruz AEPEP No. 18-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

19 Betty N. Chua AEPEP No. 19-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

20 Alice L. Chua AEPEP No. 20-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

21 Alma L. Kho AEPEP No. 21-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

22 Omnico Natural Resources,

Inc.

AEPEP No. 22-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

23 Antonio L. Kho AEPEP No. 23-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

24 Efren M. Pungtilan AEPEP No. 24-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

25 Bernardina R. Talan AEPEP No. 25-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

26 Ramon Chua AEPEP No. 26-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

27 Adoracion M. Ceperiano AEPEP No. 27-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

28 Ferdinand C. Obis AEPEP No. 28-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

29 Edmund A. Mendones AEPEP No. 29-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

30 Judy C. Tan AEPEP No. 30-2019

(MGB 1)

March 12,

2019

31 Matthew O. Liis AEPEP No. 31-2019

(MGB 1)

March 18,

2019

32 Destiny Mighty Rock

Corporation

AEPEP No. 32-2019

(MGB 1)

March 18,

2019

33 Conrado Ignacio AEPEP No. 33-2019

(MGB 1)

March 18,

2019

34 Felix Sanchez AEPEP No. 34-2019

(MGB 1)

March 25,

2019

35 Northpoint Aggregates, Inc. AEPEP No. 35-2019

(MGB 1)

March 25,

2019

36 Northwest Luzon Mining Co. AEPEP No. 36-2019

(MGB 1)

March 28,

2019

37 Nelson C. Chan AEPEP No. 37-2019

(MGB 1)

March 28,

2019

38 Northern Cement

Corporation

AEPEP No. 38-2019

(MGB 1)

March 28,

2019

39 Heirs of Elias E. Olegario AEPEP No. 39-2019

(MGB 1)

March 28,

2019

40 Holcim Mining and


(MPSA No. 43-95-1 and MPSA

No. 238-2007-1)

AEPEP No. 40-2019

(MGB 1)

March 29,

2019



(MPSA No. 236-2007-1)

AEPEP No. 41-2019

(MGB 1)

March 29,

2019

42 Benito Y. Co AEPEP No. 42-2019

(MGB 1)

March 29,

2019

43 Lorelien S. Carpio AEPEP No. 43-2019

(MGB 1)

March 29,

2019

44 Oniol II Development and

Aggregates Corporation

AEPEP No. 44-2019

(MGB 1)

October 29,

2019

45 Sir Rey C. Villapando AEPEP No. 45-2019

(MGB 1)

October 29,

2019

46 Isabel C. Agusdan (Interim) AEPEP No. 46-2019

(MGB 1)

November 11,

2019

CMP:

Name of Permit Holder COA Number Date of

Approval



(MPSA No. 042-1995-1)

CMP No. 1-

2019

March 29,

2019



(MPSA No. 295-2009-1)

CMP No. 2-

2019

March 29,

2019

49 Marble Mining Exploration

Corporation / Ilocos Norte

Mining Company, Inc.

CMP No. 3-

2019

March 29,

2019

• Social Management and Development Program/Community

Development Program (SDMP/CDP)

The Social Development Section evaluated and issued Certificate of

Approval (CA) on eight (8) SDMP’s for the period against the target of

one (1) CA for 800% accomplishment.

Number Accomplished SDMP Date Issued

146-2019-1 (I) 2nd Isabel B. Agusdan June 13, 2019

147-2019-2 (I) 1st Francisco R. Espiritu, Jr. July 31, 2019

148-2019-3 (I) 1st Sir Rey C. Villapando July 31, 2019

149-2019-4 (I) 1st Mark Bradley A. Salcedo

August 8,

2019

150-2019-5 (I) 1st Karlo D. Flores

November

29, 2019

151-2019-6 (I) 2nd RJ Flores Construction-Rosario

November

29, 2019

152-2019-7 (I) 2nd Recy C. Paed

December

13, 2019

153-2019-8 (I) 1st

RJ Flores Construction-

Naguilian

December

23, 2019

Technical conference for the SDMPs of Stonemason, Inc. , Darwin O. Parilla (right

photo) and Isabel B. Agusdan ( left photo) on March 11, 2019 and March 18, 2019

respectively.

• Annual Social Development and Management Program (ASDMP)

evaluation and issuance of certificate of approval.

The Section had evaluated and issued Certificate of Approval (CA) on

forty-eight (48) ASDMP’s for the period against the target of forty-six (46)

CA’s for 104% accomplishment.

Number Company/Permittee Date Issued

1 1-2019 Felix P. Sanchez March 28, 2019

2 3-2019

Holcim Mining and Development

Corp March 13, 2019

3 1-2019 Lorelein Carpio March 13, 2019

4 1-2019 N. Canlas Crushing Plant March 14, 2019

5 2-2019 Heirs of Elias E. Olegario March 22, 2019

6 2-2019 Northwest Luzon Mining Corp March 22, 2019

7 1-2019 Destiny Mighty Rock Corporation March 19, 2019

8 2-2019 Mathew O. Liis March 19, 2019

9 2-2019 Conrado V. Ignacio March 22, 2019

10 2-2019 Sable Le Varge, Inc. March 19, 2019

11 3-2019 Flor T. Lagang March 26, 2019

12 3-2019 Joseph Chua March 26, 2019

13 3-2019 Melchor S. De Leon March 26, 2019

14 3-2019 Ramonncito Tan March 26, 2019

15 3-2019 Mae Ann Chua March 22, 2019

16 3-2019 Erna Tiu March 26, 2019

17 3-2019 Edison Tiu March 22, 2019

18 3-2019 Maechellenie P. Café March 22, 2019

19 3-2019 Joan B. Palanog March 22, 2019

20 3-2019 Myra Cruz March 26, 2019

21 3-2019 Betty N. Chua March 26, 2019

22 3-2019 Alice Chua March 26, 2019

23 3-2019 Alma Kho March 26, 2019

24 3-2019 Omnico Natural Resources, Inc. March 26, 2019

25 3-2019 Antonio L. Kho March 22, 2019

26 3-2019 Efren M. Pungtilan March 26, 2019

27 3-2019 Bernardina Talan March 22, 2019

28 3-2019 Ramon Chua March 26, 2019

29 3-2019 Adoracion Ceperiano March 26, 2019

30 3-2019 Ferdinand Obis March 26, 2019

31 3-2019 Edmund Mendones March 26, 2019

32 3-2019 Judy Tan March 22, 2019

33 2-2019 A.D. Marrero Enterprises March 25, 2019

34 2-2019 Benito Y. Co March 26, 2019

35 3-2019 Nelson C. Chan March 27, 2019

36 2-2019 Northpoint Aggregates March 26, 2019

37 1-2019 George Aquino March 28, 2019

38 1-2019 William K. Dy March 27, 2019

39 1-2019 Ephraim Balitao March 28, 2019

40 1-2019 Delia B. Dizon March 28, 2019

41 2-2019 Northern Cement Corporation March 29, 2019

42 3-2019 Isla Verde Mining Corp. March 28, 2019

43

1-2019

Oniol II Development and

Aggregates Corporation October 22, 2019

44 1-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando October 22, 2019

45

1-2019 Isabel C. Agusdan

November 26,

2019

46

1-2019 Mark Bradley A. Salcedo

December 19,

2019

• Annual Safety and Health Program (ASHP)

The Mine Safety and Health Section (MSHS) had evaluated forty-eight

(48) Annual Safety and Health Programs for CY 2019. Results of review

and evaluation of the submitted ASHPs, some that were found out to be

in order were recommended for approval and ASHPs that needs

additional information to be incorporated/presented/included in the

program were returned to the concerned company for revision.

Certificate

Number Company/Permittee Date issued

1

01-2019

Northern Cement

Corporation January 23, 2019

2

02-2019 Northpoint Aggregates, Inc,

February 13,

2019

3 03-2019 2019 March 11, 2019

4

04-2019 George C. Aquino

February 14,

2019

5 05-2019 Sable Le Varge, Inc. March 7, 2019

6

06-2019

Northwest Luzon Mining

Corporation March 7, 2019

7 07-2019

Naguilian Aggregates and

Decelopment Corporation March 11, 2019

8 08-2019 N. Canlas Crushing Plant March 11, 2019

9 09-2019 Efraim Balitao March 11, 2019

10 10-2019 Delia B. Dizon March 11, 2019

11

11-2019

Destiny Mighty Rock

Corporation March 12, 2019

12 12-2019 Heirs of Elias E. Olegario March 13, 2019

13

13-2019

Holcim Mining and

Development Corporation March 14, 2019

14

14-2019

Omnico Natural Resources,

Inc. March 25, 2019

15 15-2019 Flor T. Lagang March 25, 2019

16 16-2019 Joseph Chua March 25, 2019

Photo showing the evaluation and

approval of ASHP with Certificate of

Approval.

Photo showing the procured Personal

Protective Equipment of Delta

earthmoving Inc. (service contractor of

Northern Cement Corp) based on their

approved ASHP.

17 17-2019 Melchor S. De Leon March 25, 2019

18 18-2019 Ramoncito C. Tan March 25, 2019

19 19-2019 Mae Anne Chua March 25, 2019

20 20-2019 Erna Tiu March 25, 2019

21 21-2019 Edisn Tiu March 25, 2019

22 22-2019 Maechellenie Café March 25, 2019

23 23-2019 Joan Palanog March 25, 2019

24 24-2019 Myra Cruz March 25, 2019

25 25-2019 Betty Chua March 25, 2019

26 26-2019 Alice Chua March 25, 2019

27 27-2019 Alma Kho March 25, 2019

28 28-2019 Antonio L. Kho March 25, 2019

29 29-2019 Efren Pungtilan March 25, 2019

30 30-2019 Bernardina Talan March 25, 2019

31 31-2019 Ramon Chua March 25, 2019

32 32-2019 Adoracion Ceperiano March 25, 2019

33 33-2019 Ferdinand Obis March 25, 2019

34 34-2019 Edmund Mendones March 25, 2019

35 35-2019 Judy C. Tan March 25, 2019

36

36-2019

NCChan Aggregates and

Supplies March 26, 2019

37 37-2019 Matthew Liis March 26, 2019

38

38-2019

Isla Verde Mining and

Development Corporation March 27, 2019

39

39-2019

Master Rock Aggregates

and Construction Supplies March 28, 2019

40 40-2019 A.D. Marrero Enterprises March 28, 2019

41 41-2019 Wliiam K. Dy March 29, 2019

42 42-2019 Lorelein S. Carpio March 29, 2019

43

43-2019

Oniol II Ddevelopment and

Aggregates

November 25,

2019

44

44-2019 Sir Rey C. Villapando

November 29,

2019

45

45-2019 Isabel B. Agusdan

November 29,

2019

46

46-2019 Mark Bradley C. Salcedo

Deember

19,2019

Development of Small-Scale Mining - Assistance to Provincial/City

Mining Regulatory Board (P/CMRB)/ LGUs/ Other Stakeholders

• Inventory of People’s Small Scale Mining (PSSM)/ Minahang Bayan

(MB) Areas, and Quarry/Sand and Gravel (SAG)/ Small Scale

Mining Sites (SSM)

Inventory of People’s Small Scale Mining (PSSM)/ Minahang Bayan

(MB) Areas, and Quarry/Sand and Gravel (SAG)/ Small Scale

Mining Sites (SSM) in the four (4) provinces were submitted for the

year.

• Proposed Mihangang Bayan Sites Identified

BRGY. CALITLITAN, UMINGAN, PANGASINAN

Non-Metallic Mineral Deposit (White Clay) (Kaolinite)

The Office had undergone inspection in Brgy. Calitlitan, Umingan,

Pangasinan to a certain the presence of non-metallic mineral deposit

(white clay) (kaolinite) in the area. The location of the area is

approximately less than 1km from the concrete pavement.

The subject area is situated at the toe stretching towards the mountain

in Umingan, Pangasinan.

Presence of white clay was observed and Three samples were taken and

labeled as UMING_1, UMING_2 and UMING_3. The coordinates of each samples

are as follow (in World Geodetic System WGS 84):

Samples Latitude Longitude

UMING_1 15°58'13.17"N 120°52'3.40"E

UMING_2 15°58'13.90"N 120°52'4.80"E

UMING_3 15°58'14.40"N 120°52'5.00"E

• Proposed Minahang Bayan Sites Endorsed to DENR Through

MGBCO

A flagship program of DENR Roy A. Cimatu calls for the formulation

of the small scale mining sector as a medium to enable “

community-based “mining undertakings to spur economic

development specifically in remote but highly mineralize areas.

In response, and to the aforesaid program a parcel of land 80

hectares found to contain economic deposits of quartz and other

siliceous materials was endorsed for potential declaration as

Minahang Bayan.

The subject mineral commodities are essentially used in glass

manufacturing, abrasives and other industrial uses.

• P/CMRB maintained/operationalized/reconstituted

Four (4) Provincial City/ Mining Regulatory Board (P/CMRB) were

maintained and operationalized namely:

1. PMRB-Ilocos Norte;

2. PMRB-Ilocos Sur;

3. PMRB-La Union; and

4. PMRB-Pangasinan.

• P/CMRB Meetings conducted/participated

In accordance with Section 70 of DAO-2010-21, the Provincial City/

Mining Regulatory Board (P/CMRB), accepts, processes and evaluates

applications for Quarry, Sand and Gravel, Guano, Gemstone gathering

and determines, among others, administrative charges and fees in

relation thereto.

The Regional Director, who acts as Chairman of PMRB and his technical

support staff attended a total of twenty four (24) PMRB meetings in the

four (4) Provinces within the jurisdiction of MGB-REGION I.

Deliberation of applications for sand and gravel/ quarry permits was

being undertaken to come up with a recommendation thru a resolution

to the concerned Provincial Governor for approval. Other related mining

issues/conflicts, were likewise being tackled during the PMRB meeting.

MINING INDUSTRY AND DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Monitoring/Audit of Mining Permits/Contracts/Leases/Claims/JOAs

(including those within Mineral Reservations) as to compliance with the

Terms and Conditions/Requirements and implementation of approved

Work Program/Safety, Health, Environmental and Social Development

Programs

• MONITORING OF WORK PROGRAM

The Monitoring and Technical Services Section’s primary function is to

undertake monitoring of disposition and utilization of mineral lands and

resources. Compliance monitoring of existing Permits and Contracts was

based on MGB Memorandum Circular No. 2018-02 or the Guidelines for

Compliance Monitoring and Rating/Scorecard of Mining

Permits/Contracts. It covered the accomplishments of the Permit Holder

and Contractors on the following parameters: (a) implementation of

approved work program; (b) submission of reportorial requirements; (c)

payment of fiscal obligations; (d) employment equity; and (e)

compliance to the other terms and conditions of the permit, and other

applicable laws, rules, and regulations.

For the year, the office had monitored a total of 53 permits and contracts

for their CY 2018 accomplishments. These included 14 Mineral

Production Sharing Agreements (MPSA), 1 Financial or Technical

Assistance Agreement (FTAA), 3 Mineral Processing Permits (MPP), and

35 Industrial Sand and Gravel Permits (ISAGP).

Of the 14 MPSAs, four were under commercial operation and producing,

two under development, one under exploration, one under care and

maintenance, and five with pending renewal of exploration period. One

MPSA contract area was with an unclear status and needs clarification

from MGB Central Office it being an expansion of a MPSA in Region V.

The lone FTAA has a pending renewal of exploration period.

The three MPPs had established their aggregates crushing and screening

plants. Two MPPs were operating and derived their feed from sand and

gravel permit holders, while the third MPP had undertaken test runs with

its feed sourced from a dredging project duly covered by Dredging

Permit issued by the DPWH.

Of the 35 ISAGP only 15 have operated and produced during the period

in review. 14 ISAGPs under operating agreement with Omnico Natural

Resources, Inc. did not produce due to the “group development”

scheme being implemented by the latter. Two ISAGPs were under

development and construction phase, while the monitoring parameters

under the checklist were not applicable to four ISAGPs because they

were granted only on December 21, 2018.

The factors that facilitated the timely achievement of the targets were:

first the strict execution of the TSHES monitoring travel plan; and second

the monitoring schedule was properly coordinated with the concerned

permit holder or contractor.

On the assessment of stakeholders’ responses to the monitoring, they

believed that implementation of the checklist monitoring form had

rendered the monitoring exercise more objective and no longer

subjective. The reaction that it is quite difficult to comply with the

monitoring parameters was appeased by explaining to them where

these parameters were derived and based. They were advised to

accept and practice what is required for in the long run this would

develop into a culture of compliance.

The initial part of the Tenements, and Safety and Health, Environmental

Management, and Social Development (TSHES) Compliance

Monitoring is the conduct of an entry conference with the

representatives of the Contractor. The TSHES team formally introduce

themselves and subsequently explain the purpose of the visit, as well as

the scope and parameters of the compliance monitoring. This is the

entry conference held at Holcim Mining and Development

Corporation (HMDC) office together with key officials of the Contractor

prior to the conduct of actual monitoring.

TSHES Monitoring involves the validation of records such as the

submitted reportorial requirements relative to the implementation of

the approved work program, production and other pertinent statistical

reports, financial reports reflecting payment of financial obligation,

and other relevant documents. This is the records validation

conducted during the Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) TSHES

Compliance Monitoring.

Validation of installed software related to mine planning is also done

as it is a vital activity included in the Three-Year Development and

Utilization Work Program of the MPSA Contractor. The demonstration

on how to use the software and explanation of their purpose was

rendered by HMDC mine planning engineer with the updated mine

plan/layout as output.

Inspection of the Contract Area where operation is being done is

essential to determine their compliance on the ground as far as the

implementation of the Three-Year Development and Utilization Work

Program is concerned. A look at the zeolite quarry of the Heirs of Elias

E. Olegario located in Mangatarem, Pangasinan.

The inspection of the mineral processing plant covered by a Mineral

Processing Permit (MPP) is being made to ensure that the plant design

and specifications is in accordance with the approved Three-Year

Development and Utilization Work Program. A look at the 350 MTPH

processing plant of Isla Verde Mining and Development Corporation

located in Caoayan, Ilocos Sur.

The monitoring team is seen discussing the mode and direction of

quarrying together with the manager and one of the backhoe

operators of Destiny Mighty Rock Corporation, an Industrial Sand and

Gravel Permit Holder, whose permit area is situated along the Bued

River in Rosario, La Union. They were reminded that the future progress

of extraction should be aligned with the approved work program.

An exit conference is the last part of TSHES Monitoring wherein the

findings of the monitoring team are presented and discussed.

Recommendations for further improvements on compliances are also

made. The representatives of the MPSA Contractor then commits to

submit their lacking documents to the MGB within 15 days from the end

of the TSHES Compliance Monitoring. This is the exit conference with

key officials of Marble Mining Exploration Corporation held at their

office in Badoc, Ilocos Norte.

• INTEGRATED-SAFETY, HEALTH, ENVIRONMENTAL AND SOCIAL

DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM MONITORING

ISHES Monitoring is guided by best practices in mining operation, safety

and health, environmental management and social development

which are regularly monitored and measured toward ensuring the

enhancement of national growth in a way that effectively safeguards

the environment and protect the rights of affected communities. For CY

2019, the office has conducted ISHES Monitoring to fifty three (53)

Contractors/Permittees/Permit Holders.

Progressive rehabilitation through tree planting being undertaken at the mined-out

area in Barangay Paraoir, Balaoan, La Union adjacent the active quarry area of

MPSA No. 236-2007-I.

Inspection of the established nursery at HEEO

Concreting of portion of Brgy. Road in Brgy. Namatucan, Agno,

Pangasinan (HMDC-Agno)

Provision of window grills to Malabobo Elementary School by Northern Cement

Corporation

Panoramic view of the concrete 5-compartment settling pond of the ISAG

operation of Mr. Felix P. Sanchez located in Barangay Acao, Bauang, La Union.

Occupational Safety and Health Inspection (OSHI)

Occupational Safety and Health Inspection is divided into two (2)

activities the Quarterly conduct of OSHI for three (3) large scale mining

companies namely: Holcim Mining and Development Corp. (HMDC)

comprising of 5 MPSA areas, Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) and

Heirs of Elias E. Olegario and the Semestral conduct of OSHI in all MGB1

issued Permit Holders.

Monitoring of drilling operations at

Northern Cement Corp. by the service

contractor Delta Earthmoving Inc.

Inspection of pre-start checklist to heavy

equipment prior to starting the unit.

Inspection of hot works procedures

and housekeeping.

Inspection of heavy equipment and

excavations activities.

Inspection of illumination during night

shifts to active working areas.

Inspection of proper wearing of Personal

Protective Equipment (PPE).

VALIDATION OF MINE WASTE AND/OR MILL TAILINGS GENERATED

(MW/MTG)

The validation of MW/MTG reports exacted a 100% accomplishment for

CY 2019. The activity involves the validation of the Semi-annual MW/MTG

reports of Northern Cement Corporation, Heirs of Elias E. Olegario and

Holcim Mining and Development Corporation – La Union covering the

period June – December 2018 and January – June 2019.

Mine waste generated from HEEO was used to backfill farm to market road from

Barangay Malabobo to Barangay Lawak-langka, Mangatarem, Pangasinan.

Validation of MW/MTG at Northern Cement Corporation

Mechanical and Electrical Inspections and Permits Issuance

For CY 2019, the office conducted twenty-one (21) ME/EE inspections on

mining companies and permit holders and a total of one-hundred nine

(109) permits and certificates were issued, wherein two (2) companies

namely (a) Isla Verde Mining and Development Corporation and (b) Felix

P. Sanchez/Greater Good Aggregates were renewed within the year

based on the date of submission of compliance report prior to the

inspection conducted by this Office.

Photo showing the inspection of

conveyors systems.

Photo showing the inspection of

internal combustion engines (ICE)

Explosive Magazine Inspection

Northern Cement Corporation (NCC) utilizes explosives in limestone

quarrying. The conduct of inspection is done quarterly. As such, the MSHS

had already accomplished four (4) inspections. The subject areas of

inspection are at the explosive magazines, explosive transport trucks and

blasting areas.

During the routine inspection the company representative especially the

participation and attendance of the Safety Engineer/Inspector, blaster

foreman and a Mining Engineer in-charge is required to assess the

Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on the handling and transport of

explosives magazine and ingredients and a compliance report is

submitted based on the recommendations during the inspection

Photos taken during the inspection.

Issuance of Safety Inspectors/Engineers Permit

The office evaluated/processed applications and issued twenty (20)

Safety Engineer/Inspector Permits broken down as follows: Fifteen (15)

Temporary Safety Inspector Permits and Five (5) Permanent Safety

Engineer Permit.

Written examination for Safety Inspectors/Engineers applying for a

Pemanent Safety Inspectors/Engineers permit which is valid for three

(3) years.

Safety Inspector/Engineers Permit for issuance.

INVESTIGATION OF COMPLAINTS/CASES/CONFLICTS

• Complaints/cases/conflicts investigated/resolved by MGBROI

For the year, a total of twenty six (26) complaints/cases/conflicts were

investigated/resolved by the office:

1. Alleged Black Sand Mining in Bolinao, Pangasinan

2. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Mining or Treaure

Hunting in Brgy. San Antonio, Aringay, La Union.

3. Complaint on Re-ongoing Construction of Crushing

Plant owned by Elvira Castillo at Brgy. Dungon, Sison

4. Ocular inspection/ investigation for the possible

opening of the Bued River in San Fabian for

unregulated sand and gravel extraction.

5. Ocular inspection/Investigation of the Proposed

Expansion Area as Re-regulating Pond of NIA in San

Nicolas,Pangasinan to be applied for Gratuitous

Permit

6. 8888 Complaint regarding “Destructive Quarry ng

Lupa at Buhangin sa Brgy. Carmen East, Pangasinan”

7. Investigation on the CSAG Operations of Charina

Evagelista Skymaster Dev’t Corp. regarding the CDO

issued by ENRO-NRRG of Lingayen, Pangasinan

8. Supervised the Conduct of Mediation in Bugallon,

Pangasinan in relation to the complaint of

ODOSPRIME against the ISAG operation of William Dy

on the private property of the former

9. Alleged Illegal Mining Operation within Timberland of

Pallogan, Ilocos Sur

10. Complaint of Josephine Bautista on illegal digging/

treasure hunting in Aringay, La Union

11. Meeting with PENRO Gayo, CENRO Pernia in relation

to the CDO against Jaime Chaluyen

12. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Mining in Bgry. Liliputen,

Pinili, Ilocos Norte

13. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Quarrying in Aloragat

River, Sison, Pangasinan

14. Complaint on Alleged Illegal Quarrying in Aringay

River, Aringay, La Union

15. Complaint against the sand and gravel quarry

operations of Mr. Ramond Datario in Pozorrubio,

Pangasinan

16. Investigation and Monitoring on the Alleged Illegal

Transport of Armour Roks and Aggregates by Cargo

Vessel docked at Damortis Port

17. Report on the Joint Site Inspection onducted on the

propose 2 x 335 coal fired power plant project to be

located at Brgy. Carisquis and Nalvo Sur, Luna, La

Union

18. Request for immediate inspection of illegal Mining/

digging activities and issued CDO through letter of

Mayor Danilo Uy of Sison, Pangasinan

19. Settlement of overlapping claims (surveys area for

ISAG vs. Cadastral Claim) between Peter Chumawin

and Elvira Castillo

20. Hotline 8888 complaint with ticket G2019805-249-9

against the sand and gravel quarrying and crushing

activities of San Hai Aggregates and Construction

North Star Aggregates and Pure North Cons’t and

Aggregates all located in Sison, Pangasinan

21. Hotline 8888 complaint ticket reference no.

P20190814-164-15 regarding the alleged illegal

quarrying in Brgy. Amagbagan, Sison, Pangasinan

22. Hotline 8888 complaint ticket reference no. 20190828-

439-1 about pebble picking in Luna, La Union

23. Investigation Report on the Alleged illegal Quarrying

Activities in Luna, La Union

24. Consolidated Report on Complaint hotline 8888 with

ticket reference no. G201911-313-15-1 for alleged

illegal quarrying at Brgy. Pacalat, Mangatarem,

Pangasinan and audience with the Municipal Chief

of Police and Municipal Administrator of Aguilar,

Pangasinan on the reported illegal quarrying within

the Municipality

25. Apprehension and seizure of an Aluminum Wing Van

trucking bearing conduction sticker no B1T544

loaded with 335 sacks of crushed ores by the

Members of PNP of Cervantes due to absence of OTP

26. Ocular Inspection Report Relative To The Complaint

Letter Regarding Illegal Quarrying Of Sand And

Gravel Along Angalacan River, Manaol, Pozorrubio.

Actual accomplishments viz-a-viz the annual targets for CY 2019 on

Investigations of complaints conducted relative to illegal mining

activities is more than 100%. This being a “demand driven” activity, the

parameters on target setting is not conclusive. One of the main reasons

are the illegal mining complaints acted upon by the Office which are

supposed to be within the authority or jurisdiction of the Local

Government Units that must be immediately addressed to prevent

further harm to the environment. Though these are LGU concerns, failure

to address despite the Office’s knowledge is a dereliction in the

performance of DENR-MGB’s Mandate. One thing more, the authority or

jurisdiction of the LGUs is only through the “devolution of powers” under

the Local Government Code and did not strip the DENR-MGB to

implement its primary mandates, one of which is the arrest of illegal

mining activities.

Also, the surge in the number of complaints acted upon regarding illegal

mining activities is due to 8888 Citizens’ Complaint that were forwarded

by the DENR Action Center for a Concrete and Specific Action within 72

hours upon receipt under Executive Order No. 6, s. of 2016, which are not

part of the targets. All these complaints are also LGU concerns, but we

are duty bound to respond the reason why 24/7 Public Service Hotline

8888 was established.

Stakeholders particularly the LGUs are cooperative in stopping illegal

mining activities within their areas of jurisdiction. For this reason, they

sometimes provide additional manpower and assistance in the conduct

of investigations. On the part of the LGUs, these illegal mining activities

greatly affects their revenue generations from “extraction or quarry fees”

being paid by legal quarry or sand and gravel permittees.

Alleged black sand mining in Bolinao, Pangasinan

The cargo ship that was sighted alleged to be loaded with black sand

or illegally extracting black sand is located in the Northern part of

Santiago Island 15 kilometers away from the shoreline of Luciente 2,

Bolinao, Pangasinan with Geographical Coordinates, to wit: 16º25’50”N;

120º2’12”E. The cargo ship has a marking: HONOUR PANAMA IMO NO.

8840858 loaded with 60,000 bags of rice at 50 kilos per bag or equivalent

to 3,036 metric tons. According to Mr. Wamil, said cargo ship came from

Vietnam and was in transit to the port of San Fernando, La Union, but

due to mechanical failure, it was forced to anchor since January 6, 2019

for repair. Based on their investigation, Mr. Wamil further informed the

investigators that the owner of the cargo ship is Trumpway International

Shipment owned by a certain Alex Chua, a Filipino Chinese; the ship

Captain is a certain ZAO QUN, a Chinese National; it has 15 crew

including the ship Captain who are all foreign national; and the

consignee of said 60,000 bags of rice is Golden Mount Cooperative with

business address at San Quintin, Pangasinan.

Complaint on alleged illegal quarrying in Aloragat River, Sison,

Pangasinan

Unsystematic quarrying was observed within the expired permit area of

Elsie Garcellano along the Aloragat River. Extraction was more than the

allowable depth of 1.0 meter. Also, waste materials and boulders were

indiscriminately left at the middle of the river system which could obstruct

the flow of the water.

Mr. Perreras and Ms. Garcellano are engaging in extraction of sand and

gravel without the necessary permits. Apart from illegal quarrying, both

conducts unsystematic and indiscriminate extraction. Piles of unwanted

materials are also left in the river system.

Unsystematic and indiscriminate quarrying was observed in the quarry

operations of Mr. Bernard Marcella. Stockpiles of waste left along the

Aloragat River could cause the diversion of the natural flow of the river

which may result to flooding of the nearby communities. The

indiscriminate quarrying being conducted by the alleged Mayor Carlito

Zapatan being not covered by any permit/ authority should be stopped.

It is highly advised that further investigation be conducted to ensure the

entity of the operator of the illegal quarrying.

A show cause letter to all concerned Permit Holder and violators is

ordered. Prior to the resumption of sand and gravel quarrying operations,

restoration activities should ensue to guarantee total rehabilitation of

affected areas. Subject to inspection by the concerned agencies.

• CEASE AND DESIST ORDER ISSUED/ IMPLEMENTED

For the year, a total of seven (7) Cease and Desist Orders were issued

and implemented by the office.

As a result of the field investigation made by the Office and pursuant to

the provisions of the Republic Act No. 7942, otherwise known as the

“Philippine Mining Act of 1995”, and its Revised Implementing Rules and

Regulations, as amended; or Republic Act No. 7160, also known as the

‘Local Government Code of 1991,four (4) person issued Cease and Desist

Order (CDO) due to their engagement in the extraction of unsystematic

sand and gravel quarry along Aloragat River in Sison, Pangasinan without

necessary permit from MGB-RO1 or from the Provincial Government of

Pangasinan.

Picture showing that the extraction was more than 2 meters

Charges filed with the Provincial/City Prosecutors Office

1. Criminal complaints filed for violation of BP Blg. 265 and for

theft of minerals pursuant to Section 103 of R.A. No. 7942,

RODRIGO B. BURGOS, of legal age and Filipino, of legal age

and the president of KRYPTONITE 6S BUILDERS INC. with

business address at San Eugenio, Aringay, La Union in the

extraction, used and disposal of sand and gravel within

Aringay River particularly in the downstream and West

Aringay Bridge.

2. Criminal complaints filed as to the violation of Section 110 of

R.A. 7942 against ROGER M. BAGSAO, Filipino, of legal age,

married and a residenr of Colalo, Mankayan, Benguet in the

transporting 335 sacks of crushd ores without valid Ore

Transport Permit.

Strengthen Multi-partite monitoring system

• MULTIPARTITE MONITORING TEAM (MMT) AND MINE REHABILITATION

FUND COMMITTEE (MRFC) OPERATIONALIZED

The MMT activities and MRFC Meetings are conducted quarterly to

ensure the performance and compliance of the Permit Holders and

Contractors with the activities stipulated in the approved EPEP/ AEPEP.

Eleven (11) MMT were operationalized and MRFC meetings were

administered for 2019. Listed below are the established MMTs/MRFCs for

Region 1.

1. MMT/MRFC -Holcim Mining and Development Corporation

(HMDC)

2. MMT/MRFC -Northern Cement Corporation (NCC)

3. MMT/MRFC -Heirs of Elias E. Olegario (HEEO)

4. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group III & V

5. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group II

6. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group IV

7. MMT/MRFC -ISAG La Union

8. MMT/MRFC -Omnico Natural Resources Inc. (ONRI)

9. MMT/MRFC -ISAG Ilocos Sur

10. MMT/MRFC -Pangasinan Group I & VI

11. MMT/MRFC -Isla Verde Mining and Development

Corporation (IVMDC)

001: NATURAL RESOURCES SUSTAINABLY MANAGED – PROGRAM 2:

MINERAL RESOURCES AND GEOSCIENCES DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

COMMUNICATION PLAN FOR MINERAL RESOURCES AND GEOSCIENCE

DEVELOPMENT

Conduct of Awareness and Advocacy on Mineral Resources and

Geosciences Development (MRGD)

• Dialogues with Sangguniang Barangay

MGB I reported significant accomplishments for the calendar year 2018

pursuant to its mandate. As part of its Awareness and Advocacy

campaign for Minerals Development, MGB I remained steadfast in

building and maintaining better and productive partnerships amongst its

environmental partners such as the barangay councils.

Further, MGB I acknowledges the importance of these partnerships as

they take a strong role in the promotion of sustainable development on

planning & implementing policies and mobilizing local public

participation. Moreover, the office believes that good governance is the

foundation of sustainable development particularly in the mineral-based

plans and programs in the Ilocos Region.

For the year, a total of twenty (20) awareness and advocacy on

mineral resources were made with the various barangays the region to

heighten their awareness and understanding on the minerals industry.

1. Sangguniang Barangay of Ballay, Bauang, La Union

Highlights of the discussion include:

• Extent of sand and gravel quarrying in the area;

• Collection of pass-way and barangay fees by the

local officials;

• Effect of government structures in the area to the

present sand and gravel quarrying; and

• Possible assistance from the MGB in relation to the

aggravated erosion in the area in terms of

conducting geological assessment.

2. Dialogue with Brgy. 19 Sto. Tomas, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte


• issues and concerns of the mining community

including the results of the Environmental Monitoring;

• Emphasizing the role of local officials in the

implementation of mining projects; and

• Review of implementation of social development

and management program in the community.

3. Dialogue with Sangguniang Barangay of Barangobong, Villasis,

Pangasinan


• Illegal sand and gravel quarrying in the area;

• Presentation and discussion of the results of the area

inspection;

• Protocols to eliminate noise during hauling; and

• Tangible impact of quarrying in the barangay.

4. Dialogue with Barangay, Baraoas Norte, Naguilian, La Union

Highlights of the discussion include

• sand and gravel quarrying in the area;

• Direct impacts of quarrying;

• Involvement of local residents and officials in

ensuring the conduct of safe mining.

5. Public Consultation with Brgy. Comillas North, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur


• Proposed Quarry Lane Project;

• Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the locale;

• Direct contributions of quarrying;

• Collection of pass-ways; and

• Proposed Solutions to problems faced by the

quarrying activities in the area.

6. Dialogue with Brgy. San Antonio, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte

Highlight/s of the discussion include

• Environment, Social and Safety concerns of

the mining community

7. Dialogue with Brgy. Poblacion, Aringay, La Union


• Illegal quarrying in the area;

• Involvement of the local community and

officials in the implementation of quarrying

projects in the area; and

• To call the attention of the DPWH with regards

to the implementation of infrastructure projects

with the use of sand and gravel materials

sourced-illegally.

8. Dialogue with Brgy. Dalipaoen, Naguilian La Union


• Status of sand and gravel quarrying in the

area;




9. Dialogue with Brgy 44 Zamboanga, Laoag Ilocos Norte


• Barangay Ordinance prohibiting endorsement

of sand and gravel projects in the area;

• Environmental impact of the present quarrying

activity;

• Livelihood activity of the community being

compromised as a result of the quarrying

activity; and

• Case of drowning within the quarry area.




10. Dialogue with Brgy. Comillas South, Cervantes Ilocos Sur

Highlights of the discussion include



locale;





11. Dialogue with Brgy. Conception, Cervantes Ilocos Sur




locale;


12. Dialogue with Brgy. Rosario, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur




locale;





13. Dialogue with Brgy. Mamat-ing Norte, Naguilian, La Union




locale;





14. Dialogue with Brgy. Calunetan, Sison, Pangasinan


• Illegal quarrying in the area;




• Issuance of Cease and Desist Order to those

found doing sand and gravel quarrying

unsystematically.

15. Dialogue with Brgy. Aluling, Cervantes, Ilocos Sur




locale;





16. Dialogue with Brgy. Paratong, Bacnotan, La Union


• Results of Environmental Monitoring;

• Implementation of mining projects;

• Emphasizing the role of local officials in the

implementation of mining projects; and

• Review of implementation of social

development and management program in

the community.

17. Dialogue with Brgy. Labayug, Sison, Pangasinan




locale;





18. Dialogue with Brgy. 20 San Jose, Sarrat, Ilocos Norte


• Environmental impact of the present

quarrying activity;


locale;



19. Dialogue with Brgy. 24 Sta. Monica, San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte



locale;




20. Dialogue with Brgy. Amagbagan, Sison, Pangasinan




locale;





Dialogues with other groups (Religious Groups, CSO, Academe, etc.)

For years, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau I have been closely

working with various Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in environmental

and minerals conservation and development. MGB I is cognizant of the

role played by the civil society in the implementation of mineral – based

programs and projects and in the enforcement of Environment and

Natural Resources laws, rules and regulations. The need to continuously

solicit their pro-active participation, unwavering support and

cooperation is therefore imperative.

For the year, six (6) dialogues were conducted.

1. Dialogue with DMMMSU-MLUC 1st year BS Business

Administration students on mining

A group of college students from the Don Mariano

Marcos Memorial State University Mid La Union Campus

discussed their queries and concerns on mining last April

24, 2019. Engr. Nandry Clae Lagman of the Mine

Management Division attended to their concerns

including insights about mining and its impact in the

environment.

Some of the issues raised by the students were:

• kinds of mining

• advantages and disadvantages of mining

• the effects of mining in the economy

• budget allocation for mining operations

• laws implemented for mining operations

2. Dialogue with Bauang Quarry Operators to enlighten

operators in pertinent information and issues.

3. Dialogue with Brgy. Officials of San Lorenzo, Bangui, Ilocos

Norte on September 2019.

4. Dialogue with the residents of Solsona, Ilocos Norte: Public

Consultation on the Proposed Establishment of Mineral

Reservation in Ilocos Norte

To discuss and explain further the Mineral Reservation project in the

Province of Ilocos Norte, a public consultation was conducted by the

Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 last June 28, 2019

in the municipality of Solsona.

MGB technical personnel organized the said consultation with the

residents that will be affected to enlighten them about the MinRes

project. An open forum was also conducted after the presentations

where queries, issues and concerns were raised.

5. Dialogue with Luna Pebble Pickers

6. Dialogue with the large scale permit holders and mineral

processing holders to discuss the guidelines on the Care and

Maintenance Program (CMP)

Some of the discussions made include the exclusion of dredging permit,

inclusion of economic factors in voluntary suspension of operations,

consider ninety (90) calendar days in the submission of CMP, specify the

section of DMPF for the CMP shall be incorporated, consider the duration

of CMP for at least three (3) months, have a detailed discussion for the

CMP considering the cases per operation or category (MPSA/FTAA

under exploration period and under on-going renewal), consider thirty

(30) days in the duration of the CMP during voluntary stoppage and the

implementation of the CMP shall take over the other SHES program

Capacity Building

For MGB Personnel:

• Paralegal Training on Environmental Laws,Rules and

Regulations for PNP Deputation for PNP Officers as DENROs

The Philippine National Police is mandated by RA 8551 which is

amended RA 6975 also known as the national police act to

enforce ALL REGULAR and SPECIAL LAWS of the land such as

environment, natural resources, coastal and marine cultural

properties. Relative hereto, the Department of Environment

and Natural Resources has the primary expertise in environment

and natural resources, coastal and marine cultural including

laws, rules and regulation governing thereof. Moreover, it is

recognized that partnership between agencies through

collaboration is needed to ensure that the country environment

and natural resources is capably managed through

development and law enforcement.

The training focus on Top 10 Priority Programs of the DENR which

include the following : 1. Clean Air 2. Clean Water 3. Solid Waste

Management 4. Enhanced National Greening Program 5.

Intensified Forest Protection and Anti-Illegal Logging 6. Geo

Hazard, Ground Water Assessment and Responsible Mining 7.

Enhanced Biodiversity 8. Scaling up of Coastal and Marine

Ecosystems 9. Improved Land Administration and Management

10. Climate Change Mitigation to further strengthen partnership

and convergence of the DENR and PNP.

The main objective of the training is to ensure that all

designated Police Environment Desk Officer are fully equipped

to handle task related to enforcement of Environmental Laws,

Rules and Regulations.

• Seminar for MGB embedded personnel, DENR

PENRO/CENRO

The objective of the training is to ensure the continuity in the

implementation of priority thrust and programs of the DENR

Secretary and the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. Primary

government agency under the DENR responsible for the

conservation, management, development and proper use of

the country’s mineral resource.

The training seminar discussed and presented the following

programs : Mining Regulation Services; Mineral Resources and

Geosciences Development Program; Mineral Resources

Development ; Geological Risk Reduction and Resiliency

Program; Philippine Mining Permitting System and Mining

Industry; Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development;

Procedure on the registration, licensing, and declaration of

Minahang Bayan; Development of Metallurgical process of

beneficiating/ extracting mineral/metals from ores;

• 66th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment

Conference (ANMSEC) 2019

In celebration of the 66th year of the Annual National Mine

Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC), The Philippine

Mine and Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) in

coordination with the Department of Environment and Natural

Resources- Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB),

Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, and Philippine Society of

Mining Engineers (PSEM) conducted its annual gathering in a

series of events on last November 19-22, 2019. With the theme

“66 years of Responsible Mining: Culture.Care.Change”, the

said organizations expressed their support to the Philippine

Development Plan which sets out priority actions to manage

equitable utilization of the nation’s resources.

• Seminar Workshop on Mining Conflict/Dispute Resolution

To help the lawyer and non-lawyer members of the Panels of

Arbitrators (PA) and Mines Adjudication Board (MAB) of the

Department of Environment and Natural Resources-Mines and

Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) and to effectively resolve and

dispose of mining cases pending before them, the annual

capacity building on Mining Conflict/Dispute Resolution

• Annual Technical Forum 2019

Technical personnel attended the 2019 Annual Technical Forum

held at the Holiday Inn Baguio City Centre, Legarda Road,

Baguio City on November 18-20, 2019.

With the theme “Mining and Geosciences: #MineResponsibility”,

at least fifteen (15) papers were presented during the forum. Four

policy papers were presented while eleven were technical and

dealt mostly on geosciences.

Best papers in the forum were chosen based on Presentation,

Content/Relevance, Originality and Audience Interest/Impact.

• Legal Information System on Data Migration Training Phase I

and II

The workshop had four primary objectives: (a) Automated data

entry, (b) MGB Online Report System, (c) Dashboard for office level

and management level, and (d) Linkages to Other application.

participants were required to submit issues and the statuses of

cases pending before the Panel of Arbitrators (PA) and Mines

Adjudication Board (MAB) for purposes of scanning/digitization of

files/records thereof. All cases filed before the PA were identified

and categorized as: Pending, Resolved, Dismissed, Final and

Executory or with Appeal

Capacity Building For LGU and Stakeholders (NGAs, CSOs, etc.):

2. Orientation Seminar of P/CENR Officers and Staff on the Mining

Laws, Rules and Regulations including the application of

Geosciences;

Pursuant to the establishment DENR Administrative Order 2018-18 (DAO

2018-18) which provides a centralized and balanced management of

regional operations (DENR-1, EMB-1 & MGB-1) the Mines and

Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 conducted an Orientation

Seminar of P/CENR Officers and Staff on the Mining Laws, Rules and

Regulations including the application of Geosciences.

As the DAO strengthens the coordination of the said offices at the

provincial and community level, the PENROs and CENROs shall act as

field commanders in their respective area of jurisdiction and are

deputized to enforce mining laws and provide technical support to the

MGB Regional Office. Also, this shall empower PENROs and CENROs to

police mining sectors and be given authority to issue orders to remedy

practices that are not in accordance with the laws, to suspend

operations that are life threatening, to arrest offenders and seize illegally-

sourced products, tools, equipment and conveyance used in the

commission of anything illegal in mining and the environment.

Major programs and services of the MGB were discussed and presented

to P/CENR Officers and their staff. This entails the commitment of the MGB

to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware

to its contribution to national economic growth and countryside

community development.

The presentations showcased the Salient Features of the Philippine

Mining Act of 1995, Memorandum Circular #2018-01: Guidelines in the

Conduct of Apprehension, Seizure, Confiscation and Disposition of

Illegally Sourced Minerals/Mineral Products and By-Products, Tools,

Conveyance and Equipment Used, Mine Safety and Health, Social

Development and Management Program, The Mine Rehabilitation Fund

Committee and Its Monitoring Arm, Mine Environmental Policies (DAO

2018-02, DAO 2018-18, DAO 2018-19), Identification of Minerals, Flood

and Rain-Induced Landslide Reading and Understanding a Geohazard

Map.

Some of the issues and concerns raised by the participants during the

orientation seminar dealt on the area status and clearance,

checkpoints, issuance of deputation orders to LGU officials, PENRO and

CENRO technical staff, guidelines on apprehension or seizure, training on

deputation of technical staff and furnishing all PENROs and CENROs of

updated geohazard maps.

Issues and problems emanating from the mining sector shall be weighed

for check and balance for the smooth implementation of DENR

programs and enforce laws effectively.

Continued efforts are done through strong coordination for the efficient

and effective operations of DENR to promulgate rules, regulations and

other issuances necessary in carrying out its mandate, objectives,

policies and plans and programs and projects.

3. Joint Seminar Workshop on the Assessment and Evaluation

of Applications for Mining Permits

The MGB-RO1 personnel discussed the process flow of issuing mining

applications to ensure all pertinent/ mandatory requirements were

properly evaluated, complied and the area subject for application are

free from tenurial conflicts prior to the issuance of the application. Mining

permit applications must be properly endorsed by the Local

Government Units. All set of maps will be forwarded to MGB for a proper

“stamping”. After the review and released of the approved permit.

4. 18th Regional Mining Summit

The 18th Regional Mining Summit was held last May 29-31,2019 at the Java

Hotel, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This year’s theme “Responsible Mining

Rising to the challenge of Performing and Reforming” aimed to respond

to these challenges and build a strong foundation with broader

perspective and relevant strategies.

In the 3-day event, much has been discussed about the issues and

concerns for the minerals industry in the Ilocos Region. MGB-I Regional

Director Carlos A. Tayag encouraged the participants to be altruistic,

independent, build something of lasting benefit and promote the

welfare of humanity. Further, he emphasized to promote environmental

protection, community empowerment, social acceptability.

Paper presentations were highlighted on the said summit. These

involve aspects of the minerals industry from the different stakeholders

who participated in the summit. Moreover, the discussions revolved on

Responsible Mining where the promotion of the awareness on such was

intensified summit. The B.O.S.S. project was introduced to the participants

as well. Department of Public Works and Highways Region 1 also shared

the status of the infrastructure projects in the region and how does it

affect the minerals industry.

Direct Impact/Report Requirements, Tenement Applications,

Community Empowerment and EPEP Commitments were discussed also

discussed. Moreover, updates and information from the Integrated

Mining Information and Education (I-MINE) were presented. MGB

technical personnel also tackled on Minerals Based-MGB Initiated

Livelihood Projects, Proposed Scorecard for LGU-issued permits and

PMRB Policies, Issues and Concerns.

5. MRFC Summit

In line with the commitment in practicing responsible mining in the Ilocos

Region, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 have

conducted the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC) Summit

2019 last July 11-12, 2019 at the Cozy Resort, Rosales Pangasinan. MGB-1

fully recognizse that the development of a responsive policy framework

in partnership with our stakeholders to govern mineral exploration, mining

and investment decisions and an effective institutional structure, are

fundamental requisites for the sustainable utilization of our country's

mineral resources.

Aligned with the theme, "Empowering and Capacitating out

Stakeholders towards Environmental Sustainability in the Mining Industry"

MGB Regional Director Carlos Tayag challenged the participants to step

up their commitment and implement environmental protection

programs and social development initiatives that would ensure progress

including in the communities. Moreover, he added that MGB-1 supports

the DENR Secretary in ensuring sustainable development in mining. This

involves rehabilitation of mined-out areas and strict promotion of it. The

bureau has mentioned its plans to augment mining’s contribution to the

country’s revenue and job generation for the surrounding communities.

6. Deputation Seminar on ENR Laws

A Deputation/Orientation of Stakeholders for effective enforcement of

ENR Laws and Regulations was conducted last October 3-4 at the

Provincial Capitol in Laoag City, Ilocos Norte. This aimed at further

strengthening the enforcement of laws, rules, and regulations; and

promote inclusivity and empower the stakeholders to actively

participate in environmental-related initiatives.

Participants were capacitated with lectures on the MGB’s role towards

the promotion of sustainable mining such as the apprehension, seizure,

confiscation and disposition. While the Environmental Management

Bureau presented the terms and conditions of the Environmental

Compliance Certificate with regards to quarrying.

Capacity Building For Small Scale Miners:

1. Implementation of MC 2019-001 “Clarifactory Guidelines

on the Industrial Sand and Gravel Permit”

Pursuant to Sec.9 of RA 7942, the Philippine Mining Act of 1995; Sec.8 of

Department of Environment and Natural Resources Administrative

Ordere No. 2010-21, the Revised Implementing Rules and Regulations of

Republic Acte 7942: and Executive Order No. 292, otherwise known as

the Administrative code of 1987, pertaining to the power of the Director

of a lieu bureau to promulgate rules and regulations necessary to carry

out bureau objectives, policies and functions, other pertinent laws, rules

and regulations, the following clarifications on the coverage of Industrial

Sand and Gravel Permits (ISGP) and transport of sand and gravel

materials therefrom are hereby issued:

Existing ISGP with mineral processing facilities outside of the extraction

area shall be allowed which shall from part of the Permit Area as Parcel,

provided, that the combined area shall not exceed the allowable

maximum area of twenty hectares pursuant to Section 72.b of DAO No.

2010-21 ;

For the transport of extracted sand and gravel and commercial

disposition of sand and gravel materials, a dispatch receipt shall be

required beyond the one kilometer distance from the extraction area to

the mineral processing facility

2. 18th Regional Mining Summit;

Radio and TV Guestings

A total of twelve (12) Radio/TV Broadcast/ Guesting were completed for

the year. This includes media interviews and press conferences

conducted by local media outfits in the Ilocos Region.

Generation/Publication/Dissemination of Information and IEC Materials

MGB-1 Website www.region1.mgb.gov.ph is being maintained by the

Office for better and easier access of clients to the services being offered

by the Office;

Thirty-five (35) articles were posted on the Website; Twenty-two (22) Press-

releases/Photo Releases/Feature Stories were prepared.

Three (3) IEC materials were produced, reproduced and distributed

during fora, conferences, dialogues and meetings. Some were

requested by walk-in clients; One hundred fifty (150) IEC materials were

reproduced and distributed.

http://www.region1.mgb.gov.ph/

Thirty-three (33) Statistical Reports were prepared and submitted

to MGB-Central Office;

Twenty-four (24) updating of tenement maps were done on a bi-

monthly basis; and

Thirty-five (35) MRGS reports were prepared. These are the

databases of the Mining Tenement Statistics Report, SHES

Database Management, Mining Tenement Database, Mine

Rehabilitation Fund Report.

National Linkages

The office managed to link with National Government Agencies (DTI,

NEDA, DOLE, etc.), Civil Society Organizations (NGOs, academe,

religious groups, etc.), Local Government Units (Province, Municipality,

Barangay)

MINERAL RESERVATION PROGRAM

Monitoring of existing mining claim/s within the Ilocos Norte Feldspar

Mineral Reservation

Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation is located in Barangay

Sulongan, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte. It has an area of approximately

275.216 hectares and situated within the geographical coordinates

1823”08’N to 1824”12’N latitude and 12036”30’E to 12037”31’E

longitude.

Recent records and maps from MGB RO1 show no active existing

mining claims operating within the mineral reservation. Existing mining

claims on the immediate vicinities of the mineral reservation namely

Namalitocan, Alice, and Pabling mining claims has expired last June

4, 2014, May 6, 2012, and March 25, 2010 respectively. Recent records

also show existing Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)

application of Ms. Alice Raval Ventura with Tenement ID NO. APSA-

SF-245. Existing MPSA application is composed of three (3) lots with a

total area of approximately 24.0 hectares and is identical to the said

three (3) expired mining claims of Pablo and Lolita Raval (see table 1

and figure 1).

However, based on the recent and last year assessment of MGB RO1

and MGB CO on the Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation, most

of the feldspar deposits in the area are outside the mineral

reservation. In this case, the office will be proposing as part of the 2020

target the extension of the mineral reservation from 275.216 hectares

to 352.284 hectares. The extension will include the three (3) lots of the

existing MPSA application of Ms. Alice Raval Ventura (see figure 2).

Figure 1 Map of the original parcel of the Ilocos Norte Feldspar

Mineral Reservation (red) and lots of the existing MPSA

application (yellow).

Lot No. Corner No. Latitude Longitude

1

1 18-23-28.64 120-36-59.98

2 18-23-28.66 120-37-10.20

3 18-23-22.15 120-37-10.22

4 18-23-22.13 120-37-00.00

2

1 18-23-43.08 120-36-54.12

2 18-23-43.10 120-37-04.34

3 18-23-33.35 120-37-04.35

4 18-23-33.33 120-36-54.14

3

1 18-23-48.19 120-37-14.55

2 18-23-48.21 120-37-24.77

3 18-23-38.45 120-37-24.79

4 18-23-38.43 120-37-14.57

Table 1 Technical description of the three (3) lots of the MPSA

application of Ms. Alice Raval Ventura with Tenement ID No.

APSA-SF-245.

MGB RO1 personnel assessing the “Bull Quartz” outcrop located in

Namalitocan area.

REE Mineral Exploration Project – MGB Mineral Reservation Program

One of the new activities of Mines and Geosciences Bureau

regarding Mineral Reservation Program is the REE Mineral Exploration

Project. It aims to identify and assess other valuable mineral for value

adding to the existing mineral deposit within a mineral reservation. The

Mines and Geosciences Bureau – Central Office has lend their help

and innovative equipment to MGB RO1 regarding the said survey.

Thus, during the period November 30 to December 15, 2019, MGB CO

headed by Mr. Raymundo I. Villones Jr., Supervising Geologist, and

together with MGB RO1 personnel, conducted geological mapping,

geochemical sampling, and spot geophysical survey of feldspar and

other prospects within the Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation.

Geological mapping includes lithological and geologic structures

assessment. Outcrops/rock exposures were examined geologically in

which rocks and lithological boundaries were identified.

Rocks and sediments samples collected within the area.

Geochemical sampling includes rock sampling and stream sediment

sampling. The types of rock sampling executed during the survey

were grab sampling and stream float sampling. Stream sediment

sampling was executed within the intersection of two stream

branches. Fine sediments of about 4 kilograms were collected and

labelled in clean sample bags. Properly labelled collected sediments

will be delivered to a laboratory for petrographic and geochemical

analysis.

Vertical Electrical Sounding survey conducted within the

mineral reservation.

Spot geophysical survey was conducted to identify the extent as

well as the depth of the target lithology in the area, and in this

case, the targets are the peridotite, the trondhjemite/diorite, and

the “bull quartz” deposit. The survey was conducted using a

georesistivity equipment in which Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES)

method was performed in selected area within the mineral

reservation.

Proposed Mineral Reservation areas endorsed

2019 target on Mineral Reservation Program is the mapping of the

proposed possible extension of Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral

Reservation located in Barangay Tadao, Municipality of Pasuquin,

Province of Ilocos Norte. The original hectarage of the Ilocos Norte

Feldspar Mineral Reservation located in Barangay Sulongan is

approximately 275.216 hectares and the proposed extension

consisting two (2) parcel located in Barangay Tadao has a total land

area of approximately 501.81 hectares. The current year sequence of

assessment in Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation is on its year

2.

058, 62 SE

Figure 2 Fault vein with an attitude of 058 degrees, 62 degrees

southeast located within the intersection of geographical coordinates

18°21’56.9” N latitude and 120°40’33.4” E longitude.

Pursuant to Section 9 DENR Administrative Order No. 2010-12 and

DMO No. 2007-06, as one of the requirements for the declaration of

mineral reservation area, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Regional Office No. 1 conducted semi-detailed geological mapping

of the proposed extension. It was conducted for the purpose of

updating the existing geologic map, as well as to identify and

delineate the extent of the deposit within the proposed extension. It

includes river traverse where outcrop or exposures of fresh rocks were

likely to be found. Outcrops were assessed geologically and each

outcrop and sample stations were plotted in a base map for the

purpose of delineating and locating those rock formations and their

lithological boundaries. Geologic structures were also assessed in the

area where structures like faults and joints were identified, measured,

and plotted to the base map. Sampling was also performed during

the activity, rock samples were collected and properly labelled for

laboratory (rock) analysis. 100 percent (100%) of the total hectarage

of the area was already assessed. Remaining target activities to be

conducted in 2020 as corresponding 3rd year sequence were the

follow-up detailed mapping and geo-environmental survey on the

proposed extension of Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral Reservation, as

well as its endorsement.

Outcrop of Diorite/Quartz Diorite located within Parcel 2 in Barangay

Tadao, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

The 2019 Mineral Reservation Program budget downloaded as of

end of December was one million two hundred seventy thousand

pesos (P 1, 270, 000.00) and the amount obligated/spent budget

so far was one million two hundred fifty nine thousand eight

hundred ninety nine pesos and thirty six centavos (P 1, 259, 899.36)

with ten thousand one hundred pesos and sixty four centavos (P

10, 100.64) downloaded balance remaining and a 99% utilization

by end of December 31, 2019.

Figure 2 Map of the proposed new parcel of the Ilocos Norte Feldspar Mineral

Reservation located in Barangay Sulongan and Caruan, Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte.

Proposed new boundary covering approximately 352.284 hectares and existing

MPSA application were shown on the map.

b. Geological Assessment

003: ADAPTIVE CAPACITIES OF HUMAN COMMUNITIES AND NATURAL

SYSTEMS IMPROVED – PROGRAM 1: GEOLOGICAL RISK REDUCTION AND

RESILIENCY PROGRAM

Geohazard Assessment - Identification and Mapping of Geohazards for

Critical Land Areas

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) and Updating of 1:10,000

Geohazard Maps

Natural disasters are catastrophic events which are caused by

geological processes operating in and below the Earth’s surface. The

Philippines, which lies in the Southeast Asia, is one of the countries that is

most exposed to natural disasters because of its geographic location.

Having been situated in the Pacific Ring of Fire and the Pacific Typhoon

Belt, the Philippines is often hit by an average of 20 earthquakes per day

and 20 typhoons per year, respectively. For over 27 years, these geologic

hazards have claimed nearly 70,000 lives of Filipinos and have caused

an estimated 23 billion damages to properties making 60 percent of the

total land area of the country exposed to multiple hazards and 74

percent of the population vulnerable to its impacts (GFDDR, 2017).

As an attempt to assess the exposure of the elements at risk in a certain

community, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) launched the

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment (VRA) project alongside the Updating

of 1:10,000 Scale Geohazard Maps to further identify the hazards present

within the area and produced a more detailed and efficient map. The

hazards included in the scope of the project are flooding and rain-

induced landslides. The output of this project are Risk Exposure Maps

(REMs) which mainly focuses on elements at risk such as population,

roads, and built-up areas.

For the year, the VRA team had conducted fieldwork on the following

municipalities:

MUNICIPALITY PROVINCE DATE OF FIELDWORK

San Juan La Union March 12 - 31, 2019

Caba La Union April 8 - 30, 2019

Banayoyo Ilocos Sur May 20 - 31, 2019

San Esteban Ilocos Sur May 20 -31, 2019

Binalonan Pangasinan June 17 - 30, 2019

Pozorrubio Pangasinan June 17 - 30, 2019

Burgos Pangasinan July 18-31, 2019

Sarrat Ilocos Norte August 14-31, 2019

Bantay Ilocos Sur September 11-20, 2019

Piddig Ilocos Norte September 12-30, 2019

Solsona Ilocos Norte October 15-31, 2019

The VRA project is divided into two components: data gathering and

data processing.

Data Gathering

Spatial and non-spatial data are collected from the Municipal Planning

and Development Office and Barangay Government Units. Updating of

Geohazard Maps is done by obtaining the geographic coordinates of

barangay infrastructures, schools, churches, hospitals or health clinics,

evacuation centers and other critical infrastructures. Historical data

through interviews with the barangay council and residents are also

done during data gathering.

In rating the hazard susceptibility of an area, site inspection and field

validation of previous works are conducted by the team. The parameters

used for susceptibility rating include slope gradient, weathering and soil

characteristics, rock mass strength, stability, and human initiated effects

for landslide susceptibility while flood depth, flood duration and

topography are the basis for flood susceptibility. Changes in conditions

and physical characteristics of the area and construction of engineering

measures and establishments were also noted in rating as it might

aggravate or improve the situation.

Data Processing

The updated geohazard maps, spatial and non-spatial data gathered

during the fieldwork are used as thematic layers and are interpreted

using a software called ArcGIS 10.3 to generate the risk exposure maps.

The output maps produced provide information regarding the exposure

of the three elements at risk:

Population Exposure Map

- Preparation of nearby evacuation sites in case of preemptive

evacuation needs.

- Listing of specific number of needed relief packs per barangay

after a hazard or disaster event.

Road Network Exposure Map

- Identification of most suitable alternate routes in case of post-

disaster damages to main roads particularly for the transport of

relief goods.

- Identification of areas most suitable for prepositioning of

equipment for clearing operations.

Built-Up Areas Exposure Map

- Identification of areas most suitable as evacuation or

resettlement sites and warehouses for relief goods stocks.

- Identification of areas with most infrastructures at risk for calamity

fund allocation.

Settlements located proximal to the coast and river channels experience

most damaging flooding events. Worst cases of flooding are caused

mostly by river overflow and inadequate drainage in residential areas.

Rain-induced landslides, on the other hand, were observed along the

mountainous areas of the municipalities. Steep road cuts which exhibits

severe weathering also pose danger to motorists.

Flooding in Purok 1 of Santiago Norte, Caba, La Union left marks

on the walls of houses of the locals. Maximum flood height

experienced by the residents reached 0.5 meters. Flooding is

mainly caused by water flowing from uplands.

Flood in Sitio Abagatan, Bamabanay, San Juan, La Union reach a

maximum of 1 meter height (in red bracket) in residential areas due

to heavy rain fall. Area is flooded because of its proximity to a river.

Geologist inspects an eroded road cut at Barangay San Rafael, San

Esteban, Ilocos Sur.

The house is located in Purok 3 at the footslope of the mountain.

Occasional rock fall and debris slide were noted as informed by

residents during the fieldwork. The direction of landslide is represented

by the yellow arrows. The red lines, on the other hand, indicate the path

of water flowing from uplands during heavy rainfall.

Ground Subsidence Assessment

KARST SUBSIDENCE HAZARD ASSESSMENT AND GROUND PENETRATING

RADAR (GPR) SURVEYIN THE MUNICIPALITY OF BANI, PROVINCE OF

PANGASINAN

Karst subsidence hazard due to sinkhole collapse is one of the most

dangerous geohazard in the country because of its extreme

unpredictability. Recent enormous damages due to sinkhole collapse

were recorded after the movement of the North Bohol Fault dated

October 15, 2013 that generated 7.2 Magnitude earthquake. This high

magnitude earthquake uncovered numerous sinkholes in Bohol

specifically in the southwestern part, affecting most of the communities

and infrastructures (Mines and Geosciences Bureau, 2015). Thus, this led

the Mines and Geosciences Bureau to expand its Geohazard Mapping

and Assessment Program to include Karst Subsidence Hazard

Susceptibility Assessment due to sinkhole collapse.

The main objective of this project is to determine the karst subsidence

susceptibility of the Municipality of Bani due to sinkhole and/or cave

collapse by conducting sinkhole inventory and Ground Penetrating

Radar (GPR) Survey. Gathering of anecdotal accounts or interview with

the locals was conducted prior to field proper in able to solicit relevant

information from the locals, particularly, the LGU officials and old folks in

the community regarding sinkholes and/or caves. Review of related

literature and Remote Sensing data interpretation were also conducted

prior to the conduct of geological/geomorphological mapping and

GPR survey. Remote sensing data interpretation includes initial area

assessment using published geologic and topographic maps, as well as

Interferrometric Synthetic Aperture Radar (IfSAR) data. Information from

geologic map, topographic map, and IfSAR were utilized to determine

the terrain attributes of the study area and to pre-delineate possible

locations and distributions of sinkholes. After all the pre-assessment has

been performed, actual field assessment were conducted through

conventional geological and geomorphological techniques. Sinkhole

inventory were done by counting sinkholes located in every sitio/purok

of all the barangays in the municipality of Bani. The data in the sinkhole

inventory were those observations and field evidences gathered during

ground validation of the pre-delineated sinkholes from the remote

sensing interpretation. Lastly, GPR survey was employed to determine

subsurface structures and features, specifically, the presence of

subsurface voids and cavities. GPR survey in Bani were mostly conducted

in schools and areas for future development.

Results of karst subsidence hazard susceptibility assessment suggest high

subsidence hazard susceptibility in most of the barangays in Bani,

especially, in barangay Colayo and Centro Toma. Geological and

Geomorphological mapping conducted, as well as IfSAR and

topographic map generated sinkholes and ground validated sinkholes

produced sinkhole inventory showing a total of 395 sinkholes observed in

the whole municipality of Bani. Barangay Colayo has the most number

of sinkholes recorded having 159 sinkholes and followed by barangay

Centro Toma having 61 total sinkholes.

Ground Penetrating Radar Survey on the proposed road development

project (Angel Cave) located in barangay Centro Toma.

Geohazard IEC Materials Dissemination

IEC materials consisting of maps (), posters (500), VCD (60),

pamphlets and/or flyers (500) on “BAHA” and “GUHO” were

distributed to LGUs, students and clienteles. Two (2) Signages were

also installed. Geohazard maps with a scale of 1:10,000 scale were

uploaded in the website. Advisories were likewise issued to all cities

and municipalities in the region.

One of the many caves recorded in the Municipality, named Nalsok Cave, during

the inventory and geological and geomorphological assessment. This is classified as

a cover-collapse sinkhole, measuring approx. 20 m in diameter and 30 m deep.

(Barangay Colayo within geographical coordinates 119˚47’28.0” east longitude

and 16˚17’10.4” north latitude)

Conduct of IEC to LGUs

CONDUCT OF SEMINAR/ WORKSHOP ON THE RESULTS OF

VULNERABILITY AND RISK ASSESSMENT FOR LGUs

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau-R1 conducted an Information,

Education and Communication Campaign in the different municipalities

where Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Geohazard Map Updating

were previously conducted. The activity aims to increase awareness and

provide technical input to Local Government Units (LGU) regarding Risk

Exposure Analysis and its importance to attain Sustainable Development

through Comprehensive Land-Use Development and Disaster Risk

Management Planning and to seek for the optimized use of the

previously produced 1: 10,000 Scale Detailed Flood and Landslide

Susceptibility Maps for Local Government Units ) LGUs) in their respective

land-use and Contingency Planning.

Below are the list of municipalities provided with and educated on the

use of Risk Exposure Maps.

IEC ON VULNERABILITY RISK ASSESSMENT (VRA) AND DISTRIBUTION OF

RISK EXPOSURE MAPS

MUNICIPALITY DATE NUMBER OF

BARANGAYS

1. Narvacan, Ilocos Sur Feb. 28, 2019 34

2. Santa Cruz, Ilocos Sur March 27, 2019 49

3. Tagudin, Ilocos Sur March 28, 2019 43

4. Santa Lucia, Ilocos Sur April 11, 2019 36

5. Santiago, Ilocos Sur April 25, 2019 24

6. Agoo, La Union May 31, 2019 49

7. Bangui, Ilocos Norte June 24, 2019 15

8. Pasuquin, Ilocos Norte June 25, 2019 33

The office also intensified its IEC in order for the people to be aware

of the ill effects brought about by these geohazards and also to

be informed of the various projects of MGB. For the period, a total

of four hundred eight (408) IEC materials like posters, pamphlets,

maps and VCDs were distributed. Lectures on geohazards were

also conducted to LGUs, other government agencies, academe,

and other private institutions.

LECTURES PRESENTED

A total of twenty one (21) lectures were conducted. Personnel from the

office are invited to act as resource speakers on Geological Hazards,

understanding geological hazard and understanding landslides and

subsidence hazards and other topics.

Distribution of VRA Maps

GEOLOGIC QUADRANGLE MAPPING

The Quadrangle Geological Mapping Project is one of the core

programs of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau. The project aims to

generate geological information and data that are crucial for the

development of the country’s rich mineral, energy and water resources.

Data gathered will be also essential for environmental protection, land

use classification/planning and development. The bureau aims to

generate and update the 1:50,000 scale geological maps of the whole

country.

For the Calendar Year 2019, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Regional Office No.1 was assigned to map four geologic quadrangles

within the Ilocos Region. The targets are as follows:

Quadrangle Map Name Sheet Number Classification

Hundred Islands 3068-IV No Data

Tungel 3175-II No Data

Cervantes 3170-IV No Data

Bauguen 3171-III No Data

As mentioned on the table above, the four (4) targets that MGB R01 was

tasked to mapped are classified as “No Data”. As of the month of

September 2019, all the four target quadrangles were accomplished.

The activities of this assessment include systematic collection of all

related literatures for the study areas. Preparation of field equipment and

base maps to be used on the field mapping are also conducted before

the field proper. Most importantly, the coordination with the Local

Government Units, as well as the Philippine National Police or the Military,

for areas with security and safety issues, shall always be conducted

before proceeding with the field mapping.

Mapping was concentrated along access roads and river systems where

rock exposures are most commonly seen. Geographic locations with the

use of a Global Positioning System, as well as photographs with proper

scale, of the significant outcrops encountered during the fieldwork was

taken for documentation purposes. Structures such as bedding planes of

sedimentary rocks and orientations of joints, folds and faults observed

were noted. All observed rock exposures were plotted on the

topographic map (base map). Megascopic identification of minerals

and rocks were done during the fieldwork. Significant rock samples for

further laboratory analysis were also collected.

For the Hundred Island Quadrangle, three geologic formations were

identified. The famous Hundred Islands of Alaminos City is composed of

reefal limestones of Bolinao Formation. Exposures of this formation were

also observed on Brgy. Sabangan, Brgy. Pandan and Brgy. Telbang. The

pillow basalts, peridotite and gabbro outcrops observed along the coast

of Brgy. Victoria, Alaminos City and Brgy. Baybay Norte, Sual, belong to

the Zambales Ophiolite Complex. On the other hand, the bedded

mudstone, sandstone and limestone observed along the eastern

barangays of Anda belong to the Sta. Cruz Formation.

Plotting the geographical location

of the limestone outcrop observed

along the shore of Maria Liza Island,

Barangay Lucap, Alaminos City,

Pangasinan

Field observation of the

weathered Gabbro and

sheeted dikes exposed

along the coastal region of

Brgy. Baybay Norte, Sual,

Pangasinan, further east of

Hundred Islands

Quadrangle.

stratigraphic formations were identified for the Tungel Quadrangle. The

western portion of the quadrangle, which comprise the municipalities of

Vintar and Dumalneg is correlated to the bedded sedimentary units of

the Bangui Formation (northwestern portion) and the Bojeador Formation

(southwestern portion) by the team. The eastern portion of the

quadrangle which compasses the Municipality of Adams is primarily

composed of the Central Cordillera Diorite Complex.

The orientation of a joint

along the peridotite

outcrop located on One

Island, Brgy. Victoria,

Alaminos City, was

measured using a Suunto

Compass.

Unpredictable weather

conditions during the fieldwork

not only cause delays, but also

cause harm to the field men.

The photo shows the raging

waters from upstream

Makikidor River encountered

by the team during fly camp in

Brgy. Cabangaran, VIntar,

Ilocos Norte. (Tungel

Quadrangle)

Planning of routes to be taken by

the team during the Makikidor

River traverse on Brgy.

Cabangaran, Vintar, Ilocos Norte.

For the Cervantes Quadrangle, based on the field mapping conducted,

the it is composed of the following stratigraphic formations: 1) Lepanto

Metavolcanics (Pugo Formation), 2) Itogon Quartz Diorite-Bagon

Intrusives, and 3) Klondyke Formation, 4) Malaya Formation, 5) Amlang

Formation, 6) Quaternary Alluvium.

There are seven (7) stratigraphic formations mapped within the Bauguen

Quadrangle, namely 1) Quaternary Alluvium, 2) Malaya Formation, 3)

Amlang Formation, 4) Mirador Limestone, 5) Klondyke Formation, 6)

Malitep Formation and 7) Pugo Formation. The western portion of the

quadrangle is underlain by the sedimentary sequences elonging to the

Amlang Formation, Klondyke Formation, while the clastics,

volcaniclastics and volcanic flows of the Malaya Formation and the

Malitep Formation occupy the northern portion of the Cervantes Basin.

Boundaries to the Cordillera is composed of the Pugo Formation.

In conducting the field assessment, the erratic weather conditions

caused delays, thus making accomplishing the targets difficult. There

was an instance wherein the team was stranded for a few days in the

Municipality of Quirino, unable to transfer to the next target area due to

the inaccessibility of the roads along a creek. Accessibility, as well as

safety issues, were a few of our considerations during the fieldworks on

the far-flung areas. Moreover, poor coordination of the Local

Government Units to their barangay counterparts caused delays on the

accomplishing of targets.

Geology interns of MGB –

DENR R.O. 1 composing of

(from left to right): Ceneisa O.

Marvida, Vince Joven L.

Nazario, Ron Lemuel S.

Aldave, Joshua Angelo T.

Quinto, Reñer Joseph C.

Maquinto, and Creesialyn

Anne L. Cinco in Bessang Pass

during the road traverse along

Suyo – Cervantes Road in

Cervantes, Ilocos Sur.

The output will be GIS-based geologic maps which are expected to be

extremely useful for many practical applications such as in mineral

exploration, groundwater resource and vulnerability assessment, solid

waste disposal site selection, land use planning, and other applications.

Mineral Resource Inventory

Mineral Resource Inventory Map of Region I

Groundwater Resource Assessment

The Office conducted Groundwater Vulnerability and Resource

Assessment for the highly urbanized City of Vigan and Groundwater

Mapping and Resource Assessments in the Municipality of San Ildefonso,

Municipality of Caoayan, Municipality of Magsingal, and Municipality of

Sinait, Ilocos Sur from March to June 2019 and September to October

2019. In total, 30 (San Ildefonso), 26 (Caoayan), 57 (Magsingal), Sinait

(67) and 42 (Vigan City) wells were surveyed by the office.

The objective of the project is to delineate areas with groundwater

resource potential in the country, and identify the availability and

physical quality of groundwater in various geologic formation/rock units.

Furthermore, the project also aims to determine the likelihood of

contaminants to reach a groundwater system from the ground surface

to the aquifer. Outputs from the assessment may be utilized in the

development of groundwater resource, land use management (zoning,

screening, mitigating, monitoring) and promoting awareness of the

importance of groundwater resources to locals.

The field survey in the target city/municipalities employed a systematic

collection of significant data such as well location, groundwater level

and physical water quality test. Inventory of wells was conducted with

the use of a Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate its geographic

position. Mapping method is completed by plotting the well locations on

a topographic map that serves as a guide or base map of the study

area.

Measurement of well depth and groundwater level is carried out with the

use of a battery operated water level indicator that emits sound upon

reaching the water surface. Water samples collected from pump wells

and dug wells were subjected to water quality analysis using a portable

Hanna Instrument meter and Hach meter. The in-situ test determines the

temperature (T), pH, electric conductivity (Ec), total dissolved solids (TDS)

and salinity (S) of the water sample. For all the target municipalities and

city, the office conducted water level measurements and water

sampling for the dry season and the wet season.

In general, measured water level on surveyed wells are near surface for

those located at flat lying areas and those that are adjacent to creeks.

Deeper water level measurements for sloping areas. Twenty (20) wells

equivalent to 48%, four (4) wells or 13%, nineteen (19) or 73%, 7% or four

(4) wells and nine (9) wells equivalent to 13% of the well inventory have

ground water levels below the mean sea level for Vigan City, San

Ildefonso, Caoayan, Magsingal and Sinait, respectively. These wells,

especially those near the coast line may be potentially vulnerable to salt

water intrusion especially when aquifers are over-pumped. More over,

near surface unconfined aquifers may also be vulnerable to potential

contamination. Statistical analysis of the calculated Static Water Level to

in-situ tests, namely, pH, Ec, TDS and S, yielded negative low strength

relationship for Vigan City, Caoayan, San Ildefonso and Sinait. This

correlation suggests possible salt water intrusion or contamination for the

shallow unconfined aquifers or wells with static water levels below mean

sea level. Positive high correlation for TDS, S and Ec is consistently

discernible for all the assessed municipalities and city. This high positive

correlation may be consistently observed for some of the wells at

Barangays Pantay Laud, Mindoro, San Pedro, Paratong, Pong-ol,

Salindeg, Tamag, Brgy. 5 and Brgy. 9 at Vigan City, Barangays Sagsagat,

Busing Norte,Gongogong, Dongalo, Bungro, Arnap at San Ildefonso,

Baragays Caparacadan, Manangat, Pandan, Don Alejandro, Villamar,

Pantay Tamurong and Puro at Caoayan, Barangays Pagsanaan Sur,

Napo, San Vicente, Maas-asin, Napo, San Clemente, Sarsaracat, Puro,

Labut, Patomg, Bungro and San Lucas for Magsingal and Barangays

Cabangtalan, Pug-os, Dadalaquiten Sur, Paratong, Calanutian, Tapao,

Nagbalioartian and Battog for Sinait. pH, on the other hand are found to

have low to moderate positive correlation to TDS, S and Ec for the target

areas. With regards to recharge and average depth to water readings,

a low inverse relationship with pH, Ec, TDS, and S both during dry and wet

season are found at Vigan City, Caoayan and Sinait. At Magsingal and

Sinait, this low inverse relationship is only true during the dry season, and

has switched to low positive relationship during the wet season.

Static water level of the surveyed wells were then calculated to generate

piezometric contour maps. The maps are then used as a guide to target

potential areas. Georesistivity survey on the potential areas is completed

to obtain information on the underlying geologic formation, type of rock,

and the potential of these rocks to store groundwater resource.

Two (2) potential areas were identified both for Vigan City and San

Ildefonso, five (5) potential areas for Caoayan, two (2) for Magsingal

and (3) for Sinait.

A total of 13 georesistivity survey lines were completed for the five target

areas. The results are subject for processing and interpretation of

potential water bearing layers beneath the present topography.

Vulnerability assessment was completed using the modified DRASTIC

System. The DRASTIC System employs the use of Geographic Information

System (GIS) Overlays of the watershed into grid cells, incorporating

hydrogeological parameters such as depth to water, recharge, aquifer

media, soil media, topography, impact of vadose zone and conductivity

of the aquifer to calculate for a categorized vulnerability index value.

There were additional modifications and adjustments introduced in the

generation of the various layers given the limitations encountered in the

conduct of discharge measurements at the field. Instead of employing

the water balance equation method, the net 1recharge was calculated

using the Water Table Fluctuation technique, which is found to be

practical for the study area.

LGU’s of the target city and municipalities have actively participated,

extended assistance and supported this program of the bureau. LGUs

are generally proactive in providing essential data, and needed

assistance during the course of the field work. Most of the At the

municipality of Sinait, the team came across with a farmer keen with

understanding the identified potential areas as he sees the application

in targeting areas for more sustainable water resource. Results of the

assessment will assist the local government units in delineating feasible

areas for the development of groundwater resource for irrigation and the

consumption of its populace. Moreover, the vulnerability of the

groundwater resources against contaminants will guide the city in the

creation of resolutions and programs to protect the groundwater

resources against contamination.

Like any field activities, favorable weather conditions aid in the timely

completion of the assessment. Inconsistency of the field base map to the

municipal barangay boundaries were likewise encountered. Some data

gaps in the well inventory were also experienced due to the limited wells

or unavailability of well owners at the time of the field survey.

To date, geologists under the MGB-Geosciences Division are capable of

survey instrumentation, however, have very limited understanding in

georesistivity data processing and data interpretation. Hence,

georesistivity survey data processing and data interpretation training is

needed to equip the essential skills enhancement for the MGB geologists

in order to satisfy the objectives of the targets in a more timely manner

and continue rendering reliable, high quality georesistivity survey

interpretation. More over, the need for the training workshop still stands

for the standardization of the methodology in the generation of

vulnerability map.

Figure 3 2019 Region I Geosciences Division Hydrogeological and

Environment Geology Section Targets and Accomplishments

Well Mapping

Geographic location of the wells were conducted with the use of a GPS.

The location of the wells are plotted in the base map to ensure good

sample distribution of surveyed wells within the city/municipality.

17° 51' 16.5" 120° 30' 43.9"

17° 36' 54.4'' 120° 23' 44.7''

17° 52' 17.6'' 120° 27' 20.7''

17° 32' 58.9'' 120° 24' 31.8''

17° 42' 22.5'' 120° 26' 37.2''

Groundwater Physical Water Quality Testing

Water samples taken from dug wells and pump wells were subjected to

water quality audit. The physical properties of the water is tested using a

portable Hanna Instrument meter and/or Hach meter. In this test,

temperature, pH, electric conductivity, total dissolve solids (TDS) and

salinity were determined.

17° 32' 01.9'' 120° 24' 22.4''

17° 33' 38.9'' 120° 21' 04.4''

17° 37' 16.5'' 120° 24' 01.3''

17° 41' 30.5'' 120° 21' 17.1''

17° 41' 42.4'' 120° 24' 50.3''

Groundwater Level Measurements

A water depth meter is used to measure the depth to groundwater level

from domestic pump wells and dug wells surveyed in the target city and

municipalities. The data are recorded in the survey sheets for the

database.

17° 33' 23.2'' N

120° 23' 35.7'' E

17° 37' 38.5'' N

120° 23' 10.5'' E

17° 37' 36.4'' N

120° 25' 48.5'' E

17° 37' 18.7'' N

120° 26' 00.6'' E

17° 42' 11.4''

120° 28' 08.8''

17° 31' 41.1''

120° 22' 55.9''

17° 53' 21.9"

120° 29' 38.8"

17° 53' 32.0"

120° 26' 40.4"

Georesistivity Surveys

17° 37' 09.1" N 120° 23' 00.5" E

(Brgy. Otol, San Ildefonso)

17° 32' 38.1" N 120° 22' 05.1" E

(Brgy. Pantay-Quitiquit, Caoayan)

17° 40' 50.0" N 120° 26' 31.9" E

(Brgy. Patong, Magsingal)

17° 51' 41.4" N 120° 28' 35.7" E

(Brgy. Duyayat, Sinaitl)

17° 33' 39.5" N 120° 22' 36.4" E (Brgy. Tamag,

Vigan City)

Potential areas are delineated based on the generated piezometric

maps. Ground mapping on these areas are conducted through a

georesistivity survey during the dry season that can possibly identify sub-

surface water-bearing layers.

Miscellaneous Geological Services

Fifty Three (53) Geohazard Investigation/inspections were conducted

and a total of one hundred sixty three (163) Geohazard Certifications

were issued by the office.

1 January 10-11, 2019

Geological Investigation for the

proposed Crushing Plant for Golden

Aggregates and Crashing Plant

located in the Brgy. Dungon, Sison,

Pangasinan.

2 January 17-18,2019

Geological site scoping in the

proposed sanitary landfill located in

the Sitio Salapac, Barangay

Poblacion, Aringay La Union

3 January 25-26,2019-

Geological assessment on the


the Municipality of Santol La Union

4 January 29, 2018

To assess in the

identification/establishment of

possible resettlement Area for Informal

Settlers on the Land Formed by

Accretion Located in Aplaya,

Lingayen Pangasinan

5 February 01-02,

2019-

Geological Investigation for the

sinkhole in the Brgy. Nanbagatan

Laoac, Pangasinan

6 February 27-March

02,2019

Georesistivity survey on the proposed

sanitary landfill Pasuquin Ilocos Norte

as per request of LGU.

7 February 28-March

01,2019

Geohazard Assessment in Barangay

Bequi Walin

8 March 07-08,2019

Geological site inspection on the

proposed improvement and

rehabilitation of San Esteban Port, Villa

Quirino San Esteban Ilocos Sur.

9 March 12-15, 2019 Geohazard Assessment on the

proposed Limahong Channel

Ecotourism Park Lingayen nature park

on a tract land located in Pangapisan

Lingayen Pangasinan.

10 April 04-05,2019 Geological assessment on the

proposed eco center in Suyo Ilocos Sur

11 April 04-06

Georesistivity on the proposed

subdivision in Brgy. Nancayasan,

Urdaneta Pangasinan

12 April 11-12

Re-Assessment of the proposed

Sanitary Landfill at Lidlidda, Ilocos Sur

13 April 21-28,2019

Georesistivity Survey of the Asik-Asil

Falls ,Alamada, Cotabato

14 May 20-25, 2019

Consultation of Abang Small Water

Impounding project as per phone call

of Mayor Fidel Cimatu of Bangui

15 May 22 to 24,2019

Actual ground survey relative to the

mass of public land at Poro san

Fernando City La Union

16 May 23-24, 2019

Site investigation on the proposed

Sanitary Landfill in the municipality of

Bagulin, La Union

17 May 28-30,2019

Survey mapping assessment of the

proposed transmission line right of

Energy Logics Philippine Inc. (ELPI) at

Metro Politan, Ilocos Norte

18 June 07, 2019

Geohazard assessment for Imelda

Park located in Santa, Ilocos Sur.

19 July 2-5, 2019 Geological assessment on the


the Municipalities of Adams, Ilocos

Norte and Caba, La Union.

20 July 9-10, 2019 Geological assessment on the

proposed Sanitary landfill located in

the Municipality of Suyo, Province of

Ilocos Sur.

21 July 10-11, 2019 Site inspection on quarry crushing

plant located in Sison, Pangasinan

22 July 17-18, 2019 Geohazard assessment for the

proposed four storey residential

building in Sitio Galam, Bolinao

Pangasinan.

23 July 18-19, 2019 Sanitary Landfill assessment in the

Municipality of Burgos, La Union

24 August 28-30, 2019 Geological site assessment on the

proposed sanitary landfill at barangay

Maas-asin, Magsingal Ilocos Sur.

25 August 29, 2019 Geological inspection on the beach

residences of Puerto de San Juan , La

Union

26 September 3-4,

2019

Geological hazard assessment of the

proposed eight (8) storey condotel

building located in Villa Quirino San

Esteban Ilocos Sur

27 September 11-13,

2019

Geological site assessment on the

proposed sanitary landfill site at

barangay Dalayap, Barangay

Natrigoan and Barangay Sacritan,

Pinili Ilocos Norte

28 September 5-6,

2019

Sanitary landfill site assessment in the

Municipality of Galimuyod, Ilocos Sur

29 September 11-13,

2019


proposed sanitary landfill site located

at Marcos, Ilocos Norte

30 September 11-12,

2019

Geological site scoping in the

anastacia subdivision project located

at Barangay Cacaritan, San Carlos

City, Pangasinan.

31 September 12-13,

2019



at Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur

32 September 16-20,

2019

Georesisitivity survey at Barangay

Manaton and Sitio Sampaguita , and

Barangay Payac, Bangui, Ilocos Norte

33 September 20, 2019 Geohazard investigation survey at

Aureo resort La Union.

34 October 8-9, 2019 Geohazard assessment in the

Municipality of Bolinao, Pangasinan

35 October 10, 2019 Geological Site Scoping on the

proposed establishing fire station

located in the Municipality of

Naguilian, La Union

36 October 15-16,

2019

Geological assessment for the

proposed sanitary landfill site

assement int the Municipality of

Cervantes, Ilocos Sur.

37 October 15-16,

2019

Geological site scoping on the

proposed BFP Building located in the

Municipality of Badoc, Ilocos Norte.

38 October 17-19,

2019

Geological assessment of the


in the Municipality of Solsona, Ilocos

Norte

39 October 17-18,

2019

Geohazard assessment on the

proposed sanitary landfill site in Caba,

La Union.

40 October 22-25,

2019

Geological site scoping on the

proposed BFP Building of the

Munipality of Bagulin, La Union.

41 October 22-25,

2019

Geological assessment on the

proposed sanitary landfill site on the

Municipality of Bagulin, La Union.

42 October 22-25,

2019

Geohazard assessment on Mangabul

Fisheries reservation for land

reclassification in the Municipality of

Bayambang, Pangasinan.

43 October 24, 2019 Geological site scoping on the

proposed five storey building project

to house a business process

outsourcing (BPO) located at

Barangay Pagdaraoan, City of San

Fernando, La Union

44 October 19, 2019 Geological Scoping on the 2nd

Proposed Sanitary Landfill at the

Municipality of Magsingal, Ilocos Sur.

45 October 31, 2019 Geological Scoping on the Proposed

Sanitary Landfill at the Municipality of

San Emilio, Ilocos Sur.

46 November 7-8,

2019

Assessment of the Proposed Sanitary

Landfill Site in the Municipality of San

Fabian, Pangasinan.

47 November 7-8,

2019

Geological Site Scoping on the

Proposed Sanitary Landfill Site located

at the Municipality of Banayoyo, Ilocos

Sur

48 November 12-13,

2019

Geological Site scoping on the

proposed Futura One at Fora

Dagupan City, Pangasinan.

49 November 14-15,

2019

Geological Site Scoping on the


in the Municipality of San Juan,

Province of Ilocos Sur

50 November 27-29 Geological Site Scoping on the


in the Municipality of Gregorio del

Pilar, Province of Ilocos Sur

51 November 28-30 Geological Site Scoping on the


in the Municipality of Nagbukel ,

Province of Ilocos Sur

52 December 3-7 Geological Site Scoping for the UPC

Balaoi Wind Farm Located at Balaoi

and Caunayan, Pagudpud, Ilocos

Norte

53 December 5-6 Conducted Sanitary Landfill Site

Assessment located at Barangay

Upper Tumapoc, Burgos, La Union.

.

Geological Site Scoping on the Proposed Sanitary Landfill Site

located in the Municipality of Gregorio del Pilar, Province of Ilocos

Sur

Geohazard investigation on the proposed site of the five-storey

commercial building in Barangay Pagdaraoan, San Fernando City,

La Union. Cracks are present along the eastern and southern walls of

the existing storage facility on the proposed site. the said cracks are

reported to be the result of the July 16, 1990 Luzon Earthquake. GPS

Coordinates: N 16° 37' 45.4' E 120° 19' 01.0"

III. PHYSICAL AND FINANCIAL ACCOMPLISHMENT

IV. PROSPECTS FOR CY 2020

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 1 is committed and

determined to better serve the public and provide high-quality

services. As such, we are conducting collaborative efforts with various

environmental partners and stakeholders to ensure a more effective

implementation of the bureau’s programs to keep the environment

safe and healthy. We shall be continuously promoting responsible

and sustainable mining towards mineral resources development on

various programs and events.

We are strong-willed as we aim to ensure the delivery of these services

and uphold the mandate of the MGB as keepers of public trust and

bring positive changes conducive to sustainable development for

everyone especially to those who are in the grassroots community.

Our social responsibility entails to ensure that the future generation

would continue to benefit from the environment.

V. ANNEXES

GENDER AND DEVELOPMENT ACCOMPLISHMENT REPORT

QUARTERLY MEETINGS

Quarterly meetings were conducted to plan and monitor GAD

activities.

FUN WALK

MGB-1 supports the celebration of the 2019 National Women's Month

at the funwalk activity of the Region 1 Advocates for Gender Equality

(R.A.G.E) on March 8, 2019 from the City Plaza to Don Mariano Marcos

Memorial State University Mid La Union Campus (DMMMSU-MLUC)

with the theme “We Make Change Work for Women” which was

eventually followed by an hour of Zumba.

GAD FOCAL POINT SYSTEM UNDERGOES TRAINING ON GAD

PLANNING AND BUDGETING

Training on GAD Planning and Budgeting was conducted last April 8,

2019 at the Max’s Restaurant. The training centered on strengthening

the knowledge of the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) as well as

strategizing techniques on how to achieve an effective and efficient

GAD Plan and Budget.

MGB 1 GRANTS CARUAN PEBBLE PICKERS JEWELRY AND

LANDSCAPING TRAINING

Landscaping and Jewelry Making Training for Pebble Pickers of

Barangay Caruan, Pasuquin last April 29-May 3, 2019. This is to support

and empower them with regards to their product design and market

strategies.

The said training provided them with valuable knowledge on Jewelry

Making and Landscaping using the pebbles that they gather in the

shores as an alternative source of livelihood. Likewise, it intended to

promote economic leadership and empowerment so that they may

realize the benefits from entrepreneurship.

This started with the Socio-Economic cum GAD disaggregated Survey

which were done through interviews and answering questionnaires.

Simultaneous with this, a coastal survey and beach profiling were

done as well. Also, a rapid resource assessment was undertaken as

well to collect information prior to designing an intervention which

can be used to supplement or refine existing data.

Landscape expert Mr.John Simeon Ramos Agbigay shared tips and

techniques on landscaping using pebbles and other resources

nearby.

While Engr. Nandry Clae Lagman headed the training on Jewelry

Making which highlighted the creativity of the pebble pickers as they

crafted accessories such as earrings, necklaces and etc. The local

government of Pasuquin also showed their support and expressed the

continued assistance to the said Pebble Pickers in this endeavor.

MGB-1 GAD FOCAL POINT SYSTEM CONDUCTS GENDER SENSITIVITY

TRAINING AND GAD PLANNING AND BUDGETING

As part of the Gender and Development activities of the Mines and

Geosciences Bureau Region 1,another Gender Sensitivity Training

(GST) for more or less 20 personnel last August 27, 2019 at the Max’s

Restaurant in San Fernando City, La Union. The said training aimed to

mainstream gender concerns to make women’s and men’s concerns

as an integral dimension of the design, implementation, monitoring

and evaluation of the policies and programs as mandated under

Republic Act. No. 9710 or the Magna Carta of Women.

Meanwhile, a Training on GAD Planning and Budgeting was also

conducted by the MGB-1 GAD Focal Point System last August 29, 2019

at the Max’s Restaurant. The training centered on strengthening the

knowledge of the GAD Focal Point System (GFPS) as well as

strategizing techniques on how to achieve an effective and efficient

GAD Plan and Budget.

MGB 1 PARTICIPATED IN THE DIGITAL SHORT FILM COMPETITION

ORGANIZED BY RAGE

MGB 1 production team created a short movie entitled ‘Nicole”. The

story is about a prostitute who continues to fight and hope to achieve

happiness in life whom she was deprived of. Despite of repeated

abuse in the society she lives in, she remained strong while living the

hope brought by a new tomorrow.

Gender and Development (GAD) bulletin board maintained at the

MGB Conference Hall

The GAD Focal person established and maintained a bulletin board

intended for employees featuring Gender related reports and

concepts like 2019 BP 400, Accomplishment Report, Gender

Stereotypes and birthday celebrants for the month.

Participation of women in the Information Education and

Communication Campaign

The Geosciences Division of MGB RO1 conducted Workshop on

Vulnerability and Risk Assessment and Geohazard Mapping at

Pangasinan, Ilocos Norte and Ilocos Sur. The invitation letter to

barangays reiterated the participation of at least two (2) women

barangay officials to attend the said workshop. Part of the program

was discussion of GAD concepts and Violence Against Women and

Children (RA 9262). At least 500 IEC materials for GAD were distributed

to the participants.

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