MGB Region 5

30/09/2026

𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐑𝐎-𝐕 𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐏𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐇𝐀𝐙𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐀𝐒𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐒𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐕𝐈𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐎𝐅 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄

Coastal communities are exposed to hazards such as coastal erosion, storm surge, coastal flooding, and tsunamis, which could affect shorelines, residential areas, infrastructure, and coastal resources. Hence, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau 5 (MGB-V) launched its Coastal Vulnerability Assessment in 2020.

The assessment combined field observations, ArcGIS-based spatial analysis, multi-temporal shoreline analysis, beach profiling, and community accounts. Beach profiling was conducted using the Emery Method, while the Coastal Vulnerability Index (CVI) and Analytical Hierarchy Process (AHP) were used to evaluate the physical parameters influencing coastal vulnerability.

Just recently, the MGB-V concluded its Coastal Vulnerability Assessment and Mapping Program in Barangays Taba-Taba and Mangcamagong, Basud, Camarines Norte, and in the coastal barangays of Sta. Elena last August 2026. The activity supports the Bureau’s continuing coastal geohazard assessment initiatives aimed at generating scientific information for disaster risk reduction, land-use planning, and sustainable coastal management.

Results indicate that both the concerned barangays exhibit varying levels of physical vulnerability to coastal erosion, storm surge, and coastal flooding. The findings also show that vulnerability to erosion is influenced by the combined effects of natural coastal characteristics and human interventions, including shoreline development and coastal protection structures.

The results provide a scientific basis for strengthening coastal management and disaster preparedness in Basud and Sta. Elena. Recommended measures include the protection and rehabilitation of mangrove areas, proper planning and maintenance of coastal defense structures, regulation of activities that disturb beach sediments, establishment of suitable coastal setbacks, and enhancement of community preparedness and evacuation planning.

30/09/2026

𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐄𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐃𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐔𝐌 𝐓𝐎 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐆𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐍 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐁𝐋𝐄 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐈𝐍 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄, 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V (MGB RO-V) conducted a stakeholders forum entitled “Promoting Responsible Small-Scale Mining through Community Participation, Environmental Stewardship and Stakeholder Partnership” on September 24, 2026, at the covered court of Barangay Gumaus, Paracale, Camarines Norte.

The activity aimed to promote the formalization of existing small-scale mining operations in the area by providing miners and operators with a better understanding of the legal, technical, environmental, and safety requirements governing small-scale mining activities. It likewise sought to strengthen cooperation among miners, government agencies, local government units, and community stakeholders toward responsible and sustainable mineral resource development.

More than 100 participants attended the forum, including small-scale miners and operators, community representatives, officials from the barangay, municipal and provincial government, and other concerned stakeholders. The strong participation reflected the interest of the local mining community in understanding the regulatory processes and requirements necessary for lawful and responsible small-scale mining operations.

The activity proper was spearheaded by Engr. Antonio C. Marasigan, Chief of the Mine Management Division, who discussed the step-by-step process for the formalization of small-scale mining operations within the province pursuant to DENR Administrative Order No. 2022-03. Engr. Marasigan encouraged miners and operators to comply with the applicable requirements and emphasized that MGB RO-V remains committed to providing technical assistance and guidance throughout the formalization process.

Technical presentations were also delivered by Engr. Michael Lorenzo Jarcia, Mr. Ray Wilson Magonles, and Engr. Joachim Ann Bandola, covering relevant Philippine mining laws, rules and regulations, small-scale mining legislation, the procedures for legitimization, mine safety and health, and applicable environmental laws and regulatory requirements. The discussions provided participants with practical information on their responsibilities as mining operators and the importance of maintaining safe and environmentally responsible operations.

Representatives from the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte and the Barangay Local Government Unit of Gumaus also shared their insights and expressed appreciation to MGB RO-V for bringing the information campaign directly to the mining community. Through activities such as this stakeholder’s forum, MGB RO-V continues to support the formalization of the small-scale mining sector while promoting community participation, environmental stewardship, mine safety, regulatory compliance, and stronger partnerships among stakeholders.

09/09/2026

Tune in and be informed!

Geologist II Francis Villarez will discuss "Geohazard: Know the Risk, Protect Our Communities"

🍃🌊Tune in and be informed! 📢✨

Join us on September 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM for another insightful episode of "Kapalibutan Ta, Atamanon Ta!" on DZGB Radio.

Our guest, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) 5 Geologist II Francis T. Vilarez will discuss “Geohazard: Know the Risk, Protect Our Communities”

Let us stay informed, be proactive, and work together in protecting and preserving our natural resources for future generations.

Don't miss it! Tune in live on DZGB 729 AM or via online streaming. 📢📢📢

25/08/2026

𝐔𝐍𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄’𝐒 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐏𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐈𝐀𝐋: 𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐑𝐎-𝐕 𝐆𝐄𝐎𝐋𝐎𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐓𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐂𝐓 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐀𝐋 𝐄𝐗𝐏𝐋𝐎𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐑𝐎𝐘-𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐎, 𝐌𝐀𝐒𝐁𝐀𝐓𝐄

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V (MGB RO-V) conducted mineral exploration in the municipalities of Aroroy and Baleno, Masbate Province from May to August 2026. The activity supports the Bureau’s continuing efforts to evaluate areas with good mineral prospectivity.

It involves geological, geophysical, geochemical, and environmental investigations to gather reliable technical data for mineral-resource assessment and management. The information gathered may also support land-use planning, environmental management, and informed decision-making by government agencies, local government units, and other stakeholders.

A major component of the activity was the Electrical Resistivity Tomography (ERT) survey, a non-invasive geophysical method used to characterize subsurface conditions and identify possible altered, fractured, or anomaly zones. This was complemented by geochemical surveys that analyze soil, rock, and other appropriate samples to detect concentrations of elements that could lead to potential exploration targets.

MGB RO-V also conducted community interviews and environmental baseline assessments, including water-quality sampling, to document existing environmental conditions, land uses, local observations, and community concerns. These activities establish important baseline information that can be used for future monitoring and help ensure that community and environmental considerations are incorporated into mineral-resource planning.

Through the integration of geophysical, geochemical, environmental, and community-based studies, these activities provides a scientifically grounded and responsible approach to mineral-resource assessment. The activities strengthen the technical basis for future exploration and management decisions while promoting environmental stewardship, stakeholder participation, and the sustainable development of mineral resources in Aroroy and Baleno, Masbate.

15/08/2026

𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑: 𝐁𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐧 𝐌𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐡𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬

𝐖𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇: Before mining companies begin extraction activities, they must already establish and allocate a rehabilitation fund, rather than merely submitting rehabilitation plans.

15/07/2026

𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐑𝐎-𝐕 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐑 𝐕’𝐒 𝐀𝐑𝐁𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐎, 𝐀𝐋𝐁𝐀𝐘

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V (MGB RO-V) joined the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office V (DENR V) in the celebration of Arbor Day through a mangrove planting activity held on June 25, 2026, in Barangay Cawit, Manito, Albay.

The activity was led and attended by key DENR V officials, including Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla Jr., CESO III; Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services Ronnel B. Astor; Assistant Regional Director for Management Services Grace L. Cariño, Ph.D.; and Albay PENR Officer Narisol C. Divina, together with other officials. Also present during the activity was Mayor Jerry Arizapa of Manito, Albay.

As part of the celebration, MGB RO-V personnel participated in the planting of mangrove propagules along the coastal area of the barangay. The initiative supports coastal protection, marine and coastal ecosystem rehabilitation, and the promotion of environmental stewardship among government agencies, local communities, and partner stakeholders.

Mangroves play a vital role in protecting coastal communities from storm surges, coastal erosion, and other coastal hazards. They also serve as important habitats for marine life and contribute to climate change mitigation through carbon sequestration.

Through its participation, MGB RO-V reaffirmed its commitment to environmental protection, ecosystem rehabilitation, and sustainable natural resource management in support of DENR’s continuing programs and advocacies.

13/07/2026

𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗘. 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗼, Chief Geologist of the MGB-V Geosciences Division, shares her expertise on 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, drawing from decades of experience in IEC campaigns, geomorphological analysis, and hazard mapping.

Today, we have 𝗠𝘀. 𝗔𝗿𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗘. 𝗗𝗮𝘆𝗮𝗼, Chief Geologist of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 5 (MGB-V) Geosciences Division, to share her insights on 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻. Ms. Dayao, having served the MGB for decades, brings extensive experience and knowledge on IEC campaigns as well as geomorphologic analysis and hazard mapping.

Her answers below tap into that experience and give us insights on how the MGB has evolved in communicating risk through the years.

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗸 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗚𝗕 𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀?

𝘐𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘤𝘶𝘴 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴. 𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘶𝘵𝘱𝘶𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘯𝘰 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦, 𝘢 𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘴𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥. 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘨𝘦𝘰𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘪𝘴 𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘥𝘦𝘤𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦.

𝘔𝘢𝘱 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺𝘴, 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵. 𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘺𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘴, 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘎𝘉-𝘝 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 TV and radio advisories 𝘰𝘯 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘺 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘥𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘣𝘦 𝘥𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘱𝘵 𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴. 𝘏𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳, 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴, 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘦 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴, 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘥𝘳𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘭𝘭 𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘵 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘳𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘴 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘮𝘱𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘱 𝘶𝘱.

𝘍𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘎𝘉-𝘝, 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 for areas susceptible to 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘧𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘬𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘢𝘳𝘺 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴. 𝘛𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘧𝘶𝘳𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴 𝘴𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘤 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘣𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘥 𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘵 𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘪𝘴 𝘢𝘭𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘺 𝘦𝘯𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘨𝘨𝘦𝘳 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘴. 𝘌𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘵𝘰 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘪𝘴 𝘬𝘯𝘰𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘰𝘯𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘵 also, 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘎𝘉 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘧𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘱𝘦𝘰𝘱𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘵 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘪𝘵𝘴 𝘝𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘈𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 (𝘝𝘙𝘈) 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵, 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘳𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘬𝘦𝘺 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭, 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘰𝘳 𝘔𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘪𝘴𝘢𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘙𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘙𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘊𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩 𝘢 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 on VRA 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘎𝘐𝘚 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘰𝘸𝘯 𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘢 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘓𝘎𝘜 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴.

𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴 𝘩𝘢𝘴 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘢 𝘭𝘰𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘮 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘳𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘓𝘎𝘜 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘭 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘤𝘶𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘣𝘢𝘳𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘭𝘺 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘥 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 𝘮𝘢𝘱𝘴, 𝘢𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘛𝘝 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘱𝘭𝘶𝘨𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘳𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘦𝘸𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘢𝘥𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘴, 𝘵𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘥𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘭𝘰𝘱𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘭𝘺 𝘸𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘺𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘮s, and 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘓𝘰𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘋𝘙𝘙𝘔𝘊 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘰𝘧 𝘎𝘐𝘚 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮. 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘮𝘶𝘭𝘵𝘪-𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘵𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘮𝘴 𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘰𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘮𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘢. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘔𝘎𝘉 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘵𝘰𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘴 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘳𝘦𝘥𝘶𝘤𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘫𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘻𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘨𝘦.

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁'𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗶𝘁 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗱?

𝘐𝘯 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘸𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘵𝘢𝘬𝘦𝘯 𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳, 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬𝘴, 𝘸𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘶𝘳𝘱𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘦𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘓𝘋𝘙𝘙𝘔𝘊 𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘴 𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘯 𝘷𝘶𝘭𝘯𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘪𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘳𝘪𝘴𝘬 𝘢𝘴𝘴𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘘𝘎𝘐𝘚. 𝘐 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘶𝘨𝘩𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘴 𝘩𝘪𝘨𝘩𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘰𝘭𝘷𝘦 𝘎𝘐𝘚, 𝘓𝘎𝘜 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘱𝘢𝘯𝘵𝘴, 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘭𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘴 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘎𝘐𝘚 𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘭𝘭, 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘣𝘦 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘮𝘦𝘥. 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘦𝘥, 𝘴𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘵 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘦𝘥 𝘮𝘪𝘥𝘸𝘢𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴, 𝘣𝘶𝘵 𝘐 𝘸𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 𝘣𝘦 𝘢𝘮𝘢𝘻𝘦𝘥 𝘢𝘵 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘰 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘯𝘰 𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘬𝘨𝘳𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘋𝘙𝘙 𝘯𝘰𝘳 𝘎𝘐𝘚 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘺𝘦𝘵 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘤𝘪𝘢𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨𝘴 𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘦𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺𝘦𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘶𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘦𝘹𝘦𝘳𝘤𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘴.

06/07/2026

𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐑𝐎-𝐕 𝐉𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐒 𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐒 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐄 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐒𝐓-𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐑 𝐒𝐌𝐀𝐋𝐋-𝐒𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐄 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐒 𝐃𝐀𝐘

The Province of Camarines Norte marked a historic milestone with the successful celebration of its first-ever Small-Scale Miners’ Day on June 1, 2026, at the People’s Freedom Park, Provincial Capitol Grounds, Daet, Camarines Norte.

The activity highlighted the Provincial Government’s recognition and continuing support for the small-scale mining sector and the individuals and communities whose livelihoods depend on responsible mineral resource development.

Among the honored guests was Engr. Guillermo A. Molina Jr. IV, Regional Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V, who delivered an inspirational message to the mining community. In his remarks, Director Molina encouraged small-scale miners to continue pursuing legalization, formalization, and responsible mining practices in accordance with existing mining and environmental laws, rules, and regulations.

He also expressed appreciation for the significant progress achieved by the small-scale mining sector in Camarines Norte—from the challenges faced during previous enforcement actions and calls for regulatory compliance, to the present recognition of miners, small-scale mining associations, Minahang Bayan petitioners, and Small-Scale Mining Contract applicants.

The celebration served as a testament to the continuing partnership among the Provincial Government of Camarines Norte, MGB Regional Office No. V, concerned agencies, local government units, and mining stakeholders in advancing a more organized, responsible, and sustainable small-scale mining industry in the province.

03/07/2026

𝐌𝐆𝐁 𝐑𝐎-𝐕 𝐒𝐏𝐄𝐀𝐑𝐇𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐒 𝐂𝐎𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐍-𝐔𝐏 𝐀𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐕𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐈𝐍 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐘 𝐋𝐀𝐌𝐁𝐀 𝐈𝐍 𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐁𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐎𝐅 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐄𝐍𝐕𝐈𝐑𝐎𝐍𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐓𝐇 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐏𝐈 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘-In line with the celebration of Philippine Environment Month 2026, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V (MGB RO-V) spearheaded a Coastal Clean-Up Activity along the shoreline of Barangay Lamba, Legazpi City, on June 16, 2026.

The activity commenced with a brief opening program at around 6:00 a.m. at the Barangay Hall of Barangay Lamba. The program was opened by Hon. Norberto Mirabite Abion, Punong Barangay of Lamba, followed by a welcome message from Engr. Guillermo A. Molina Jr. IV, Regional Director of MGB RO-V.

Messages of support were also delivered by Mr. Jose Florentino M. Florez of UBS Marketing Corporation, together with key officials of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office No. V, namely Regional Executive Director Francisco E. Milla Jr., CESO III; Forester Ronnel B. Astor, OIC-Assistant Regional Director for Technical Services; Forester Grace L. Cariño, Ph.D., Assistant Regional Director for Management Services; Ms. Adonna P. San Diego, Assistant Regional Director for Special Concerns; and RD Geri-Geronimo R. Sañez, represented by Chief Engr. Jose Rey L. Monreal of the Environmental Management Bureau Regional Office No. V.

The activity was participated in by various national government agencies, local government partners, private companies, and stakeholders, including DENR RO-V, EMB RO-V, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine National Police–Maritime Group, DENR PENRO Albay, Barangay Local Government Unit of Lamba, Ibalong Resources and Development Corporation (IRDC), and UBS Marketing Corporation.

The clean-up proper started at around 7:00 a.m., with approximately one hundred ten (110) participants divided into four groups and assigned to four designated stations along the coastal area of Barangay Lamba.

Through the collective effort of the participants, the activity generated approximately forty-six (46) sacks of coastal waste, with an estimated total weight of one hundred thirty-six (136) kilograms. The collected waste materials, consisting of assorted biodegradable and residual wastes, were properly turned over to Barangay Lamba for appropriate handling and disposal. More than a clean-up activity, the initiative served as a reminder of the shared responsibility to care for our coastal communities and natural environment. Through the support and cooperation of government agencies, partner organizations, private companies, and the local community, MGB RO-V continues to strengthen its commitment to environmental protection and sustainable resource management.

22/06/2026

𝐎𝐀𝐓𝐇-𝐓𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐍𝐘 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐌𝐎𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐏𝐄𝐑𝐒𝐎𝐍𝐍𝐄𝐋

𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐏𝐈 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 — The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. V (MGB R.O.-V) formally welcomed its newly appointed official during an oath-taking ceremony held on May 18, 2026, at the Office of the Regional Director in Rawis, Legazpi City. The ceremony was administered by Regional Director Engr. Guillermo A. Molina Jr. IV.

Taking his oath of office was Mr. Mark Gregory A. Basilan, who was appointed as Chief Administrative Officer of the Finance and Administrative Division (FAD). His appointment marks a significant milestone in his public service career and reflects the Bureau’s commitment to strengthening its administrative and organizational capabilities.

Prior to joining MGB R.O.-V, Mr. Basilan served as Administrative Officer V at the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Regional Office V, where he gained extensive experience in administrative management, human resource development, and organizational operations. In his new capacity, he will provide leadership in the management of the Bureau’s administrative, financial, and human resource functions.

As Chief Administrative Officer, Mr. Basilan will oversee the planning, programming, and implementation of key administrative and financial management systems. His responsibilities include providing recommendations on cash management and budget utilization, supporting strategic human resource initiatives such as recruitment, selection, placement, and personnel development, as well as ensuring the effective implementation of compensation, benefits, and performance management mechanisms. He will also spearhead the enhancement of administrative policies, accounting procedures, and internal control systems to promote efficiency, transparency, and accountability within the Bureau.

Mr. Basilan’s appointment fills the vacancy in the position of Chief Administrative Officer of the Finance and Administrative Division, which was previously held by Mr. Daniel S. Sombanon, who recently retired from government service after long years of dedicated and commendable service to the Bureau.

The appointment underscores MGB R.O.-V’s continuing efforts to build a competent and responsive workforce through merit-based selection and professional development. With his proven track record in public administration and commitment to excellence in government service, Mr. Basilan is expected to contribute significantly to the Bureau’s mission of delivering efficient and effective public service.