MOA to Protect Iponan Signed

Summary of Approved Mining Rights/Permits Quarter Ending June 2013

Official Publication of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 10January - June 2013

APPLICATIONSMINING RIGHTS/PERMITS APPROVED

1. Mining Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)

2. Mining/Loade/Placer Lease Contracts

3. Industrial Sand and Gravel (ISAG)

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4. Financial Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA)

6. Accreditation for Mineral Trading/Dealers/Retailers Processors of Mineral Productions and By-Products

8. Small-scale Mining Permit

9. Mineral Processing Permit

7. Commercial Sand and Gravel Permits

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a. Issued by MGBb. Issued by LGU

5. Exploration Permit (EP)

ngr. Bobby Garza, (4th from l e f t ) H o l c i m P h i l i p p i n e s Manufacturing Corp.-Lugait Plant, VP for Operations turns-over 1 unit General Medical Equipment branded- F I M S – 100 F low Injection Mercury Analyzer worth Php1,250,000.00 to Engr. Rex S. Monsanto, (3rd from right) RD for Mines and Geosciences Bureau-DENR-10. The equipment will be used by MGB-10 in the determination of mercury, which is considered a poison, at levels as low as a few ng/L from samples collected during periodic monitoring along r i v e r s a f f e c t e d b y m i n i n g operations and are analyzed for total mercury content. Purchase of the said equipment w a s f u n d e d f r o m t h e 1 0 %

inally, the Memorandum of A g r e e m e n t f o r M u l t i - p a r t i t e Protection and Law Enforcement of Iponan River was conducted last February 28, 2013 which was held at the DENR-10 Covered Court. The said MOA binds the signatories with an ultimate objective of protecting Iponan River Watershed from illegal

mining operations and other activities that pushes destruction to the said Watershed. The Iponan Watershed is one of the major watersheds in Region 10 with an area of 40,501 hectares c o v e r i n g t h e b a ra n gay s o f Cagayan de Oro such as Bulua,

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MGB-10 and CIDG File Charges against Chinese Nationals in Iponan he Mines and Geosciences Bureau-D E N R-10 and the 10th Regional Criminal Investigation and Detection Unit, Cagayan de Oro City Criminal Investigation and Detection Team has filed criminal charges against three Chinese Nationals from H u n a n C h i n a , n a m e l y : M e n g Changsheng 47, years old, Wu Feng, 38 years old and Yu Pingze, 41 years old for Violation of Section 103 of R.A. 7942 otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act of 1995 in relation to E.O. 79.

The three Chinese nationals w e r e c a u g h t i n t h e a c t o f extracting minerals without any necessary permit/license to do the same and was arrested during the conduct of operation “Oplan Kalikasan” by MGB-10 personnel under the direct supervision of the Regional Chief, 10RCIDU PSR Supt. Eliseo T. Rasco in Barangay Tumpagon, Cagayan de Oro City. Seized from them are several items that formed part of the

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OPINION

ining is defined as the extraction of valuable minerals or other geological materials from the earth. Any material that cannot be grown agriculturally or manufactured in a factory is usually mined. In a broader scope, mining can involve the extraction of oil, natural gas and even water. The life of a mine has five stages. The first and second involve prospecting and exploration – locating, identifying and quantifying minerals. The third and fourth stages are development and exploitation, involving preparing and constructing access to the mineral reserve, followed by the extracting, processing and shipping of minerals. Lastly comes the reclamation or rehabilitation stage – which is now a necessary part of mining due to the demands of the public for a cleaner environment and more stringent laws. There are a number of mining methods which depend on the occurrence and formation of the mineral , each having their pros and cons. Drift, scope and shaft mines are among underground mining methods, while area, augur contour and open pit mines area among the surface mining techniques. Among these, open pit or strip mining is the method that has drawn the most attention from the public following the Marcopper and Rapu-rapu mining disasters in the provinces of Marinduque and Albay – such that the local government of Bohol, Capiz, Mindoro, Samar, South Cotabato and Zamboanga del Norte have already banned or are contemplating bans on open pit mines in their respective provinces. The people who oppose open pit mining say this method brings about ecological degradation due to the clearance of the flora and fauna, as well as the soil degradation and erosion at the mine site. This method also produces chemical and toxic pollution if not properly managed. However there are also a number of advantages in using the open pit method. Aside from being the most economical method for certain minerals, it is also the safest for mining personnel. Aside from these, retired open pit mines also offer investment opportunities in agriculture, power generation and tourism, since open pit mines are usually located in mountainous areas or desserts. These huge pits can be recycled and turned into reservoirs that can irrigate agricultural lands and provide hydroelectric power if sufficiently elevated and the area experiences enough rainfall or is in the vicinity of a river with adequate water volume. They can also be venues for water sports such as boating, fishing, triathlons, wake boarding and water skiing and become tourist attractions. A case in point is the Marcopper pit in Marinduque. Locals from Marinduque always ask tourists if they want to see the “pit” And that is exactly what the tourists do – see the pit and leave, heading the location of a summer resorts. It is difficult to quantify the exact significance of Lake Caliraya to Laguna's tourism industry due to the number of other tourist attractions in the province. However, one cannot dismiss the significance of the Camsur Watersports Complex to the province of Camarines Sur where the number of visitors grew by 117 percent in 2009. For the stake holders, this translates to the following: A mining company's excavation expense can translate to a pre-operating expense and be capitalized for a reservoir or resort project. Farmers can benefit from the irrigation. Local folk and the local government will still benefit from employment and taxes even after the retirement of the mine. This can also translate to more foreign tourists and an inflow of foreign currency for the national government. With all these opportunities, it would be prudent for the officials not to ban open pit mining without due consideration to the long-term benefits.

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EDITORIAL BOARD

EDITORIAL CONSULTANTSREX S. MONSANTO

OIC - Regional Director

OSIN A. SINSUAT, JR.OIC - Geosciences Division

DANIEL S. BELDEROLOIC - Mine Management Division

RODANTE B. FELINAChief Mining Environment and

Safety Division

JEROME N. VENTICChief Administrative and

Finance Division

ATTY. CHRISTINE T. UY-LUAttorney III

EDITORIAL STAFFCECILIA C. TANEditor-In-Chief

RAMON S. HONG, JR.Layout Artist

OFFICE ADDRESS:Department of Environment and

Natural ResourcesMINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU R10

Macabalan, Cagayan de Oro City

EMAIL:denrmgb10@yahoo.com

iecsdmp_mgb10@yahoo.com

TELEPHONE NUMBER:(088) 856 2110

FAX NUMBER(088) 856 1331

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LIBERTY B. DAITIASEMS

HELPFUL GUIDE

Source: http://safecosmetics.org

he gist Heavy metals like lead, arsenic, mercury, aluminum, zinc, chromium and iron are found in a wide variety of personal care products including lipstick, whitening toothpaste, eyeliner and nail color. Some metals are intentionally added as ingredients, while others are contaminants (1).Exposure to metals has been linked to health concerns including reproductive, immune and nervous toxicity. What you need to know Found in: Lip products, whitening toothpaste, eyeliner, nail color, foundations, sunscreens, eye shadows, blush, concealer, moisturizers, eye drops What to look for on the label: Lead acetate, chromium, thimerosal, hydrogenated cotton seed oil, sodium hexametaphosphate. Note: products that contain contaminants will not list them on ingredient labels. Health concers: Cancer, developmental and reproductive toxicity, organ system toxicity, allergies and immunotoxicity, bioaccumulation. Vulnerable populations: Pregnant women, young children and adolescents Regulations: Banned/found unsafe for use in cosmetics in Canada, Japan and the European Union, restricted in cosmetics in the U.S. What are heavy metals? Some metals play important roles in normal functions of the body. For instance, iron is necessary for blood oxygenation. However, when these metals accumulate they may have serious negative effects. Other metals, such as lead and mercury, do not have normal physical functions in the body. Cancerous breast biopsies show higher accumulations of iron, nickel, chromium, zinc, cadmium, mercury and lea than non-cancerous biopsies. In addition, several metals act like estrogen in the presence of some breast cancer cells (2,3,4). Metals have been found as contaminants in a range of cosmetic products including sunscreen, foundation, nail polish, lipstick and whitening toothpaste. Several ingredients derived from plant sources like cottonseed oils and rice derivatives may also contain heavy metals such as lead and mercury. Wile some metals are contaminants of the chemical

Lead and Other Heavy Metals team composed of geologists from Verum Terra Geosciences Incorporated is presently conducting Geohazard Mapping and assessment in the Province of Misamis Oriental particularly in the Municipality of Alubijid. Considering the dwindling number of geologists employed at the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in the country, the services of Verum Terra Geosciences Incorporated which is based in Manila was tapped by MGB Central Office in a Memorandum of Agreement to fast tract the completion of Geohazard Mapping until December 2014. This activity is in connection with the National Geohazard Mapping Program in the scale of 1:10,000 of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau-DENR-10 as mandated after the completion of the 1:50,000 scale Geohazard Mapping. The 1:50,000 scale map is an indicative map while the map having a scale of 1:10,000 is a zoomed-in-map covering a smaller area with greater detail.The team from Verum Terra Geosciences, Incorporated will assessed identified Municipalities in the Provinces of Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental and Bukidnon. They are also expected to pay courtesy calls to the Local Government Officials of the respective Municipalities.Apart from geohazard assessment and mapping, the team will also conduct lectures to local government units on the concepts of geohazard, and, at the same time present geohazard assessment of identified barangays. The lecture is expected to enhance awareness and preparedness in cases of geohazard occurrences like floods and landslides, and will enlighten the community the possible methods of mitigating risk reduction and strategies. A Geohazard map is also a significant tool for Local Government Units in their land use planning.

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Iponan, Pagatpat, Tumpagon, Pigsag-an,Taglimao,Tuburan, Tagpangi, Pagalugan, San Simon and Pagatpat. Included also are the hinterland barangays of Nangcaon, Tingalan, Limonda, Cauyonan and Bagocboc of Opol, Misamis Oriental and the three barangays of Iligan City namely, Dunguan, Rogongon and Mandulog. The signatories of the Iponan MOA are the following: Mines and Geosciences Bureau-10; Department of Environment and Natural Resources-10; Environmental Management Bureau-10; Department of Interior and Local Government; Provincial Government of Misamis Oriental; City Government of Iligan; Bureau of Immigration and Deportation; National Bureau of Investigation; Philippine National Police; 1st infantry Division of the Philippine Army; 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army; City Government of Cagayan de Oro; SULOG (an umbrella of Civil Society Groups of Cagayan de Oro City such as Task Force Macajalar, Save CDO AND Bangon Kagayan). The signing was attended by Dr. Elmer B. Billedo – OIC- Asst. Director of the Mines and Geosciences Central Office Manila, Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, Director, Environmental Management Bureau, Hon. Oscar S. Moreno- Provincial Governor-Misamis oriental and Monsigñor Rey Manual S. Monsanto, SSJV,JCD, Parish Priest, Our Lady of Fatima, Cagayan de Oro City who delivered an invocation befitting the activity.

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Massive IEC

PMC along with the two line Bureaus, t h e M i n e s a n d Geosciences Bureau a n d t h e E n v i r o n m e n t a l Management Bureau

conducted a coordinated massive IEC on Mining and Environmental Laws, Rules and Regulations from the period June 18-21, July 3-5 and July 10-12, 2013. The activity was held at the HPMC Training Room and was attended by HPMCs Managers, Supervisors and third party contractors. This information dissemination, education and communication activity was geared towards the enhancement and strengthening of the knowledge of the participants on the policies and guidelines governing the company's plant and quarry o p e r a t i o n s t h a t e m p h a s i ze a n d d e f i n e environmental protection. HPMC deemed it necessary that each employee and third party contractors should commit themselves in exercising their duties and responsibilities in the plant and quarry without compromising the state of the environment. Topics discussed include the following: Basic Concepts of Ecology; Air Pollution Prevention, Control Strategies; Clean Air Act; Water Pollution Prevention, Control Strategies; Clean Water Act; M in in g Ac t o f 1 9 9 5 ; O p erat io n s o f M in e Rehabilitation Fund Committee; Hazardous Waste Management Act (R.A. No. 6969); Registration, Transport and Storage, Treatment and Disposal of Hazardous Waste; Ecological Sol id Wastes Management Act (R.A. No. 9003); Global Warming and Climate Change; Pollution Adjudication Board Rules; Duties and Responsibilities of PCO, Managers and In-Charge of Operations. The attendance was massive composed of HPMC Managers, HPMC Supervisors and the following third p a r t y co nt ra c to rs : A n s e ca D eve l o p m e nt Corporation; JEYLD Resource Center Company; Trine Construction and Metal Industries Corporation; Dicon Builders; Cool Clear Refrigeration Specialist; Wytex Welding Trade and Consultancy; Gelvic Construction and Engineering Services; Mactan Rock Industries; Echavez Kitchennette; RC Barreto; Double Tap Security Agency; Minkonstrac; 4Js; Walter ng

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NEWS NUGGETS

A Forum with the tribal leaders of San Fernando Bukidnon along with the Municipal Officials, PENRO personnel, neighboring barangay officials including the Philippine National Police and Philippine Army was attended by Engr. Rodante B. Felina, MESD Chief and Ms. Cecilia C. Tan, Information Officer-ll of

An IEC Training for Information Officers of DENR and its line Bureaus in Region 10 was conducted at the Cabua-an Beach Resort, Mambajao, Camiguin lat April 30-May 3, 2013. Information Officers from MGB, EMB, and designated Information Officers from CENROS and PENROS converged for the said Training. Workshop for news writing and Practicum on Photography and video recording

Training for IOsApril 30-May 3, 2013

were the highlights wherein participants were made to come up with a news write up, photo release and video production.

Engr. Daniel S. Belderol attended the MOA signing (one of the signatories) on Climate Change and Risk Information Systems for Planning” (CRISP) which is aimed to respond to the need for an integrated and efficient storage of reliable and up-to-date risk information in geospatial format which the government and general public can easily access. The signing of the MOA was conducted during the 96th RDC 10 Full Council Meeting at the NEDA-10 Conference Room, Cagayan de Oro City.

MOA for CRISPMarch 12, 2013

Engr. Liberty B. Daitia, Senior Environmental Management Specialist and Ms. Amalia P. Jayme, Chemist, attended the Flow Injection Mercury System Base Training Course in Singapore last May 27-June 2, 2013. The training was relative to the proper operation of the newly acquired Mercury Analyzer.

System Base TrainingMay 27 – June 2, 2013

The Province of Lanao del Norte celebrates “Lanao Environment Day” last June 29, 2013 held at the Adam and Eve Beach Resort, Brgy. Samburon, Linamon, Lanao del Norte. The activity is attuned to the Environment Month Celebration every month of June. Honorable Governor Mohamad Khalid Q. Dimaporo, Lanao del Norte Provincial Governor

Lanao Environment DayJune 29, 2013

graced the activity along with the Local Government Officials. DENR-10 Regional Executive Director Ruth Tawan tawan was one of the invited speakers on Environmental Protection. MGB-10 Regional Rex S. Monsanto was represented by Ms. Cecilia C. Tan, Information Office-ll. Highlights of the celebration include the presentation of the captivating 2013 Miss Lanao candidates in their ethnic attire.

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The chief of the Mining Environment and Safety Division, Engr. Rodante B. Felina attended the Forum on “Rethinking Climate Management and Protection Strategies in the Cagayan de Oro River Basin and Iponan Watershed: A Cagayan de Oro River Basin Management Council”. This Forum was organized primarily for the purpose of helping draw a road map towards building resiliency and preparedness of Cagayan de Oro City to the foreboding impacts of climate change. This was conducted in May 25, 2014 held at the Grand Caprice Hotel.

Forum on Climate ChangeMay 25, 2014

A Memorandum of Agreement on the 100 hectares Agro-forestry Development Project with area located at Brgy Pualas, Baungon Bukidnon was signed last March 26, 2013 at the Mallberry Suites, Cagayan de Oro City. The MOA was signed by Lafarge IIigan Corp. and Lafarge Mindanao Corp. represented by Mr. Cirilo M. Pestaño –Lafarge Mindanao President and Mr. Willy D. Menoy representing the Pualas Tribal Association. These cement companies turned-over a check in the amount of P962,928.40 to the tribal association for this greening program. This Agro-forestry Development Project will

NGP MOAMarch 26, 2013

form part of the National Greening Program of the present administration.

Dialogue with Tribal LeadersJanuary 29-30, 2013

MGB -10 in January 29-30, 2014. The Forum tackled prevailing and unresolved issues on the illegal small-scale mining operations, indiscriminate cutting of tress within the mining area and the alarming peace and order situation in Barangay Dao. The Forum was held at the Halapitan National High School covered Court in San Fernando Bukidnon.

evidences and exhibits of the case filed before the Honorable City Prosecutors Office. The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, being the regulatory agency and Regional Office concerned, shall provide the technical secretariat to the City Mining R e g u l a t o r y B o a r d . To date, 2 PMRB's have already been created, in Misamis Oriental and Bukidnon, while the Iligan City Mining Regulatory Board has been convened since November, 2024.

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allocation intended for the development of mining technology and geosciences which is part of the 1.5 % Social Development and Management Program fund of HPMC for CY 2013.

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combining process, others serve as colorants. For instance, chromium is used in a very small number of products as a colorant, and iron oxides are common colorants in eye shadows, blushes and concealers. Some aluminum compounds are colorants in lip glosses, lipstick and nail polishes. In addition, some color additives may be contaminated by heavy metals, such as D7C Red 6, which can be contaminated by arsenic, lead

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Lao; Rapid Engineering Services; BNM3 Electrical Services. HPMC will be imposing penalties and sanctions to erring employees who will refused to observe laws, regulations and polices imposed by the company after the conduct of this IEC activity.

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SIGNING OF THE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENTFOR THE PROTECTION OF IPONAN RIVER

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