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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), in collaboration with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), has conducted a five-day training program to strengthen the agency's capacity to use remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies for mining and geological monitoring.
The Training on Remote Sensing for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Management in the Philippines was held on Sept. 14–18, 2026, with selected personnel from various MGB divisions and its Cordillera Administrative Region office participating.
The training aim
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated a new section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)-C5 Northlink project on Oct. 29, reducing travel time between Quezon City and Valenzuela City from 40 minutes to five minutes, while announcing a proposed P120-billion elevated road linking Balintawak and Bocaue, Bulacan.
The newly opened two-kilometer NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A connects Quirino Highway in Quezon City to the NLEX Mindanao Toll Plaza in Valenzuela City, providing motorists with an alternative route to major destinations in Metro Manila and Northern Luzon.
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Honorable Penny Wong, Australia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Leader of the Government in the Senate, visited Manila in July 2026 to attend the 59th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, and the ASEAN Regional Forum, while commemorating 80 years of diplomatic ties between Australia and the Philippines.
From a media release of the Australian Embassy, Wong stated, “Australia strongly supports the Philippines as the 2026 ASEAN Chair and its theme of ‘Navigating our Future, Together’, which reflects the spiri
The Philippines is no stranger to mineral processing. It already refines domestically sourced gold and processes portions of its copper and nickel production. Yet much of its mineral wealth still leaves as raw ore or intermediate products requiring further processing abroad, allowing other economies to capture more of the value from refining, manufacturing, and advanced industrial applications. Executive Order No. 122 offers an opportunity to narrow that gap.
Signed on August 18, 2026, EO 122 establishes a national policy framework for developing the critical minerals industry. Long overdue b
Aboitiz Construction Inc. (ACI) is strengthening its capabilities beyond traditional construction to become a long-term partner in sustaining industries and supporting economic growth, as the company reflects on five decades of operations marked by resilience, transformation and continuous evolution.
Two of the company’s top executives were the guest speakers at the 14th Philippine Infrastructure and Construction Club (PICC) Luncheon that was held on May 22, 2026 at Seda Hotel, BGC.
The speakers were Sebastian Aboitiz, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Aboitiz Construction, Inc., w
The Philippine Mining Exploration Association (PMEA) convened for its Monthly Membership Meeting on October 5, 2026, bringing together the association members, stakeholders and industry leaders to discuss the relevant issues that are shaping the course of the Philippine mineral sector.
Highlighting the evening’s agenda was a comprehensive and informative keynote presentation by PMEA’s President, Mr. Joey Nelson R. Ayson.
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For Members Update, as of September 30, 2026, PMEA has 15 regular, 61 associate, 23 individual and 15 honorary.
Mr. Ayson announced the up