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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.
Marcos announc
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 66% increase in third-quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, as stronger power earnings and lower noncash charges offset weaker coal operations.
In a disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the integrated energy company said consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026 rose 11% to P11 billion from P9.9 billion in the same period last year.
The power segment accounted for 78% of the company's nine-month earnings.
Power operations contributed P2.6 billion to consolidated third-quarte
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
For more than a decade, the DS GEOVIA User Conference Philippines has brought together mining professionals, industry experts, and GEOVIA software users to exchange knowledge, share practical experiences, and explore technological advancements in the mining industry.
Over the years, the conferences’ key highlights have been the opportunity for fellow GEOVIA users to share their experiences and demonstrate practical applications of the software alongside experts from Dassault Systèmes GEOVIA and Paramina. The users have come from diverse backgrounds in mining, featured presentatio
On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, at the Mining Philippines – International Mining Conference and Exhibition 2026, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Juan Miguel Cuna reaffirmed the Marcos administration’s commitment to shaping a more competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector.
He delivered President Ferdinand Marcos’ keynote speech and message during the opening session of Mining Philippines 2026. Stakeholders were called to work together and develop the country’s rich minerals and natural wealth for the benefit of the next gene