Photo: Company officials of the 2022 PMIEA recipients with DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga, Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin, and COMP Vice Chairman Mr. G.H. Brimo
Recipients of the 2022 Presidential Mineral Industry Environmental Award (PMIEA) represented by their company officials attended the Ceremonial Awarding held at the Bonifacio Hall of the Malacañang Palace last April 20, 2023. The Executive Secretary of the Philippines Hon. Lucas P. Bersamin, Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, and Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) Vice Chairman Gerard H. Brimo officially awarded the prestigious 2022 PMIEA trophies to the company representatives during the ceremony. The event was also participated by the PMIEA Selection Committee members and representatives, MGB Central Office officials and personnel headed by OIC Director Atty. Danilo U. Uykieng and Chief of Policy, Planning, and International Affairs Division and OIC Assistant Director in concurrent capacity Engr. Teodorico A. Sandoval, PMIEA Technical Working Group led by the Chief of Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division Engr. Marcial H. Mateo, and Regional Directors of MGB Regional Office Nos. II, III, IV CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, IX, X, and XIII.
In her Welcome Address, DENR Secretary M.A. Yulo Loyzaga affirms the Department’s commitment towards responsible mining through the implementation of pro-people, pro-environment, and science-based legislation, policies, and programs. The DENR Secretary reminded the 2022 PMIEA recipients to always raise awareness of the mining industry’s vital contributions towards an inclusive and sustainable future.
Executive Secretary L.P. Bersamin also recognized the importance of the mining sector as one of the government’s partners in long-term economic growth. By supporting the economic recovery of the country through their initiatives from the unprecedented COVID-19 pandemic, the current administration acknowledges the valuable role of the mineral sector in achieving its goals for the Filipinos. The Executive Secretary emphasized that the PMIEA is ultimately bestowed by and should always be for the people.
Pursuant to Executive Order No. 399, series of 1997, the PMIEA is given every year to mining groups and companies that have shown exemplary performance in safety and health management, environmental protection and enhancement, and social and community development. The 2022 PMIEA were conferred to the following Contractors/Permit Holders during the Ceremonial Awarding:
Article courtesy of the DENR
