The local government unit (LGU) of Claver, Surigao del Norte recognized Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) as one of its highest taxpayers for the year 2022 during the municipality’s Panaghiusa Festival Garbo nan Claver Awards Night on September 11, 2023.
TMC gained the following awards: Rank 1, Top Taxpayer Award for Mining Operations; Rank 2, Top Taxpayers Award 2023 – Mining Operation; Rank 8, Top Taxpayers Award 2023 – Contractors and Other Independent Contractors Category; Plaque of Commendation for Gawad Kalasag Regional Awards; and Sponsor Award for Claver Panaghiusa Festival.
Earlier, Claver also awarded a Plaque of Recognition to TMC for its unwavering support as active partner of the LGU, as it was instrumental in sustaining and advancing Claver’s vision toward making a progressive town.
“I want to express my heartfelt gratitude to our dedicated taxpayers, daghan kaayong salamat. You are the unsung heroes of our society. Taxes are the lifeline of our economy, and it is through your contributions that we can provide essential services, build infrastructure, and invest in the development of our community,” shared Georgia Gokiangkee, Claver Mayor.
Engr. Robert Francisco, TMC Mine Division Manger, noted how the festival’s theme of unity, diversity and resilience echoes the essence of the relationship between TMC and the LGU.
“Sama sama po nating hinaharap ang lahat ng pagsubok simula pa po noong 1986 until itong mga nakalipas na panahon ng pandemya at yung panahon ng bagyong si Odette. Because of our unity, we were able to rise against all these challenges that faced us and come together tonight to celebrate all the triumphs that we have experienced together here in the municipality of Claver.”
“Kami po sa TMC ay patuloy po na maglilingkod sa inyong lahat bilang isang responsableng mining company dito sa Claver. TMC is a company that you can truly be proud of because we have consistently won several awards on your behalf. And these awards, we humbly dedicate to the municipality of Claver and its people,” Engr. Francisco added.
TMC is a subsidiary of listed natural resource development firm Nickel Asia Corporation with operations in Barangay Taganito, Claver, Surigao del Norte since 1987.
