Upholding its commitment to empowering its stakeholders through values-driven initiatives, Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) spearheaded a Values Formation and Team Building Seminar comprised of 250 livelihood beneficiaries — including farmers, fishermen, PWDs, senior citizens, women, vendors, and traders — on February 5 at Claver, Surigao del Norte.
Facilitated by 1TEAM International, the seminar aimed to enhance camaraderie, teamwork, and entrepreneurial resilience, incorporating practical and biblical principles to guide members of the 24 people’s organizations supported by TMC in building self-reliant and sustainable enterprises.
The discussions revolved around the Principles of Stewardship and Responsibility, emphasizing that managing resources is not just financial but a matter of faithfulness with what God has entrusted.
Facilitators Antonio Vicente P. Sta. Elena and Ian Zach Rubio led the discussions on real-life business sustainability scenarios, helping participants recognize both the challenges and rewards of financial stewardship.
A key concept was the I-TAP principle (Integrity, Transparency, Accountability, and Performance), which highlighted the fundamental values necessary for sustaining businesses and livelihood initiatives.
The interactive team-building activities helped participants gain a deeper appreciation for cooperation, leadership, and shared responsibility in their organizations.
“It was inspiring to see people commit to aligning their work with both professional excellence and spiritual values. Through this program, we witnessed a profound shift in perspective among the participants, who realized that financial stewardship is not just about managing resources but about being faithful with what God has entrusted to them,” shared Sta. Elena.
He stressed the importance of integrity in leadership, honesty in financial decisions, and accountability in responsibilities, which resonated deeply with the participants.
“This journey has strengthened our belief that when faith and good stewardship go hand in hand, true transformation happens. May we continue to build a future where integrity and excellence glorify God in every aspect of our lives,” he added.
Engr. Artemio Valeroso, Vice President and Resident Mine Manager of TMC, underscored the company’s thrust to empowering its stakeholders, saying: “Having the right foundation is important when starting and operating a business. These livelihood support initiatives are extended by the company so that you, our stakeholders and community, can survive and sustain even beyond the life of the mine.”
The participants echoed their appreciation for the initiative. Roger Parpan, President of TMC’s PO Federation and Chairman of TACPECCO Water Refilling and Agrivet Business, said: “Malaking bagay para sa bawat PO ang values formation, at doon ipinakita kung paano mahuhubog ang isang maayos na samahan at pagdadala ng bawat grupo.”
Parpan also acknowledged how the discussions, anchored in biblical principles, helped identify and address internal challenges that could threaten organizational stability.
“Malaki ang pasasalamat namin sa NAC at TMC sa walang humpay na suporta para sa kaunlaran ng bawat people’s organization. Salamat TMC at Salamat sa NAC. Mabuhay!”
The Values Formation and Team Building Seminar served as a powerful reminder that sustainable livelihood development goes beyond financial assistance—it requires a strong foundation of values, teamwork, and faith-driven stewardship.
As TMC continues to invest in programs that empower its communities, it reinforces its vision of a brighter future where integrity, accountability, and sustainability shape resilient and self-sustaining enterprises.
