The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) has launched a three-day national deputation and capacity-building workshop for Deputy Environment and Natural Resources Officers (DENROs) for Mines as part of efforts to strengthen the government's enforcement against illegal mining.
According to a press release from the MGB's Mining Technology Division, the workshop began Aug. 25 at The Hive Hotel in Quezon City and will run until Aug. 27, 2026.
The activity aims to enhance the capabilities of personnel who will be deputized as DENROs for Mines and strengthen coordination among law enforcement agencies, DENR offices and attached agencies involved in mining law enforcement.
The MGB said the workshop covers the enforcement of mining laws and regulations, identification and documentation of illegal mining activities, proper enforcement procedures and inter-agency coordination.
Strengthening enforcement
The training is intended to provide participants with the knowledge and skills needed to support the government's response to illegal mining activities.
The first day was attended by 75 participants in person and 41 online, representing various government agencies and offices involved in enforcing mining and environmental laws, the Mining Technology Division said.
The bureau said the workshop would help improve the government's collective enforcement response by promoting closer coordination among agencies responsible for implementing mining and environmental regulations.
The deputation and capacity-building programme forms part of the MGB's continuing efforts to strengthen enforcement capabilities and inter-agency collaboration in addressing illegal mining.
Responsible mineral development
The MGB said the activity also supports its commitment to promoting responsible and lawful mineral resource development in the Philippines.
By enhancing the capabilities of DENROs for Mines and strengthening coordination among government agencies, the bureau aims to ensure more effective enforcement of mining laws and regulations while supporting the lawful development of the country's mineral resources.
The information was provided in a press release issued by the Mining Technology Division of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau.
