Top officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) participated at the Global Infrastructure Cooperation Conference (GICC) 2023 on September 19-20, 2023 at the Grand Inter Continental Seoul Parnas, Korea. Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport of the Republic of Korea (MOLIT) and organized by the International Co...

Businessman Manuel V. Pangilinan said mining enables green technology to flourish, offer jobs brings and revenues, hence presenting additional economic benefits that uplifts the lives and promote the welfare of the people, particularly in far-flung areas.

The Chamber of Mines fo the Philippines (COMP) welcomes ‘positive changes’ as it kicks off the 2023 Mining Philippines International Conference and Exhibition at the Edsa Shangri-la in Mandaluyong City on Tuesday. In his welcome remarks, Michael Toledo, COMP Chairman, said among the notable positive changes are the the lifting of the moratorium on new ...

Last year, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. said in a press con that in order to boost government revenue from existing mining operations, he wants exported ores to be processed locally. [1] “What we would like to do is encourage that the value added [taxes] to the raw ores stay in the Philippines as much as possible. Whether there should b...

After a four-year hiatus, the metallic mineral resource industry's leading stakeholders are set to reconvene for the highly anticipated Mining Philippines 2023 International Conference and Exhibition. Slated on September 19-20, 2023 at the Edsa Shangri La Hotel in Mandaluyong City, the event is expected to reignite discussions on the future of the mineral...

Last July 24, 2023, President Bongbong Marcos delivered the 2023 State of the Nation Address. This was held at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives in Batasang Pambansa Complex (or Batasan), Quezon City. He was joined by Senate President Miguel Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez. President Marcos’ speech lasted for 1 hour and 11 minu...

The modern mining industry faces a multitude of challenges, such as low productivity, price volatility, disrupted supply chains, increasingly remote, deeper, and lower-grade deposits, and rising social, legislative, and financial pressures on global players to show commitment to environmental, social, and governance. Digital transformation offers new p...

Top officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, as well as the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), met on Wednesday, September 12, 2023 at the DPWH Central Office for the 3rd DPWH-JICA Joint Coordination Committee (JCC) Meeting on the ongoing Technical Cooperation Project (TCP) for...

Several infrastructure flagship projects of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) under the “Build, Better, More” Program are on showcase at the South Wing Lobby of the House of Representatives in Quezon City. A two-day photo exhibit entitled “Redefining the Country’s Infrastructure Program: A Look into the Build, Better, More Flagship Pro...

India’s GMR Group has expressed interest in investing in the Marcos administration’s ambitious “Build Better More” Infrastructure Program, particularly in airport, road and energy projects, Malacañang said Friday. This developed after GMR Group’s top executives made a courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on the sidelines of the 10th Asian...

[Ayala Museum, Makati City] 18 July 2023 – The non-government organization, Diwata - Women In Resource Development, Inc., celebrated its 10th Anniversary. Although Diwata was founded 11 years ago on July 18, 2012 (Nelson Mandela Day), the pandemic hindered the celebration last year, thus this year’s event is referred to as its 10th year anniversary.

MANILA, Philippines – The German Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GPCCI) welcomes the announcement by the European Union (EU) regarding their intention to explore the relaunch of negotiations for a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with the Philippines. [1] GPCCI Executive Director, Mr Christopher Zimmer said, "We are glad to see that the EU...

The Tampakan Copper Mine Project is one of the world’s largest underdeveloped copper and gold mining project located in the southernmost part of Mindanao. It is held under an FTAA agreement by Sagittarius Mines Inc. The project obtained an FTAA that expires in 2038, and renewable for another 25 years. Mr Roy Deveraturda is a retired Lieutenant General ...

Major capital expenditure is often investors’ main concern when deciding whether to start a mining operation. Many questions need to be taken into consideration – especially those that have financial implications. These include: What roads need building? What fixed plant is needed? How many trucks are required to transport ore? Are rail tracks necessary t...

The mantra of Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL) in its pursuit to protect and manage the areas around it is "adding value to the environment," as evidenced by its strict implementation of air, noise, and water quality monitoring. The company has successfully implemented an Integrated Farming System, which could be considered a best practice in t...

As proof of its investment in its employees, NAC-Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) has obtained accreditation from the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) as Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Provider allowing better access to training and development opportunities. The certification from the CPD Council of Mining Engineering was granted o...

In GHD, the transition to hybrid work presented a once-in-a-generation opportunity to rethink the design and role of its offices. The aim is to create a place where people want to come versus where they must come. Reverting to the status quo was never an option, especially because long commutes are typical in the Philippines. Given this, renovation wor...

Chief Asia is a manufacturer of full-line bulk material handling equipment that focus on providing a whole range of services for agricultural and industrial material handling equipment, including engineer design, equipment manufacture, installation, and commissioning. Our custom-designed equipment can support every aspect of handling heavy-duty loads l...

Obtaining the approval and trust of indigenous people (IPs)/indigenous cultural communities (ICCs) is one of the biggest challenges faced by mining companies operating in areas forming part of their ancestral domains.  In line with the objective of Diwata-Women in Resource Development’s major advocacy of working with indigenous people, with a special e...

Environment Secretary Antonia Loyzaga urged mining companies to empower women to lead and provide a platform that can harness their unique perspectives, knowledge and skills. In her address before non-government organization Diwata (Women in Resource Development), Loyzaga said women are typically characterized as the most vulnerable to changes, and their ...

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan provided the updates of key infrastructure development projects in the Philippines under Official Development Assistance (ODA) of the Government of Japan in a bilateral discussion held at Meiji Kinenkan Chitose Hall in Tokyo, Japan. Secretary Bonoan together with Senior Undersecr...

The Philippines has the capacity to supply over 40 million tons of nickel ore to the global market but changes must be made in the permitting process to accelerate growth of the mining industry, a top official of the Philippine Nickel Industry Association (PNIA) said on Tuesday. "We have a potential to supply beyond 40 million tons, probably even more ...

The regulatory oversight of the mining sector is complex with multiple government administrative agencies and legislative bodies involved in the implementation and drafting of laws in relation to environmental, social, and governance matters. Through active monitoring and close coordination with the mine developer, government regulators can promote enviro...

Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the Philippine Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (PH-EITI) epitomizes the nation's undying commitment to transparency and accountability within the realms of oil, gas, and mineral resource management. This beacon of transparency, adhering to the global standards set by the EITI, illuminates the Philippine gove...