The 70th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) is set to take place on November 19 to 22, 2024, at the CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center in Baguio City. The said event will be spearheaded by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA),  the country’s leading advocate for occupational safety, health, env...

During a mining event, DENR Undersecretary Marilou G. Erni emphasized that in the 2023 World Risk Index, the Philippines was identified as the number one most disaster-prone country in the world. This ranking highlights the country's extreme vulnerability to natural hazards and the significant risks it faces from disasters such as typhoons, earthquakes, a...

Thom Hanna, PG, Hydrologist and Technical Director for Johnson Screens, discusses key aspects of the Design and Ownership of wells for Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR) and Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) projects. As the natural aquifer replenishment process becomes too slow to cope with society’s growing groundwater demand, Managed Aquifer Recharge (MAR)...

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The 3.17-kilometer Panguil Bay Bridge Project (PBBP) of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) was officially opened Friday, September 27, 2024, promising to enhance connectivity and drive economic progress in Mindanao. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. with First Lady Maria Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos joined by Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan,...

Weir is an innovative, end-to-end solutions provider focused on accelerating sustainable mining. Exhibiting at this year’s MINExpo, in the Central Hall Booth #8833, Weir will be showcasing its marketing-leading brands and unveiling a range of new innovative technologies and solutions. Weir will launch its ESCO® NEXSYS™ GET Lip System for rope shovel di...

Managing tires in mining and construction sites is no easy task. At Higantis, we’ve made it our mission to help you get the most out of your tires while keeping your operations safe and efficient. We do this best by working right on site with your team, using practical strategies that make a difference in how your fleet performs and how much you spend on ...

In today’s fast-paced industrial environment, efficient material handling is crucial for operational success. Chief Industrial Conveyor Systems is at the forefront of this sector, offering conveyor systems that are not only versatile but also meticulously engineered to meet the unique demands of various industries. Our commitment to customization ensures ...

The national government has allotted PHP2.8 billion for the construction of the Tacloban causeway project that will provide a shorter route from the city’s downtown to the airport, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Friday. DPWH-Eastern Visayas Director Edgar Tabacon said the civil works have an accomplishment rate of 9.66 perce...

In loving memory of Bernabe “Abe” Almirol, journalist (August 25, 1969 – September 17, 2023)

Being a player in the mining industry, investing in a reliable benchtop ED-XRF analyzer that will deliver a precise, rapid, and non-destructive analysis of ore samples is crucial for laboratory operations, and the accuracy of assay results directly impacts the operational success. The Spectro Ametek Xepos ED-XRF, distributed exclusively in the Philippi...

by Rocky Dimaculangan VP and TSM National Coordinator Chamber of Mines of the Philippines The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) has, for over a dozen years now, been encouraging its members not only to comply with the law – which should be part of their organizational ethos in the first place – but also to undertake voluntary initiatives that ...

Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, together with Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, led the Philippine government delegation at the Business Matching Event organized by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines Office. The event, held on September 13, 2024 at Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City,...

By Agapito S. Cuadra Jr. In a commendable display of environmental stewardship, Taganito Mining Corporation (TMC) has bestowed 44 waste bins upon Sabang River, the waterway it proudly adopted. This philanthropic gesture marks a significant contribution to the Adopt A River Program, a collaborative effort spearheaded by the Department of Environment ...

In the northeastern tip of Mindanao lies one of the most significant industrial undertakings in the country: the Taganito HPAL Nickel Corporation (THPAL). Nestled in the town of Claver, Surigao del Norte, THPAL stands as a beacon of industrial progress and a testament to the Philippines’ growing role in the global supply chain of critical metals, particul...

“A symbol of excellence, a source of motivation, of surpassing oneself and of ultimate achievement, medals are much more than objects: they represent the apotheosis in the career of elite athletes.” (Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024) The Paris 2024 Olympics or 2024 Summer Olympics, which started from July 26 and ended in August 11, brought toget...

By Noel B. Lazaro and Mary Louisse S. Inguillo Elizabeth Fisher, a renowned legal scholar at the University of Oxford, reminds us that environmental law isn’t a “magic wand.” Laws alone do not guarantee “happy ever after” endings. On July 8 and 9, the Malcolm Theater at the UP College of Law became a hub for the BIICL Global Toolbox on Corporate Climat...

The Philippines has achieved a milestone in supporting the global response to the threat of climate change with its election last July as the host country of the Board of the Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage. The country’s bid, which won over seven other contenders, was prepared through a whole-of government approach led by the Department of Envi...

I applied for the position of Chairperson of the Professional Regulatory Board of Geology (the “Board”) in 2019. My ordeal started with the submission of my personal data sheets filed under oath, curriculum vitae outlining my academic and career history, and clearances from various government agencies to affirm the fact that I have had no past or existing...

Part 2 A group of all-Filipino mining engineers under the support of project subcontractor Paramina Earth Technologies, Inc. (PARAMINA) were greatly involved in the success of the Upper Wawa Pumping Station Water Access Tunnel project. These mining engineers developed and excavated an 8m wide x 7m high x 1,011m long tunnel with the highest consideratio...

Cement giant Holcim Philippines is ramping up its sustainability efforts with a hefty P370 million investment in its Bacnotan plant in La Union province. The company announced its plans to construct new storage and feeding facilities to boost the use of low-carbon alternative fuels and raw materials by 40 percent. Holcim Philippines president and CE...

Arcadis, the leading global design and consultancy organization for natural and built assets, announced the release of its annual International Construction Cost index (ICC). Compared to last year’s result, Manila has seen a slight improvement in its ranking among the most expensive cities to build in globally. But despite dropping two spots from 81st ...

London-based investment house Actis formalized its USD600 million investments in the Philippines for the development of the country’s largest single-site solar power project. Manila Electric Corp. (Meralco) and SP New Energy Corp (SPNEC) signed an agreement with Actis at Meralco’s headquarters in Pasig City Friday for the Terra Solar project, the large...

Celsius Resources is pleased to announce that its Philippine affiliate, Makilala Mining Company, Inc, has been issued a Certification Precondition (“CP”) from the Philippine National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (“NCIP”) for its flagship Maalinao-Caigutan-Biyog Copper-Gold Project (“MCB”). As the government agency mandated to protect the rights of ...