As mining operations intensify across the Philippines, operators are continually challenged to safeguard their equipment and maintain high productivity under demanding conditions. One persistent issue is the presence of tramp metal—unwanted ferrous debris such as broken tools, bolts, or machine parts—that can enter the ore stream during extraction and pr...

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The Philippines is poised to make history as the first country in Asia to host the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Global Conference, set for June 2026 in Manila. The milestone event will bring together over a thousand international stakeholders—ranging from government leaders and industry representatives to civil society and developm...

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the accelerated construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), particularly the segment stretching from Valenzuela City to Camp Aguinaldo Station, aiming to make the country’s first underground rail line operational by 2028. During an inspection of the Camp Aguinaldo Station site, Marcos em...

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The United Fisherfolks Association of Bagong Silang (UFAOBS) reached a new milestone in sustainable aquaculture as it officially launched its 5th cycle of Bangus (milkfish) production. This initiative is powered by a collaborative effort among Hinatuan Mining Corporation – Tagana-an Nickel Project (HMC-TNP), the Provincial Agriculture Office of Surigao...

GHD, a global professional services company, is honored to be recognized as Maynilad's Top Achievement for Partners (TAP) awardee for Outstanding Consultancy Services. This prestigious recognition celebrates the dedication, innovation, and reliability of Maynilad’s valued partners who play a crucial role in advancing its mission to provide clean, relia...

GHD, a global professional services company, receives the Award of Excellence for achieving over eight million safe people-hours without lost time accidents in a span of five years (January 2019 to August 2024). This prestigious recognition, conferred by the Safety Organization of the Philippines, Inc. (SOPI), underscores GHD’s commitment to prioritizi...

By Cam Wylie, Director, RDCL With commodity prices holding strong and gold reaching record highs, the Philippine mining sector is once again in the spotlight. These market conditions present a rare opportunity to push mining and exploration projects forward with renewed confidence. In this environment, strong cash flows and investor interest mean on...

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the groundbreaking ceremony for the new passenger terminal building of the Caticlan Airport on Monday— strengthening the government’s commitment to building infrastructure that boosts the economy and enhances travel experience. The chief executive said the construction for the new terminal will be completed within ...

Platinum Group Metals Corp. (PGMC), the Surigao-based operating arm of one of the country’s leading nickel ore producers, Global Ferronickel Holdings Inc. (FNI), was honored with the Best Adopt-an-Estero/Waterbody Program award at Water Summit 2025, held June 27 in Quezon City. Organized by the Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) of the Department of...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau participated in the Workshop on Advancing Sustainable Resource Management: Enhancing Underground Mining and Mine Reclamation Expertise Across ASEAN in Bandung, Indonesia from June 23 to 26, 2025. The said activity was hosted by the Human Resource Development Center for Geology, Mineral, and Coal on behalf of the Ministr...

Philex Mining Corp. may seal a deal with foreign investors as early as next year to help fund its $1-billion Silangan copper-gold project in the southern Philippines, Chairman Manuel V. Pangilinan said during the company’s annual general meeting on June 26. The mining giant, which has a market capitalization of PHP 38.4 billion ($678 million), is banki...

Meralco PowerGen Corporation (MGEN), through its affiliate Terra Solar Philippines Inc. (MTerra Solar), has reached a significant milestone in the construction of the MTerra Solar plant—with 778 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels now installed on-site. This achievement exceeds the project’s 750 MW target and positions MTerra Solar as the ...

Environment Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla recently called on officials at the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to adopt a more assertive and strategic posture in defending the Philippines’ maritime rights in the West Philippine Sea. During a DENR symposium, Lotilla emphasized the agency’s critical role in reinforcing the landmark 2016 P...

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is fast-tracking the construction of the Guicam Bridge Project, a major inter-island connectivity initiative in Zamboanga Sibugay Province. The bridge forms part of the Build Better More infrastructure program and aligns with the Bagong Pilipinas vision of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for inclusive a...