The Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines hosted an online Business Briefing on Jan. 25, 2024, Thursday. This is the first of their series for the year with the title "Mining: Update on Major Issues". CanCham President, Julian H. Payne hosted the online event along with CanCham's Assistant Corporate Secretary, Maria Rowena Gempesaw-Cuyno, wi...

Last September 5, 2023, Australian Embassy in the Philippines Deputy Head of Missions, Dr Moya Collett, led a media briefing at the Australian Embassy to announce the launch of Australia’s Southeast Asia Economic Strategy to 2040. These strategies are intended to improve bilateral trade and investments with Southeast Asia. Australian Embassy’s First Secre...

In order pick up where everyone left off from the recent Mining Philippines 2023 last September, Philippine Mining and Exploration Association (PMEA) had a networking night last October 2, 2023 for the Monthly Membership Meeting. This enhanced the networking momentum from the previous mining event.

Governments and corporations around the world are taking serious steps in achieving the goal of net zero carbon emissions. During the keynote speech of former DENR Assistant Secretary, Mr Ricardo L. Calderon, he emphasized the connection between climate change, nature loss, and business. He also noted the role of forest conservation and restoration in ach...

After a three-year pause from face-to-face events due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (COMP) returned with the much-awaited mining event in the country -- The Mining Philippines 2023 International Conference and Exhibition. The event was held last Sept. 19-20, 2023 at the EDSA Shangri-La Hotel Manila. This year...

On October 10, 2023, the sixth Philippines–Australia Ministerial Meeting (PAMM) was held in Adelaide, South Australia. The dialogue was headed by Trade and Tourism Minister Senator, the Honorable Don Farrell. The event was chaired by the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Her Excellency HK Yu PSM, along with other representatives from the private s...

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...

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...

[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 ...

Diwata-Women in Resource Development, Inc. (Diwata) celebrates on 17 July 2023, 11 years since its founding.  However, due to the “lost year” due to the pandemic, Diwata’s leadership considers it only its 10th anniversary. Notwithstanding this, and in view of its active presence in the mining industry, it would seem that Diwata has been around for much...

During the 72nd Philippine Mining Club Luncheon last 10 March 2023, DENR Secretary Maria Antonia “Toni” Yulo Loyzaga was the keynote speaker. She addressed the mining industry leaders on the occasion of International Women’s Day 2023 to examine the role of women in the minerals industry and the impact of the industry on communities, with an emphasis on...

Last 3rd of April 2023, Philippine Mining and Exploration Association (PMEA) Monthly Membership Meeting featured speakers who presented on technological solutions in mining that are beneficial for the mining company and the environment.  PMEA President, Mr Joey Nelson Ayson gave the opening remarks, PMEA Matters, and the Industry Updates.

Last 24th of March 2023, the Australian Government’s Partnerships for Infrastructure (P4I) initiative was officially launched in the Philippines to drive sustainable, inclusive, and resilient growth through quality infrastructure. Her Excellency HK Yu PSM, Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, hosted the event at Conrad Manila. Also present were Dr...

Since 2010, Austhai Geophysical Consultants Group has been working with clients in the Philippines. Through the years, they are involved with various Philippine mining exploration projects, serving over 27 companies. With their headquarters in Hong Kong and Thailand, they plan to open their first Philippine office in Makati City later this year.