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Thursday, 17 July 2025
Chemists and chemical technicians from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Central Office and Regional Offices attended the 39th Philippine Chemistry Congress held from July 2 to 4, 2025, at the Iloilo Convention Center (ICON) in Iloilo City. The event was organized by the Philippine Association of Chemistry Teachers (PACT) and the Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies (PFCS).
Read more: MGB Attended the 39th Philippine Chemistry CongressThursday, 17 July 2025

The Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), comprising Division and Section Chiefs from both the Central Office (CO) and Regional Offices (ROs), convened at the Park Inn by Radisson North EDSA for a three-day National MSESDD Forum last June 18-20, 2025
Read more: MSESDD Convenes National Forum to Strengthen Collaboration on SHES Management in the Mining IndustryWednesday, 16 July 2025

On July 10, 2025, project leaders from the Biodiversity Finance Initiative (BIOFIN) Project, the Biodiversity Corridor (BD Corridor) Project, and representatives from the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB) visited Engr. Michael V. Cabalda, Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and OIC Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) in concurrent capacity, and Engr. Teodorico A. Sandoval, Assistant Director, MGB, for a collaborative discussion on various efforts of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with funding from the Global Environment Facility to strengthen biodiversity conservation programs in the country’s mining sector.
Read more: BIOFIN, BD Corridor, BMB visits MGB to strengthen biodiversity conservation and protection in the mining sectorFriday, 11 July 2025

- Given the relatively small share of Philippine copper exports to the US market, the direct impact may be modest. Nonetheless, global market trends could still influence local producers.\
- Philippine copper producers are likely to explore alternative markets to offset potential losses in the US.
- The tariff may lead to copper price volatility, which could affect the revenue of Philippine producers.
- In response to the tariff, the industry represented by Chamber of Mines of the Philippines(CoMP) is expected to focus on value-added activities, such as domestic refining and downstream investments, to enhance...
Tuesday, 08 July 2025

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.
Read more: MGB Participates in ASEAN Workshop on Underground Mining and Mine Rehabilitation