In compliance with the instruction of ASEC Joan A. Lagunda, MGB XI and EMB XI hosted a Virtual Capacitiy Building for PENROs and CENROs with the theme “# OneDENR XI : Strengthening Capabiliites, Empowering Stakeholders” attended by PENRO, CENRO, DENRXI, MGB and EMB Personnel. This activity aims to update the One DENRXI Team on relevant mining, geosciences and environment laws, rules and regulations.

            The participants were welcomed by MGBXI RD Atty. Jasper Alberto H. Lascano and EMBXI RD Engr. Mario N. Bulacan. DENRXI Red Bagani Fidel A. Evasco delivered the keynote message who stressed the need to work together in order to fulfill the mandates of DENR against illegal activities.

             The following topics were presented by MGB XI Personnel:

1. Mining Laws, Rules and Regulations by Engineer II Benedict A. Lejano,

                             

   2. MGB Procedure on Investigation, Seizure, Confiscation and Disposition          by Attorney III Rosario Ninfa Dumagan III,

                             

3.  Social and Environmental Responsibility of Large and Small-Scale Mines        by Senior Science Research Specialist Ryan Anthony A. Paran, and

                               

 

4. Geohazard Identification by Supervising Geologist Herbert T. Villano.

                               

        Ninety five (95) participants attended the virtual meeting.  Issues and concerns were raised and addressed.