Joint information campaign for MGB-V, 3 large scale mines

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Bicol (MGB-V), the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project, the Ibalong Resources and Development Corporation/Goodfound Cement Corporation in Camalig, Albay and Filminera Resources Corporation in Aroroy, Masbate recently agreed to a joint information campaign to inform the public about their plans, programs and projects in relation to the mining industry in Bicol.

The campaign is targeting pre-selected audiences specifically the affected communities for them to better know what the MGB-V and the three mining companies are doing.

The campaign will start by June and will end by December 2010 and will be utilizing all forms of media to reach out with the targeted audience.

The joint campaign will focus on the importance, benefits and contributions of mining in the local communities and to the country’s economy; the role of MGB-V in regulating the mining industry and of enforcing mining laws against erring mining companies; responsible mining; mining and geosciences; the Social Development and Management Program; protection of the environment in every stage of mining operation; equitable sharing of economic benefits derived from mining among various units of the government, as well as the affected communities – taxes paid; and nature and operations of mining project.

The joint effort is mandated by the Philippine Mining Law of 1995 and its Implementing Rules and Regulations which requires mining companies to inform the public about its operations and benefits through information and activity centers; information dissemination, consultation and media; research, scholarships and trainings; and other activities approved by the MGB Director. (LDVMAY 07,10)