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MGB-V bares major accomplishment on the  first 100 days of PGMA administration 

For the first 100 days of PGMA administration, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau in Bicol (MGB-V): generated, through the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project (RRPP), a projected total investment of US$42 million and 1,684 jobs; prepared 1 quadrangle map of Rapu-Rapu; identified 3 spring sources in Guinobatan, Albay; surveyed the proposed solid waste disposal site in Sta. Elena, Camarines Norte; pursued its communication plan for the minerals development in the fields of interpersonal, print and broadcast media; processed and forwarded to MGB-C.O. 4 mining applications for further evaluation; spearheaded the conduct of regular quality monitoring  of the Rapu-Rapu Polymetallic Project (RRPP) in Rapu-Rapu, Albay through the multi-partite monitoring team (MMT) to check the company’s implementation of its commitment on the EPEP, e.g., impacts of the present construction and development activities on surface water, ambient air, biological conditions and noise level;

 monitored and verified the implementation of the SDMP of IRDC/GCC in the barangays of Palanog, Mauraro, Bariw, Quibongbongan, Miti and Tagaytay benefiting  direct and secondary impact communities notable of which is the scholarship support to 10 college students from the direct impact areas, medical assistance, construction of road and line canals, maintenance of street lights and water supply projects aside from the employment generation that the company has provided; prepared geologic hazard assessment map on the flood hazard susceptibility and liquification potential maps of Legazpi City quadrangle and monitored the implementation of safety, health and environment program of IRDC/GCC including the small-scale mining activities Aroroy, Masbate and the Provinces of Camarines Norte. (LDValdez)
 


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