Chamber of Mines of the Philippines

The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines is an association advancing the interest of mining, quarrying and mineral processing companies for the efficient exploration, development and utilization of minerals in consonance with sound economic, environmental and social policies. The association consists of members coming from exploration, mining, mineral processing and service industries including other professional associations. The members are united by a shared commitment to the principles of economic growth, sustainable development and as government's partners in development.

Address: Room 809, Ortigas Building, Ortigas Center, Pasig City, 1605
Tel: +63 (2) 635-4123 to 24; +63 (2) 635-4159
Fax: +63 (2) 635-4160
Website: http://www.chamberofmines.com.ph
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Contact Person: Ms. Nelia C. Halcon
Designation: Executive Vice President

Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)

The root of Mines and Geosciences Bureau dates back during the Spanish regime, when it was then known as the “Inspeccion General de Minas”. Under the Philippine Revolutionary Republic, a Mines Section under the Director of Industry and Agriculture of the Departmento de Fomento was formed by a Presidential Decree of 1898.

Nowdays, the MGB is directly in charge in the administration and disposition of the country’s mineral lands and mineral resources; The MGB, as steward of the country's mineral resources, is committed to the promotion of sustainable mineral resources development, aware of its contribution to national economic growth and countryside community development.

MGB envisions a minerals industry that is not only prosperous but also socially, economically and environmentally sustainable, with broad community and political support while positively and progressively assisting in government’s program on poverty alleviation and contributing to the general economic well being of the nation.

MGB also aims to be the leading geoscience and georesources Bureau serving the public and nation with scientific reliability. To realize its vision for the industry, MGB subscribes to the core requirements of Sustainable Development as applied to mining and geoscience.

Address: 2nd Floor, J. Fernandez Building, MGB Compound, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel: +63 (2) 920-9120; +63 (2) 928-8642
Fax: +63 (2) 920-1635
Website: http://www.mgb.gov.ph
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Contact Person: Mr. Horacio C. Ramos
Designation: MGB Director

Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR)

The Department is mandated to be the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the country’s environment and natural resources.

Address: 2nd Floor, DENR Building, Visayas Ave., Diliman, Quezon City, 1100
Tel: +63 (2) 928-0691 to 93
Fax: +63 (2) 920-4352, 920-4301
Website: http://www.denr.gov.ph
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Contact Person: Hon. Jose L. Atienza, Jr.
Designation: DENR Secretary

Geological Society of the Philippines, Inc. (GSP)

The Geological Society of the Philippines is a global geological community and the only accredited professional organization for geology professionals by the Professional Regulations Commission of the Philippines.

Address: Unit 250, 2nd Floor, Cityland Pioneer, 128 Pioneer Street, Mandaluyong City, Philippines, 1554
Tel: +63 (2) 633-9025
Website: http://www.geolsocphil.org
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Contact Person: Ms. Marian Sales
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Designation: Executive Secretary

Philippine Society of Mining Engineers (PSEM)

PSEM Vision
A society of highly respected, competent, and responsible mining engineers in the national and global context.

PSEM Mission
To provide programs and enhance opportunities for its members to work reponsibly as professionals for the development of a viable minerals industry in the context of sustainable development.

Website: http://www.psem.ph
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Contact Person: Mr. Jose S. Saret
Designation: President/ Director

Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines (SEMP)

The Philippines' recognized authority in the fields of practice of Metallurgical Engineering....

The Society of Metallurgical Engineers of the Philippines (SMEP) aims to advance the practice and education of metallurgical engineering and to promote and actively engage its members on research, writing, publishing and dissemination of knowledge within the field of metallurgical engineering. The SMEP has regularly held conferences and symposia that would advance the metallurgical engineering profession. It also cooperates with government agencies for the promotion, advancement and protection of interests of the metallurgical engineering profession.

Website: http://www.semp-net.org
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Contact Person: Mr. Johnny C. Calvez
Designation: President

Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA)

The Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA) is an organization of mining companies, quarries, cement plants, suppliers, service contractors, professional organizations and government agencies that advocates a national campaign against occupational safety, health and environmental hazards of mining and its related operations.  One of the projects of the association is the Safety Networking Action Program (SNAP) that was launched in September 2003.  The SNAP advocates an integral approach to prevention, preparedness and emergency response to natural and man-made emergencies in support to the national government’s disaster and coordination program.  The project has been put into action several times during emergencies such as landslides and typhoons.

C/o Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Address: MGB Compound, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, 1100
Tel: +63 (2) 926-5545; +63 (2) 926-0944
Fax: +63 (2) 926-0935
Contact Person: Mr. Louie R. Sarmiento
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Designation: President