MGB RO-II participates in the 7th Community Relations Officers (COMREL) Conference: #MineResponsibility Campaign Launch and Social Development Speaks - Gathering voices on development initiatives for the welfare of the mining communities

The personnel of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office – II participated in the 66^th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) with the theme “66 years of Responsible Mining. CULTURE. CARE. CHANGE.”. It was held at CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center, Baguio City on November 19-22, 2019. The event was spearheaded by the Philippine Mine Safety and Environment Association (PMSEA), the association that promotes the advancement of the Philippine Minerals Industry in the fields of occupational safety and health, environmental protection and social development consciousness through collaborative efforts of the industry, government, non-government organizations and other agencies.

Photo showing the delegates during the 7^th Community Relations Officers Conference held at the Main Hall A of CAP-John Hay Trade and Cultural Center, Baguio City on November 20, 2019.

One of the activities of the said event is the 7^th Community Relations Officers Conference. It was held on November 20, 2019 and was participated by the MGB RO-II personnel. This activity served as a platform for sharing and addressing issues and challenges experienced by the Community Relations Officers, community development workers and the stakeholders in performing their duties and responsibilities. The Director of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano gave the welcome remarks to acknowledge the presence of all the delegates in the said event. It was followed by the presentation of Engr. Glenn Marcelo C. Noble, the Regional Director of MGB RO-XIII on what is MGB.