ROSARIO, AGUSAN DEL SUR — In a continued effort to improve community healthcare services, Philsaga Mining Corporation (PMC), through its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), turned over Php 200,000.00 worth of medicines and medical equipment to Barangay Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur on April 11, 2025.

CONSUELO, AGUSAN DEL SUR - As the first step in the extensive mine safety and health standardizations, the Philsaga Mining Corporation, Safety and Health Department in partnership with the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region-13 conducted the training at PMC Covered Court, spearheaded by the MGB Personnel namely: Chief of Mines Safety and Health Section, Engr. Ritche B. Banacia, Senior Science Research Specialist, Engr. Sunshine Clen C. Roma, Project Development Officer, Engr. Jose Francisco E. Ensomo, Jr., and Monitoring Officer, Engr. Ezra Angel R. Lalisan. On the next day, February 28, 2024, the closing program and awarding ceremonies will commence.

BUNAWAN, AGUSAN DEL SUR – On March 2, 2024, the Philsaga Mining Corporation TIGERS joined the Kick-Off and Opening Ceremony for the Fire Prevention Month of the Bureau of Fire Protection in Bunawan Municipal Quadrangle. With the theme “Sa pag-iwas sa sunog, Di ka nag-iisa,” the celebration aims to promote a united and fire-free community. In relation to the fire prevention month spearheaded by SFO3 Benedicto C. Function Jr. PMC will also launch the company-wide celebration of fire prevention competitions with the active participation of the employees and personnel starting this March 8-21, 2024, organized by the Compliance and Emergency Management section.

The event, spearheaded by PHFI President COL Arthur G. Afdal, PA (RET), was a celebration of the achievement and a platform for positive feedback. The TESDA Regional Director, Jerry G. Tizon, and TESDA Provincial Director, Novelita A. Dispo, expressed their optimism about the potential to develop into a training center, given the heavy equipment readily available in the area. The Vice-President, Engr. Ferdinand A. Cortes, and Resident Manager, Engr. Alvin B. Castaños, representing the Philsaga Mining Corporation, voiced the company's support, further bolstering our confidence in the future prospects.

BUNAWAN, AGUSAN DEL SUR – On March 6, 2024, at the PAMO-AMWS, IPAS Complex, the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement sealed the commitment for the protection and preservation of Agusan Marsh Wetland Sanctuary. This event also marks one of the significant partnership between the key stakeholders, the Protected Area Management Office – Agusan Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary, Philsaga Mining Corporation, represented by PMC Vice President – Engr. Ferdinand A. Cortes, DENR Caraga Regional Office – Regional Executive Director, Nonito N. Tamayo, DENR PENRO – Norman A. Asugan, and the KBLAMLO Peoples Organization – Chairman, Remy “Datu Kanimbaylan” M. Reyes.

Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur---On March 1, 2024, the Safety and Health Department, through the Compliance and Emergency Management section, conducted an Earthquake drill at the E15 Admin building. This activity aims to gauge the effectiveness of the established procedures for an Earthquake drill and determine the level of awareness of TIGERS in the event of emergencies like earthquakes. Additionally, the Safety and Health Department also practiced the Incident Command System (ICS), a systematic approach of Emergency response which aims to alleviate the response in all emergencies and inculcate in all employees the importance of adopting a common language for all emergency responders.