ROSARIO, AGUSAN DEL SUR—Intending to maintain its commitments to the environment in accordance with the ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Systems (EMS), Philsaga Mining Corporation (PMC) and Mindanao Mineral Processing Corporation (MMPRC) successfully concluded their second two-week-long Internal Audit on September 6, 2024.

The first cycle of the EMS Internal Audit for 2025 was successfully conducted over ten days, led by Engr. Shailene B. Padogdog and Engr. Mark Angelo M. Agustin as lead auditors.

A new Tribal Monitoring Station was recently inaugurated in Sitio Nangka, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur, marking a significant step in collaborative environmental stewardship. The event, headed by Hawodon Rolito S. Penaloga, saw the presence of Philsaga Mining Corporation's (PMC) Vice President Engr. Ferdinand A. Cortes and Resident Manager Engr. Alvin B. Castaños, alongside the Municipal Vice Mayor Hon. Gilbert G. Elorde, underscored the importance of partnership.

ROSARIO, AGUSAN DEL SUR - The 3-day audit successfully concluded on March 14, 2024, and the retention of its ISO 14001:2015 Certification from Certification International Philippines, Inc. (CIP) was conducted by auditors Engr. Arnel D. Guevarra and Ms. Ofelia B. Domingo. The audit thoroughly evaluated the company’s management system in demonstrating the company’s commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainable practices. Attended by the company’s key personnel PMC Vice President – Engr. Ferdinand A. Cortes, PMC Senior AVP/Resident Manager – Engr. Alvin B. Castaños, PMC Division Managers, and the rest of the EMS Working Committee actively participated in the audit process.

SAN FRANCISCO, AGUSAN DEL SUR - A family's home, which housed seven children, was destroyed in a devastating fire, leaving them with nothing. On 6 August 2025, PPCGI President, Mr. Richard Grande, and his dedicated team reached out to the PMFI Executive Director, Ms. Reygela Decalit, to collaborate on assisting the family, who are currently residing in Purok 6, Kalinawan, Barangay Tagapua.

ROSARIO, AGUSAN DEL SUR - The Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation (MMPRC), through its Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), successfully conducted the Semestral Assessment for scholars under the Development of Host and Neighboring Communities (DHNC) and Development of Mining Technology and Geosciences (DMTG) components on July 29, 2025, held at the Community Information Center to assess the academic performance, personal development, and overall engagement of scholars for the first semester of 2025.