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.

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.

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.

Bayugan 3, Rosario, Agusan del Sur - The Emergency Response Team of the MMPRC (Mindanao Mineral Processing and Refining Corporation) provided assistance in rescue and evacuation operations led by the Bayugan 3 Local Government Unit. The team, which included the Search and Swiftwater Rescue Unit, promptly responded to the LGU's request to evacuate families residing in low-lying areas of the nearby barangay due to flooding caused by continuous heavy rainfall.

On September 8, 2023, the company was invited to the 1st Caraga Regional Tripartite Congress 2023, where labor related issues and concerns were brought to light and discussed. It was also during that prestigious event that individuals and private sectors were awarded for their commitment in ensuring safety and hazard-free working environment.

Forty department heads and representatives of Philsaga Mining Corporation attended the 2023 Basic Incident Command System Training held last October 19-21, at Safety Training Hall, Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur.