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.

PMC earlier this year acquired a portable X-Ray Fluorescence (pXRF) analyser through the Exploration Division in order to streamline acquisition of assay results.

BUNAWAN, AGUSAN DEL SUR- The Community Relations Office, through Philsaga Mining Corporation’s Social Development and Management Program (SDMP), turned over medical supplies and equipment at Barangay Covered Court, Poblacion, Bunawan, ADS. Represented by the Municipal Mayor, Hon. Sylvia B. Elorde, and the seven (7) Barangays of Bunawan: Consuelo, Poblacion, San Teodoro, Mambalili, Imelda, San Andres, and San Marcos, represented by their respective Barangay Captains. The presence of the Municipal Health Officer, Barangay Health Workers, the Chief of the Social Development Section of MGB XIII, the TLCR Manager of Philsaga Mining Corporation, and the Community Relations Office personnel. Ensuring that even the most remote communities have access to essential healthcare delivery.

On July 4. 2024, the Mine Covered Court in barangay Consuelo, Bunawan, Agusan del Sur buzzed with excitement as it hosted the inaugural Integrated Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) Day and Safety Fair. Different mine departments and contractors, including Mount Rock Powder Corporation, Nitro Pacific Rockworks, Inc., OPUS, Marilag, and Optijobs Manpower Agency, actively participated, showcasing a solid commitment to safety and health.

Bae Elvira Galendez Catuburan, leader and member of the Manobo Women's Tribe in Bunawan, Philsaga Mining Corp. (PMC) emerges as a key player in responsible mining practices, leaving a profound impact on the indigenous community.

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.