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The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB), in collaboration with the Japan Organization for Metals and Energy Security (JOGMEC), has conducted a five-day training program to strengthen the agency's capacity to use remote sensing and Geographic Information System (GIS) technologies for mining and geological monitoring.
The Training on Remote Sensing for Artisanal and Small-Scale Gold Mining (ASGM) Management in the Philippines was held on Sept. 14–18, 2026, with selected personnel from various MGB divisions and its Cordillera Administrative Region office participating.
The training aim
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inaugurated a new section of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEX)-C5 Northlink project on Oct. 29, reducing travel time between Quezon City and Valenzuela City from 40 minutes to five minutes, while announcing a proposed P120-billion elevated road linking Balintawak and Bocaue, Bulacan.
The newly opened two-kilometer NLEX-C5 Northlink Segment 8.2 Section 1A connects Quirino Highway in Quezon City to the NLEX Mindanao Toll Plaza in Valenzuela City, providing motorists with an alternative route to major destinations in Metro Manila and Northern Luzon.
Marcos announc
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. (SMPC) reported a 66% increase in third-quarter net income to P2.4 billion from P1.5 billion a year earlier, as stronger power earnings and lower noncash charges offset weaker coal operations.
In a disclosure to the Securities and Exchange Commission, the integrated energy company said consolidated net income for the first nine months of 2026 rose 11% to P11 billion from P9.9 billion in the same period last year.
The power segment accounted for 78% of the company's nine-month earnings.
Power operations contributed P2.6 billion to consolidated third-quarte
The Philippines is no stranger to mineral processing. It already refines domestically sourced gold and processes portions of its copper and nickel production. Yet much of its mineral wealth still leaves as raw ore or intermediate products requiring further processing abroad, allowing other economies to capture more of the value from refining, manufacturing, and advanced industrial applications. Executive Order No. 122 offers an opportunity to narrow that gap.
Signed on August 18, 2026, EO 122 establishes a national policy framework for developing the critical minerals industry. Long overdue b
Aboitiz Construction Inc. (ACI) is strengthening its capabilities beyond traditional construction to become a long-term partner in sustaining industries and supporting economic growth, as the company reflects on five decades of operations marked by resilience, transformation and continuous evolution.
Two of the company’s top executives were the guest speakers at the 14th Philippine Infrastructure and Construction Club (PICC) Luncheon that was held in May 22, 2026 at Seda Hotel, BGC.
The speakers were Sebastian Aboitiz, Deputy Chief Operating Officer, Aboitiz Construction, Inc., w
Philippine Mining Club presented a special forum and business luncheon on September 25, 2026, with the theme “Managing Mine Life Cycles: Best Practices in Progressive Rehabilitation, Post-Mining Transitions, and Responsible Closure Frameworks.”
Mining industry experts discussed innovative technologies and solutions for efficient, safe, and responsible mining. The other half of the forum featured speakers who highlighted sustainable and responsible mine closure.
‎The forum featured the following speakers: Clive McKeown (Asia-Pacific Sales Manager, Kleemann GmbH), Jon Rutter (B