PMSEA’s ANMSEC on its 71st edition

The 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference (18-21 November) was themed, Mission Possible: Building Strategic Alliances for Sustainable Progress. Gracing the opening ceremonies were (in photo/l to r): Louie R. Sarmiento, ASEAN Eng., (PMSEA president); Dir Rafael Remo (director, BARMM- Mines and Geosciences Services); Assistant Secretary Michael Cabalda (head, MGB); Presidential Advisor for CAR, ASec Antonio R. Tabora, Jr; Ambassador Anna Ferry, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Sweden to the Philippines; PMSEA Board of Director/Treasurer, Ramon T. Santiago; and, USec Juan Miguel T. Cuna (DENR Undersecretary for field operations Luzon, Visayas and Environment)

Mining exhibit

The Mining Exhibit — registering 3,971 people during its three-day run — surely paved the way for connections commenced, transactions locked, and possibilities for collaboration opened. A total of 124 exhibitors showcased their products and services through demonstrations, fun challenges, and giveaways.

Former Secretary Loyzaga trying out the game Lift it to Win it.

Best among 124 booths: FCF Minerals and Filminera Resources Corp were named Best Booth by popular vote.

The 71st Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference

Welcome cocktails (18 Nov) at the Baguio Country Club) welcomed approximately 1,123 ANMSEC attendees

Wine drinking game by the Embassy of Australia/Austrade

Mining Night (19 Nov at The John Hay Hotels Garden Wing) saw 2,448 attendees come and go all through the happy evening

Botanical Garden collab renewed

Baguio City and PMSEA renewed their partnership for the continued maintenance of the PMSEA Botanical Garden situated within the Botanical Garden through the city’s Adopt-A-Park program around the city.

Seated from left: Ambassador Anna Ferry, Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong, PMSEA President Louie Sarmiento, and ISRI Resident Manager Robert F. Wagtingan

MGB-BARMM at COMRELCON

“Mining plays a significant role in our region’s economy, but it should never come at the expense of our environment or the well-being of our communities.”, said Raphael L. Remo, former Chief of the Peace , Public Order and Safety Division of Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA), now Director II of BARMM – Mines and Geosciences Services under Ministry of Environment Natural Resources and Energy.

At the Community Relations Conference on 19 Nov. co-organized by PMSEA and MGB, Remo discussed their region’s mining status, including legalities and development, which, as he highlighted, was a collaborative effort between the government, private sector, and the most crucial, the community.

While the region continues to navigate unique challenges and opportunities in resource management, the Ministry remains firmly committed to developing a mining sector that advances economic growth while upholding social responsibility.

From left: MGB’s Asst Dir Ted Sandoval, Mr. Jayson l. Balajadia (Principal I, Sitio Ibabaw I Elementary School, B2B Project Leader), Dir Remo, Dr. Arvin L. Carlom, EnP (Hallmark Mining Corporation) and Engr Marcial Mateo (MGB).

From mining to gaming: The PMSEA/ANMSEC’s bold leap into the field of sports

From unearthing precious metals and minerals to destroying Turret — that’s how PMSEA/ANMSEC grooves, conquering the world of esports for the second year.

In Minero Cup 2, PMSEA featured the game “Honor of Kings,” and opened the competition not only to the mining and allied sectors but also to the city’s gaming communities. This move is a strong reminder that the mining sector and their host communities should embrace innovation together, and advance collaboration.

Other sports in the 71st ANMSEC were bowling, golf, and pickleball.