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FORUM-VALIDATION ON RESULTS OF THE SCOPING

STUDY ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE

PROVINCES OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND DINAGAT

ISLANDS

Gateway Hotel, Surigao City October 13-14, 2016

2 | FORUM-VALIDATION ON RESULTS OF THE SCOPING STUDY ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE PROVINCES OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND DINAGAT ISLANDS. Gateway Hotel, Surigao City. October 13-14, 2016

Table of Contents

Page Context 3-5

Rationale 3 Overall Goal 4 Specific Objectives 4 Expected Outcomes and Outputs 4 Methodology 5 Logistics/Materials 5

Proceedings: Day 1-October 13, 2016 6-27 Registration/Billeting 6 Opening Ceremonies 6

Expectation Check 7 House Rules 7 Objectives of the Forum-Validation 7 Opening Message 8

Discussion Proper 9-10 Salient Findings of the Scoping Study 9-10

Open Forum 11-13 Workshops: Stakeholders’ Responses to the Salient Findings of the Scoping Study 13

Workshop Outputs 14-27 DENR/MGB//EMB/PLGU SDN 14-16 Greenstone Resources Corporation, Tubod, Surigao del Norte 16-18

Cagdianao Mining Corporation, Cagdianao, Province of Dinagat Islands 19-20

AAM-PHIL Mining Corporation, Loreto, Province of Dinagat Islands 21-22

Taganito Mining Corporation, Claver, Surigao del Norte 23-27

Proceedings: Day 2-October 14, 2016 28

Preliminaries 28

Recapitulation 28

Presentation of Opportunities for Convergence, Transparency, Participatory Approaches

for Extractives Industries

29

Action Planning 30-34

Synthesis 35

Closing Ceremonies 36-38

Feedback Evaluation 39

Annexes


CONTEXT

Philippine Grassroots Engagement In Rural Development Foundation, Inc. (PhilGrassroots-ERDF)

PCU-UTS Campus, Dasmarinas, Cavite , Philippines 4118 Office Cel. Numbers: 09152684868/09189141451; email address: [email protected]

Dinagat Field Office: Purok Uno, Poblacion, San Jose, Dinagat Islands Office Cel Numbers: 09473608703/09189141451;email address: [email protected]

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1. TITLE OF ACTIVITY:

FORUM-VALIDATION ON RESULTS OF SCOPING STUDY ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE PROVINCES OF SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND DINAGAT ISLANDS

2. ACTIVITY CODE:

3. PROPONENT and Office Address:

Philippine Grassroots Engagement in Rural Development Foundation, Inc. (PhilGrassroots-ERDF)

Y.C. James Yen Center, Silang, Cavite 4118 Philippines Tel No. 0063 46 4143215

Celphone Nos.: 0918 9141451

email: [email protected]

4. CONTACT PERSON(S):

5. LOCATION

GATEWAY HOTEL, Surigao City

6. PARTICIPANTS

- Senior Managers of Concerned Mining Companies

- LGU Representatives

- CSO Representatives

- Community Representatives

- NGA Officials

- PhilGrassroots Staff

-USAID Representative

-Bantay Kita Representative

7. DATE

October 13 - 14, 2016

Rationale

The Scoping Study has unveiled important and sometimes critical information. This information could not be divulged to the public without first being subjected to validation by the subject Mining Companies, the concerned Local Government Units, National Government Agencies, Civil Society Organizations, and Community Representatives.

Indeed, it is incumbent upon the Scoping Study Team to hold a Forum-Validation before the Report shall be finalized to give the concerned a proper forum to air their sides on all relevant issues.

Alongside with the validation process is the intention to come up with Plan of Actions in order to address some pressing issues that are unveiled by the Scoping Study.

Overall Goal

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The main goal of the activity is to present to the concerned the salient findings of the Scoping Study for their comments and suggestions as well as come up with Plan of Actions relevant to the salient findings of the study, to include but not limited to the coming of Convergence Strategies.

Specific Objectives

1. To gather various stakeholders in order to discuss and critique the results of the Scoping Study;

2. To allow the stakeholders to air their sides on the salient findings of the Scoping Study;

3. To let the Scoping Study Team acquire some information/data/insights that need to be considered in the writing of the Final Report;

4. To come-up with Plan of Actions relevant to the salient findings of the scoping; and

5. To explore some areas that would cater to some form of Convergence Strategies

among stakeholders.

Expected Outcomes and Outputs

The activity is expected to generate relevant and reliable data/information that need to find some spaces in the Final Report as well as some form of ownership of the same report on the part of the stakeholders.

The same activity is expected to come-up with Plan of Actions relevant to the salient findings of the scoping and is expected to explore some areas that would cater to some form of Convergence Strategies that may be useful in answering pressing issues that characterize the extractive industries.

Methodology 1. Lecture/Presentation of Salient Findings 2. Validation Workshops 3. Planning Sessions 4. Plenary Presentations/Discussions

Logistics/Materials

1. Summary of Salient Findings per Mining Company


2. PowerPoint Presentation of the Salient Findings 3. Programme/Flow of the Activity 4. Planning Matrix 5. Planning Supplies (pentel pens, papers, etc.) 6. Accommodation, Food of Participants 7. Transportation Allowances of Participants 8. Honorarium for Facilitators and Documenters

PROCEEDINGS: Day 1-October 13, 2016

Registration/Billeting

Early at 8:00 o’clock in the morning of October 13, 2016, the registration of participants commenced byregistering their names in the attendance sheets and providing them with kits. Arrangement of accommodation and meals were also facilitated for the convenience of the participants.


Total of fifty-four (54) participants attended the 2-day forum-validation with 31 (57%) male and 24 (43%) female.Annex A: Attendance Sheet

Opening Ceremonies

The opening program started at1:45 in the afternoon with Ms. Paula S. Dumaguing, Project Officer, Foundation for the Development of Agusanons, Inc. (FDAI) acted as EMCEE/facilitator.

An opening prayer was led by Ms. Nida Lonales from Loreto, Dinagat Islandsand followed by the singing of the Philippine National Anthem conducted by Dresian M. Simbajon, from Esperanza, Loreto, Dinagat Islands.

The introduction of participants was done individually to mention the name, sector represented and their favourite song (“kung ikaw us aka kanta, unsa ikaw?)

Expectation Check


Venue/ Food

Venue:

• Over cold • Regular

coolness

Food:

• More fruits, vegetables, fishes and coffee

• Apple juice, camote, calibre

• Delicious and nutritious

Flow/ Facilitations/ Resource person

• Clear presentation/ discussion

• Joker/have sense of humor/not boring/ joke sometimes/jolly

• Not so fast • Sequence/well

organized • Handsome/ beautiful • Knowledgeable • Excellent speaker

with vital statistics • Responsive/

welcome • Conversational • Articulate

Content/ Presentation

• Clear/ understandable

• Simple • Substantial and

informative • Brief & concise • factual

Participants

• Open minded • Not kill-joy • Pro-active • Participative • Cooperative • Active

participants • Time conscious

Methodologies

• Not boring • Two-way

method • Simple • Lectures more

on “bisaya” • Step by step • Games

The participants was given time to write their expectations using meta-cards and posting it to the board. Expectations were categorized into four (5), namely: venue/food, flow/facilitations/resource person, content/presentation, participants, and methodologies. Below were the processed expectations, to wit:

House Rules

Objectives of the Forum-Validation

1. For various stakeholders to:

• discuss and critique the preliminary results of the Scoping Study

• air their sides on the salient findings

• explore areas of possible convergence

• agree on a Plan of Action relevant to the salient findings

2. For the Research team to gather more inputs and insights on the study results which will be considered in drafting the final report

• Start and end on time • Participants and organizers should be

time conscious


Opening Message Ms. KathlynPauso, Grants Coordinator, DAI – USAIDgave her welcome message by expressing her grateful appreciation of seeing each other again after four (4) months. She highlighted on the consideration of mining as big faction of livelihood, however it posed high environmental cause to host communities. Therefore, she cited that this study attempts to understand the cost-revenue of the project so that the community shall work together to perhaps resolve any issues/concerns.

Setting the mode of the forum-validation workshop through presentation about the

“Sweet potato, egg and coffee”. Reflection was then followed.Annex B. PowerPoint Presentation of sweet potato, egg and coffee


DISCUSSION PROPER Topic Presentation: Salient Findings of the Scoping Study Speaker: Mr. Buenaventura Maata, Jr. , PhilGrassroots-ERDF Length of Talk: 2.5 hours Number of PowerPoint slides: 54 slides Annex C. PowerPoint Presentation of Salient Findings of the Scoping Study

The presenter explained primarily the title of the study in vernacular. He emphasized on two (2) things such as the environmental protection, conservation and sustainability; and mineral extraction. Below were the sub-topics being expounded during his presentation, as follows: Backgrounder Objective of the study

Convergence, Transparency and Participation Framework Approach and Methodology

o Systematic Exploratory Design o Purposive Selection of Study Sites

Major Activities o Orientation on the project design o Assessment on awareness & technical skills o Assessment o Data gathering procedures o 67 interview with 267 respondents in 4 mining companies, LGUs, and host

communities o Analysis of data sets using SPSS program o History of the Extractive Industries in Caraga Surigao del Norte and Dinagat

Islands


o Caraga biggest resource lies beneath its land Rich in Mineral Resources

Community Participation and Social Development Initiatives o Initiatives o Value Chain o Extent of Participation o Level of Participation o Mode of Participation

Mining Operations o Exploration

Revenue Shares, Taxes, Fees and Other Legal Obligations (2013-2015 (August 2016) 1.7 billion; environment – 200,000*

Audit and Disclosure Requirements Environmental Sustainability

o Awareness o EIS o Environmental Management Plan (EMP) o Siltation and Dead Corals o Contingency Liability and Rehab Fund (MMT) o Social Development & Management Fund o Development thru SMPS; DRRM

Conclusions Essential Action Forward


OPEN FORUM (Question and answer portion after the presentation of Mr. Buenaventura M. Maata, Jr.) Question#1. LGU-Cagdianao SB Member Carlos G. Eludo raised his commentthat the

presentation was good; however, he wanted that any complaints from the people/barangay shall be easily addressed by the mining company. He suggested that mining companies shall have their main office establish in the locality or in this area will be in Surigao City and not in Manila/Makati City. Moreover, he commented about national wealth share which found time-consuming in following it up and in transferring the fund to concern barangay or municipal.

Answer: Mr. BM Maata, PhilGrassroots-ERDF shared cases like few barangays

received their national wealth share easily; while some barangays spent more time & money during follow-ups in Manila/Makati City just for funds transfer. He hoped that in this new Administration/President could help in the processing. He said that the above suggestions were noted specifically on shares and revenues.

Question#2. Mr. Roel T. Paniza, cited that the process undertaken found it very good.

However, he questioned on where will be the gaps: is it in the laws or is it in the implementation?He said that “the blame usually thrown to mining companies; but the issue here was ‘who allows the mining company to abuse? Perhaps, the blame would be tomany sectors (community, religious and civil society organizations) and not only to mining companies. He then suggested that “if we engage in a dialogue, we need the openness and willingness to listen to be able to reach the goal”.

Answer: Mr. BM Maata, PhilGrassroots-ERDF summarized the opinion of Mr. Paniza

the need to have dialogues with mining companies, community, religious sector and other sectors with the participants’ openness and willingness to listen different views.


Question#3. Barangay Captain Leonila C. Gajol in Brgy. Panamaon, Loreto, Dinagat Islands cited the issues related to the Multi-partite Monitoring Team (MMT) activities of which she was not clarified of their roles. She was also concerned on the issues raised from MMT which might not be tackled in the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC).

Answer:Mr. BM Maata, PhilGrassroots-ERDF noted the concern on the standardization

of procedures and tools for MMT then to the level of MRFC. It could be consolidated into a manual of operations.

Question#4. SB-Loreto Mr. AbsalonP. Colandog emphasized the profit-oriented attitude of the

people about mining and the political will of the company to implement the mitigating measures. He further mentioned that mining companies without mining engineer and that most owners were Chinese. He suggested to find solution within us particularly on the flexibility of the implementation e.g. in the Ore Transport Permit (OTP).

Answer:Mr. BM Maata, PhilGrassroots-ERDF said that we need to document all those

issues presented and to bring it to higher level because this is not only the concern of the mining companies but by everybody towards a convergence initiatives.

Question#5. Ms. Ruperta Sida from Brgy. Valencia, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands inquired about

royalty tax if the barangay could avail. SB Culandog also commented on the delayed released of fund to barangay and municipality, perhaps because of boundary conflict.

Answer:Ms. Beverly P. Besmanos, Mindanao Sub-National Coorindator, Bantay Kita-

Publish What You Pay Philippines encouraged LGUs/Local Chief Executives (LCEs) to establish boundaries with the government agencies (DENR). She explained about National Wealth Share vis-à-vis Royalty Tax. To have equality in the sharing, she suggested that the LGU through Sanggunians to establish clear areas covered in the mining operations and to calculate how much really a certain barangay will receive.

Question#6. Barangay Captain Renieboy S. Tillo, Brgy. Valencia, Cagdianao, Dinagat Islands

mentioned that there were barangays not covered in the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) but included in the release of national wealth share.

Answers:Ms. Beverly P. Besmanos, Mindanao Sub-National Coorindator, Bantay Kita-

Publish What You Pay Philippines suggested to further discuss this concern during the action planning workshop and include in the activities the mapping of mining operations and technologies to identify the real beneficiaries-communities and IPs legible to avail benefits from corporate social


responsibility.

Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) personnel Christine A. Apale expounded about Multi-partite Monitoring Team (MMT) that the company shall submit their accomplishment report as basis for the MMT to validate. Their accomplishments shall be based from their Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program(EPEP). She emphasized that the member of MMT should be keen enough whether the reported accomplishments were really performed by the company. She admitted of having no standard tool for MMT. On the other hand, she explained on the issues not being tackled in the MRFC. She presented an option to really have the commitment sheet duly signed by concern mining company and to endorse it to respective mayors for information and appropriate action. With this, it will really be tackled at the MRFC.

Question#7. SB-Loreto Mr. Absalon P. Colandog queried on compliance of mining companies

regarding the Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Fund (FMRDF). He commented that MGB had no action about it.

Answer:Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) personnel Christine A. Apale stressed

out that the mining companies should have their FMRDF deposited to government bank. Non-compliance to this shall be tackled during MMT then to MRFC. This year MGB sent letters to mining companies calling their attention deposit their FMRDF and present proof of their deposits.

Workshops: Stakeholders’ Responses to Salient Findings of the Scoping Study Per Mining Company Stakeholders

Workshop Mechanics:

• Breakout groups by 4-mining companies and another group for DENR/EMB/MGB; • Then within the group shall have another breakout groups for LGU, Mining Companies &

CSOs; • The facilitator assigned shall be responsible in orienting the workshop template and in

responding queries. However, resource person may support in the facilitation; • Per group have their assigned workshop tables; and • Outputs shall be collected before dinner (7:00PM) by the facilitator.


Workshop Outputs:

FINDING/ISSUES COMMENTS/ REPONSES SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ACTIONS TAGANITO MINING CORPORATION

A.) Community Participation 1. Less CSOs involved during pre-project development phrase 3. Only TMC conduct IEC campaign to the community

1. Less involvement/participation of the community members/CSOs on the conduct of Environmental Impact Assessmet 3. It should be that the LGUs updates the current issues also on Environmental Impact of mining to the community

1. The company should consider the concerns of CSOs, and the CSOs also should register and be eligible. 3. Joint conduct of IEC to communities should be implemented and also the current issues/concerns/information of the project be addressed.

5. Two important concerns are identified - One, the MGB, EMB, LGUs and Community agreed to the mining operations; two, the possible impacts and mitigating measures on possible geologic risks and hazards.

The company's commitment, appropriate mitigating measures and monitoring requirements contained in the EIS, particularly in the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan shall be fully instituted.

6. The importance of EIS Document 6. The company should implement all the Environment Impact and Management Plan on their EIS & the mitigating measures

6. The EIS document shall be reviewed from the top management to the concerned personnel. If there's a need to amend the EIS document, then they should verify the EMB to incorporate he said amendment.

8. Enlighten the stakeholders 8. The NLAs conducted trainings to the companies

8. Send the responsible person, not jus one, but maybe more personnel to attend the training.

DENR/MGB/EMB/LGU Prov. SDS

1. Michael B. Tuares –EMB13 2. Norberrto J. Alolo – LGU Prov. SDN 3. Peter B. DEjolde – DENR SDN 4. Bedar R. Imam – PENRO SDN 5. Bonifacio, Modanza – PENRO-SDN 6. Christine A. Apale –MGB SNSRS


FINDING/ISSUES COMMENTS/ REPONSES SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ACTIONS 11. Issues/Concerns/Questions from the community

11. The company should incorporate the concerns of the community to their plans & implementation

11. Conduct IEC campaign to the community address issues/concerns/questions.

12. MLGU & PLGU did not initiate consultation before the establishment of TMC

12. Part of getting Local/National Clearances and permits involve the MLGU/PLGU. Thus, said consultation was surely implemented (ex. public hearing, public scoping, & public consultation)

12. If there's a need to initiate public consultation, they could coordinate the LGUs for better results.

Coordination of the Marine eco-system raised concerns from the LGUs and fisher folk in Claver. They reported decreasing fish catch and the increasing levels of siltation was observed during the short dive done by the team.

The company should provide mitigating measures. Conduct water sampling if the quality of the water is still within standards.

Provide setting ponds/wastewater treatment facility. This issues must be tackled during the MMT & MRFC for it be resolved. Provision of

necessary storm drainage and diversion canals, concrete culverts, and other flood control measures to adequate receive and

channel the silt-laden runoff away from natural receiving bodies of water.

5. Two important concerns are identified - One, the MGB, EMB, LGUs and Community agreed to the mining operations; two, the possible impacts and mitigating measures on possible geologic risks and hazards.

The company's commitment, appropriate mitigating measures and monitoring requirements contained in the EIS, particularly in the Environmental Management and Monitoring Plan shall be fully instituted.

CAGDIANO MINING CORPORATION A1. CMC Pre-Project Development Phase was mentioned to have been done.

It was done only to the limited offices This must be consider the formulation of report because it is a must requirement before the mining company to have consultation that involves the community.

A6. Concerns and issues related to the establishment of CMC beofre and during mining operations are not clearly documented and clearly laid out in any document of he LGUs and the CMC.

The CMC before and during the mining operations are not properly documented

Transparency must at all the time be implemented for the better and success operation of CMC.

A9. MGB, EMB, and PENRO that were supposed to enlighten the other stakeholders on the implications of the EIS and other mining related plans that may emanate from a summarized document.

Yes, NLAs-MGB, EMB are the agencies responsible for the monitoring of EIS.

The DENR is only responsible for the inventory of trees to be cut, the nursery establishment and if the operating company affects the foreshore areas.

A19. CMC-initiated numerous activities such as: Coastal clean-up, Feeding program to children, training on livelihood, Radio Program, and etc. However, the design documents of these activities were not available.

Operating of the company affects the foreshore areas.

Scholarship of the youth must be included (Education)


FINDING/ISSUES COMMENTS/ REPONSES SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ACTIONS D1. Level of awareness on environmental sustainability and overall ecosystems interaction still needs further improvement among the different stakeholders

Still needs further improvement The mining company/CMC shall be responsible for the environment sustainability with the cooperation of MGB, EMB, DENR

Theres no specific involvement of MLGUs and PLGUs before the establishment. They're only active during MMT & MRFC.

MLGUs and BLGUs may be interested in taking active involvement but they're not properly notified of the conduct of pre establishment activities

MGM has to require mining companies to ensure that MLGUs and PLGUs shall be properly notifiedd of all phases of pre establichment activities.

Mining operations has not been fully responded, eg. Farm land contaminations, irrigations was destroyed by contructors of acess road

Fish kill incident in Mainit Lake was suspected to have been accused by waste

Comrel of the company has to find ways to bring the concern of the affected sectors to the company's top management.

Interviews confirmed that reconcialation of revenues have not been done among the major stakeholders- LGU, MGM, EMB, BIR, mining company.

MLGUs like Municipality of Mainit is complaining about their share

MGB has to initiate dialogue among the representatives of LGUs, MGM, EMB, BIR & mining campany.

STAKEHOLDER FINDINGS/ISSUES COMMENTS/RESPONSES SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE ACTIONS

GRC A1 Undefined policies/guidelines for CSOs to be involved in the pre-Project development phase of the mining company

Should have well defined policies and structures of the municipality on the role of the CSOs in any development intervention in their locality.

A2 Strengthen responsibility of LGUs and the community leaders to ensure informed decision and awareness building

A3 Need to formulate policies that they are responsible to conduct IEC

Should have clear policies/guidelines that it is part of their role to conduct IEC

A5 Need to verify/justify all mining companies are

Tubod-GRC Group:

1. Joel M. Pacatang 2. Israel M. Yabut 3. Melanie F. Valenciano 4. Paul Ker Jay S. Escasura 5. Roel T. Panez



required to be socially acceptable project – as part of social license to operate It is very clear in the Mining Act 0f 1995 and required to secure endorsements from the BLGUs

A71 No clear mechanisms, guidelines and process of integrating the EIS in the plans of LGUs and committees

Issuance of clear policy guidelines of integrating process of EIS in the LGU community plan either thru a DAO or JMC

7.1 OK 7.2 Very broad, does not refer to what kind of

mining activities in the locality. Identification, planning and actual implementation of socio-economic, livelihood, health and infrastructure projects and activities involved in the BLGU, MLGU and sometimes the NGAs

7.3 Yes, there are confusions, but during the process thru the conduct of IECs the issues and concerns were clarified

7.4 BLGU, MLGU and PLGU are well informed of the project because part of the requirement is to secure endorsement from the BLGUs that the project is socially acceptable. Consultation /coordination was established and carried out prior to the actual operation

7.5 Strengthen participation / involvement of CSOs, LGUs in the sustainable mining development activities

B1 OK B2 OK B3 GRC provides full disclosure of company

information of all its report to EMB, MGB thru reported documents and update of its accomplishments with the presence of CSOs, NGOs, MLGU and PLGU.

Ba Company follows and fully comply with public disclosure requirement of all regulatory agencies, both in the local and national level.

There must be a clear guidelines from regulatory bodies on the level of information that

Bb Not true. There is official information to BLGU, CSOs, MLGU and PLGU on the transition from crew pit to tunnel/underground mining. Information is fully disclosed during IEC and one-on-one dialogue.

There must be clear guidelines from regulatory bodies on the level of information that should regulate in terms of info dissemination/disclosure to community.

Bc It has been shared to all. Bd The issue had been repeatedly validated by

the group of Sec. Gina Lopez, but found untrue and unfounded. The issue was independently validated by CSOs known to an anti-mining



official report declared not true. GRC was one of the 11 mining companies that passed the audit conducted by DENR, CSOs, NGOs.

C1 Updates are provided during MFRC meeting

held by LGUs

C2 Can be accessed thru MGB Office C3 #2 is inconsistent with C3 C5 c/o Barangay C6 GRC is regularly audited by 3rd party and

government agencies

D1 More info campaign D2 OK D3 Not true. Current fund of FMRDP is higher

compared to the previous year Get update from MGB of total fund of FMRDP or you can access info thru our EIC presentations

D5 Correct D7 Not true. There are reports. These are part of

our compliance Copy of these reports can be accessed thru MGB

D8 Not true. We are regularly conducting IEC and we are presenting our envi work program, including its accomplishments.

D10 Not entirely true. All required funds are presented during IECs including other required payments except FR MWT

Will include the MWTF in our succeeding IECs

D11 All EWP/EPEP programs total cost of MRDP is part of the IEC, this can validated in the existing IEC presentations

D12 Full disclosure of SDMP including safety are integral part of presentations during IEC disclosed and presented during monthly PMRB’s meeting and CTWG meeting

D13 GRC fully comply with existing guidelines of the membership of MMT which also include CSO members identified by MGB

Revisit and, should there be a need, revise MMT guidelines on membership issued by MGB as defined by existing laws

E1 Data are all useful in our day to day activity to

monitor that the company are all in compliance to existing DENR laws

E2 EMB/MGB are E3 No Comment E4 Correct E5 Reports are regularly provided to regulatory

body as part of GRC compliance

E6 Correct, we are compliant E7 --- EA Correct. We have an equipment to monitor and



provide real time data EB --- EC OK, formulated/available at H/S Dept of GRC ED GRC regularly joined the contest and

continuously enhanced our safety team (DRRM Team) as member of MDRRM

EE Involve all stakeholders and formulate and pursue open dialogue and formulate appropriate policies to improve transparency and accountability and participation of all stakeholders. (No man is an island)

BLGU Waste Dump Rock The residents of Brgy. Cawilan are in danger when it rains

Just pray that there will be no landslide

Open pit There is a huge crack in the soil. Be cautious Rising level of Tailings

Dump Dike The Magpayang River and the farm area will be in danger

Transfer the tailings dump dike to another area

STAKEHOLDER FINDINGS / ISSUES COMMENTS/ RESPONSES SUGESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE ACTIONS

CMC • Involvement of LGU • At least one of the (1) SB member will participate in MRFC

• Send communication prior of holding MRFC

• Revenue Share • Proper apportioned of share from Municipality and Barangay

• Prompt payment of revenue share

• Environmental Sustainability • LGU had passed of the environmental hazard

• The company act or approved memo or ordinance

• Marine sanctuary • Help the barangay Officials establish marine sanctuary

• Employ BPLK paid by CMC

CAGDIANAO - • There is Involvement of the LGU • Participation of the LGU are • Evaluate the Social

CMC-Cagdianao Mining:

1. Rudilyn C.Horca 2. Renieboy S. Tillo 3. Carlos G. Eludo 4. Norberto L. Osorio 5. Ruperta S. Seda 6. Abdulia A. Valiente


STAKEHOLDER FINDINGS / ISSUES COMMENTS/ RESPONSES SUGESTIONS FOR THE FUTURE ACTIONS

LGU already enhanced Development Management Plan (SDMP)

• • There is no transparency

• No consultation happened to the community before the implementation of the project

• The salary of the employee of the mining company below minimum wage

• The employees asked the mining company management to increase their salary

• No answer

• The project of the mining used by the politicians as their accomplishments in order to have higher vote during elections

• host and neighbouring barangay fully disclosure all the transactions of the mining company

• Signage on Hazard • The implementation is on-going

• Need to put-up a signage as soon as possible according to the requirements

• Plan on the DRRMC/ CGA • No answer • No answer • Low salary • • CSO • Lack of implementation • Need

• for more improvements on the implementation

• No transparency of all transaction

• No answer

• The community lack of awareness regarding the project

• No clear implementation of the policies

• As of now there is already a changes happened

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• Today the mining company become more responsible of their operation

• Established and implemented livelihood program

• Good relationship with the CSO • Scholarship for Elementary

school and high school

• Some supervisors there is no fare treatment to the people in the community

• Management of the company will consider the performance of the employees


AAM-PHIL Mining:

1. Eleunda Guntinas -FInance 2. Cherry C. Pagalpalan - Comrel 3. Arnel Atipongan - MEPEO 4. Jessie Peroda – Envi Manager

BLGU Panamaon:

1. Brgy. Capt. Leonila C. Gajal 2. CSO-Nida C. Conales 3. CSO-Angel Glory C. Gajal

BLGU-Esperanza:

1. Brgy. Capt. Alan L. Limpuasan 2. CSO-Eugenio M. Jimenez 3. CSO – Marites R. Limpuasan 4. CSO -Dresian M. Simbajon

STAKEHOLDERS

FINDINGS/ISSUES

COMMENTS/RESPONSES

SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE

ACTIONS AAM-PHIL

CSO A.5 Piglets and pigs distributed in the community have the same prices

The community should decide where to buy on the price they can afford because the community will be the one to raise the pigs

Some hired workers are also recommendation from Political leaders

Workers who were close to the Mayor were the one who has the opportunity to work as Trapal boys

Give chance to other workers who also wanted to have the kind of work

There were complains about farm situation along the road and owner demands payment rather than repairs

There were complains about farm situation along the road and owner demands payment rather than repairs

There should be specific agency that handles issues and concern (silted farm affected in mining operation)

Regular maintenance of roads used by all mining companies

Some roads from other mining companies like Century is not maintained

Roads should be maintained religiously especially during rainy season because it can affect the community dwellers and transportation

Open up dialogue between local officials in the BLGU and MLGU re: hiring of labourers

Requirements especially Mayors permit is not signed but was paid and given official reciept

If mayors permit will not be issued or signed payments should not be happened.


STAKEHOLDERS

FINDINGS/ISSUES

COMMENTS/RESPONSES

SUGGESTIONS FOR FUTURE

ACTIONS A.5 No trainings conducted and SDMP was

not fully implemented That the company will conduct different kinds of livelihood training and will implement SDMP religiously

A.6 AAMPHIL assisted neighboring barangay thro their 12% of 1.5 % ASDMP as educational to elementary and high school.

Percentage of educational assistance will be maintained and sustained

20 Issues and concerns were true The company will resolved seriously the dissatisfaction regarding the issues and concerns

LGU Municipal LGU has no participation in SDMP

Municipal LGU must have representatives in SDMP

The company has no in house equipment

The company should purchase in house equipments

AAMPHIL does not have mining Engr

Mining Devt Plan is not followed Oblige the company to hire regular mining Engr

Municpal LGU has no Regular MMT member

Municipal LGU must have regular MMT member

The company is not religiously depositing FMRDF

Oblige the company to deposit FMRDF base on the present competition

AAMPHIL Livelihood project - SDMP No training Need trainings

Company only purchased on SDMP projects

Participation of the CSO’s and BLGU during purchasing

transparency

IEC/CTWG Conduct quarterly Need to conduct quarterly

scholarship Need DMTG budget for scholar Counterpart scholar for college student

In house equipment Backhoe dump truck for road repair, drainage, canals and safety beams

Manual of operation (MOO) Finalization of MOO Two regulatory agency should sit down and agree on finalizing the MOO o help the company on who should be followed.

Revenue share #17 natural wealth share fund should have allocation in primary roads of the host barangay and bridges


Stakeholders Findings/Issues Comments/Responses

Suggestions for Future ACtions

TMC #1 The participation of the existing CSOs in the Pre-Project Development Phase of the GRC was less palpable because the CSOs have not yet been fully organized in the determination of the municipal’s inclusive development strategy

Streamlining of concerned agencies

Come-up with strict guidelines to strictly implement the expected outputs and measures stated in the EIS. EIS should always be the baseline for planning and program implementation

#16 Responses on the concerns and Issues: There are perceptions that the company and the host

communities is more concerned with compliance in the SDMP, sidelining the social impact among the locals who are affected by the projects (e.g. too much fund, too soon and less capacity of manage);

The perception that TMC has greater clout in decisions as a company as against the inadequate capacities of the locals;

There are no policy sharing and discussions on the processes and criteria on how support are provided by TMC.

SDMP Support is according to expressed need basis.

Challenges and unsuccessful outcomes of projects due to proponents indecisiveness and values of the project being implemented

Strengthening local enterprises and cooperatives and development of trainings to job-ready skills-related programs

#17 Some conditions that may have indicated some issues on the social acceptability of the mining operations-- The locals’ unpleasant experiences with some projects

e.g., the perception that the company has gained financially at the expense of the welfare of the locals and the environment; and the compensation of the labor workers (salary increase and problems in the construction materials provided in the project)

The commitment of TMC to respond to the poverty situation of the locals through the programs that may

Flora and fauna assessment done during EIS document preparation

Company will be implementing this assessment in 2017

Claver:

1. Charesma Exclamado 2. Felias, Mark Vincent Junel 3. Ramil Taliman Daya 4. Zilla Mae L. Jugar 5. Jenny Liza A. Arniego 6. Randulp A. Gabunada 7. Florelyn O. Regulada 8. Lucrecia Lasang 9. Reynalyn A. GAbunada 10. Arnel C. Urbiztondo 11. Nestor E. Urbiztondo 12. Anthony Francis L. Lopez




have strengthen dependency vs. initiating empowerment of the locals;

Information, Campaign and Education (ICE) conducted in the host barangays were claimed as extensive.

As to whether such undertaking improved the empowerment values among the people was not yet tangible (the focus of trainings is on livelihood and infrastructure);

#20 Some conditions that strengthened social acceptability of the mining operations: Mineral extractions in the area have been productive

over the years; Increasing possibility of employment in the company; Benefits on infrastructure development through the

SDMP and CSR Scholarship provided for interested students without

stringent criteria; Consultation and meetings on community concerns by

the mining company

There is an existing MOA (revised) with stringent criteria prior to previous years of implementation

Continued implementation of the revised MOA

#21 Involvement of the LGUs (Municipal and Province) in the current operations of the company— The involvement of LGUs in the operations of TMC has

been largely confined to financial transactions and activities of MMT, CTWG, MRFC. (No documentation of significant LGU involvements)

LGUs participation could be more enhanced, like their participation in the planning and formulation of SDMP, their involvement in the LGU-CSO-led Monitoring Team.

Other self-initiated, focused activities that would use mining revenues to insure additional environmental programs of the LGU is not emphasized.

There is a standing policy and implementation of strong participation of LGUs in planning and formulation of SDMP. They are also part in the monitoring of CSOs successes and failures

Continue collaboration of LGUs and CSOs

#22 Suggested better ways to strengthen participation, collaboration and cooperation among the stakeholders Bring ComRel to a level that is technically assisting the

community ComRel should also coordinate for updates with other

units in the TMC. The setting-up of LGU-CSO Led Monitoring Team The improvement in the systemic bottom-up approach

to social services with enabling criteria; The improvement of the systems and processes of

TMC towards transparent, accountable, and participatory management in all aspects of the operations

For improvement and compliance

LGU/BLGU

#1 The participation of the existing CSOs in the Pre-Project Development Phase of the GRC was less palpable because the CSOs have not yet been fully organized in the determination of the municipal’s inclusive development strategy

This is true since the decision was made in the higher management even a public hearing was conducted

#2 The crucial responsibility of the LGUs and its community leaders to insure informed decisions and awareness building

Partly, the findings is correct but there is a




activities related to the development of their locality still needs improvement.

need that the national government must coordinate for the awareness of the LGUs, NGAs, NCIP and the Community

#3 It appears that IEC on mine-related concerns and issues has only been lodged on the mining companies in spite of the fact that LGUs has the political responsibility to provide the IEC activities on development.

LGU reacted to the said matter since TMC did not coordinated because the company have also basis

#5 Two major concerns are identified along this aspect—One, the MGB, EMB, and Community agreed to the full mining operations with passive understanding on the key impact and mitigating measures and major geologic hazards of mining in the area.

True, because they already conducted their operations.

#6 On the other hand, the mining company have not fully emphasized the key impact in the EIS review with MGB, EMB, COMREL and Other Stakeholders to directly create strategic actions to insure full implementation and understanding of the environment management activities suggested in the EIS.

TMC is very much aware of the matter

#7 While it is noteworthy that the EIS results are accessible and public document, specific key impact and mitigating measures have not been included in the action plan of the LGUs and Communities.

Employees of TMC could do nothing if the TMC management will not implement

#9 Before the mining started; there were recalls on the involvement of officials (only) from NCIP, IPs, BLGUs, CSO and the Mining company through series of consultations and meetings.

MMT representative did not re-echo the results

#10 At present, only BLGU officials and the community was active in the mining activities in the locality but the Province and NCIP have seldom coordinated with TMC.

Dili mi motoo nga walay coordination ang TMC sa PLGU og NCIP kay ang Provincial officals present man sa mga projects nga naa na implement sa impact barangay

#11 Questions and reservations from the community was reported before the establishments of the mining operations (tilled farms will be idled, health hazards, water shortage, employment, etc.)

Oo, it was reported because karun gani it is a big issue in the community ang prioritization of employment, water in claver and hospital nga ilang gisaad

#12 There was no MLGU-- and PLGU-initiated consultation before the establishment of TMC.

Imposibly kung wala. Nahibalo ang munisipyo ug province niana kay ngano man nahibalo man sila sa problema




sa community

#19 Lack of participation/involvement of local groups/organizations in monitoring the environmental conditions in the locality.

Lack gayud kay limited may representative

Dapat ang MGB, MRFC, MMT e involve ang CSO

Cagdianao Market Vendors (CAMVA) twice funded by TMC thru SDMP

Monitored/Trained Technically assisted and monitored

Livelihood Training of TMC in Technical skills Monitoring / to be employed in the mining company

Absorption in TMC as part of the realization of the policy

National Wealth Share of TMC Clarification of share of Barangay Cagdianao

CTWG / MMT Trained / Capacity of BLGU / CSO on Mining Development

CSO #1 The participation of the existing CSOs in the Pre-Project

Development Phase of the GRC was less palpable because the CSOs have not yet been fully organized in the determination of the municipal’s inclusive development strategy

In Hayanggabon, the Hayanggabon Community Multi-Purpose Cooperative is duly registered cooperative and we call the assembly on the said matter. The cooperative has its own by-laws. In Cagdianao, The Samahang Magsasaka ng Cagdianao (SMC) and Cagdianao Active People Multi-Purpose Cooperative did not receive a SDMP from TMC but we have SDMP from PGMC and it was given and managed by the barangay.

CSO must be involved in all activities in the ground especially the MOA signing between the mining company and the community (IPs, BLGU)

#9 Before the mining started; there were recalls on the involvement of officials (only) from NCIP, IPs, BLGUs, CSO and the Mining company through series of consultations and meetings.

We agree on the involvement of the CSOs in the Public Assembly

Constantly involvement of the CSOs to ensure transparency

#10 At present, only BLGU officials and the community was active in the mining activities in the locality but the Province and NCIP have seldom coordinated with TMC.

CSOs should also be involved

#15 On specific mining-related activities initiated by the LGUs and community— No or less mining-related activities initiated by the LGUs

and the community that could be considered significant. However, activities such as complaints about how silts

affect fishing, complaints about increased dust; passage of large vehicles are present.

CSOs must be involved and to solicit ideas and suggestions




Activities related to the implementation of SDMP, participation in MMT, MRFC could be considered as reactive/compliance to policies only.

Involvement in celebrations has been commonly reported.

#19 Lack of participation/involvement of local groups/organizations in monitoring the environmental conditions in the locality.

Concern agency only selected and identified members in the MMTs activities

CSOs must also be a member of the MMT to also monitor the current situation of the environment


Peace before us; Peace behind us; Peace under our feet; Peace over us; Peace around us; let all around us; be Peace Love before us; love behind us; love under our feet; love over us; love around us; let all around us; be love Hope before us; Hope behind us; Hope under our feet; Hope over us; Hope around us; let all around us; be Hope

PROCEEDINGS: Day 2-October 14, 2016 Preliminaries Breathing Exercises:

Action song

It was then followed by a prayer led by Ms. Zila May Ogar. Recapitulation through “onion peeling”. The participants were formed a big semi-

circleand using the devised paper onions with questions written inside for them to answer. As the music stop, the one holding the onion will peel the question and answer it. Below were their questions and answers:

1) What is the scope of the study? The study covers the extractive industries located in the provinces of Surigao del Norte and Dinagat Islands.

2) What mineral products from your areas that were sold at the market?The participant mentioned nickel and iron.

3) What are the objectives of this forum-validation scoping study? The participant cited that this activity determined the needs/gaps in mining operations and how the community, CSOs, LGUs and national agencies work together to fill the gaps.

4) What laws regulating the mining operations? RA 7942 otherwise known as the Philippine Mining Act was the reply of the participant.

5) Who are the real stakeholders in the mining industry management and operations? These are the host communities, local government units, and civil society organizations.


Opportunities for Convergence, Transparency, Participatory Approaches In the Extractive Industries Mr. Buenaventura M. Maata, Jr., PhilGrassroots-ERDF Time of talk: 2 hours No. of Slides: 23 slides Annex D. PowerPoint Presentation Opportunities for Convergence, Transparency, Participatory Approaches In the Extractive Industries The presentation highlighted on the four (4) key words, namely participation (pakiglambigit), transparaency (dayag), accountability (kaakuhan), and convergence (pakigtambayayong). Mr. Maata mentioned the key questions that will guide the participants in the formulation of the framework to attain the above four (4) key words. This framework aims to institutionalize transparency, extend transparency and accountability from provinces, city/municipalities down to barangays; and to strengthen the role of sub national in the mineral resources management and protection. Further, He mentioned the opportunities at the sub-national level so that there will be a genuine CSO/community participation in the following: Multi-partite Monitoring Team (MMT), Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee (MRFC), Community Technical Working Group (CTWG), Environmental Management & Development Team (EMDT), Local Economic Development, Social Management and Development, and Environmental Management and Development.

Likewise, the speaker reminded about the importance of Genuine CSO Representation, to wit:

• Capacity and integrity • Greater community involvement and commitment • Transparency and accountability • Reduce conflict and tensions

The commitment to really practice transparency, accountability, participation and

convergence was encouraged/challenged.


Action Planning Per Mining Company Stakeholders ERIC C. PHULLY, Community Devt Facilitator-Social Enterprise, PhilGrassroots-ERDF explained the planning format: Planning Format

Future Action Objectives Activities Point Person/ Organization/

Agencies

Resources Needed

Time Frame

Breakout group workshops followed per mining company. Reporting of Action Plans Per Mining Company Stakeholders

1) Claver Reaction: none

Strengthening Convergence, Transparency and Participation Capacities among the Stakeholders of Extractive Industriesin the Provinces of Surigao Del Norte and Dinagat Islands

PLANNING WORKSHOP OUTPUTS

TAGANITO MINING CORPORATION STAKEHOLDERS CLAVER, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

Future Actions Objectives Activities PointPersons,Organizatio

ns,Agencies Resources

Needed Time-Frame

Clarification of

membership and participation of LGU; BLGU and CSO to the MMT, MRPC, CTWG, EMDT

To be informed

regarding the new policies, rules and regulations of the mining and to disseminate it from National Government down to Sub-National

Capacitate

MMT, MRFC, CTWG on the roles during inspection and validation

EMB, MGB, DENR,

CTWG, EMDT and Mining company

Mining

companies, BLGU and LGU

6 – 12

months

Clarification of

sharing of the ff: Royalty National

Wealth SDMP EPEP

To be informed

regarding the new policies, rules and regulations of the mining and to disseminate it

Capacitate

MMT, MRFC, CTWG on the roles during inspection and validation

DENR, DOF, DBM,

DILG and Mining company

Mining

companies, BLGU and LGU

6 – 12

months


Future Actions Objectives Activities PointPersons,Organizations,Agencies

Resources Needed

Time-Frame

from National Government down to Sub-National

Implementation of

the new policies

Joint actions

among stakeholders

Involvement of

the CSOs

MGB, DENR, EMDT and

Mining company

Mining

company

1 – 10

months

Poverty alleviation

in the community

Lumad recipients

of the SDMP

Trainings and

seminars

Capacity building w/ allowance

Mining company, BLGU,

LGU and TESDA

Fund

allocations from LGU, BLGU and mining company

From

implementation to deployment

Support to

business and skills training

Prioritize the less

fortunate families No political will

involve

Consistency of

Monitoring System with transparency and provide technical assistance and financial assistance

Pre-deployment to company’s opportunity


LGU and TESDA

Fund


From

implementation to deployment

Environmental

Research Team with CSOs

To monitor and

assessment of the environmental status in the municipality

Conduct

quarterly monitoring with regards to environmental issues


LGU and CSOs

Fund


Continuo

us implementation


2) Cagdiangao

Reactions:

Mr. Roel T. Paniza of Greenstone agreed with the presentation of Cagdiangao. However in terms of legal documents for the barangay, it is only the Barangay Development Plan (BDP). Whateverdevelopment should be based on the BDP. He inquired to MGB as to what integration would be done for integration of SDMP. He cited the BDP integration process to Municipal Development Plan then to Provincial Development Plan. So, he asked on what policy serves as reference in the integration of SDMP and whose jurisdiction, is it MGB or DILG.

MGB personnel Ms. Kristine A. Apale explained the reason of integration because most of the SDMP programs were not sustained; perhaps it doesn’t fit the needs of the community. They initiated the participation of other agency to include the DSWD and DepEd with the mining company and host communities. She then summarized by having next steps such as to facilitate the integration process and membership to MMT. However, MMT membership shall be guided under RA 7942 & its implementing rules and regulations.



CAGDIANAO MINING CORPORATION STAKEHOLDERS CAGDIANAO, PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS

Future Actions Objectives Activities PointPersons,Organizations,Agencies Resources

Needed Time-Frame

Integrate programs of the company to the NLAs and LGUs

To synchronize programs of mining industry and other stakeholders in order to lessen the dependency of the mining community

Collaborate within the NLAs/ LGU and other stakeholders

Community stakeholders and concern agencies

venue, transportation and others

Quarterly

Conduct intensive IEC to all stakeholders related to mining operation

To enlighten the town populace regarding mining operation

Schedule IEC drive

MLGU, MGB venue, transportation and others

Semi-annual

Extend programs of SDMP to non-mining community within the municipality

To alleviate the living condition of the marginalized people

Coordinate intend agency for proper action

MGB, LGU and other concern agencies

SDMP allocation

Annual


3) Loreto Reaction: none



AAM-PHIL MINING CORPORATION STAKEHOLDERS LORETO, PROVINCE OF DINAGAT ISLANDS

Future Actions Objectives Activities PointPersons,Organizati

ons,Agencies Resources

Needed Time-Frame

Creation of

Loreto Multi-Sectoral Monitoring Group (LMMG)

Composition: 1 MLGU 1 BLGU 1 WOMENS 1 FISHERFOLKS 1 FARMERS 1 COOPERATIVE 2 MINING 1 RELIGIOUS 1 MRHU 1 BRHU 1 DEPED -District -Local

To monitor

the operation, Development and performance of mining companies

SB

Resolution Creating the LMMG

Sanggunian Bayan

Financial

assistance from mining companies and LGUs

January

2017

Capability- Building

(training of members functions and responsibilities)

PHILGRASSROOTS Financial assistance from mining companies

February 2017


4) Tubod Reaction: none



GREENSTONE RESOURCES CORPORATION STAKEHOLDERS TUBOD, SURIGAO DEL NORTE

Future Actions Objectives Activities PointPersons,

Organizations, Agencies

Resources Needed

Time-Frame

Convergence

of CSOs, GRC, NGAs and LGUs (Selection/Identification of Committed Leaders to be part of the Extractive Industries for the transparency programs.

To institutionalize

the CSOs participation in the process, MMT, MRFC and CTWG in all activities of mining company.

Institutionalize capacity-building of CSOs to participate in the Environmental Management.

Lobby to DENR-MGB to

formulate policies included CSOs in MMT, MRFC, CTWG and NGO (locally) in every committee. >BFAR should also be part in MMT. >Encourage CSOs to inform the community through IEC.

Every impact barangays should be a member in committees related to mining development. >Every barangay must enact a resolution to involve the CSOs to be a member in MMT and MRFC.

Formulate policy in institutionalizing capacity building of CSOs to participate in the Environmental Management.

MLGU

DENR-MGB, CSOs, NGAs,, BLGUs and GRC

GRC and

LGUs

2017

(January-December)


Synthesis of the Planning Process

Mr. Buenaventura M. Maata, Jr. of PhilGrassroots-ERDF illustrated in the manila paper to synthesize this activity and explained thoroughly each figure.

• Question was thrown to participants as to how to implement the above framework toward a major perspective of reducing poverty and improving quality of life.

• Participants’ suggestions were as follows:

o Proper coordination among stakeholders to have social, economic and environmental sustainability;

o Having a separate fund from national wealth or local taxes for social, economic and environmental programs. National wealth share will be 20% to the province; 45% to the municipality; 35% to the barangay;

o Strengthening of Loreto Multi-Partite Monitoring Group (LMMG);

o LGU must do its part by passing a Resolution;

Poverty Reduction Quality of

Life

Social Economy Environment

Mining companies Organization

LGUs

National Line

Agencies

ACTION


o National Government Agencies must provide technical assistance;

o The mining companies must contribute for the improvement of the mining industry. An official communication from MGB may be necessary;

o MGB representative, Ms. Apale, committed to bring to the higher-ups whatever agreement in the activity;

o DENR-Surigao Del Sur representative cited that MMT is unique in the Philippines. He elicited the needs for water resources be incorporated in the development plans;

o With the AAM-Phil as pilot LMMG, there is a suggestion to create the same in every municipality and be evaluated after 6-months. Mr. Paniza of GRC said that they are willing to comply local policies. It is for the Local Government Unit to pass a Resolution creating MMG per municipality. He suggested that the MGB support LGUs to facilitate the implementation of action plan; and

o Creation of Interim MSG was agreed upon.Profile forms were provided to participants as Expression of Interest to be part of an Interim Group. Then the next step is to endorse the profile to MMT and CTWG and to Extracted Industries Transparency Initiatives (EITI).

Closing Ceremonies

Inspirational Messages and Impressions:

Mining Companies:

• Green stone: Mr. Paniza were grateful being part of the process and it was one of kind. For him, he is very willing to commit to the direction of improving mining industries in the locality.

• TMC: He was very grateful to PhilGrassroots-Mr. BMMaata, by letting us to know status regarding mining operations. He thanked also to the inputs to strengthen the programs of the mining companies. For them, they looked forward for a genuine collaboration and partnership among stakeholders.

• AAM Phil-Alfonso Gajol: He was thankful to PhilGrassroots because they felt worried during the conduct of mining audit. Though there was no inspection report yet, but they


observed the implementation of programs by the mining companies such as rehabilitation/tree planting activities and participation of host communities. For this 2ndaudit by PhilGrassroots, he observed the increase of participation of communities, LGUs and CSOs. Again, thanks to everybody for the leaning and have a good day!

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs)

• CSO-Greenstone: Mr. Joel Pacatang wasthankful to the energetic facilitator-BMM and co-facilitators. He said that it was first time he attended seminar by PhilGrassroots. With that, he was thankful to all facilitators.

• CSO TMC: It was his first timehandled the livelihood program.He learned the accountability of the mining companies to the host communities. Thus, he thanked the facilitators of this activity.

• CSO-Cagdianao. She was grateful to the support of mining companies, CSOs and host communities, DENR, MGB and EMB. He hoped to see each other again in the next knowledge enhancement activities.

• CSO-AAM Phil- Ms. Nila said the she was very proud of improvement of their organization through SDMP of AAMPhil. He hoped to have additional livelihood capital. Again thank you and good afternoon.

Local Government Units (LGUs):

• BLGU-Greenstone: He thanked to the whole team for this activity to brainstorm the process of implementation. To co participants, he hoped that the action plan will be implemented

• BLGU-TMC: It was challenged to her; and she committed to become member of the interim group to resolve community issues.

• MLGU-Cagdianao: As member of the Sangguniang Bayan, he encouraged all LGUs that this 2 days forum is not enough for brainstorming. He suggested to meet again in 3-months for purpose of collaboration with mining companies through the grassroots.

Community Relations (ComRel):

• COMREL-Cagdianao: She challengedeveryone that to reduce poverty is not only a concern for mining industries but for all of us.

• COMREL-AAMPhil: It was a blessing in disguise of being part of the survey through PhilGrassroots. With this, truth revealed. To have concrete action, He will prepare report and present during the SB session. He hope and pray that the SBs and Mayor will really


support.

National Agencies:

• PENRO-DENR: In behalf of the office, he encouraged to follow the terms and conditions stipulated in mining laws. He challenged the MMT to participate to meet the goals. Not only mining laws, but to include water resources and solid waste management. For, further inquiries, everybody may visit offices of DENR for technical assistance.

• MGB: She expressed her thanks for inviting MGB in this scoping study to really indentyf the gaps in mining operations. The outputs on this activity will surely address the gaps and for future collaboration. He suggested to strengthen MMT memberships to really sanctions non-complaint companies and to improve the living condition of the community.

• krn unsa dapat buhaton aron ma adres and gap & in the future . To sir ben, convergence naa na pero kulang pa. additional membership cso-workout maapil. MMt well represented. Already members, pls Strengthen commitment as member of MMT. Wla BLGU nag attend as per attendance. With EMB, MMT violation rate no-non compliance- notice of violation by EMB. Power to sanction sa minahan. To protect the environment and improve living condition of the community. Again congratulations and thanks for the active participation of everybody.

Responses from the facilitators/activity organizers:

• Response from Ms. Beverly P. Besmanos, Mindanao Sub-National Coorindator, Bantay Kita-Publish What You Pay Philippines: She thanked everybody for actively participating the tough processes. She informed that Bantay-Kita established in 2009 by72 moreCSOs, POs and Universities. It aimed to meet halfway in terms mining. She cited compromises by looking on the data about mining and its benefits. This hoped to uphold the rights of the community and IPs. This means that the community will understand the technicalities and business of mining. Bantay-Kita enable to enhance capacities of the host communities for their voices be heard and to have a meaningful participation and convergence in resolving issues and concerns confronting social, economic and environment.

• Response from Mr. BMMaata given in three sentences: 1) many started the organizing but few were doing it with a heart; 2) this endeavour is not just for today but for the next generations; and 3) grassroots-phil committed to follow-up the implementation of the action plan and to provide technical assistance. He expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Ms. Kath and Ms. Bon, to DENR, MGB & EMB and to all areas visited. His remark was “it was wonderful working with you all”.


Finally, the certificate of completion was distributed to all participants. Next was a group pictorial. The 2-day forum-validation was ended at 3:45 in the after of October 14, 2016 with a closing prayer.

Homeward bound!


FORUM-VALIDATION OF THE RESULTS OF SCOPING STUDY ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE PROVINCES OF

SURIGAO DEL NORTE AND DINAGAT ISLANDS Gateway Hotel

Surigao City, Philippines October 13 – 14, 2016

Participants’ Feedback Sheet

1. Please give your feedback on the following sessions by putting a check () on each appropriate box. You can add your comments and/or suggestions in the remarks box.

Sessions

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Remarks (Additional

comments and/or suggestions on the

content and process)

I. Opening Program Opening Prayer and Singing of the Pambansang Awit

12

14

Welcome Message Ms. Kat Pauso Grants Coordinator DAI – USAID

11

15

Introduction of Participants, Leveling of Expectations, Forum – Validation Overview and House Rules

7

19

II. Main Program Session 1: Salient Findings of the Scoping Study Mr. Buenaventura Maata, Jr. PhilGrassroots-ERDF

5

21

Open Forum (After Session 1) 4 3 19 Workshop 1: Stakeholders’ Responses To Salient Findings of the Scoping Study Per Mining Company Stakeholders

13

13

Day 2: Recap of the Previous Day’s Activities

1

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4

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Session 2: Opportunities for Convergence, Transparency, Participatory Approaches In the Extractive Industries

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Mr. Buenaventura Maata, Jr. PhilGrassroots-ERDF Workshop 2: Action Planning Per Mining Company Stakeholders

8

18

Reporting of Workshop 2 Outputs 4

4

18

Synthesis of the Overall Activity 5 9 12 III. Closing Program Message from Representative of Mining Companies

11

5 10

Message from Representative of Host Communities

9 5

12

Message from Representative of Civil Society Organizations

1 12 3 10

Message from Representative of Provincial Local Government Units

11 10 4 11

Message from Representative of Municipal Local Government Units

9 4

13

Message from Representative of Environmental Management Bureau

8 5 13

Message from Representative of Mines and Geosciences Bureau

11 4

11

Message from Representative of DAI – USAID

7 7 12

IV. Support Sessions Dinner Socials 1 8 10 7 Energizers and recaps 8 11 7 2. How will you rate this two-day event? Please put a check () on each appropriate box. You

can add your comments and/or suggestions in the remarks box.

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a. Content/expected outputs (Has the Forum - Validation met its overall objectives?)

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b. Process (Did the process help in meeting the Forum - Validation’s objectives?)

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c. Resource Persons and Facilitators (Did they effectively perform the tasks assigned to

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them?) d. Kit, presentation materials and

handouts (Were these prepared in advance and distributed to all participants?)

11 15

e. Food and venue (Did the food and session hall help provide an atmosphere conducive for participation and learning?)

6 18 2

f. Hotel accommodation (Did participants experience a comfortable stay all throughout the Forum - Validation?)

4 19 3

OVERALL RATING (Please encircle.) Not Good Good -3 Very Good -7 NO Answer- 16

1. What have you learned from this Forum – Validation? (Please explain its importance/significance in brief.)

• There is commonality of findings in terms of limitation concerns that mining companies have, and who

have participated in the research. • .I learned about the relation between the company and the community. • Convergence from NGAs, LGUs, SC, PO, IPs to right participation; transparency. • I learned many aspects of actual circumstance in this forum that the comments and reaction of the

stakeholders. • There are still many aspects in the mining that needs an improvement to achieve responsible mining.

These can be improved if all stakeholders do their share of responsibilities with integrity. • A very interesting forum because I/we know what was really happening when it comes to mining. • The important participation of the community to mining firm. • (2) Enlightened about the function of BLGU, CSO and LGU to the mining company. • (2) The roles and responsibilities of all stakeholders (LGU, NGAs, CSO and mining company) one is

maintaining the ecological balance of our nature. • (2) I learned about the results of the scoping study on extractive industries in the province of Dinagat

Islands and Surigao del Norte. • (3) I learned the concept of sustainability. Everyone is accountable to what will happen to the

environment. Each agency/stakeholders, community member, LGUs’ plays important role on poverty reduction. It should be work as a team with transparency, accountability, convergence and participation to attain economic growth and environmental stability.

• It is very good endeavor to attain a progressive and sustainable communities and extractive agencies.

2. How will you immediately apply what you learned from this Forum - Validation? • (5) We need to be a part of the different activities in mining companies, LGUs and community, whereas,

they must give importance to our concerns because we couldn’t apply what we want to do for the good of the community.

• EMB is mandated to implement environmental laws and would ensure the compliance of the mining industries in their Submitted Environmental Management Plan. All of these law (RA 9275, RA 8749, PD1586, RA 9003, RA 6969) including RA 7942 which is mandates of MGB must be implemented holistically. The EMB will conduct IEC to stakeholders and the company so that these will be


disseminated to the community. The EMB also will capacitate the LGUs on matters such as environmental laws.

• Focus on group discussion and intense application or implementation of the ways on how to maintain the ecological balance, even human activities are evident in our environment.

• To monitor the mining companies for the implementation of Nation Wealth/SDMP especially the gross income on how to get the 1.5% of SDMP.

• Brought out to the company with the support of the community and LGUs. • Request the concerned mining company to conduct an annual information drive evry six months. • The Forum-Validation makes me more receptive to the voice of the local communities who are directly

affected by mining operations. • Maybe by means of relaying important information. • Reviewing the notes of what you have from this forum and apply it as soon as possible. • To feedback our management about the output, process, and future direction of the study. • Recommended policies that would enhance the function of the committees (MMT, MRFC, CTWG) 3. What capacities need to be further enhanced in relation to Convergence, Participation, and

Transparency in the Extractive Industries?

• Extend the transparency and accountability at the substantial level. • Strengthen the genuine participation. • To monitor and assessment to BLGU, MLGU, CSO for the improvements/developments of the mining

companies in the projects and environmental concerns. • (3) More meetings & seminars • Thorough and proper coordination between mining companies, community, LGUs and CSOs because it

is hard to attain these factors convergence, participation, and transparency if without the involvement of individuals.

• Development of enabling policies that will provide mechanisms for convergence, participation, and transparency through EO, JUC, DAO or applicable local policies.

• Enhanced capabilities or power of communication, active participation, transparency or must be pro-active.

• More respondents must be scoped or interviewed and the participants of the mining companies must be also indispensable for the success of the study.

• Technical expertise of stakeholders to become more capable in conducting monitoring & evaluations. • For the mining companies to be more open in discussing how they will spent SDMP, EPEP, & other

funds intended for the environment & neighboring communities. • Records must be property disseminated within barangay and the municipality.

4. What follow-through activities/technical support would you recommend to achieve Convergence, Participation, and Transparency in the Extractive Industries?

• (2) Conduct another forum. • Final report presentation • Status of the action plans • Proper consultation to the expert • 2 Unity of BLGU-MLGU-PLGU and government concern agencies. • Policy making and intervention for an open communication with each stakeholders • Pursue the ongoing process involved important stakeholders, aside of the existing participants ,such as

business group,church/religious organizations, IPs of the ongoing process. • Proper coordination for us to have transparency • Have research team with partnership of representative from community, CSOs, LGUs and other concern


agencies regarding on environmental protection and management. • Consistency of the above activities • Technically, we need to convince the different stakeholders to gives their full participation. On the part of

the implementing agencies of the IRR of mining company, they should properly do their jobs religiously.

Thank you!

Y.C. James Yen Center, Silang, Cavite 4118 Philippines

Documents

FORUM-VALIDATION ON RESULTS OF THE SCOPING STUDY ON …pdf.usaid.gov/pdf_docs/PA00MDHP.pdf · 2017. 4. 22. · 2 | FORUM-VALIDATION ON RESULTS OF THE SCOPING STUDY ON EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES