MGB-10, mining contractors/permit holders unite vs COVID-19

CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, April 29 (PIA) – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-10 together with various mining contractors/permit holders unite to combat the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) through its realigned Social Development and Management Program (SDMP).

In Talakayan sa PIA media forum, MGB-10 Regional Director Efren Carido said about 11 mining contractors/permit holders had donated for the frontliners of the various local government units (LGUs) as well as families/households in the region.

Among the donors are Holcim Resources and Development Corporation, Republic Cement Iligan, Inc., WHK Manufacturing and Trading Corp., Mindanao Rock, Epic Motors & General Merchandise, Gavelden, Inc., BAI Aggregates, Oro NQA Enterprises Corporation, Mr. Caesar R. Casiño, Animas Bros. Construction Corporation and Ricky Crushing Plant.

The donations given included food packs, Vitamin C, sack of rice, boxes of canned goods, disinfectants, packed lunch, face masks, bottles of mineral water, medicines and medical supplies which are distributed in various Local Government Unit within Region 10.

The mining companies/permit holders spent a total of P 756,761.91 out of the allocated P 2,348,651.28 of the realigned SDMP.

To date, 3,965 families/households and 12 MSU-IIT students received donations of relief goods, PPEs and disinfectants.

There will be a continuing distribution through the realigned SDMP where the EMB hopes to cater to more communities. (JAKA/PIA10)

source https://pia.gov.ph/news/articles/1040359