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Lascogon Project
Community Development As part of Lascogon Mining Corporation’s (LMC) Early Childhood Education Program (ECEP) as its contribution to the improvement in the quality of education of the host community, two computer units complete with IBM educational software were turned-over to the Surigao City Pilot School and the Capalayan Elementary School during the year. The donation was made possible through a partnership with IBM Philippines, Surigao City Mayor’s Office, and Silangan Mindanao Mining Company, Inc. (SMMCI). A 2½-day Teacher’s Training course was also conducted in coordination with the Asia Pacific Center. Formal turn-over was graced by the Surigao City Mayor and Vice-Mayor together with the Surigao del Norte DepEd Superintendent and officials, Principals of the school-recipients, IBM personnel, LMC and SMMCI representatives. The educational program aims to enhance and strengthen the foundation of early childhood education through integration of computer technology into the curriculum.
In 2008, aside from focusing on producing a bountiful and disease-free harvest, orientations and trainings on both technical and organizational-related issues were conducted to equip the farmers with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to manage the project. The orientations included basic information on Cardaba Banana farming, handling, maintenance and disease and pest-control, banana chips making and marketing among others. Technical trainings are done regularly during site visits by the Project Manager / Banana Specialist. The actual farm visits and handson demonstrations provided the farmers the necessary management skills to make the banana farms a success. The Project Team, with the help of LMC, continued to actively get involved in networking with possible buyers of the bananas. LMC continuous to closely coordinate and consult with the concerned city, municipal and barangay LGUs as well as other sectors in the communities. LMC representatives made courtesy calls to the leaders in the communities, attended municipal and barangay sessions, and participated in formal and informal community meetings. The meetings served as venue to introduce LMC and present its policies and programs to the local people. Mining issues and concerns were likewise discussed and clarified extensively during the meetings. Community immersion by the Community Relations Group continued to be the main strategy in developing awareness and building good relationships with the local communities. Environmental Management LMC actively supported and participated in the 2008 Earth Day Caravan-Mindanao Leg, spearheaded by the MGBCaraga Region. The leg was convened in Surigao City and culminated in Cagayan De Oro City. The Community Technical Working Group (CTWG) continued to monitor LMC’s activities particularly its compliance with the Environmental Work Program (EWP). Its main activity for 2008 included the monitoring of both active and inactive drill and trench sites and focus was given on the rehabilitation of the inactive sites. LMC established a mini nursery for the falcatta seedlings which are being utilized for the rehabilitation work. The Group likewise assisted LMC in the formulation and implementation of an employment scheme for the community residents during the trenching activities. In addition, LMC continues to conduct internal monitoring through its corporate environmental audits and field-based environmental monitoring team. <<Previous Next>> Silangan Project Bulawan Project Sibutad Project |
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