Sibutad Project
Environmental Management
Under the Care and Maintenance Program, PGPI-Sibutad continues to implement environmental activities through reforestation, maintenance of established plantations, rehabilitation of mine disturbed areas, regular desilting of receiving water bodies in the area, and other environmental protection and enhancement measures.
During the year, PGPI-Sibutad accomplished soil bagging of 8,055 auri coliformis seedlings and planted of 6,440 seedlings of various plant and tree species in new and established plantations in the area. To date, it has planted a total of 404 thousand seedlings covering an area of more than 138 hectares.
Reforested area in Sibutad
Community Development
Sibutad has been a showcase for best mining rehabilitation practice in Mindanao. As part of PGPI-Sibutad’s continuous Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign program, the Company accommodated various visitors from the private sector, schools and universities, government agencies and other stakeholders for mine visit and tour of the area. The site has become an attraction in the locality and is being frequented by visitors.
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LGU members at the view deck of the Sibutad site during a mine tour. |
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Under the IEC program, open communication with the host community and the local residents is encouraged. Regular courtesy calls, discussion and presentation of Exploration Work Program to LGUs, presence of company representatives during regular LGU sessions, and dialogues with the local groups and landowners were constantly conducted.
PGPI-Sibutad continues to actively participate and provide financial and materials assistance to local social development projects, improvement of school facilities and structures, and other community activities.
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