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FCF turns over brick molding machine for community livelihood
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FCF turns over brick molding machine for community livelihood

Photo shows Barangay Local Government Unit of Runruno in Quezon, Nueva Vizcaya represented by its council members Evelyn Mariano and Ronald Babli-ing including workers of the Innovative Runruno Integrated Sustainable Earned from Waste or IRISE project together with Marcelo Samaco of FCF Minerals Corp. community relations office during the recent turn-over ceremony of the brick molding machine. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya (February 1, 2023)—To support community organizations' green livelihood, FCF Minerals Corp. recently turned over a brick molding machine to workers of the Innovative Runruno Integrated Sustainable Earned from Waste (IRISE) project in Runruno village here. IRISE is an income-generating project that produces hollow blocks and eco-bricks with a mixture of s...
FCF completes 18.3-M man-hours without lost-time injury
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FCF completes 18.3-M man-hours without lost-time injury

PHOTO shows FCF Minerals Corporation's response team demonstrating how to deal with untoward incidents or emergencies in the community and the mine. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The London-based FCF Minerals Corporation has completed the calendar year 2022 with 18.3 million man-hours work without a lost-time injury. Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals general manager for operations, said this marks another significant accomplishment in their continuous strategy and efforts to prioritize the safety and well-being of their employees. “With the goal of ZERO HARM in mind, our company's fit-for-purpose solutions allow each personnel's activities to proceed in a safe and timely manner, while also ensuring that everyone who enters the site is given with utmost level of protection,” Ha...
Didipio Mine expands community development projects
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Didipio Mine expands community development projects

Didipio Mine in the upland town of Kasibu in Nueva Vizcaya. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO KASIBU, Nueva Vizcaya: The Didipio Mine has been expanding its reach with its two new funds aimed at building community capacity and resilience, according to the mine's External Affairs and Social Performance (EASP) division. Marjorie Idio, EASP manager, said the two new funds called Community Development Fund (CDF) and the Provincial Development Fund (PDF) were added to the Didipio Mine's substantial community program, which was included in the terms and conditions of its Financial or Technical Assistance Agreement (FTAA) renewal. The initial 25-year FTAA took effect on June 20, 1994 and expired on June 20, 2019, and was renewed by the Philippine government for an additio...
DENR recognizes FCF for natural resource conservation, rehab
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DENR recognizes FCF for natural resource conservation, rehab

Leopoldo Castro Jr., FCF Minerals Corp. Sustainability Manager, receives the certificate of recognition to the company at the DENR Central Office during the celebration of National Volunteer Month in Quezon City on December 7, 2022. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has recognized a mining company here for its contribution to the conservation and rehabilitation of the environment. According to DENR Region2 headed by the Regional Executive Director, a certificate of appreciation was awarded to the London-based FCF Minerals Corporation. Lawyer Jonas Leones, DENR Undersecretary for Policy Planning and International Affairs, said FCF was recognized for its invaluable and active participation in the conduct of relevant a...
FCF seals accord with Nuvelco for electric maintenance
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FCF seals accord with Nuvelco for electric maintenance

FCF Minerals Corporation represented by General Manager for Operations Lorne Harvey, and Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative, Inc. represented by General Manager Fredel Salvador sign an agreement for the 69kV power transmission line maintenance from Bayombong town to Runruno. Witnesses were the entire Nuvelco board and management and FCF Minerals officers. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO QUEZON, Nueva Vizcaya—The British FCF Minerals Corporation in this town has renewed its partnership with Nueva Vizcaya Electric Cooperative (Nuvelco) for the maintenance of electricity to run its operation. Lorne Harvey, FCF Minerals General Manager–Operations, said FCF has sealed the partnership through the signing of an agreement granting Nuvelco a new three-year contract for the maintenance of the 69kV power tr...
Cuaresma, DTI distribute business startup kits in Bambang
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Cuaresma, DTI distribute business startup kits in Bambang

BAMBANG, Nueva Vizcaya (December 17)— Mayor Benjamin “Jamie” Cuaresma distributed livelihood kits from the Department of Trade and Industry. Beneficiaries were given various goods to sell as a business startup. Interested individuals who wish to join the program are encouraged to inquire at the DTI office in this town. CONTRIBUTED PHOTO
Comelec disqualifies Cagayan governor
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Comelec disqualifies Cagayan governor

CAGAYAN GOV. MANUEL MAMBA BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA TUGUEGARAO CITY (December 16)—The Second Division of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) has disqualified Cagayan Gov. Manuel Mamba from the 2022 gubernatorial race, which he had won for his third consecutive term, for breaching the ban on election spending. A Comelec-Second Division resolution granted a petition lodged by Zarah Rose Lara who ran but lost to Mamba in the 2022 contest for governor. She is the wife of Cagayan Third District Rep. Joseph Lara, supposedly a nemesis of the Mambas. Presiding Commissioner Marlon Casquejo and Commissioners Rey Bulay and Nelson Celis signed the resolution, which was promulgated on Dec. 14, 2022. "Respondent MANUEL N. MAMBA is DISQUALIFIED as a candidate for the position of Governor...
Light plane crashes off Batanes runway
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Light plane crashes off Batanes runway

BY VINCE JACOB VISAYA TUGUEGARAO CITY (December 16)—A light airplane crashed off Itbayat island airport's runway after it swerved while landing on Wednesday morning, Cagayan Valley police said on Thursday. The plane's five passengers, including a two-year-old girl and an infant, were safe, according to LtCol. Saturnino Soriano, Cagayan Valley regional police information chief. On board were two-year-old Agatha Garcia; baby Alison Garcia; nurse Fhaye Garcia, 32; municipal employee Kathleen Garcia, 26; and seaman Rendel Niño, 26. They came from the Basco Airport. Fhaye accompanied Kathleen, who gave birth to newborn Alison at the Batanes Provincial Hospital in Basco. Airport probers said the plane with tail number RPC-1801 owned and operated by Fliteline Airways was descendin...
Searca pushes new approach to agri innovations
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Searca pushes new approach to agri innovations

BY LEANDER C. DOMINGO LOS BAÑOS, Laguna (December 16)—The Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture-Agri-Innovator Program (Searca-AIP), a short-term training program, is advocating for a human-centered approach combining "design thinking" as a mindset and "lean startup" as a methodology for developing agricultural innovations. According to Dr. Glenn Gregorio, Searca director, this program contributes to responding to an era of change when the vulnerabilities, uncertainties, complexities and ambiguities of a fast-evolving environment dictate the way agricultural challenges are appraised and addressed for agri-ventures and their innovations flourish in Agriculture 4.0. Gregorio noted that Searca-AIP, which will feature weekly sessions, was form...