Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII Caraga

04/06/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | We are hiring!

Contract of Service Personnel
•GEOLOGIST II-under Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology section

For further details, kindly refer to the attached photos. We strongly encourage submitting your applications via the Google Forms link provided below, which also includes a helpful guide to ensure a seamless application process.

https://forms.gle/J6Ptsrk4Fio4FPnZ7

Applications are accepted until June 10, 2026 only.

For more updates please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website www.mgbcaraga.gov.ph

01/06/2026

𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | June 2026 (Week 1)

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII (Caraga) has released the updated prices of Limonite and Saprolite for Caraga Region.

Mining stakeholders and the general public are encouraged to view the full bulletin for reference and guidance by accessing the provided links or scanning the QR codes below.

LIMONITE: https://bit.ly/4xgaoaS
SAPROLITE: https://bit.ly/3RAXEv7

For more updates, please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘, and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph

27/05/2026

21/05/2026

𝐀𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 | 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗥 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿/𝗛𝗼𝘁𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝟴𝟴𝟴𝟴 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺

Today, May 21, 2026, representatives from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII are attending the Cascading Activity on the DENR Action Center/Hotline 8888 Complaint Management and Monitoring System (CMMS) at the DENR Caraga Regional Learning Center in Ambago, Butuan City.

The activity is also attended by participants from the DENR Regional Office, Environmental Management Bureau (EMB) Regional Office, Community Environment and Natural Resources Offices (CENROs), Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Offices (PENROs), and other DENR field offices across the region.

The activity aims to strengthen complaint management and monitoring mechanisms in support of responsive, transparent, and efficient public service.

Please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph

18/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Oftice No. XIll warmly congratulates the newly appointed MGB Assistant Director, Dr. Karlo L. Queaño.

It is our hope that your leadership will further strengthen the Bureau's commitment to public service and national development. Under your guidance, may we chart new paths and uncover new opportunities.

May God bless you and keep you.

Please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph

18/05/2026

𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐊 | 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗠𝗜𝗟𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗡𝗘𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗛𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗭𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗟𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦, 𝗠𝗚𝗕 𝗗𝗜𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗧𝗢𝗥 𝗟𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗬 𝗠. 𝗛𝗘𝗥𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗭!

It is with great pride and joy that MGB OIC Regional Director Francis Glenn N. Suante, the Management and Staff of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII and the Caraga minerals industry celebrate the appointment of Engr. Larry M. Heradez as the new MGB Director.

For almost five years, Director Heradez led the Regional Bureau with a noted commitment to excellence, transformative leadership, and a heart for public service. Under his guidance, the Regional Bureau scaled new heights in mineral resource and geosciences development and building stronger ties with the communities it serves.

While his presence, wisdom, and leadership will be missed in the Regional Bureau, we take pride in seeing him take the helm at the national level. We are hopeful that the entire Bureau will flourish under his stewardship.

Cheers to a well-deserved milestone, Director Larry M. Heradez!

Thank you for your years of dedicated service to Caraga Region.

As you step into this new chapter, your MGB Regional Office No. XIII family is, and always will be, praying and rooting for you all the way.

Please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph

18/05/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Agusan del Sur 2nd District Representative Adolph Edward G. Plaza lauded the proactive initiatives of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) during the Mobile One-Stop Shop for the Small-Scale Mining Sector in Caraga Region conducted on May 14, 2026 at the Agusan Valley Convention Center in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

In his inspirational message, Rep. Plaza described the activity as a significant development for small-scale miners in the region, citing the DENR’s efforts in extending technical assistance and promoting safety precautionary measures for responsible and regulated mining operations.

Rep. Plaza also called for unity and cooperation among stakeholders. He urged miners to actively comply with the DENR's safety guidelines. Furthermore, he assured the community that the government remains fully committed to supporting them, particularly throughout the implementation and assessment periods of their interim permits.

Please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph

18/05/2026

𝐖𝐄𝐄𝐊𝐋𝐘 𝐏𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐁𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐓𝐈𝐍 | May 2026 (Week 3)

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. XIII (Caraga) has released the updated prices of Limonite and Saprolite for Caraga Region.

Mining stakeholders and the general public are encouraged to view the full bulletin for reference and guidance by accessing the provided links or scanning the QR codes below.
LIMONITE: https://bit.ly/4ulidds
SAPROLITE: https://bit.ly/4dfuc6d

For more updates, please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘, and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph

16/05/2026

𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐃 | Agusan del Sur Governor Santiago B. Cane Jr. reiterated the provincial government’s support for responsible and regulated small-scale mining in his inspirational message at the Mobile One-Stop Shop for the Small-Scale Mining Sector in Caraga Region on May 14, 2026 at the Agusan Valley Convention Center in San Francisco, Agusan del Sur.

Governor Cane expressed support for small-scale mining provided that operators are properly registered and possess the necessary documents and permits required by law. He emphasized the importance of ensuring that mining activities remain legal and compliant with environmental regulations.

The governor also stressed the need to protect Agusan del Sur’s natural resources so that future generations may continue to live in a safe, sustainable, and habitable province.

Governor Cane further emphasized that everyone shares responsibility for the welfare of future generations by proving that citizens can become productive contributors to national development without violating environmental laws.

Please 𝗦𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗘, 𝗟𝗜𝗞𝗘 and 𝗙𝗢𝗟𝗟𝗢𝗪 us!

Visit our website: caraga.mgb.gov.ph