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In Reference: “Audit of All Operating Mines and Moratorium on New Mining Projects” of Department of
Environment and Natural Resources Memorandum Order No. 2016-01.
“Mine Audit Team Pursuant to DENR Memorandum Order 01, series of 2016” of Memorandum
dated 29 July 2016 signed by the Senior Undersecretary for Field Operations Joselin Marcus E. Fragada
Conducted On: August 12-18, 2016
Conducted by Following: Memorandum Order dated August 8, 2016
Conducted by: MAT 2 and Third Party Experts. All members of the Audit Team was briefed at the DENR
Central Office on July 28 and 29, 2016. (viable?))
On April 12, 2010, the Office of the President rendered a resolution in O.P. Case No. 09-
B-059 reversing and setting aside the DENR Resolution of January 23, 2009 and O.P. Resolution of
April 17, 2009 and granting the motion for reconsideration of Ore Asia, Royal Picanto and ODECO.
Motion for reconsideration was filed by Matatag and Atty. Mercader‟s version of the
ODECO board but on June 29, 2010, the Office of the President in O.P. Case No. 09-B-059 rendered
a resolution denying the motion for reconsideration filed by Matatag and Atty. Mercader and declaring
the April 12, 2010 resolution FINAL and EXECUTORY.
On March 28, 2011, ECC was issued to Ore Asia for the large-scale operation and from then on, the mining
operation begun and continues to date. On June 29, 2010 Deed of Assignment over an area of 442
hectares of MLC No. MRD-509 was executed by ODECO in favor of Ore Asia
TERMS
What Is ECC? “Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC)” refers to the 5 document issued by the
Secretary or the Regional Executive Director certifying that based on the representations of the
proponent and the preparers (the proponent's technical staff or the competent professional group
commissioned by the proponent to prepare the EIS and other related documents), as reviewed and
validated by the Environmental Impact Assessment Review Committee (EIARC), the proposed project or
undertaking will not cause a significant negative environmental impact; that the proponent has
complied with all the requirements of the Environmental Impact Assessment System; and that the
proponent is committed to implement its approved Environmental Management Plan in the
Environmental Impact Statement or mitigation measures in the Initial Environmental Examination. From
A.O no. 2010-21
STATUS: ABIDED
PENALTY: Cancellation/Revocation/Termination of a Quarry/Sand and
Gravel/Gratuitous/Guano/ Gemstone Gathering Permit
What is SDMP? “Social Development and Management Program (SDMP)” refers to the comprehensive
five-year plan of the Contractor/Permit Holder/Lessee authorized to conduct actual mining and milling
operations towards the sustained improvement in the living standards of the host and neighboring
communities by creating responsible, self-reliant and resource-based communities capable of
developing, implementing and managing community development programs, projects, and activities in a
manner consistent with the principle of people empowerment.
“Development” means the work undertaken to explore and prepare an ore body or a mineral deposit
for mining, including the construction of necessary infrastructure and related facilities.
Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA) - an agreement wherein the Government grants to the
Contractor the exclusive right to conduct mining operations within, but not title over, the contract area
and shares in the production whether in kind or in value as owner of the minerals therein. The
Contractor shall provide the necessary financing, technology, management and personnel.
‘We have decided to close any kind of mining operation in functional watersheds,' says
Environment Secretary Gina Lopez
The environment department released what was supposed to be final list of its mining
audit at 4:45 pm Thursday, which includes Ore Asia Mining and Development
Corporation in Bulacan, and Benguet Corporation, the country's oldest mining company.
Ore Asia Mining and Development Corporation was earlier listed under suspended
mining firms..