ILOILO CITY (PIA) - - Sand, quarry  and gravel permit holders and applicants in Capiz underwent a writeshop, July 21, to ease the processing of their application.

Ther Mines and Geosciences Development Writeshop on basic technical knowledge on the preparation of required technical work and environmental programs as required on quarry, sand and gravel permit applications was organized by the Capiz Provincial Environment and natural resources Office (CaPENRO).

Resource persons from the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office 6 shared their technical knowledge and expertise to permit holders and applicants in the province via Zoom video-conferencing platform.

of the Social Development Section of MGB 6, discussed the details of preparing an Environment Protection and Enhancement Program, a requirement when applying for an Environmental Compliance Certificate (ECC) for sand and gravel and quarry permits.

He stressed that mining proponents must be responsible, accountable, and committed to implement necessary mitigation and rehabilitation measures to safeguard the immediate and surrounding environment against the adverse impacts of mining/quarrying activities.

She said that by providing technical support to their permit holders can help lessen the risks of mining activities and would ensure the observance of environmental policies and rehabilitation measures. (JBG/MGB RO6/CaPENRO/laf/PIA6-Iloilo/Photos from CaPENRO)