The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Mimaropa conducted a lecture-workshop on Public Service Continuity Plan (PSCP), and disaster and emergency planning for vulnerable sectors on June 15-16 at the Bayview Park Hotel in Manila.

In his message, MGB Mimaropa Regional Director Glenn Marcelo C. Noble emphasized the importance of activities such as this, acknowledging that no one is going to be spared when the disaster comes.

Marc Rembrandt P. Victore, Civil Defense Officer III and OIC of the DRRM Division of the Office of Civil Defense Mimaropa, oriented the participants with the basic principles on how to develop a public service continuity management system to ensure that the organization can continue to perform its essential functions, and resume its delivery of vital public services even during disruptive events.

During the breakout sessions, MGB personnel worked on the drafting of the essential parts of the PSCP in line with the Bureau’s core values, mandate, vision, and mission in support of the programs to promote sustainable mineral resources development.

MGB employees also crafted the plans for the office’s disaster risk reduction and climate change adaptation and mitigation measures; energy efficiency and conservation program; and activities for the youth, senior citizens, and persons with disabilities (PWDs).

The programs and activities are also centered on ensuring the safety and well-being of the employees and stakeholders, especially those belonging to most at-risk population (including senior citizens, pregnant women, or those with underlying conditions or comorbidity).

Pursuant to National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council Memorandum No. 33 s. 2018 and Civil Service Commission Memorandum Circular No. 2, s. 2021, all government agencies are enjoined to develop their own PSCP to ensure the continuous delivery of essential services during an emergency, disaster, or any other disruptions. (MGB Mimaropa)