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MGB Region 1 has jurisdiction over the provinces of Ilocos Norte, Ilocos Sur, La Union, and Pangasinan. Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office No. I's office is located at DENR-Region 1 Building, Government Center, Barangay Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union, and can be contacted thru Telephone Number:

(072) 607-2686 / email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Newly hired and promoted Engineers take oath
- Wednesday, 22 September 2021

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Two (2) newly hired and two (2) promoted MGB employees took their oath of office last September 20, 2021. Engr. Nandry Clae who was holding the position of Engineer III was promoted Engineer IV. While Engr. Mario Pamittan ,Cartographer II steps up to the Engineer II post. MGB 1 also warmly welcomed and congratulated Engr. John Rhod Sonson and Engr. Paula Blessie Morante for...

MGB discusses with PGIN on possible mineral reservation spots
- Thursday, 16 September 2021

LAOAG CITY – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 1 discussed with the Provincial Government of Ilocos Norte on September 14, 2021, at the Malacanang of the North to present on the Mineral Reservation Project in the province. MGB 1 Regional Director Socrates G. Gaerlan together with MGB technical personnel explained the MinRes project with hopes on enhancing mining's contribution to the economy up...

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 1 conducted a validation on the Bamboo Plantation established in Baranagay Tavora East, Pugo, La Union by Mathew O. Liis and RJ Flores Construction-Rosario to support the Enhanced National Greening Program (ENGP) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources. This is in connection with the instruction of DENR Secretary Roy A. Cimatu to establish and...

MGB 1 conducts MRFC meeting for Pangasinan Group IV
- Monday, 09 August 2021

SISON, Pangasinan – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau conducted a special meeting of the Mine Rehabilitation Fund Committee-Pangasinan Group IV for the Evaluation and Deliberation of the 5-year Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program with Integrated Final Mine Rehabilitation and/or Decommissioning Plan of Golden Aggregates and Crashing Plant at Leeza’s Restaurant, MacArthur Highway last August...

I-MINE continues to support #MineResponsibility
- Monday, 02 August 2021

ROSARIO, La Union – The Integrated Mining and Information Education in Region 1 (I-MINE) held its General Assembly last July 30, 2021 at the Sealine Beach Resort. The said meeting aimed to discuss accomplishments, activities and projects of I-MINE in the previous year up to present. Some of these were the use of unutilized funds of Social Development and Management Programs (SDMPs) of mining companies...

Newly hired and promoted Senior Geologists take oath
- Thursday, 29 July 2021

SAN FERNANDO CITY, La Union – Mr. Louie Francis Oliver and Mr. Ricky Corono of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Region 1 took oath on their new post as Senior Geologists last July 27, 2021. Mr. Corono was promoted from Geologist II while Mr. Oliver assumed post as a new regular employee.

Inducting Officer, Regional Director Socrates G. Gaerlan encouraged them to do and perform their functions...

SAN FABIAN, Pangasinan – The Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 through its Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD) conducted an Information Education Communication (IEC) session with the Multi-partite Monitoring Team (MMT) Pangasinan last July 28 at Barangay Colisao, San Fabian, Pangasinan. The members present in the meeting were MMT-Pangasinan Group IV members...

SAN JUAN, La Union – To give a better understanding on mental health and manage stress in the workplace, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Regional Office No. 1 had undergone a 2-day Training on Mental Health Awareness and Stress Management.

The activity was initiated by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau Employees Association (MGBEA) Region 1 Chapter in coordination with the Finance and Administrative...