5-year SDMP for Toledo

A Memoradum of Agreement (MOA) for the 5-year implementation of Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) was signed between Carmen Copper Corporation (CCC) and its host Toledo City.

SMDP is a 5-year framework program that aims to bring sustainable growth of the host and neighboring communities as well, which host mining industries through development programs and activities done every year.

Meanwhile, the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)-7 assisted the municipal and barangay beneficiaries in finalizing such projects and activities.

Engr. Armando L. Malicse, MGB-7 chief science research specialist of Mine Safety, Environment and Social Development Division (MSESDD), emphasized the importance of planning workshops in coming up with projects and activities mutually agreed by the mining firm and the host community.

He assured that MGB can provide the necessary framework and consultations about the program.

“The law provides clear guidelines on the development and implementation of Projects, Projects and Activities (PPAs) under the SMDP,” Malicse said.

CCC operated on the mineral resource and ore reserves in Barangay Carmen, Lutopan and Biga in Toledo City since 60s.

SDMP projects and activities, as stated in the MOA, will benefit the host Barangay Biga, Das, Media Once, and Loay, as well as the neighboring barangay of Bagakay, Poog, Campo 8, Cantabaco, Pangamihan, General Climaco, Bunga, Cambang-hug, Sam-ang, Bulongan, Magdugo, Landahan, and Subayon.

Meanwhile, regular monitoring will be conducted in the implementation of SDMP to ensure that it will reach target communities. (MLC)