Philippines - Apply for Environment Work Program

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Procedure

Apply In-Person:

1. To Apply for Environment Work Program, the applicant has to approach the Department of Environment and Natural Resources Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) offices link The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices.
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. All applications are processed within a reasonable time, having regard to the particular circumstances of each application, including the completeness of information and documents submitted to the authority by the applicant.
10. The authority may seek additional information from an applicant if this is necessary to assess the application. The authority does not need to deal further with an application until the applicant has provided this additional information.
11. After successful verification the authority will issue the permit.
12. This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application Form
• Project description (objectives, schedule, and cost)
• Type and nature of mineral deposit(s) to be explored and mineral(s) to be derived
• General Location and Area to be Covered by the Proposed Permit/Contract Area
• Description of the Existing Environment where Work is Proposed to be Undertaken
• Description of Exploration Work
• Environmental Management Measures Including Total Cost
• Plan(s) of the Proposed Operations showing location of area(s) subject of exploration/project, access to property, location of works and roads, water courses, working areas, proposed grid layouts, camps and other surface facilities

Office Locations & Contacts

Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Philippines
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
MGB Compound, North Avenue,
Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines
Telephone: (02)920-91 20/(02)920-91 36/(02)667-67 00
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 1 - San Fernando City, La Union
Government Center, Sevilla, City of San Fernando, La Union
Tel. No.: (072) 242-1123 / (072) 242-6129
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 2 - Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Maura, Tuguegarao City, Cagayan
Tel. No.: (078) 846-2023
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 3 - City of San Fernando, Pampanga
DM Consunji Building, Diosdado Macapagal Government Center,
Maimpis, City of San Fernando, Pampanga
Tel. No.: (045) 455-1266 / (045) 455-2221
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 4A - Quezon City, Metro Manila
North Avenue corner Agham Road, Diliman, Quezon City
Tel. No.: (02) 8925-6041 / (02) 8925-6042
Email: [email protected]

MGB Regional Office No. 7 - Cebu City, Cebu
Gorordo Avenue, Lahug, Cebu City
Tel. No.: (032) 232-3184 / (032) 231-8648
Email: [email protected]
Website link
Contact Details link

Note: The applicant has click on the region to find nearby offices

Eligibility

• Any individual or a firm that intends to Apply for Environment Work Program is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

Explain the time until which the certificate/document is valid.
e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

Please attach documents that can be used by people. e.g. links

Sample Documents

Please attach sample completed documents that would help other people.

Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 30 days or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Related Videos

Videos explaining the procedure or to fill the applications.
Attach videos using the following tag <&video type='website'>video ID|width|height<&/video&> from external websites.
Please remove the '&' inside the tags during implementation.
Website = allocine, blip, dailymotion, facebook, gametrailers, googlevideo, html5, metacafe, myspace, revver,
sevenload, viddler, vimeo, youku, youtube
width = 560, height = 340, Video ID = Can be obtained from the URL of webpage where the video is displayed.
e.g In the following url 'http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y0US7oR_t3M' Video ID is 'Y0US7oR_t3M'.

Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name of the applicant
• Address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Email
• Name of the firm
• Contact address
• City
• State
• Postal code
• Email
• Fax
• Name and Address of the Applicant/Permittee/Contractor
• Type and Nature of Project
• Land environment
• Water environment
• Biological environment
• exploration method(s) and equipment to be used
• Name and Signature of Applicant or Person(s) preparing the EWP (Specify PRC and
• PTR numbers)

Need for the Document

• An Environment Work Program refers to a specific project or initiative that aims to address environmental issues or promote environmental sustainability. It can be carried out by various organizations such as government agencies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), or private companies.

Information which might help

• Examples of Environment Work Programs include tree planting activities, beach clean-ups, environmental education campaigns, sustainable tourism initiatives, waste management programs, and renewable energy projects, among others. These programs often involve working with local communities, stakeholders, and government agencies to achieve their goals.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• Working in an Environment Work Program can be a rewarding experience for individuals who are passionate about the environment and want to make a positive impact on the planet. It can also provide opportunities for career development and networking within the environmental sector.