MGB 7 Opens Over 799 Hectares in Toledo and Balamban, Cebu, for New Mining Applications
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office No. VII has formally declared a substantial area in Cebu Province open for new mining applications. This action follows the issuance of an Order of Finality on a previously filed application for a Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (APSA). Both official documents were signed by OIC, Regional Director AL EMIL G. BERADOR and dated October 24, 2025.
Order of Finality on APSA
The Order of Finality pertains to the Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (APSA) Application No. APSA000375VII filed by ROBERT B. CASTILLO.
The Order states that the Decision rendered by the MGB 7 on March 20, 2025, achieved FINALITY on April 27, 2025. This final status was attained because the applicant failed to file a motion for reconsideration or an appeal. This ruling makes the area previously covered by the application available for new proponents.
Notice of Open Area for Mining Applications
The subsequent Notice (That the Area is Now Open for Mining Applications) declares that a Total Area of 799.0252 hectares is now OPEN for mining applications.
The area is located in the City of Toledo and Municipality of Balamban, within the Province of Cebu. The total open area is composed of seven distinct parcels, with their respective approximate sizes:
- Parcel I: 168.0676 hectares
- Parcel II: 42.0122 hectares
- Parcel III: 252.1475 hectares
- Parcel IV: 84.0556 hectares
- Parcel V: 84.0565 hectares
- Parcel VI: 84.0480 hectares
- Parcel VII: 84.0701 hectares
The notice provides the geographic coordinates defining the boundaries of these parcels. The official documents were issued at Mandaue City, Philippines.
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