The document outlines Executive Order No. 270 and 270-A which establish the guiding principles and implementation plan for responsible mining in the Philippines that adheres to sustainable development. It details 12 guiding principles focused on economic development, environmental protection, and social development. It also describes the process undertaken to formulate a Minerals Action Plan to provide strategic direction and clear policies to streamline permitting, promote investment, small-scale mining, value-adding, environmental protection, and information sharing.

1. Mineral Action Plan
of
Executive Order No. 270 & 270-A
270-

2. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270
Full government support for responsible
mining that adheres to SD
i i th t dh t
Issued on 16 January w
amendments on 20 April
2004
12 Guiding Principles –
Co e ge ce po ts
Convergence points
among all stakeholders
Formulation of Minerals
F l i f Mi l
Action Plan

3. BACKGROUND
E.O. NO. 270 – NATIONAL POLICY AGENDA ON REVITALIZING
MINING IN THE PHILIPPINES
ISSUED ON: 16 JANUARY 2004
PRECURSOR:
• 9 – MONTH ENGAGEMENT PROCESS
• 3 – REGIONAL WORKSHOPS (LUZON, VISAYAS, MINDANAO)
– 297 PARTICIPANTS
• 6 – LOCAL MINE VISITS & INTERNATIONAL MINE VISITS
TO 3 COUNTRIES
• NATIONAL MINING CONFERENCE (236 PARTICIPANTS)
E.O. NO. 270 = POINTS OF CONVERGENCE

4. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270-A
270-
Issued on April 20, 2004
Expressly stipulates the protection of
rights of indigenous peoples
g g p p
Calls for streamlining of procedures
relative to the grant of mining
l ti t th t f i i
tenements
Provides for establishment of financial
surety for mine decommissioning &/or
final remediation/rehabilitation

5. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
p
1. Economic Principles
• Recognition of the critical role
of i
f investments in the minerals
t t i th i l
industry
• Provision of clear, stable and
predictable investment and
regulatory policies
• Value-adding of minerals and
mineral products
i l d t

6. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
2. Environmental Principles
• Use of efficient technologies
in the extraction and
utilization of minerals
• Integration of environmental
protection, mitigation and
progressive rehabilitation in
mining operations
• Safeguarding the ecological integrity of areas affected
by i i i l di bi di
b mining including biodiversity and small-island
it d ll i l d
ecosystem

7. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
2. Environmental Principles
• Multiple land use and
sustainable utilization
t i bl tili ti
of minerals
• Remediation and
rehabilitation of
abandoned mines
b d d i

8. EXECUTIVE ORDER NO. 270
GUIDING PRINCIPLES
3. Social Dev’t Principles
• Equitable sharing of economic
and social benefits from mining
• Promotion of small-scale
mining sector as a formal
sector
• Sustained public awareness
campaign and respect for the
p g p
rights of the communities
• Continuous and meaningful
consultation process with all
stakeholders

9. IMPLEMENTING TASK
- DENR TO TAKE THE LEAD IN
FORMULATING MINERALS ACTION
PLANS FOR GUIDING PRINCIPLES,
WITHIN 90 DAYS FROM E.O.
PROCESS OUTPUT
- AT LEAST 132 MEETINGS /DISCUSSION
SESSIONS
- OUTPUT: 57 STRATEGIES/146 MEASURES

10. IMPLEMENTATION PLAN OF EO 270
INTER-AGENCY TWG
Value Adding SSM Ecological Abandoned Econ. & Social
Lead: DTI-BOI Lead: DENR-MGB Integrity Mines Benefits
Lead: DENR-OUPP Lead: DENR-MGB Lead: NEDA
DRAFT MINERAL ACTION PLAN
AGENCIES: DENR, DTI, BOI, NEDA, DOST, NAPC,
NCIP, DILG, DBM, DOF-BIR, LEAGUES NRDC,
NCIP DILG DBM DOF BIR LEAGUES, NRDC PMS

11. Tedious Permitting Process
Streamlining of DENR-MGB Procedures
DENR-
Streamlining of NCIP procedures in the
St li i f d i th
issuance of Certification Precondition
Full
F ll operationalization of Regional “One-St
ti li ti fR i l “One-Stop
“O
Shops” for area clearance
Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with
various LGU Leagues/DILG to establish
guidelines for the issuance of Proof of
Consultation/Endorsement and withdrawal of
the same

12. Mineral Exploration & Investment Promotion
Fast-
Fast-track completion of 1:50,000 Quadrangle
Geologic Map
Identification and Proclamation of additional
Mineral Reservation areas
Fully operationalize the MGB’s “Strategic
Minerals Information System”, or “ISMIS”
System ISMIS
Preparation of transition policies in view of the
Supreme Court recent decision on the Mining
Act
Formulate guidelines and valuation system to
g y
determine best land use

13. Value-Adding and Optimization
Situational analysis of the current status of
local mineral-based downstream industries
mineral-
Information base on market demands,
technologies and resources availabilities,
availabilities
including manpower
Develop and institutionalize technical
assistance and training programs
Identify, develop and make available financial
incentive schemes and programs

14. Formalizing the Small-scale Mining Sector
Identify, Assess and Proclaim viable areas for small-
small-
scale mining operations
Streamline procedures for the issuance of mining and
environmental permits
Develop and promote partnership schemes between
the large and small-scale miners
small-
Provide technical assistance to promote
environmental protection and site rehabilitation
Strengthen enforcement of mining and environmental
g g
rules thru partnerships with LGUs and law enforcers
Undertake programs for the upliftment of the socio-
socio-
economic conditions of the miners and their families

15. Efficient Technologies & Judicious Extraction
Formulate R & D program to improve
recoveries and enhance environmental
protection
Develop and provide trainings and skills-
skills-
development programs
Strengthen linkages with industry, academe
industry
and other research institutions
Identify and develop incentive schemes to
promote R & D/environmental-friendly
D/environmental-
technologies

16. Environmental Protection & Socio-
Economic Enhancement of Communities
Rationalization of the EIA process & standards
Encourage Third-party audit of mining operations
Third-
Rationalize existing guidelines on Mine Waste and Mill
Tailings Management systems and standards
g g y
Fully implement the Social Development and
Management Program (SDMP) in all mining operations
Formulate and operationalize financial
F l t d ti li fi i l
surety/guarantee schemes for mine rehabilitation
Provision of incentives for compliant companies
employing “Best Practice”

17. Social Equity from Mining Operations
Promote in-situ payment of applicable mining taxes
in-
and fees
Support legislative measure for the automatic retention
of LGU share in mineral resources development
Streamline procedures in the processing of LGU
shares
Facilitate flow of information between concerned
government agencies and the LGUs
t i d th LGU
Strengthen inter-agency cooperation in the monitoring
inter-
of tax and other payments
p y
Review current incentive schemes for mining
operations
Formulate framework for the management of IP
royalties

18. Environmental Protection
Situational analysis of the current status of
local mineral-based downstream industries
mineral-
Information base on market demands,
technologies and resources availabilities,
availabilities
including manpower
Develop and institutionalize technical
assistance and training programs
Identify, develop and make available financial
incentive schemes and programs

19. Sustained Information & Education
and Transparency in Governance
Develop partnerships among industry, media and other
g
concerned organizations
Document and disseminate “Best Practice” and
“Success Stories” in Philippine mining operations
Intensify conduct of fora, lectures, seminars for
fora lectures
concerned stakeholders
Conduct regular radio, TV and print media plugs and
releases
l
Develop and disseminate various information
materials on mineral resources and environmental
protection
Establish and institutionalize stakeholders information
and participation in decision-making
decision-

20. POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE MAP
CLEAR, STABLE & PREDICTABLE POLICIES
Streamlined procedures for mining applications
Stable fiscal regime and equitable sharing
ADDRESS ENVIRONMENTAL & SOCIAL CONCERNS
Rationalize environmental standards
Strengthen protection measures and sureties
PROVIDE STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS ON MINERAL
RESOURCES DEV’T