PPT Q&A Flashcards
What is the official title of RA 7942?
The Philippine Mining Act of 1995
Who authored the presentation on RA 7942?
Atty. Wilfredo “Dodo” Moncano
What act reinstated the Regalian Doctrine in the Commonwealth era?
Commonwealth Act No. 137
What was the first law that introduced the Regalian Doctrine in the Philippines?
Spanish Royal Decree of 1867
Under which United States Act was the Philippine Bill of 1902 passed?
United States Act of Congress dated July 1, 1902
Which Presidential Decree introduced service contracts between the lessee and contractors?
Presidential Decree No. 463
What system did the Philippine Bill of 1902 introduce for mineral exploration and ownership?
The Patent System
What decree was issued under the 1973 Constitution on May 17, 1974, regarding mining?
Presidential Decree No. 463
Which executive order authorized joint venture agreements for large-scale mineral exploration in 1987?
Executive Order No. 279
What is the term length of an Exploration Permit (EP)?
Two years, renewable up to six (nonmetallic) or eight (metallic) years
Name two key minerals for which the Philippines is known.
Gold and Copper
How many operating mines were there in the Philippines during the 1970s and early 1980s?
Around 180 mines (~60 major ones)
What is the name of the mine in Palawan that operates a nickel processing plant?
Rio-Tuba Nickel Mining Corp.
What percentage of the Philippine land area is covered by mineral permits?
Less than 2%
What is the maximum area for exploration by an individual under an Exploration Permit?
3,240 hectares
What is the maximum area allowed for an onshore Mineral Production Sharing Agreement (MPSA)?
16,200 hectares onshore
What is the minimum investment requirement for an FTAA?
USD $50,000,000
Which law governs small-scale mining in the Philippines?
Republic Act 7076
Which areas are explicitly prohibited for mining operations?
National parks, watersheds, wildlife sanctuaries, and other protected areas
What is the maximum term for an Exploration Permit, including renewals?
Eight years (metallic) or six years (non-metallic)
What is required before mining operations can be conducted in areas with ancestral domain claims?
Free, Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC) from Indigenous Peoples
What is the minimum royalty due to Indigenous Cultural Communities from mining companies operating on their lands?
At least 1% of the gross output
What document must be prepared and presented to the local government unit (LGU) before exploration begins?
Exploration Work Program (ExWP)
What type of report must be submitted annually concerning the company’s safety and health measures?
Safety and Health Program
What are the three stages of mining operations, according to RA 7942?
Exploration, Development, and Commercial Production
What type of permit is required to transport ore in the Philippines?
Ore Transport Permit (OTP)
What is the consequence of transporting ore without an Ore Transport Permit (OTP)?
Prima facie evidence of illegal mining
What document is issued by DENR to allow mineral production?
Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility (DMPF)