RAs and DAOs

Question 1

RA and DAO of Philippine Mining Act of 1995

Answer 1

RA 7942
DAO 2010-21

Question 2

RA and DAO of People’s Small Scale Mining Act of 1991

Answer 2

RA 7076
DAO 2022-30

Question 3

Hierarchy of laws

Answer 3

1987 constitution, Statutes/executive issuances by the president, administrative regulations, ordinances by the LGU

Question 4

all natural resources belong to the state

Answer 4

Regalian Doctrine
National Economy and Petrimony

Question 5

Aquino Minerals Policy

Answer 5

EO no. 79, series of 2012

Question 6

royalty payment for ICC

Answer 6

at least 1% of the gross revenue

Question 7

Tenements issued by DENR-MGB

Answer 7

Exploration Permit
Mineral Agreement
Mineral Processing Permit
FTAA
ISAG 5-20 ha
OTPs/MOEPs

Question 8

Tenements issued by LGU

Answer 8

SSM contract
Quarry contract
guano permit
gemstone gathering permit
SAG <5ha
OTPs/MOEPs

Question 9

stages of mining operations

Answer 9

explo
development
production
final mine decommissioning
progressive rehab

Question 10

exploration period under MPSA and FTAA no longer need renewal application

Answer 10

DAO 2021-12

Question 11

who grants ep?

Answer 11

Central MGB director

Question 12

a contract between the government and the contractor

Answer 12

mineral agreement

Question 13

who grants MPSA?

Answer 13

DENR sec