Community initiatives

FCF Minerals Corporation, is a mining company, engaged in the exploration, development, and commercial operation of mineral claims through the Runruno Gold Project. The company was incorporated in 2001 with office operations based in Makati City, Philippines. FCF became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Metals Exploration Plc. (MEP) in September 2005, a Company registered with the London Stock Exchange and admitted to the Alternative Investment Market.

Enterprise Development and Networking

Geared towards the development and promotion of economically-viable business enterprises, various livelihood of the host barangay and the neighboring communities are continuously supervised and monitored to institute systems and control mechanisms for the growth of capital funds following the framework of a business mind-set.

For the year 2022,  majority of the livelihood programs that were implemented by the host and neighboring communities (HNCs)  were the  establishments of fruit bearing plantations composed of  avocado, durian, rambutan, lanzones, lemon, mangosteen and cash crops including pineapple, banana, squash, ginger and others.

Turn-over of fruit bearing seedlings- Brgy. Dagupan

Turn-over pineapple suckers-Brgy. Maasin

Turn-over of lanzones seedlings to Brgy. Calaocan

To capacitate the beneficiaries with business skills, BLGU Runruno successfully conducted the 5th Runruno Trade Expo in partnership with the Community-Based Organizations , the Federation, and the small business groups in the barangay that are given technical assistance by the Enterprise Development staff of the company’s Community Relations Office (CRO). With the theme “Enabling Robust Local Economic Growth and Environmental Sustainability thru Expansion of Domestic Green Economy and Market ”  the  beneficiaries were given opportunity to learn techniques in improving their livelihood through the presentations of the invited speakers from the government and private organizations.

Furthermore, in collaboration with government agencies such as the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), Department of Science and Technology (DOST) and others,   members of the associations continuously gain knowledge and enrich  their skills for  the maximization of  their personal and business growth.

Skills training on hollow blocks and eco-bricks making – Brgy. Runruno

Skills training on cash crop production

Conduct computer training in Barangay Aurora

Runruno Community Based Organizations Annual Assessment with Father Loubert Agduyeng –SDMP TWG member as speaker on values formation.

Government agencies representatives from DOST, Provincial Cooperative and Enterprise Development Office (PROCEDE) and DTI together with Punong Barangay of Runruno and FCF Sustainability Manager during the opening and Ribbon Cutting of the 5th Runruno Trade Expo (December 16-20, 2022).

To ensure healthy lives and to promote the well-being of the stakeholders especially to its host community,  regular conduct and support to community activities like medical and dental mission, feeding program, clean-up drive and blood-letting are implemented through the SDMP fund. All employees and contractors of the company are also encouraged to assist and participate in these activities as partners of development as well as to increase awareness on social responsibility.

In 2022, the company assisted its host and neighboring communities through the provision of needed medicines, medical equipment and other medical supplies. In particular Barangay Runruno allotted SDMP funds for the continuous conduct of its “Clean and Green Program” and to support the operation and programs of the barangay health station.

Turnover of vitamins, medicines and supplies- Brgy. Runruno

Blood Letting Activity- Brgy. Runruno

Feeding Program -Brgy. Runruno

The programs being supported to advance the literacy in the barangays are the Alternative Learning System (ALS) composed of Accreditation and Equivalency (A&E) and the Basic Literacy Program (BLP), Early Child Care and Development (ECCD) and E-Learning Program. This component also subsidized honoraria of the twenty-nine (29) ECCD, eight (8) elementary and two (2) high school teachers of the host and neighbouring communities (HNCs).  Seven (7) HNCs also supports the formal education sector through the allotment of fund for the provision of school equipment and supplies in support to the new learning modality.

On top of these,  BLGU Runruno continuously allocates funds through the SDMP for the college scholarship program to support deserving but financially challenged high school graduates in the barangay.  Currently, there are 26 SDMP scholars enrolled at the Nueva Vizcaya State University (NVSU) of which seven (7) are 4th year, nine (9) 3rd year, five (5) 2nd year and five (5) 1st year.  They are taking courses in Education, Business Administration and Information Technology.

Moving – Up Ceremony of the ECCD program

BLP learning session

Mobile E-Learning Session

SDMP Scholars of Barangay Runruno MOA Signing

Turned-over 1 unit laptop and 1 unit printer to Laya Elementary School, Barangay Calaocan

Turn-over of school supplies-Maasin Elementary School

The provision of infrastructure support to the community underwrites its sustainable development. The SDMP of the company is used in funding priority infrastructure projects of the host and neighboring communities that include farm-to-market roads, bridges, buildings, agricultural facilities, water system, irrigation canals, improvement of health and education facilities among others.

In the implementation of infrastructure projects, the first quarter of 2022 Annual SDMP was focused on documents preparation for the commencement of project constructions. The company submitted the list of infra projects with coordinates to MGB Region 02 for the conduct of Geo-Hazard Assessments in the identified project locations. An evaluation report from the Geosciences Division of MGB Region 02 indicated the susceptibility to hazards of some identified location of the infra projects. The result of the evaluation was discussed with the Municipal Engineering Offices of Kasibu, Diffun and Quezon for the needed intervention that should be integrated in the Program of Works (POWs) of the projects that were identified to be within the high risk area.

Improvement of Farm to Market Road (FTMR) – Barangay Caliat

Construction of Hanging Bridge- Barangay Calaocan

Construction of Welcome Arc-Brgy. Runruno

Improvement of Covered Court-Brgy. Dagupan

Improvement of Brgy. Road, Purok 1, Cordon

With the aim to enhance the company’s over-all communication strategies to deliver effective, efficient, and relevant messages that have positive impact into a larger audience,  the Information, Education and Communication (IEC) section of the Community Relations Office conducted its three (3) quarterly events to non-impact communities – the 1^st quarter event was a provincial wide mural painting contest held at Solano, Nueva Vizcaya while the 2^nd quarter event was conducted in Galintuja, Alfonso Castaneda in partnership with Nueva Vizcaya Police Provincial Office and the 4^th quarter event was in Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya in partnership with the 203rd Ready Reserve Battalion of Nueva Vizcaya.

The conduct of Responsible Mining Forum entitled “  Drilling Correct Information on Responsible Mining, Paving Social Acceptance to New Generation”  as 3^rd quarter event was done in the host barangay specifically for the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) students of the Runruno National High School. This aims to shape a better understanding about responsible mining and encourage the Gen Z to take part in advocating responsible mining.

Conduct of public awareness and education campaigns using different media platforms and communication strategies such as conduct of IEC sessions were continued following strict observance of social distance and use of facemask and other health and safety protocols.

FCF disclosure boards in the impact communities were being updated monthly. The company’s Facebook page was reinforced with the committed contributions from the different company’s departments as stipulated in the 2022 Communications Plan. This platform became an avenue to educate a wider scope of stakeholders with regard to the operations of the company particularly on the activities showcasing responsible mining where updates containing photos and articles are uploaded three times a week.

Turn-over of donation to MLGU Kasibu

IEC session on 2022 ASDMP Highlights of Accomplishment at Barangay Maddiangat.

Mr. Lorne Harvey, General Manager for Operations delivering his inspirational message during the 1st quarter event at Solano, Nueva Vizcaya

Ms. Agnes Rosales, CRO Manager, PCoL. Ranser Evasco, NVPPO Provincial Director and Hon. Rogelio A. Tewing, Barangay Captain led the tree planting in Galintuja, Alfonso Castaneda, Nueva Vizcaya

Photo-op after the 3rd Quarter Event at Runruno National High School

IEC 4th quarter event 2022 with the 203 Ready Reserve Battalion of Nueva Vizcaya.