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TRUE COLORS

In our last issue, I was talking about joining forces such as the inter department merging and the possibility of an inter division merging. While plans were being finalized, I don’t even think the memo on the mergings came out, a re-organization came out wherein three major groups were created – operations, technical services and mechanical/electrical services. This re-organization is mainly to…

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The Power of Unconditional Love

The Power of Unconditional Love

My name is Edward Lee.

I didn’t start life with millions in my pocket.

That is why I believe anyone can do it.

That is why I believe you can do it.

When people see me for the first time and learn that I own a few companies, people assume that I was born in a wealthy Chinese family.

That’s not true.

I come from a very simple family.

My mother was a school teacher and my father was a door-to-door…

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OUR VERY OWN ADVENT STAR

OUR VERY OWN ADVENT STAR

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I recently came to Padcal from Corporate Office to attend the blessing and inauguration of the new Administration Building.

One can see the brand-spanking-new white edifice as one approaches the mine camp from any direction.

When arriving Padcal at night as I did, though, one’s eyes would be drawn to the huge lighted star found on top of the GCH Shaft building.

One would notice it…

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THE DAILY MOTIVATOR

Welcome the Resistance

Seek to create or improve, and you’ll meet resistance. The more ambitious your goal, the more powerful the resistance is going to be.

Welcome that resistance, because it represents the value of what you’ve decided to do. Welcome the resistance, because it proves you are making meaningful progress.

Welcome the resistance, but do not succumb to it. Do not let it stop you, or…

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PHILEX MINING CORPORATION CADETSHIP PROGRAM 2018

PHILEX MINING CORPORATION CADETSHIP PROGRAM 2018

Seventeen newly graduated Philex Cadets had successfully finished the company’s 6-month cadetship program with the aim of training and inspiring young engineers in pursuing a career in mining especially in Philex Mining Corporation. Philex has been molding young professionals for several years and this year, 18 engineers from diverse field has been chosen for the said program. The program…

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ASSAY LABORATORY'S FIRE MAN

ASSAY LABORATORY’S FIRE MAN

From a carpenter helper, now the Fire Assay Supervisor.

Mr. Richard Rondon (CN#-14015) is commonly called by his colleagues as Uncle Rich and popularly known by his friends as “Piltok” . He has been  serving Philex Mining Corporation for more than 30 years now. For him      working in Philex Mines is a blessing. He started his career in the year 1988 when he was a special hire as a carpenter…

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SYLVIA, BARBARA AND JULIANA

SYLVIA, BARBARA AND JULIANA

In the past you may have used mnemonics or given a nickname to an object to easily remember or associate certain traits and aspects to it. In this article we’ve given Silver, Copper and Gold the nicknames Sylvia, Barbara and Juliana respectively. We’ll see in this article how important these metals are both individually and when combined with others so we can have a deeper appreciation of the…

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JOINING FORCES

A year has passed and we did not perform well with regards to our overall production and cost. While we had a lot of programs to try and reverse our poor performance, we still came out short.

This year, we term it as a challenging year as we are now mining lower levels with lower head grades and at the least cost. Budgets were drastically slashed and was only focused on OPEX (operating expense)…

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True words www.enginoy.com

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In Christ alone my hope is found. www.enginoy.com (at Philex Mining Corporation Benguet)

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So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. Galatians 5:16 NIV www.enginoy.com

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BUYING-IN

With the ongoing rough times in our operation, that includes projections of lower grades for the coming years, we need to be aggressive in all our operations and maintenance activities. We have to keep in mind that metal prices and forex will not always be in our favor, materials and supplies are getting expensive and the CBA based increases of our labor. Can we still stay afloat?

A very…

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You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word. Psalm 119:114 NIV www.enginoy.com

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MGB STANDARDIZED CHECKLIST

The Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Department of Environment and Natural Resources Regional Office 1 conducted an orientation for permit holders on the standardized checklist for the monitoring of tenements and safety, health, environmental and social development programs last May 17-18, 2018 at Oasis Country Resort, San Fernando City, La Union which was attended by 70 participants from various…

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WORKING TO OUR STRENGTHS

WORKING TO OUR STRENGTHS

In my 7 years employment here at Philex Mining Corporation, I personally witnessed how the Mill Division manpower structure has developed over the years. In my short stint in the Mill, we were handled by 3 Division Managers already (Engr. Libby Ricafort from my date of hire up to 2012, Engr. Rey Yabes from 2012 up to 2014 and Engr. Milton Agyao from 2015 up to present). I also witnessed lateral…

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BUILDING CONFIDENCE OF MILL EMPLOYEES THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING

BUILDING CONFIDENCE OF MILL EMPLOYEES THROUGH PUBLIC SPEAKING

Mill has established few years ago its own Flag Ceremony every Monday morning at the Mill Complex ground.  The reason behind this move for Mill, aside from paying respect to our country’s most cherished symbol, is to also use this event for information dissemination for safety information, production performances, giving out inspirational messages, motivational talks, important announcements from…

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but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:31 NIV www.enginoy.com (at Philex Mining Corporation Benguet)