Awards won by FCF Minerals Corporation
The work done by Metals Exploration through FCF Minerals Corporation at the Runruno project has attracted series of awards and recognition both internationally and nationally.
International Awards
Mining Journal Outstanding Achievement Award:
The Mining Journal 2007 Outstanding Achievement Award was won by Dr. Ernesto Mendoza, FCF’s Senior Vice President, in awards ceremonies held in London for “remarkable work in assisting the community of Runruno, Quezon in Nueva Viscaya, Philippines in recovery from the effects of Super Typhoon “Paeng” in November 2006. This award is given to those who have exhibited long time charity work and for championing the mining industry. Dr. Mendoza is the first Filipino to win the award.
Best Community Development Initiative Award (Asia Mining Congress – Singapore)
FCF received the award during the Asia Mining Congress Sustainability Awards 2009 at Singapore last March 25, 2009. FCF Minerals won by organizing a community development initiative that truly embodies what a community development project should be. The initiative is called Out-of-School Youth (OSY) Skills Development and Placement Program which was conceived in the light of the current economic climate that saw many overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) lose their jobs abroad. To date, 640 OSYs (from various mountain ethnic tribes) have received training and employment through the FCF program. The program was judged as strategic, relevant, sustainable and with broad-based participation from the concerned stakeholders.
National Awards
The Kabalikat Award
The Kabalikat Award was presented to FCF Minerals Corporation by the Office of the President of the Philippines, through the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) as a Regional Winner (Region 2) in August 2008. FCF Minerals Corporation was selected as a winner because it was recognized for outstanding contributions to the promotion and enhancement of technical education and skills development. FCF was honoured as an industry partner for focusing in the promotion and development of the country’s middle level manpower.
Mining Forest Award
FCF Minerals Corporation was the 1st Runner Up (Exploration Category) in the Mining Forest Contest nationwide which is under the “Adopt a Mountain” Program. The award was given during the Presidential Mineral Industry Environment Award (PMIEA) ceremonies at the 55th Annual Mine Safety and Environment Conference (ANMSEC) at Baguio City last November 2008. The award was given based primarily on nursery operations, extent of area planted, protection and maintenance within the exploration area.
Platinum Award
FCF Minerals also won the Platinum Award (Exploration Category) for exemplary performance in environmental management, which was awarded during the same event (ANMSEC).