Melvin Lamanilao Executive Director Paglilingkod Batas Pangkapatiran Foundation, Inc.

CHAIN FOR CHANGE A FRAMEWORK OF LOOKING AT THINGS IN AN INTEGRATIVE MANNER PROVIDES THE BASIC FOUNDATION OF BK’S TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY ADVOCACY

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PUBLISH WHY YOU PAY AND HOW YOU EXTRACT WHAT ARE OUR NATURAL RESOURCES WHAT ARE THE NATURAL RESOURCES LEGAL FRAMEWORK? TO EXTRACT OR NOT TO EXTRACT? HOW TO ENSURE THE BEST POSSIBLE DEAL? HOW TO MONITOR THE PROJECT? PILLARS

PUBLISH WHAT YOU PAY WHAT PAYMENTS COMPANIES ARE MAKING? DID THE MONEY REACH THE STATE COFFERS?

LIST OF MANDATORY EXPENDITURES RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: MGB TypeDescriptionRatePaid to Agency Annual Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program (AEPEP) The AEPEP cost covers the amount of environment-related expenses for the entire life of the project wherein the initial 10% of capital/project cost was derived from the feasibility study forming part of the Declaration of Mining Project Feasibility (DMPF). Under DAO No , AEPEP cost shall approximate 3-5% of direct mining & milling cost No Community Development Program The amount is imposed on exploration activities, which is intended to enhance the development of the host and its neighboring communities. 10% of the approved budget for an entity’s two (2) year Exploration Work Program No

TypeDescriptionRatePaid to Agency Safety and Health Program The program includes standard operating procedures for mining and milling operations, management and employee training, housekeeping, environmental risk management including emergency response program and occupational health and safety management. N/ANo Social Development Management Program (SDMP) SDMP is formulated to fulfill social obligations enhancing the development of communities that are directly and/or indirectly affected by the mining project. SDMP is allocated as follows: Social Development & Management (host and neighboring communities) – 75% Mining Technology and Geosciences Advancement – 10% Information, Education, and Communication – 15% 1.5% of prior year’s operating expenses No

TypeDescriptionRatePaid to Agency Environmental work program (EWP) EWP details existing environment programs where the exploration work is proposed to be undertaken. Potential effects are identified, as well as environmental management measures to be implemented, including the total cost of such projects. N/ANo Mine rehabilitation funds (MRF) The MRF is maintained as a reasonable environmental deposit to ensure availability of funds for the satisfactory compliance with the commitments and performance of the activities stipulated in the AEPEP. This is deposited as a trust fund in a government depository bank and shall be used for physical and social rehabilitation of areas and communities affected by mining activities and for research on the social, technical and preventive aspects of rehabilitation. The MRF is further broken down into two forms, namely the Mine Monitoring Trust Fund and the Rehabilitation Cash Fund. Mine Monitoring Trust Fund is a deposit of not less than PHP 150 thousand. Rehabilitation Cash Fund is equivalent to 10% of the total amount needed to implement the EPEP or PHP5m, whichever is lower No

TypeDescriptionRatesPaid to Agency Mine Waste and Tailings Fees Reserve Fund The Mine Waste and Tailings Fees Reserve Fund is to be used for payment of compensation for damages caused by any mining operations and for research projects duly approved by the Contingent Liability and Rehabilitation Fund Steering Committee. PHP0.05/MT of mine waste produced and PHP0.10/MT of mill tailings generated Yes Final Mine Rehabilitation and Decommissioning Fund The fund is established to ensure the full cost of the approved FMR/DP accrued before the end of the operating life of the mine N/ANo

ENVIRONMENTAL TRUST FUND (PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HAND OUTS ON PAGE 67)

FINAL MINE REHABILITATION AND DECOMMISSIONING TRUST FUND (PLEASE REFER TO YOUR HANDOUTS ON PAGE 71)

PUBLISH WHAT YOU EARN AND HOW YOU SPEND WHO’S COLLECTING THE MONEY? WHERE SHOULD THE MONEY GO? DID THE MONEY GET THERE?

PUBLISH WHAT YOU LEARN WAS IT WORTH IT? ALWAYS ASSESS WHEN THE DUST SETTLES

PUBLISH WHAT YOU EARN AND HOW YOU SPEND WHERE SHOULD THE MONEY GO? DID THE MONEY GET THERE?

WHERE SHOULD THE MONEY GO? HOW DO COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE IN THE BUDGET PROCESS? DO BUDGET PRIORITIES AND ALLOCATION RESPONDED CLEARLY TO WHAT THE PEOPLE NEED TO ALLEVIATE THEM FROM POVERTY?

DID THE MONEY GET THERE? DO THE FUNDS GO EXACTLY TO WHERE IT IS ALLOCATED? WHO DECIDE ITS INTENDED USE? DO COMMUNITIES PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION-MAKING? ARE THERE MEASURES TO RECTIFY IF THE MONEY GOES MISSING EN ROUTE?

KEY PRINCIPLES OF FUND MANAGEMENT EFFICIENCY EFFECTIVITY TRANSPARENCY ACCOUNTABILITY How well are the outcomes achieved with resources at hand? How resources are optimized to achieve desired outcomes? How inclusive is the process of managing resources? How resources are utilized impacting the quality of life?

WHAT WE CAN SEE IN THE REPORT? DISCLOSURE OF PAYMENTS AND RECEIPTS/ COLLECTIONS GAPS/ LIMITATIONS – REASONS OF VARIANCES ARE EXPLAINED, BUT ITS NOT CLEAR, WHERE ARE THOSE VARIANCES NOW; WHO IS ACCOUNTABLE? PROCEDURES AND STRUCTURES OF FUND MANAGEMENT GAPS/ LIMITATIONS – ACTUAL EXPENDITURES ARE NOT DISCLOSED; NO INFORMATION WHERE THE MONEY GOES

REFLECTING ON THE LIMITATIONS CAN PUSH US TO ACHIEVE WHAT IS NECESSARY DISCLOSING WHY, WHAT AND HOW THE COMPANIES’ PAYMENT FROM EXTRACTING OUR NON-RENEWABLE RESOURCES ARE BEING DONE AND HOW GOVERNMENT COLLECTS THESE PAYMENTS IS NECESSARY TO BENCHMARK TRANSPARENCY MECHANISMS. BUT DISCLOSING HOW GOVERNMENT USE THESE PAYMENTS AND WHERE THESE PAYMENTS GO TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE PEOPLE ARE NECESSARY PRECONDITIONS TO DEMONSTRATE FULL ACCOUNTABILITY.