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United in Excellence, Forged by Brotherhood

Lauro F. Bayrante

President




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Career Highlights: 

  • 2016 to present – President/CEO, LMSI, a private and family-owned business; also actively connected with non-profit and non-government organization that aim to promote coordination of activities related to worldwide and national research, development and application of geothermal resources.  In addition, currently pursuing the revival of a new professional organization that aims to promote the science of geology, mining and metallurgical/materials engineering including allied professions through meetings, publications and collaborative research and related purposes.
  • 2016 to 2021 – Vice-president, member, NGAP Board of Trustees; Regional Forum Officer, as Secretary, Asia-Pacific Regional Branch, International Geothermal Association with affiliated countries including Philippines, New Zealand, Australia, Japan, Indonesia, India and China.
  • 2018 – member of the Ad-Hoc Technical  Advisory Committee, Grid Planning and Competitive Renewable Energy Zones (CREZ) in the Philippines, DOE, Philippines.
  • 2014-2016, Geothermal Expert/Senior Manager, Energy Development Corporation.
  • 2015 – Philippine representative and member, International Geothermal Association (IGA), Geothermal Working Group, United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE), United Nations Framework Classification for Resources, that drafted the 2016 Geothermal Specifications. The geothermal specifications were endorsed by the UNECE Committee on Sustainable Energy at its twenty-fifth session, Geneva, 30 September 2016.
  • 2014 – Technical Lead, East Africa Geothermal projects (Kenya, Ethiopia and Rwanda), Energy Development Corporation(EDC); Asst. Project Manager, Northwest Sabalan Geothermal Project, Islamic Republic of Iran.
  • 2014 – Geosciences, Reservoir Engineering Group (GREG)/EDC Hero, for exceptional act of service, selflessness and sacrifice at a time of great need during the November 8, 2013 Yolanda crisis, Energy Development Corporation, Leyte.
  • 2011-2014 – Manager/Geology Specialist, Energy Development Corporation.
  • 2010, 2014 and 2022– Technical reviewer, 2010, 2015 and 2023 World Geothermal Congress.
  • 2012 – Technical Lead, geothermal exploration of Huacuya, Chuchuhuangca, Panejo and Tutupaca concessions.
  • 2011 – Technical Lead, geothermal exploration , Newen concession, EDC-Chile Ltd.,(ECL).
  • 2009 – First Gen, Outstanding Employee Awardee, 2009, for his contribution in the drafting of the RA 9513, or RE Law 2008, an Act promoting the development, utilization and commercialization of Renewable Energy Resources and for other resources.
  • 2006-2011, Manager, Geoscientific Department, handling Philippine geothermal exploration, Operating Field Development Drilling, Petrology and Chemistry Laboratories, Energy Development Corporation, (EDC). Have been involved in the development M&R drilling, resource management of the following currently operating geothermal fields: 232.5-MW Malitbog (Leyte); 180-MW Mahanagdong (Leyte); 125-MW Upper Mahiao (Leyte); 123.0-MW Tongonan (Leyte); 50.9-MW Optimization (Leyte); 120-MW Bacman I (Bicol); 20-MW Bacman II (Bicol); 112.5-MW Palinpinon I (Negros Island); 60-MW Palinpinon II (Negros Island); 49.4-MW Nasulo (Negros Island); 52-MW Mindanao I (North Cotabato); 54-MW Mindanao II (North Cotabato); total installed capacity of 1176 MWe with estimated development cost of Ph200 to Ph300 Billion.
  • 2007-2013; 2018-2021 – Forum Officer/Board of Trustees, Regional Secretary, International Geothermal Association (IGA), Western Pacific Regional Branch (AWPRB).
  • 2007-2010 and 2010-2013- President, National Geothermal Association of the Philippines.
  • 2004-2006 – Superintendent, Geoservices Department, for Mindanao Geothermal Project, Bacon-Manito Geothermal Project, Southern Negros Geothermal Project and Northern Negros Geothermal Project.
  • 1992-1996 – Supervisor to Sr. Supervisor, Leyte A and Southern Negros Projects.
  • 1989- Member of the EDC Team that reviewed and conducted Feasibility Studies of the major geothermal prospects in Indonesia such as Muaralabuh (West Sumatra), Ulubelu (Lampung), Bukit Lumut-Balai (South Sumatra) and Lahendong (Sulawesi).
  • 1987-1992 – Geothermal exploration Officer-in-Charge for the 12 local projects and one Japanese projects, PNOC-EDC.
  • 1981-1983 – Exploration geologist, Philippine National Oil Company-Energy Dev. Corp (PNOC-EDC)
  • 2000 – Leadership and Management Program Diploma, (LMDP) Ateneo de Manila, University
  • 1987 – Master of Science (MSc.) in Geology, University of Auckland, New Zealand
  • 1984 – Dip. Energy Technology (Geothermal), University of Auckland New Zealand, graduated with exemplary scholastic rating
  • 1982-2010 – published 31 technical papers (primary and as co-author).
  • 1981 – BSc. Geology, Mapua Institute of Technology (now called Mapua University)
  • 1983 – PRC Geologists Licensure Examination, Professional Regulation Commission, 10th place.
  • 1974 – Gerry Roxas Leadership Gold Medal Awardee

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA 

  • Promote camaraderie among the members for a more cohesive organization using available communication platforms, development of programs and relevant activities.
  • Draft and finalize a comprehensive, realistic and short-, medium and long-term indicative roadmap with programs geared toward the realization of the objectives of the association.
  • Draft and finalize the mission and vision of the new association.
  • Develop a recognized, respected and prestigious association within the MGM industry, academe and partner organizations.
  • Actively participate in local and foreign forums/fora affecting MGM through sharing and discussion of current and pertinent issues and concerns.
  • Develop meaningful link(s) with the academe in identifying local and global needs of the MGM industry in order to train and develop competent graduates that can address such needs.
  • Gradually establish link(s) with mining stakeholders/communities to assist in understanding and addressing MGM-related local problems.
  • Identify and develop a continuing education program for members of the association through scheduled webinars and talks.
  • Develop an operating manual to maintain and sustain a professional and an ethical organization. 

Robert V. Belgica

Vice President & Treasurer 1




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Career Highlights: 

  •  March 2017, Vice-President, Project Development and Mine Management for Marcventures Mining & Development Corp (MMDC) in Surigao Del Sur. Currently, I am the Country Manager in the Philippines for Astec Industries, Inc.
  • In August 2007, recruited by The Managing Director of PT Baramulti Coal Mine in Indonesia to operate their high grade coal mine in East Kalimantan. From thereon, I work in Indonesia for 10-years and the latest 5-years was as Chief Operating Officer (COO) of PT Baramutiara Prima. My contract was extended 2-times but finished in January 2017 (www.astecinductries.com), US company that manufacture rock crushing plants and many other products.
  • In 2004, Mine & Development Engineer, PNOC-Exploration Corporation. where we developed the Isabela Coal Mine Project and conducted mine planning and rehabilitation that was used to present to the shareholders including the presentation to the coal mines affected. Unfortunately, the anti-coal mining in Isabela during that time was very strong and the leftist were supporting the anti-mining advocates. PNOC EC then shifted to conducting possible acquisitions of coal mines in Indonesia where I was the head mining engineer. We made several coal mine evaluation and shortlisted 3-coal mines presented to EC BoD. The best take should have been the Bunyu Coal Mine where the owners offered to PNOC EC at US$12 Million 95% take over with 85 million mt confirmed reserve. After several presentations to the BoD and PNOC Head, the project was reject. The coal mine was bought by Adani of India after 3-years and Adani was making huge profits.
  • 1981 worked in Doha, Qatar for quarry and construction company for 3-years and returned to Manila. Worked in Semirara Coal Mining Corp as Cadet Engineer until reaching the senior position for 10-years. Joined a crusher company, Minyu of Taiwan and US, as Philippine Sales Manager and eventually joined another company that manufacture concrete batching plants until forming my own company where we design, manufacture local crushing plant components.
  • 1981, graduated, BSc Mining Engineering, Mapua Institute of Technology (now called Mapua University)

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA

  • Promote projects under the organization by actively participating in its projects.
  • Fully support all plans and programs of our new association.
  • Be an active member of the association

Florinio B. Lazo

Treasurer 2




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Career Highlights: 

  • 2017 to present – Technical Expert for Mining Review Phase 1 and 3 of the Mining Industry Coordinating Council (MICC) established by the Department of Finance (DOF) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources DENR
  • Since 2017- PRO and Board of Trustee positions in the Foundation of Outstanding Mapuans, Inc (FOMI)
  • 2016 to present – Internal Vice President and Board of Directors position, Quezon City Science High School Alumni Association
  • 1996-2016 – Exploration Manager and Project Manager roles for Australia and SE Asia (under Rio Tinto and Ivanhoe Mines) , and South Pacific (Fiji, under TVI Pacific) exploration projects 
  • 2009 – Exploration Manager of Ivanhoe Australia that led to the discovery of the world-class Merlin Molybdenum Rhenium Deposit in Queensland Australia.
  • 2013- Outstanding Alumni Awardee, Quezon City Science High School
  • 2012- The Outstanding Mapuan (TOM) in the field of Geology and Outstanding Alumni Awardee, MGM 2012 Homecoming
  • 1994 to1995- EU-ASEAN Scholar (MSc Environmental Geology, University of Muenster, Germany
  • 1991- Advance Training in Exploration for Precious Metals (Geological Survey of Japan, Tsukuba
  • 1985 to 1987- RP-Germany Bilateral Scholar (Post-Grad in Mineral Exploration, Hannover Germany
  • 1978 to 1983 – Mines and Geoscience Bureau Scholar (BS Geology, Mapua University (formerly called Mapua Institute of Technology
  • 1983- 7th Place, Licensure Exam for Geologists, PRC

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA

  • Aggressive recruitment of new members (both professional and undergrads) and formulate IRR for such an activity; 
  • Plan for programs/projects that would make EMANS known in the industry, professional organizations and the academe; 
  • Plan for programs, projects to generate funds for the organization.

Zeny Amante- Roberts

Chairperson for Program and Planning




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Career Highlights

As I moved away from geology into research project management (and everything in between), I have developed a very well-rounded career path:

  • 2003 to present  – Currently working in research project management in University of Nottingham – managing EU & UK- funded research projects in sustainable energy and renewable energy technologies
  • 1994 to 2003 – Worked in Boots Company PLC (Nottingham, UK) in marketing and advertising 
  • 1992 to 1993     – Worked in British Geological Survey in Nottingham, UK
  • 1986  – Completed MSc. in Quaternary Geology in Free University of Brussels (Belgium)
  • 1983 to 1985  – Worked in Petrolab / Mines & Geo-Sciences Bureau (Philippines)
  • 1979 to 1982  – Worked in Armco-Marsteel (Philippines) / Marine Mineral Exploration
  • 1979  – Graduated BSc Geology
  • 1976 – Joined EMANS

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA

  • To continue to uphold the foundation that the brotherhood and camaraderie of EMANs is built upon with a strong sense of pride, integrity, loyalty, unity & honour.

Andres O. Pangilinan, Jr.

Chairperson for Audit Committee




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Career Highlights: 

  • 1993 to Present  Geologist at Department of Energy
  • 1988 to1993 Worked as Supervising Geologist at Atlas Consolidated and Mining Development Corporation (ACMDC), Lutopan, Cebu
  • 1988 BSc. Geology, Mapua University (former name- Mapua Institute of Technology)
  • 1985 Joined Epsilon Mu Alpha Fraternity

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA

  • To continue the camaraderie of our EMANs in the new organization.
  • To develop the young geoscientists and engineers through our association. 
  • To collaborate with other associations related to geoscience and engineering both in the academe and private groups including other government agencies. 
  • To participate in the recruitment of new members.

Paterno E. Ingeniero, Jr.

Chairperson for Membership Committee




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Career Highlights: 

  • Business Development Manager for Asia Pacific for Nasaco International Ltd (2016-2019) and currently General Manager of Mineprotech Enterprises (2016 – Present)
  • Sales/Business Development Manager for PMCI, Business Development Manager for Outotec Phils (2014-2016)
  • Chemical Product Technical Consultant for MSM Co. Ltd. (2013-2014)
  • Mining BDM for Eastern Australian States, Fiji and the Philippines with Ashland Water Technologies Australia (2011-2013)
  • Business Group Leader of Connell Brothers Co. Pilipinas Inc. (2007-2010)
  • GE Water and Process Technologies Phils. (2003-2007)
  • BHP Eng’g Corp., MGB. Country Manager of SNF Floerger Phils. Inc. (2000-2003)
  • Worked in local and overseas mining companies from 1984-2016 including Outotec (Netherlands) B.V. Philippines Branch, Rio Tinto Oyu Tolgoi Mine (Mongolia), Lihir Gold (PNG), Penjom Goldmines (Malaysia), Bukit Young Goldmines (Malaysia), Gold Fields Phils. Corp., Banahaw Mining Development Corp., 

 

Expertise:

  • 19 years’ experience in Minerals Processing in the Philippines, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Mongolia, and Australia; and 18 years in Sales, Marketing and Business Development of Water and Process Technologies in Mining and Mineral Processing and other Industries.
  • Technical Process Development through Bench and Pilot Plant Test works for Gold Processing including diagnostic leaching for gold deportation tests, column leach for Vat and Heap Leaching, Leach Kinetics Test for CIL Process, Activated Carbon Selection and Optimization tests, Solid-Liquid Separation tests for Coagulant and Flocculant Screening (bench and pilot column flocculant tests), INCO SO2 Cyanide Destruction Optimization, and Heavy Metal Precipitation tests for Final Effluent Discharge
  • Process Design, Commissioning and Operations of Gold Heap Leaching, CIL and Gold Room Operations, Flotation, and Pressure Oxidation of precious metals. 
  • Technical Consultative works in Gold Processing including process flowsheet development, reagents optimization, commissioning and operators training.
  • New Mining Reagent and Tech Product Evaluation and Plant Trial
  • New Business Development for Products, Technology and Mining Services in the Precious and Base Metals Mining Industry

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA: 

I will provide an avenue for Epsilon Mu Alpha Association Inc. to uplift the Mining, Geology and Metallurgical Engineering profession in the Philippines through the following:

  • Increase the marketing campaign on the value of the Mining Industry for the Philippine Economy; 
  • Promote job awareness for fellow EMAA member by creating MGM projects including consultancy works; 
  • Create membership campaign that will attract competent MGM members that will contribute to the organization through new student and professional membership; 
  • Make our organization known globally thru global MGM projects; 
  • Create long-term projects to revive EMAA at Mapua University.

Arlene E. Quebral

Corporate Secretary




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Career Highlights 

  • October 2018 to April 2019 – Completed the conversion of 1000 contractual employees to regular employment in 1Aviation Ground handling Services (Cebu Pacific).
  • 2018 – Successful application and confirmation of Optum Global Solution as PRC Provider for Nursing Licensure units/courses.
  • 2017 – Completed Leadership training program for 7 months for high potential and high performer for Non clinical accounts under Optum Global Solution.
  • 2012 to 2013- Completed transition of HR processes from 13 Southeast countries – Linde Gas Shared Service.
  • 2007- Completed transition of IBM HR processes from Client based in NY and in Canada for BPO.
  • 1995-2006- Career change as HR Professional in 1995 in Orica Explosives Philippines (1995-2006) supported by Diploma course in Human Resources Management and Development (UST) and Master in Business Administration (Ateneo Graduate School of Business).

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA

  • If EMA calls for the service, she will respond. 
  • I am available to be a speaker and facilitator for leadership and people management programs. 
  • I am available for the Organizational development aspect of Companies. 
  • I can be a Consultant for HR related matters.

Jaime C. Zafra

Chairperson for Finance Committee




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Career Highlights:

  • March 2022 to present- Director, Auric Minerals Corporation of Montreal, Canada
  • 2008 to present- Fellow, Australasian Institute of Mining & Metallurgy
  • Competent Person for JORC, Australia and other countries
  • Qualified Person for NI43-101, Canada
  • 2014 to Present – Accredited Competent Person (ACP) on Geology for Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC)
  • 2008 to 2017 – Independent Technical Consultant, Luzon Iron Development Group Corp.
  • 2008 to 2017 – Independent Technical Consultant, Luzon Iron Development Group Corp.
  • 2008 to 2015 – Director & Project Manager, Cordillera Tiger Gold Corporation
  • 2005 to Present – Director & Sr. Vice-President/COO, Czarstone Mining Corporation
  • 2004 to Present – Chairman of the Board & President, Geotechniques and Mines, Inc.
  • 1996 to Present – Director and SVP/COO, Batangas Exploration and Development, Inc.
  • 1991 to Present – Independent Consulting CP/QP Geologist
  • 1989 to 1990 – Project Geologist for JV Placer Dome and BHP-Utah North Sulawesi, Indonesia
  • 1983 to 1993 – Vice-President, Operations, Omico Mining & Industrial Corp.
  • 1982 to 1989 – Associate Professor, Adamson University Department of Mining, Geology and Ceramics Engineering
  • 1979-1984 – Geologist with Uni-Minerals, Inc. under tutelage of EMA founding member Pablo M. Capistrano (EM 1937) and Froilan C. Gervasio (EM 1952)
  • Degree & Year Graduated – BSc. Geology, 1979
  • Year joined EMA -1978

Joseph M. Sereneo

Chairperson for Continuing Education Committee




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Career Highlights: 

  •  August 2024 to present, Field Engineer. Thames Water Plc. Maintaining South London Water Neworks, including leakage detection, water pressure management, and providing solutions on District Meter Area breaches.
  • 2011 to July 2023t, Network Engineer, P. N. Daly Ltd., a subcontractor of Thames Water Plc., whose job is to maintain the series of water networks, pipelines and pumping stations in South London.
  • 2003 to 2011, Leakage Technician, looking for burst main pipes and water network anomalies in both North and South London.
  • 2002, Hydrogeologist, Midland Water, seeking groundwater resources for London and the Midlands.
  • 1997 to 2002, Science Research Specialist under the Oil and Gas Division, monitoring Petroleum Exploration, and worked under the Philippine Petroleum Resources and Management, Philippine Department of Energy.
  • 1995 to 1997, Sales Engineer, Macro Machineries and Industrial Supply Corporation, supplier of parts and equipment to Cement, Aggregate Plants and Mining Companies.
  • 1991 to 1994, Science Research Specialist, Volcano Monitoring and Eruption Prediction Division, Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS), under the supervision of now DOST Secretary Rene Solidum.
  • 1990- Technical assistant Dr. Bernie Barcelona’s Geo Consultancy firm Orogenesis Inc.

 

Plans and Programs for EMAA

  • I will do my best to help promote the new organization to other schools and Institutions. 
  • To continuously raise awareness of the latest and modern technologies of Earth Sciences and Environmental Management to Educational Institutions, Mining Companies, Geological Services, Petroleum Companies and Government Institutions. 
  • To help our organization educate the public on disaster preparedness and environmental management. 
  • To serve the organization with honesty, integrity and courage while working in harmony with my fellow Board of Trustees.