Date: May 13, 2026
QUEZON CITY – The Philippine Mining Development Corporation (PMDC), led by Chairperson Julinette M. Bayking, together with President and CEO Atty. Job Adrian M. Ambrosio, paid a courtesy call on May 13, 2026 to National Commission on Indigenous Peoples (NCIP) Chairperson Nancy A. Catamco to discuss matters concerning the Free, Prior and Informed
Consent (FPIC) process for PMDC’s mining projects.
The meeting was fruitful and encouraging, with Chairperson Catamco sharing that new NCIP guidelines are being developed to help make the FPIC process more efficient and responsive.
This is a welcome development not only for PMDC, but for the Philippine mining industry as a whole.
PMDC expresses its sincere appreciation to Chairperson Catamco and the NCIP for their continued support and guidance. As the government’s mining arm, PMDC remains committed
to responsible mineral development that protects the rights and welfare of Indigenous Peoples, ensures that IP communities receive their fair share, and promotes inclusive growth in the
areas where PMDC projects are located.
Through close coordination with NCIP, PMDC hopes to show how government-led mining can be conducted in a manner that respects Indigenous Cultural Communities, supports local
development, and advances the national interest.