The position oversees exploration activities and daily project tasks, ensuring compliance with safety, health, environmental, and community standards. Key responsibilities include:Leading the planning, implementation, monitoring, analysis, and reporting of exploration programs, adhering to national and JORC standards.Reviewing and updating QA/QC procedures for exploration activities to ensure data accuracy and reliability.Managing the Geology data room, ensuring reports are up-to-date and maintaining data integrity.Interfacing with JORC and third-party experts to enhance data credibility and optimize strategies.Managing direct reports and contractors, ensuring task compliance with standards and conducting performance reviews.Developing reports related to geology, geotechnical, hydrogeology, and resource estimates with the mine design team.Implementing approved work programs onsite effectively.Overseeing the company's Safety, Health, Environment, and Social (SHES) plans.Developing relationships with community stakeholders, local government units, and relevant agencies to support programs and secure approvals.Keeping stakeholders informed about project progress and communicating issues to top management.Maintaining an overall project schedule, anticipating risks, challenges, and budget impacts.Ensuring compliance with company policies on community, health, safety, and environment.Ensuring efficient utilization of the project budget.Participating in management meetings to drive project goals.Developing young geologists' skills through training programs.Mentoring and motivating direct reports, recommending training to enhance performance.Performing other duties as assigned.Employment is primarily at the central office in Taguig, with potential work at other locations as needed.

This pivotal role ensures the company's alignment with regulatory mandates and project timelines in exploration, construction, and mining. Responsibilities include: coordinating exploration to meet JORC and national standards, liaising with international experts for global compliance, producing geological and resource reports, training young geologists, managing permit applications with proactive government engagement, ensuring full legal and environmental compliance, identifying project risks for timely adjustments, enforcing health, safety, and environmental policies, and managing budgets efficiently. Participation in management meetings to drive strategic goals and undertaking additional tasks as required are also key. This role is essential for navigating regulatory environments, securing permits, and managing geological tasks for effective and sustainable company operations.

As a Consulting Principal Geoscientist with experience as an AVP and Deputy Head of Mine at Carmen Copper Corporation, I specialize in integrating technical data with on-site validations to support client needs. My expertise lies in crafting detailed reports and providing strategic insights into mineral prospectivity, aiding potential joint venture partners with thorough technical due diligence for property evaluations. Additionally, I leverage my experience to advocate for client interests as a technical expert during significant meetings and professional engagements, utilizing my extensive background in geology and corporate leadership.

As the AVP and Deputy Head of Mine, I provide strategic direction and leadership for the Mine Geology and Geotechnical Engineering, as well as Mine Planning and Engineering divisions. My role encompasses orchestrating the creation of robust geological models, overseeing meticulous mine planning, and ensuring the integration of sophisticated engineering practices. I am dedicated to optimizing mine operations, enhancing safety, and driving sustainable development.In my position, I guide the development of both short-term and life-of-mine plans, advocate for technical innovation, and uphold stringent environmental and safety standards. With a keen focus on data-driven methodologies, I lead my teams to achieve operational excellence and cost efficiency. I am also committed to mentoring division leaders and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.I serve as a key liaison between senior mine management and various stakeholders, ensuring that our operations not only meet but exceed industry benchmarks. My goal is to continuously elevate the standards of mine production and development, positioning our operations at the forefront of the mining sector.

I spearhead the Mine Geology and Geotechnical Engineering Division, leading comprehensive initiatives in mine geology with a focus on the strategic application of grade control methodologies to optimize ore blending and stockpile management. My role encompasses the precise estimation of mineral resources, ensuring the integrity and value of our reserves. I'm also at the helm of managing slope stability across our pit operations through expert geotechnical engineering, safeguarding operational continuity and efficiency.My responsibilities extend to identifying and mitigating geological risks, implementing robust monitoring systems, and developing measures that extend beyond our operational boundaries to encompass broader geological hazards. I oversee and drive our in-pit operations geology, as well as spearhead exploration programs within the district and on new prospects, setting the stage for sustainable growth and expansion. Through these efforts, I uphold our commitment to corporate social responsibility and community engagement, ensuring our mining activities are aligned with the highest standards of environmental stewardship and social governance.

In my capacity as a division leader, I am committed to guiding and nurturing our team, ensuring clear communication, coordination, and reporting of all divisional activities. My role is to:1) Direct strategic initiatives in grade control, ore blending, and inventory management, enhancing the efficiency of our RC drilling programs and resource development to meet our core objective of maximizing copper concentrate production.2) Deliver key geological insights that inform and shape our mine planning and scheduling across various horizons, from immediate operational needs to long-term strategy, ensuring accurate forecasting of grade and tonnage.3) Manage and oversee capital and operational budgets with a meticulous eye, ensuring judicious expenditure that aligns with our commitment to fiscal responsibility and delivers tangible results, particularly in drilling operations and consultancy engagements.4) Take full responsibility for the direction and advancement of district-scale exploration programs, driving the team with passion and presenting compelling cases for exploration endeavors to our corporate leadership, encompassing everything from target identification and budgeting to the tactical execution of exploration strategies.

As a Consulting Senior Geologist, I provide vital support to clients by integrating technical data with on-site validations, crafting comprehensive reports, and offering strategic insights into mineral prospectivity. I assist potential joint venture partners through meticulous technical due diligence for property evaluations. My role involves advocating for client interests as a technical expert during key meetings and professional engagements.

In my role as Consulting Senior Geologist for ECR Minerals plc, I oversaw the implementation of industry-standard and best practice exploration techniques at the Danglay Gold Project in the Baguio Gold District, Northern Luzon, Philippines, prioritizing efficiency and safety. My responsibilities included delivering detailed technical reports and conducting comprehensive desktop reviews of projects. I also appraised prospects and conducted field verifications to underpin the technical rationale, providing critical support in the strategic decision-making process for pursuing various project agreements.

As the Consulting Senior Geologist for Lumiere Mining Inc., I led the meticulous technical reassessment of the historic Dizon Cu-Au-Ag Mine in Zambales, Central Luzon, Philippines. My duties encompassed a thorough review of legacy data, systematic collection of channel samples, precise way pointing of drill collars, and the delivery of a comprehensive updated geological report for the Zambales Cu-Au-Ag Project. In this capacity, I skillfully navigated client interests as the key technical liaison in various strategic meetings and professional engagements.

In my tenure as Senior Geologist at Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd, I played a pivotal role in the operational strategy by assessing and advocating for new mineral prospects, initiating short-range planning, and making strategic decisions to achieve our exploration goals. I cultivated and maintained a robust network within the Philippine exploration sector to identify and present new opportunities to Gold Fields' management. Committed to excellence, I consistently applied industry best practices across all work programs, orchestrated the execution of my assigned tasks, and fostered constructive engagement with stakeholders, including local communities and joint venture partners.

As a Project Geologist for Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd in Queensland Territory, Australia, I conducted a comprehensive evaluation of the Oakley Project in the Great Dividing Range. This involved critical analysis of open-file reports and data, coupled with intensive geological fieldwork that included mapping and the collection of rock chip, soil, and stream sediment samples for geochemical analysis. My focused efforts were geared toward delineating and prioritizing targets for subsequent air core or reverse-circulation drilling campaigns.

As a Senior Geologist with Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd, I operated within the dynamic Philippine regional exploration team, driving the evaluation of new mineral prospects and playing a key role in the strategic acquisition of projects. My expertise in thorough prospect assessments and the development of compelling cases for exploration investment contributed significantly to the sustainable operations and expansion of the company's mineral portfolio.

As a Project Geologist for Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd, I spearheaded a diverse array of exploration work programs across South Australia with emphasis on Delamarian Project, meticulously managing comprehensive air core drilling operations. My leadership ensured these activities were executed safely and efficiently, aligning with the company’s high standards and contributing to our operational excellence in the region.

In my role as Senior Geologist - Project Generation with Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd, I leveraged my extensive network within the Philippine exploration sector to acquire pivotal information, enabling the identification of promising mineral targets. My expertise in regional geological interpretation was crucial in uncovering new prospects and guiding strategic exploration initiatives.

As the Project Manager for the Batangas JV Projects with Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd in the Philippines, I was instrumental in orchestrating and refining the management of technical services and on-site operations. My responsibilities encompassed conducting comprehensive project risk assessments in line with Gold Fields’ rigorous integrated management system standards. I efficiently executed and oversaw exploration activities, ensuring they aligned with the company's strategic objectives.Key achievements included delivering a detailed final report summarizing the project's scope and results, and driving the exploration initiatives from planning to execution. My leadership ensured not only adherence to corporate strategies but also fostered innovation and applied best practices in project management, stakeholder engagement, and environmental stewardship.

In my role as Project Geologist for the Batangas JV Projects with Gold Fields Australasia Pty Ltd in the Philippines, I expertly coordinated and executed comprehensive exploration work programs, ranging from initial regional reconnaissance to detailed exploratory activities that culminated in drilling operations. I played a pivotal role in liaising with local government units and regulatory agencies, skillfully navigating the processes for Mineral Production Sharing Agreements and Exploration Permit applications through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Mines and Geosciences Bureau.My responsibilities extended beyond fieldwork to include project management duties such as strategic planning, team leadership, and ensuring compliance with environmental and safety protocols. My effective communication and project oversight were instrumental in advancing the project's objectives in line with Gold Fields' strategic vision and regulatory requirements.

• Oversaw, implemented and advanced field exploration programs to carry out objectives to the highest technical standards and progress efficiently, safely and cost effectively.• Implemented exploration work programs from regional reconnaissance to detailed and advanced exploration, leading to drill testing and resource estimation.

• Identified properties for the exploration with emphasis to the epithermal Au systems and other precious metals.• Evaluated prospects and revised information of mineral tenements in various parts of the country.

• Reviewed historical data from various tenements of Atlas by prospect evaluations in various parts of the country leading to identification of properties for exploration with emphasis to epithermal Au and porphyry Cu-Au systems.

• Coordinated all mine geology activities such as underground geological mapping, geochemical sampling, grade control, mineral resource estimation, geological modelling and quality assurance and quality control.• Interpreted drilling data, development heading intercepts and production sub-levels with an end product of sound geological interpretation for mine planning and development initiatives. • Executed geological studies in aid of mine production such as mine and mill grade variance, dilution controls, structural controls to mineralization and veining, grade control, and ore shoot development.

• Directed underground mine production, mine exploration and diamond drilling activities with the objective of blocking additional mineral resources. • Mapped and supervised sampling activities of all production and development headings under my responsibility.

• Accountable for a section of the mining operations directing underground mine production by providing timely, accurate and integrated information on mineral resources, geologic controls, grade control and ore projections.• Monitored production and development advances in the mine and discusses with operators relevant geological issues by implementing standard operating procedures in mapping, sampling and grade control.