PSEM - Philex Chapter

𝗣𝗛 𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗼𝗽 𝟭𝟲 𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗶𝗻 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲'𝘀 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝘆

The Philippines is on the rise! The country has jumped from 72nd to 16th in The Fraser Institute ’s 2024 Mining Investment Attractiveness Index, thanks to bold reforms and improved ease of doing business. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines calls this a “massive leap” and credits strong inter-agency collaboration and a new Mining Fiscal Regime Bill that aligns with global best practices. Read more: https://www.philippine-resources.com/articles/2025/8/ph-rises-to-top-16-rank-in-fraser-institute-s-annual-mining-survey

𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘅 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝘀

On July 18, 2025, the Philippine Society of Mining Engineers – Philex Chapter officially relaunched its local chapter and conducted the induction of officers for the year 2025.

The event was graced by Engr. Felizardo Gacad, who served as the Guest Speaker and Induction Officer. Also present as witnesses to the occasion were respected mining professionals Engr. Armando Malicse and Engr. Arthur Eulogio.

This milestone event signifies a renewed commitment to excellence, integrity, and unity in the mining engineering profession. With the guidance of experienced leaders and the dedication of the newly inducted officers, the Philex Chapter is poised to advance its mission and support the continued development of the mining industry.