By Jeric Meer | Eramen Minerals, Inc. (EMI) and its representatives from host and neighboring communities in Sta. Cruz successfully signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for the implementation of the Five-Year Social Development and Management Program (SDMP) on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, at Edmas Foodpark & Resort, Barangay Poblacion North, Sta. Cruz, Zambales.
This MOA Signing Ceremony ensures the effective implementation of the 5-Year SDMP (2025-2029) and provides an orientation for EMI and its Representatives of Host and Neighboring Communities (RHNC) members on the program’s guidelines and policies. In compliance with DENR Administrative Order 2010-21, the SDMP focuses on education, health, livelihood, public utilities, human resources, socio-cultural activities, and other community development initiatives.
The event was attended by RHNC members, including Barangay Captains from twenty-five (25) host and neighboring barangays, along with representatives from the Municipal Social Welfare and Development Office, Municipal Health Office, DepEd Sta. Cruz, Municipal Planning and Development Office, and Municipal Agriculture Office. Representing the company were the EMI Resident Mine Manager and EMI Community Relations Head.
RHNC remains a committed partner of EMI in its mission to improve the quality of life for families in the host and neighboring communities where the company operates.
