Eramen Minerals, Inc. (EMI) is committed to ensuring the protection of the environment throughout its mining operation by the proper implementation of its approved Mining Program and Environmental Protection and Enhancement Program. EMI practices contour mining excavation by layers to preserve the natural contour of…

Eramen Minerals, Inc. (EMI) periodically conducts free seminars and training on the production and processing of various commodities in order to assist its host and neighboring barangays in developing agricultural skills and knowledge to generate alternative sources of livelihood. Growing mushrooms has been popular in…

Flood protection and good water flow in agricultural areas can protect crops from surges, promote proper plant growth, increase crop yields, and enhance crop quality. Moreover, adequate water irrigation management contributes to economic growth and poverty reduction as a regular water supply substantially increases crop…

Barangay Guinabon is a highly agricultural barangay in the municipality of Santa Cruz, Zambales. Most of the farmers in the community rely on irrigation, and their primary source of water is the Pitugo River. Without proper water irrigation, farmers from the barangay experience difficulty in…

As one of the coastal municipalities in the province of Zambales, Santa Cruz is blessed by the abundance of natural resources that thrive in the surrounding sea and ocean. As such, fishing has been a vital source of livelihood for the residents due to the…

Livelihood is the means of making a living. Livelihood is about the capabilities, assets, income, and activities used to secure the necessities or needs for a life of well-being. Livelihood becomes sustainable when people can cope and recover from stresses and shocks such as from…