GEOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF THE PHILIPPINES INTRODUCTION COMPETENT PERSON

ACCREDITATION COMMITTEE
Philippine Mineral Reporting Code (PMRC) July 2007
provides the guidelines for the preparation of reports on Exploration
(CPAC)
Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves
adopted by the PSE, MGB and SEC.
Competent Person System C O M M I TTE E O F TH E G S P AU T H O R I Z E D TO
Relative to the To implement
p the PMRC, GSP instituted a system
y for the
accreditation of geologists with adequate qualifications and AC C R E D I T QQUU AL IF IE D G E O L O G I S TS TO
Philippine Mineral Reporting Code experience to become Competent Persons (CPs) in the
preparation of PMRC compliant reports on Exploration
B E C O M E C P s I N G E O L O G Y.

Results and / or Mineral Resources

role and responsibilities of the GSP Competent Person Accreditation C PAC IS C O M P O S E D O F F IV E (5 )
By Committee (CPAC), M E M B E R S AP P O I N TE D B Y TH E G S P -B O D
requirements for accreditation of candidate CPs,
procedures for accreditation
P.M. Ong, R.E. Pea, J.C. Cinco, Jr., C.A. Angeles, Jr., V.B. Maglambayan
guidelines and programs for the implementation of the CP System.

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Role and Responsibilities of CPAC (1) Role and Responsibilities of CPAC (2) Role and Responsibilities of CPAC (3)

Qualifications of CPAC Members Term of appointment -- three (3) years and may be extended by the
Each CPAC member shall be a CP Geologist and shall have: BOD of GSP, with the consent of the appointee. Tasks and Functions of CPAC
Demonstrated competence in his professional practice
To assess the qualifications and relevant experience of a geologist who
Known integrity / probity To ensure continuity of CPAC functions, no CPAC member shall leave is applying for accreditation as CP in Geology.
Professional independence and leadership his / her post until a replacement has been appointed by the BOD of
Broad relevant experience
Broad, GSP.
GSP To recommend to the President / BOD of GSP the CP applicant
pp who
Working knowledge on suitable geologic setting for certain mineral / metal
will pass the criteria for acceptance to become a CP Geologist.
exploration targets CPAC shall elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman, each with a tenure To support the BOD of GSP in its efforts to continually update and
Working knowledge of capital markets or sources of exploration funds of one (1) year. Appointment of the Chairman and Vice-Chairman shall upgrade the technical skills of a CP and his knowledge of the PMRC.
Sustained involvement in the promotion of the geological profession be on a rotational basis and shall be decided by the CPAC members.
Keen interest in the growth of the minerals industry in the Philippines
To assist the BOD of GSP in formulating policy guidelines and
operating procedures in the selection and accreditation of CPs and the
Should be familiar with various types of PMRC compliant reports which As soon as a member of the CPAC vacates his / her position for any development of the GSP-CP System.
exploration/mining companies shall be required to prepare in compliance to
reason, the remaining incumbent members shall submit nominees to the
requirements issued by the DENR, MGB, PSE, SEC, Investors, etc.
BOD of GSP who shall appoint the new CPAC member(s).

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 Role and Responsibilities of CPAC (4) Role and Responsibilities of CPAC (5)
COMPETENT PERSON APPLICANT
Seminar for Prospective CPs organized by CPAC Upgrade Seminars for CPs to be organized by
CPAC
Background on PMRC and its essential provisions
Checklist of exploration results reporting Best practices in resource assessment methods
Outline of CP Report CREDENTIALS AND
Code of Ethics of GSP in relation to the PMRC QUALIFICATIONS
Quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)
IRR of PMRC for PSE and DENR Administrative Order
standard procedures
2010-09 and other concerned government agencies
Other relevant topics which will enlighten prospective CPs
on the PMRC. Tasks related to CP Report preparation

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Credentials and Qualifications (1) Credentials and Qualifications (2) COMPETENT PERSON
For Filipino Applicants
ACCREDITATION APPLICATION
For Foreign Nationals
Valid and current PRC License in Geology
Must comply with the laws of the Philippines -- PRC, Bureau of Immigration
Active GSP Membership Status for at least two (2) years prior to date of CP
application
and Deportation (BID) and Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE)
At least five (5) years experience in the field of mineral exploration and / or Must have a PRC Permit to practice Geology in the Philippines for short term or
mineral resource estimation long term duration. An essential requirement for a PRC Permit to practice
geology
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Current Professional Tax Receipt (PTR)

High professional integrity Must have the appropriate academic qualification in Geology ASSESSMENT
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Three (3) references / endorsements from reputable persons in the minerals Be an active member of a Recognized Overseas Professional Organization
(ROPO) in his / her country or
PROCEDURES
industry, academe and / or government
Certification that the CP applicant has competence and relevant experience in Be a CP or equivalent in his / her country
mineral exploration and / or mineral resource estimation Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PMRC and related IRR of the PSE,
Demonstrate adequate knowledge of the PMRC and related IRR of the PSE, MGB and SEC
relevant policies of DENR/MGB Must convince the CPAC that he / she can prepare PMRC compliant reports
Must convince the CPAC that he / she can prepare PMRC compliant reports and is willing to submit his / her CP reports for peer review
Must be willing to submit his / her CP reports for peer review

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 Assessment Procedures (1) Assessment Procedures (2)
COMPETENT PERSON UPGRADE
Filipino and Foreign Applicants After the assessment of the documents submitted by the CP applicants
PROGRAMS
All CP Applications for accreditation are to be submitted to the CP Secretariat and the interview, the CPAC will meet en banc and vote to pass or defer
of the GSP. the candidate's application.
Decisions of the CPAC shall be submitted to the GSP President / BOD of
The CP Secretariat will submit the CP Applications in batches for the CPAC to The CPAC shall organize seminars for prospective CPs on PMRC and
GSP.
assess. its relevant IRR and other issues relating to the implementation of
The GSP President, upon the authority granted by the BOD of GSP, shall
PMRC
PMRC.
The CPAC will schedule the interview of the CP applicants. The applicants will formally inform the CP candidate of the outcome of his / her application
answer questions given by the Chairman and each AC member to ascertain the through the CP Secretariat. Seminars for CPs will include topics like best practices in resource
following: assessment methods, quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC)
Technical Capability / Competence For accepted applicants: standard procedures, tasks related to CP report preparation etc.
Professional Integrity The CP Accreditation is valid for three (3) years and renewable for the To upgrade the quality of reports being prepared by CPs, and as pre-
Leadership same period upon payment of the GSP accreditation fee. requisite for the renewal of accreditation, CPs must attend at least two
Professional Independence For Deferred applicants: seminars/ workshops organized by the CPAC within the context of its
Accuracy and reliability of the credentials, qualifications and other information An applicant whose CP Application was deferred has the option to upgrade program. CP may attend the workshop as learner or as
in each Application Form resubmit his / her CP application at a later time. lecturer.

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CPAC Secretariat (1) Tasks and Functions (2)

SECRETARIAT OF THE CPAC
The BOD of GSP shall appoint the Head and attend to queries from CP applicants and inform them of
Vice-Head of CP secretariat. the requirements needed for CP accreditation.
The Head and Vice-Head should be CPs. Submit timely reports on CPAC activities, including
The term of office shall be three (3) years, and assessment of candidates, seminars and workshops to the
BOD of GSP.
GSP
ORGANIZATION
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GSP with
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put together a database of CP applicants and accredited
FUNCTIONS consent of the appointees.
CPs.
The head of the CP secretariat shall appoint assist the BOD of GSP in arranging the schedule, venue
additional members of the committee, upon and corresponding program of the oath-taking ceremony
consent of the GSP President / BOD of GSP. for new CPs.
take charge of the organization and conduct of GSP-CP
Seminars, etc.
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 2012 UPGRADE SEMINAR
GSP SUB-COMMITTEE ON ETHICS 2011 ACCREDITATION PROGRAM PROGRAM

The BOD of GSP shall organize a GSP Sub-Committee on Seminar on the Philippine Mineral Reporting Porphyry copper
Ethics that will periodically oversee the GSP
GSP-CP
CP System
C d Issues
Code, I on public
bli reporting
ti off exploration
l ti Vein type gold deposits
and attend to relevant complaints related to some CPs
professional activities. The GSP Sub-Committee on Ethics results and resource estimates, Code of Ethics Laterite, coal and other stratified deposits
shall consist of: and other relevant issues
Irregular /lensoid deposits (VMS, chromite, etc)
Two (2) GSP Directors 2011 Accreditation Schedule
Two (2) members from the GSP Ethics Committee May 7
Three (3) CPAC Members, one (1) incumbent and two (2) August 13
former members November 12
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