05/09/2026
๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ ๐๐ง๐ ๐๐๐จ๐ฌ๐๐ข๐๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐๐ฎ ๐๐จ๐ง๐ ๐ซ๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐. ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฌ ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ญ๐ฌ๐ญ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐๐ฅ ๐จ๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ซ ๐๐ฐ๐๐ซ๐๐๐๐ฌ
DENR Assistant Secretary for Mining Concerns and former OIC MGB Director Engr. Michael V. Cabalda is named as one of the 2026 Outstanding Professionals of the Year. His work and dedication, particularly in MGB, have pioneered programs and policies not only in enhancing mine safety and health, environmental protection and social development in the mining industry but also in advancing critical minerals development in the country. He has demonstrated exemplary leadership, from steering the sector during major crises to forging global partnerships.
The Professional Regulatory Board, in collaboration with the Foundation for Outstanding Professionals, Inc. (FOP) and in cooperation with the Philippine Association of the Professional Regulatory Board Members, Inc. (PAPRB), recognized the recipients of the 2026 Outstanding Professionals of the Year Awards last September 4, 2026 at the Manila Hotel.
With over 4 decades of dedicated professional service, Asec. Cabalda not only championed the industry but also strengthened a lasting legacy that continues to shape responsible and sustainable mining governance in the Philippines.
Asec. Cabaldaโs dedication and service serves as an inspiration to MGB in reaffirming its commitment to services rooted in integrity and trust.
Congratulations Asec. Mike!