OceanaGold hikes social investments

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Sowing Seeds of Prosperity OceanaGold's Commitment to Social Investments
Investments

As the sun shines bright on the verdant landscape of Nueva Vizcaya and Quir
Quirino, OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. is reaping the rewards of its dedic
dedication to social investments. With a strong operational and financial p
performance in 2025, the company has scaled up its social spending to P569 
million this year.

A Commitment to Shared Development

OceanaGold's renewed financial or technical assistance agreement with the g
government requires the company to allocate at least 1% of its gross mining
mining revenues from last year towards community development. This commitme
commitment reflects OceanaGold's dedication to shared development, where th
the success of its operations benefits not only the company but also the co
communities it serves.

Three Primary Regulatory and Agreement-Based Funds

The P569 million social investment will be distributed across three primary
primary funds the Community Development Fund (CDF), Provincial Development
Development Fund (PDF), and Social Development and Management Fund (SDMP). 
The CDF, PDF, and SDMP will support various initiatives that strengthen agr
agriculture, improve connectivity infrastructure, provide more opportunitie
opportunities in livelihoods, education, and health services, and promote e
environmental protection.

A Verdant Landscape of Opportunities

The verdant landscape of Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino holds great potential fo
for growth and development. OceanaGold's social investments will support th
the establishment of infrastructure, enterprise development, sociocultural 
or Indigenous peoples' programs, capacity building, disaster response and m
management, environment, health, and education initiatives.

Community Development Fund (CDF)

The CDF will support nearly 200 barangay across Nueva Vizcaya and Quirino. 
This fund will empower communities by providing essential services such as 
road connectivity, education, and health. The expanded CDF program will cov
cover the municipalities of Kasibu, Dupax del Norte, Dupax del Sur, Bambang
Bambang, Diadi, Bagabag, Bayombong, and Solano in Nueva Vizcaya, as well as
as the municipalities of Cabarroguis, Saguday, Maddela, Nagtipunan, Diffun,
Diffun, and Aglipay in Quirino.

Provincial Development Fund (PDF)

The PDF will support priority projects identified by provincial local gover
government units under their respective Provincial Development Plans. This 
fund will focus on initiatives that strengthen agriculture, improve connect
connectivity infrastructure, and provide more opportunities in livelihoods,
livelihoods, education, and health services.

Social Development and Management Fund (SDMP)

The SDMP will focus on Barangay Didipio, the host community of the Didipio 
Mine, as well as 10 adjacent barangay. This fund will support initiatives t
that strengthen agriculture, improve connectivity infrastructure, provide m
more opportunities in livelihoods, education, and health services.

A Path Forward

As OceanaGold looks to the future, it is clear that the company's commitmen
commitment to social investments will continue to play a vital role in its 
operations. By empowering communities, supporting priority projects, and su
sustaining growth, OceanaGold is sowing seeds of prosperity for generations
generations to come.

Conclusion

OceanaGold's commitment to social investments is a testament to the company
company's dedication to shared development. As the company continues to gro
grow and thrive, it is clear that its social investments will remain a vita
vital part of its operations. By supporting communities, promoting environm
environmental protection, and providing essential services, OceanaGold is p
paving the way for a brighter future.

About OceanaGold

OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. is a leading gold-copper mining company in t
the Philippines. With a strong operational and financial performance in 202
2025, the company is committed to social investments that benefit not only 
its operations but also the communities it serves.

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Edward Lance Arellano Lorilla

CEO / Co-Founder

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