CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY OF THE TWO MINING COMPANIES IN SURIGAO DEL SUR, PHILIPPINES

Maria Lourdes S. Sering

Abstract


As a mandate of Corporate Social Responsibility, companies should implement sustainable programs and activities to communities. Evaluation of the implemented CSR programs and activities optimizes benefits and avoids potential obstacles. Thus, this study assessed the implementation of CSR in selected Mining Companies of Surigao del Sur. It utilized a quantitative-descriptive research design. Results revealed that CSR programs and activities of the mining companies were satisfactorily implemented. Both mining companies had contributed towards economic, social and environmental aspects of the target communities. Though its contributions were acknowledged, there were still some aspects that needed improvement for they were useful in achieving sustainable development and paved the way for effective company interventions.

Keywords


Corporate Social Responsibility, mining industries, economics, social, environment

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