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EDWARD SUNGA LUCERO

Permanent Address: Lot ** Blk 7 Alabama St., Phase 2, Greenland

Newtown Subd., Banaba, San Mateo, Rizal 1850, Philippines E-mail: adi536@r.postjobfree.com

Cell No.: +639*********(Philippines)

SUMMARY

Mr. E Lucero, an MS Geology graduate and registered Republic of the Philippines

(RP) geologist (PRC No. 1397) with more than 20years work experience. His expat assignments include Libya, Indonesia, Laos, Ethiopia and Somaliland while local stints include six years in the academe, four years in Philippine Mines & Geosciences Bureau, and various consultation jobs. His project involvement ranges from planning to onsite supervision to project/program implementation and operation.

EXPERIENCES 2008-present

Consulting/Contract Geologist

NATIONAL IRRIGATION ADMINISTRATION

Consulting Geologist (Nov.-Dec.2020)

Reviewed and evaluated the excavated materials at Pinukpuk, Kalinga. Geologic and geotechnical assessment and utilized the ripping index as guide in characterizing the mode of excavation and correlated with the RMR (rock mass rating) and rock material strength. Prepared Final Technical Report for Management consumption.

ASIA ALSTRON MINING CORPORATION*

Resident Geologist (May 2019 – present)

The gold-copper project is located in Tubay & Santiago, Agusan Del Norte, Philippines. Reviewed and validated the previous geological and geochemical data of the company. Conducts geological (trail/ river, reconnaissance to semi-detailed mapping), vein-type gold deposit & alteration mapping, soil geochemical sampling; underground (tunnel) mapping; trenching/side-cuttings exploratory works for vein continuity and for immediate mine operation, enhance previous geochemical and geological data, prepared weekly accomplishment reports and subsequent recommendations to the management. Other duties assigned by the Geology & Exploration Manager. Acted as Environmental Officer for the said tenement. Evaluated the possible landslide and floods within the mine and exploration areas and its remedial mitigating measures.

*stopped operation and exploration due to Covid-19 Pandemic 2

REPUBLIC CEMENT AND BUILDING MATERIALS INC.

Consultant Geologist (August 2018-May 2019)

Reviewed and re-interpreted geological data in Teresa and Bulacan Plants; Said data are vital for their quarry operations; Geological & Discontinuities mapping in Teresa & Bulacan Plants; Integrated previous drilling data for interpretation Involved in the confirmatory drilling program in Teresa Plant; geological core-logging & interpretations;

Reviewed and commented the hydrogeological study in Teresa Plant prepared by the third party;

Conducted & prepared geohazard evaluation and possible mitigation in Batangas Plant for MGB consumption;

Prepared initial geological (resource) assessment for additives

(i.e. Diorite) in Bulacan Plant;

Prepared Exploration Work Program and Environmental Work programs for the other adjoining areas in Teresa and Bulacan Plant;

Participant in Drone Survey Mapping in Teresa Plant Participant in Explosive and Blasting Technique in Teresa Plant Other duties assigned by the National Quarry Manager & the Management

NATIONAL CEMENT SHARE CO.

EAST AFRICAN MINING CO.

EAST AFRICAN HOLDINGS SHARE CO.

Ethiopia

Consulting Geologist (July 2013-August 2017)

Assigned in the large-scale coal mine operation in Moye, Southern Ethiopia; Prepared technical report for management consumption; Managed/supervised the daily coal mine operations; Prepared the budget, technical and manpower requirements; Prepared regular updates of the operations including the contractor; Provided technical inputs for basic environmental mitigating measures (i.e. landslides, flooding);

Coordinated with mine contractor re: operational requirements; Oversees the coal exploration program of the applied concession areas; Prepared budget and other technical requirements for small scale mine operation in Dawro Zone, SNNPR State, Southern Ethiopia; Managed the exploration drilling program (JORC Standard); Supervised drilling activity of BECPL coring rig (in-house); Prepared monthly exploration reports, exploration and environmental work programs and progress report;

Interpreted and integrated drilling data and ground data; coal quality sampling (JORC Standard);

Prepared exploration work schedule, program and budget; 3

Recommended subsequent plans and other options to the management; Previously assisted the then small-scale coal mine operation in Moye; evaluated the earlier exploration reports and endorsed both short and long-term recommendations; prepared management technical reports for forward company planning; prepared yearly budget for Moye mine; prepared the mining costs and other budgetary requirements; Acting Project Manager

Assisted the limestone quarry operation (and exploration) at NCSC, Dire Dawa. initially evaluated the limestone deposit in NCSC; use raw mix designed for quarry and optimization of the resources; presented both short term and long-term recommendations;

Search other raw materials for the cement plant like iron ore, gypsum and clay; Serves as technical advisor for the coal projects all over Ethiopia; Due diligence validation as per request (i.e., Republic of Somaliland); Teaches technical/ geological skills to the Ethiopian geologists; Conducted site validations as per request; Evaluated the gold project submitted to the company; Proposes to the management to explore other commodities like gold, nickel, chromite and among others (for future diverse expansion of exploration & mining).

Prepared Feasibility Study, Terms of Reference Contract; Other duties assigned by General Manager, Senior Executive Director STRATOS MINING INC.

Consulting Geologist (September 2012 – July 2013)

The gold-copper project is located in Marihatag-Diatagon-San Miguel- Lianga, Surigao del Sur, Philippines; Conducted geological mapping

(trail/ river, reconnaissance to semi- detailed), soil geochemical sampling, alluvial and vein-type gold deposits sampling; interpreted geochemical data, prepared geological reports and among others; prepared weekly/monthly reports to the management. Partly assisted the alluvial gold operation in Barobo, Surigao del Sur, Philippines (only alluvial gold mining company in the Philippines approved by the Philippine Mines Bureau)

ENDESA CARBONO

Project Geologist (April-July 2012)

Evaluated the Coal Bed Methane Project of Endesa Carbono in East Panian, Semirara Island, Antique, Philippines; conducted desorption test and sampling; correlated and interpreted geological, geochemical, drilling and desorption data; feasibility study; prepared weekly/monthly reports to the board; subsequent plans & actions. Semirara coal mine – largest open cast mining in the Philippines 4

GEOS INC.

Project Geologist (April-June 2012)

Evaluated rock asphalt prospect in Villaba, Leyte; semi-detailed geological mapping and geochemical sampling; prepared geological report and consequently recommended future exploratory works i.e. drilling program.

Other short stint projects: (1) nickel laterite / chromite prospect in Zambales (2) Limestone deposits in Northern Mindanao; Due diligence studies as per request; Prepares exploration and environmental work programs;

PHONESACK GROUP LTD. (XEKONG & SALAVAN, LAOS)

Supervising Exploration Geologist (March-November 2011) Managed and planned the exploration drilling program (JORC Standard); Supervised drilling activities of Boart Longyear Rigs (RC & Core), CS14 Rigs and NQ Rigs;

Prepared exploration budget and other requirements; Prepared daily/weekly/monthly exploration reports; Interpreted and integrated drilling data, geophysical data and ground data; coal quality sampling (JORC Standard);

Prepared exploration work schedule, program and budget; Supervised and trained Lao Geologists for field mapping, wellsite logging, sampling, geotechnical logging and other related work; Officer-In-Charge in the absence of the Exploration Manager;

Assisted and supported the open-pit coal mining operations; involved in the mine plan and development; daily/weekly/monthly operations; Other duties as per advised by the Exploration Manager and Exploration Director.

SERI MINING

Project Manager / Geologist (February-March 2011)

Conducted evaluation of coal deposits of parts of Brgy. Dungga, Danao City, Cebu utilizing the geophysical method, i.e. the 2D Wenner Array of Vertical-Horizontal Electrical Sounding; Interpreted and prepared geophysical report. (Seri underground coal mine) ENDESA CARBONO

Contract Geologist (November-December 2010)

Involved in the Coal Bed Methane Project in Semirara Island, Antique, Philippines; Supervised drilling activity; conducted geological core- logging and desorption test; assisted in the permeability test of Weatherford; prepared daily drilling & geological reports 5

PT ITHACA RESOURCES (INDONESIA)

Senior Exploration Geologist (October 2009-November 2010) Managed company’s coal exploration programs all over East Kalimantan, Indonesia; Prepared exploration budget and other technical requirements; Conducted geological evaluation of all the said concessions; Responsible and Head of the Research Group

(SEMBAKUNG PROJECT) in the Berau Cluster; Supervised 12 Jacro rigs (open-hole and target coring) and coal quality sampling; Supervised / managed Indonesian Geologists in the mapping

(reconnaissance to semi-detailed), exploration drilling programs, interpreted geophysical data and prepared reports; Prepared exploration work programs, schedule and budget for all concession areas; Prepared and submitted daily /weekly/ monthly reports; partly evaluated the exploration drilling data of Nussantara Berau Concession. Other management duties as per advised by Technical Director.

T & D KIM PHIL. INC.

Consulting Geologist (April-July 2009)

Supervised company’s chromite, manganese, gold, silver, base metals

(i.e., nickel, iron, copper, lead and zinc) and perlite exploration programs in the Philippines, which includes Palawan, Dinagat Island, Aklan, Cebu, Negros Occidental, Antique,

Samar, Mindoro Occidental, Camarines Norte, Surigao del Sur, Iloilo, Antique and Bohol Projects; Evaluated/validated projects and formulated immediate recommendation for mining claim areas subject for JV/partnership; Conducted Geological, Geochemical and Geophysical Mapping and Initial Resource Assessment; Prepared exploration and environmental work programs (i.e., small scale mining permit, initial environmental report); Technical Advisor; Involved in the chromite operation in Dinagat Island. STUCKY HOLDING LTD (LEBDA/EL-KHOMS, LIBYA)

Consulting Geologist (March-November, 2008)

Re-evaluated the geology of El Khoms and vicinity at Lebda Cement Plant, Libya; Re-evaluated the resource of the mine and pit areas; correlated the geochemical data to that of the lithology of the quarry area; involved in the mine plan and development program (open-pit); raw mix designed; and in the actual quarry operation of the plant. Assigned as Quarry Quality Control Engineer; reported daily/weekly operations as well as the plans and programs to the Quarry Manager. Other duties assigned by Quarry Manager & Management ROCK ENERGY INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION

Project Manager / Geologist (February-March 2008)

Conducted evaluation of coal deposits of parts of Brgy. Liguan, Batan Island, Rapu- Rapu, Albay, Luzon Island utilizing the geophysical 6

method, i.e. the 2D Wenner Array of Vertical-Horizontal Electrical Sounding; Interpreted and prepared geophysical report. MINES AND GEOSCIENCES BUREAU REGION 10

Senior Geologist (July 2004 – March 2008)

(1) Conducted geological mapping (Reconnaissance to Semi- detailed) and mineral inventory, geotechnical, geohazard mapping

(i.e., landslides, flooding), hydrogeological studies, land and waste disposal sites evaluation and geological cave assessment; (2) Stratigraphy / Biostratigraphy using small and large foraminifers; and

(3) Assisted in different laboratory-related activities such as megascopic rock/mineral identification, petrographic, mineragraphic analyses, sediments composition, heavy metals and among others (5) Prepared geological, geohazard and hydrogeological reports

(6) Other duties as per advised by Chief Geologist & the Management Special Projects Involvement

1. Supervised drilling program; Geological core-logging of limestone deposits and (initial) resource/ reserve estimation at Laguindingan- Gitagum Area, Misamis Oriental for an exploration permit application (EPA) of Holcim Philippines Manufacturing Corporation (HPMC);

2. Evaluated nickel laterite and chromite deposits in Northern Mindanao, Philippines;

3. Georesistivity survey project (utilizing the 1D wenner array method) for (HPMC) and Iligan Cement Corporation (ICC) - Lafarge group; 4. Geological resource mapping and sampling at Laguindingan- Gitagum Area, Misamis Oriental, for an EPA of HPMC; consequently resulted to further evaluation and drilling program; 5. Geologic mapping, core-logging of pyroclastic and limestone deposits and resource/reserve estimation at Tawan-tawan Area, Initao, Misamis Oriental project for an MPSA application of HPMC;

6. Environmental baseline studies on both near-shore (impact of mining using benthic foraminifers as proxies) and terrestrial environment (geology, geohazard, and hydrogeology) for an MPSA application of HPMC.

CENTRAL COLLEGES OF THE PHILIPPINES (CCP)

Professorial Lecturer (November 2003-March 2004)

Prepared lessons and taught the following courses: General chemistry, General Organic Chemistry, Statistics and Introduction to Engineering Geology.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES OFFICE OF THE VICE

CHANCELLOR FOR RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT (U.P.

OVCRD)

University Research Associate (October 2000-September 2001) As co-researcher of Dr. Leopoldo P. de Silva, Jr. (project proponent) entitled Benthic foraminiferal repopulation of Subic Bay bottom sediments; involved in field sampling, core-logging, sample 7

processing, analyses (sedimentology and Recent Benthic Foraminifers), and drafting of final report.

COMEXCO

Geologist-Biostratigraher (December 2000)

Assisted Dr. Marietta M. de Leon on the micropaleontologic analyses

(calcareous nannofossils and foraminifers) and composition (bioclast and lithoclast) of well cutting samples from Brunei Darrussalam; prepared the draft biostratigraphic zonation scheme. July 2000

Geologist / Petrographer

Petrographic analysis (descriptions, rock name, and interpretation) of rock samples.

U.P. OVCRD

University Research Associate( January 1999 - February 2000) As a research associate of Dr. Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay for the project entitled Coccolithopore flux in sediment trap samples from the South China Sea; involved in sample processing, calcareous nannoplankton analysis and interpretation.

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN

National Institute of Geological Sciences

College of Science, U. P., Diliman, Quezon City

Master of Science in Geology (2003)

Thesis: Benthic Foraminiferal Succession in Subic Bay, Philippines: the pre-and post-1991 Pinatubo eruption record

Adviser: Dr. Leopoldo de Silva, Jr.

UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES-DILIMAN

National Institute of Geological Sciences

College of Science, U. P., Diliman, Quezon City

Bachelor of Science in Geology (1998)

PROFESSIONAL

LICENSE

PROFESSIONAL REGULATION COMMISSION

Republic of the Philippines

Geology Licensure Examination

August 1999 (Passed)

Registration No. 0001397

SEMINARS AND

CONFERENCES

ATTENDED

INTRODUCTION TO EXPLORATION GEOCHEMISTRY (JULY 2009) 53rd Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference 2nd International Symposium of IGCP 516

Regional Research Utilization and Technology Symposium on Energy (Mindanao) 5th Mindanao Information and Communication Technology Congress’ 2006 National Multihazard Mapping Seminar-Workshop, Oscar Crispin Hall, PETROLAB Bldg, MGB Compound, North Ave., Diliman, Quezon City, 24-25 August 2006.

Seminar in Metamorphic Petrology and Magmatism ‘ 2005 Geological Convention 2005

52th Annual National Mine Safety and Environment Conference 14th Annual Mining Symposium (Mindanao)

Seminar Workshop on Modern Techniques in Microscopy and Image Analysis 8

“Landforms, Strata and Petroleum” The Dr. Emmanuel V. Tamesis Seminar National Institute of Geological Sciences Convention 2002 RWG IN-HOUSE SEMINAR ON GEOPHYSICS

Dr. Luis Santos-Ynigo Memorial Symposium

Seminar Workshop on 5-S in the Workplace

National Institute of Geological Sciences Convention 2001 Diatom Analysis of Sediments for Paleoenvironmental Studies Algal Techniques

Multi-Disciplinal Workshop on Writing for Professional Journals National Institute of Geological Sciences’ 1999

Research Symposium Old Ideas, New Models, Significant Findings in Northern Luzon: A Symposium on Tectonics, Magmatism and Mineralization Attended various seminars and colloquium of University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (U.P. NIGS)

PUBLISHED

PAPER

Fernando, A. S., Peleo-Alampay, A. M., Lucero, E. S. and Wiesner, M. G. (2007): Surface sediment distribution of Florisphaera profunda in the South China Sea: an effect of dissolution? J. Nannoplankton Res. 29 (2), pp 102-107.International Nannoplankton.

http://ina.tmsoc.org/JNR/online/29/Fernando%20et%20al%202007%20JNR%20292.pdf Lucero, E. S. and de Silva, Jr., L.P. (2006): The Occurrence and Distribution of Recent Benthic Foraminifera in Subic Bay, Zambales, Philippines. Journal of the Geological Society of the Philippines. Vol. 61, No. 1, pp. 39-57. Collantes, M.G.B., Lucero E.S., Padrique, A.M., Brebante, B.M.M. and Asis, J.C.

(2008). Results of the Rapid Geohazard Assessment Survey of Alubijid, Misamis Oriental, Mines and Geosciences Bureau-Region X)

https://www.scribd.com/document/103005451/alubijid PRESENTOR IN

A SEMINAR

AND

CONVENTION

“High Potential of the Low Alkali Content of the Fine-Grained Carbonate Rocks at the Laguindingan-Gitagum Areas, Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines” Geological Convention, December 7-9, 2007; Edward S. Lucero, M.Sc., Juanito A. Manzano, Jr., M.Sc., Joy Christine V. Asis and Beverly Mae M. Brebante, Mines & Geosciences Bureau Region 10 Department of Environment and Natural Resources Region 10 Macabalan, 9000 Cagayan de Oro City

http://www.geolsocphil.org/geocon_abstracts/

geocon2007_29.htm

“Neogene Planktonic Biostratigraphy of Western Misamis Oriental, Northern Mindanao, Philippines”, 2nd International Symposium of International Geological Correlation Program 516, DOST-PAGASA, Diliman, Quezon City, November 1415, 2006

“Distribution of Benthic Foraminifers of parts of Iligan Bay”, Geological Convention, Dusit Hotel, Makati, December 7-9, 2005

“Geological, Geohazard and Hydrogeological Assessment as part of environmental baseline study prior to mining: A vital input for safe 9

and environmental-friendly mineral development”, Geological Convention, Dusit Hotel, Makati, December 7-9, 2005

“Geological and Geohazard Assessment as part of environmental baseline study prior to mining: A vital input for safe and environmental-friendly mineral development”, 14th Annual Mining Symposium, Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City, October 21, 2005

“Geohazard and Floods in the Province of Bukidnon”, Contingency Planning Formulation Workshop, ABC Hall, Libona, Bukidnon, July 26-28, 2005

“Geohazard and Floods in the Province of Camiguin”, Three-Day Disaster Preparedness Seminar for Local Chief Executives and Disaster Managers, Convention Center, Capitol Complex, Mambajao, Camiguin, May 30-31, 2005

“Geohazard and Floods in the Province of Misamis Oriental”, Two- Day Disaster Preparedness Seminar for Local Chief Executives and Disaster Managers, Convention Center, Chali Beach Resort, Cugman, Cagayan de Oro City, May 25-26, 2005

Co-author, Alyssa Peleo-Alampay, Edward S. Lucerno, Martin Wiesner, Christian Gerbich: Coccolith flux from sediment traps in the South China Sea http://ina.tmsoc.org/announce/ina8/abstr_p02.html PROFESSIONAL

AFFILIATIONS

Agham

UP Geology Alumni Association

UP Iuvenis Orbis Geological Fraternity

Paleontological Society of the Philippines

Geological Society of the Philippines

REFERENCES

Mr. Peter Alip

Former Exploration Manager

Phonesack Group Ltd., Ban Padou, Laos

adi536@r.postjobfree.com; +639*********

Mr. Troadio Jimenez Jr.

Consultant

Asia Alstron Mining Corporation

adi536@r.postjobfree.com +639*********

Dr. Leopoldo de Silva, Jr.

Professorial Lecturer

National Institute of Geological Sciences, UP Diliman, Quezon City adi536@r.postjobfree.com; adi536@r.postjobfree.com+639173176075 Dr. Marietta M. De Leon

Former Professor

National Institute of Geological Sciences, UP Diliman, Quezon City adi536@r.postjobfree.com +639*********

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PERSONAL DATA

Birth Date

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June 10, 1975

Quezon City, Philippines

Hometown

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Sariaya, Quezon Province

45

Height

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5’7

100kls

Citizenship

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Filipino

Roman Catholic

Male

Civil Status

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Married

CrisDianne M. Wagas- Lucero

1 (daughter)

Name of Father

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Severo Gutierrez Lucero (deceased)

Felisa Sunga Lucero (deceased)

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