Semirara Mining and Power Corporation (SMPC) has notified the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) of a redundancy program, following a decision to slash its annual coal production target by over one-third compared to last year.
The lower 2026 production goal comes amid ongoing uncertainty over the coal mine auction, which the Department of Energy (DOE) now plans to hold between August and September. SMPC’s existing coal operating contract is set to expire on July 14, 2027.
“We recognize the impact of this decision on our affected employees and their families, and we will do our best to support them through this transition,” said SMPC president and chief operating officer Maria Cristina C. Gotianun.
The redundancy will affect 462 mine-site workers. Beyond standard legal and company-mandated benefits, SMPC will provide extra support including redeployment opportunities within the DMCI Group, financial literacy and skills training, livelihood aid, relocation assistance, and job placement help across the mining and energy industries.
As of late July 2026, SMPC had a total workforce of 4,045, with more than 2,000 coming from its local host communities.
