In this Issue:

NIGS faculty and students participate in various international conferences

Awards & Recognition

Dr. Betchaida Payot Recognized as UP University Scientist III

NIGS Research

Sep 271 min read

Dr. Betchaida Payot Recognized as UP University Scientist III

Dr. Betchaida Payot is among the recipients of the UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS) Award for the period 2023–2025. Dr. Payot...

Dr. Lagmay and Dr. Dimalanta Receive Prestigious National Awards and Recognition

NIGS Research

Sep 92 min read

Dr. Lagmay and Dr. Dimalanta Receive Prestigious National Awards and Recognition

DR. ALFREDO MAHAR FRANCISCO A. LAGMAY Dangal Bantayog ng Katatagan Hall of Fame Award (Dangal ng Pilipino: Pagpapaunlad ng Kagalingan at...

Two UP NIGS professors receive 2024 Hayag Award

NIGS Admin

Jun 131 min read

Two UP NIGS professors receive 2024 Hayag Award

Associate Professor Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio and Professor Dr. Mario Aurelio of UP NIGS received the “2024 HAYAG: Pagpupugay sa...

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Academic Activities

GEAR Lab Hosts the IGCP 725 Annual Meeting in the Philippines

Lyndon Nawanao Jr.

Sep 302 min read

GEAR Lab Hosts the IGCP 725 Annual Meeting in the Philippines

The Geomorphology and Active Tectonics Research (GEAR) Laboratory organized the second annual meeting of the International Geoscience...

Nannoworks Lab

Sep 203 min read

Nannoworks Laboratory at International Conferences

From July to September 2024, members of the Nannoworks Laboratory presented at various international conferences in Korea, the United...

Bridging Borders: NIGS Professors at the Taiwan-Philippines Summit

Mike Ausejo

Jun 241 min read

Bridging Borders: NIGS Professors at the Taiwan-Philippines Summit

The Taiwan-Philippines Summit on Active Volcanoes, Earthquakes, Marine, and Environmental Disasters was hosted by the National Chung...

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Research

NIGS Research

Sep 305 min read

Latest Publications

Barrientos, M.A. , Gabo-Ratio, J.A. , Yamada, T., Jabagat, K., Francisco, A. M., & Yonezu, K. (2024). Co, Sc, and Ni enrichment in the...

Faculty and Students Search for Mesozoic Molluscs in Samar

JP Mondala

Aug 211 min read

Faculty and Students Search for Mesozoic Molluscs in Samar

From August 18-21, 2024, John Paul Mondala, Dr. Allan Gil Fernando, and Dr. Tomoki Kase from the National Museum of Nature and Science,...

Meyrick Tablizo

Aug 52 min read

Meyrick Tablizo Participates in the Analytical Paleobiology Workshop 2024

The Analytical Paleobiology Workshop (APW) or Summer School is held annually to train graduate students in modern analytical techniques...

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NIGS Lecture Series

Embedded Systems, IoT, and Remote Monitoring and Control for Water Resource Applications

Bea Medina

May 141 min read

Embedded Systems, IoT, and Remote Monitoring and Control for Water Resource Applications

On May 14, 2024, Dr. James C. Peyton Jones delivered a talk for the 61st NIGS Lecture Series at the NIGS Seminar Room at 3:30 PM.

Mapping earthquake damage and landslides using radar satellite observations

JD Dianala

Jan 121 min read

Mapping earthquake damage and landslides using radar satellite observations

Remote sensing specialist Dr. Eleanor Ainscoe visited NIGS to give a lecture on "Mapping earthquake damage and landslides using radar...

Tracking ENSO Variability Using Annually Banded Coral from Northern Luzon, Philippines

Joeven Calvelo

Jan 81 min read

Tracking ENSO Variability Using Annually Banded Coral from Northern Luzon, Philippines

On December 14, 2023, Dr. Kevin L. Garas presented a talk entitled “Tracking ENSO Variability Using Annually Banded Coral from Northern...

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Training & Other Activities

Geoscience Foundation Inc. and OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. to Provide New Microscopes for NIGS Students' Geological Training

Admin Staff

Oct 171 min read

Geoscience Foundation Inc. and OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. to Provide New Microscopes for NIGS Students' Geological Training

The Geoscience Foundation, Inc. and OceanaGold (Philippines), Inc. have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to improve the geological...

NIGS participates in the 2024 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

Admin Staff

Sep 261 min read

NIGS participates in the 2024 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) participated in the 3rd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held...

NIGS Faculty Workshop Aims to Align Vision with Action for Academic Excellence

Admin Staff

Aug 142 min read

NIGS Faculty Workshop Aims to Align Vision with Action for Academic Excellence

The Faculty Strategic Planning Workshop took place from 11-13 August 2024 at Hotel Dominique in Tagaytay City. This event focused on...

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Student Activities

UP Cwm Zena'na

Jun 302 min read

UP Cwm Zena’na

UPCZ Annual Election During the month of April, the organization conducts its annual election for their coordinating body. Part of the...

UP Iuvenis Orbis

Jun 302 min read

UP Iuvenis Orbis Geological Fraternity

The Iuvenis Orbis Geological Fraternity (IOGF) wrapped up the second semester of Academic Year 2024 with showings of academic excellence...

UP Geological Society

Jun 303 min read

UP Geological Society

National Geology Congress (NGC) The University of the Philippines Geological Society (UP GeoSoc) successfully hosted the 2024 National...

UP Geology Majors' Society

Jun 303 min read

UP Geology Majors' Society

Alternative Classroom Learning Experience (ACLE) On May 26, 2024, UP GeMS partook in the university-wide conduct of the Alternative...

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In this Issue:

Awards & Recognition

Academic Activities

Research

NIGS Lecture Series

Training & Other Activities

Student Activities

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