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NIGS Quarterly
Newsletter of the National Institute of Geological Sciences
Issue No. 8-9
October 2024 to March 2025

NIGS Conducts Psychological First Aid Training for Faculty and Staff
UP-NIGS conducted Psychological First Aid Training to equip faculty and staff with skills to support distressed individuals effectively.
Kristine Velasquez
Mar 261 min read
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NIGS Holds Town Hall Meeting on Administrative and Academic Processes
UP-NIGS held a town hall meeting to discuss administrative processes, facility requests, travel documents, and library services.
Kristine Velasquez
Mar 261 min read
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NIGS Holds Town Hall Assembly for BS Geology Students
Faculty, staff, and BS Geology students of UP-NIGS gathered for the Town Hall Assembly.
Kristine Velasquez
Mar 251 min read
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UP-NIGS Partners with Balangiga LGU for Resilient Development
UP-NIGS and LGU Balangiga team up for watershed studies, 3D mapping, and disaster resilience.
Chelo Pascua
Feb 252 min read
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Geol 120 (Stratigraphy and Sedimentology) class fieldwork in the Ilocos Region
The annual Geology 120 fieldwork in the Ilocos Region was conducted last November 8 to 11, 2024. The undergraduate students from the...
Joeven Calvelo
Feb 141 min read
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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...
Admin Staff
Oct 17, 20241 min read
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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...
NIGS Research
Sep 30, 20245 min read
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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...
Lyndon Nawanao Jr.
Sep 30, 20242 min read
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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...
NIGS Research
Sep 27, 20241 min read
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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...
Admin Staff
Sep 26, 20241 min read
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Nannoworks Laboratory at International Conferences
From July to September 2024, members of the Nannoworks Laboratory presented at various international conferences in Korea, the United...
Nannoworks Lab
Sep 20, 20243 min read
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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...
NIGS Research
Sep 9, 20242 min read
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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,...
JP Mondala
Aug 21, 20241 min read
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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...
Admin Staff
Aug 14, 20242 min read
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NIGS Faculty and Staff Receive Psychological First Aid Training to Support Mental Well-Being
The Training on Psychological First Aid for faculty and administrative staff took place on 07 August 2024, at the Institute’s...
Admin Staff
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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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...
Meyrick Tablizo
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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NIGS Community Engages in Gender Sensitivity and Anti-Sexual Harassment Seminars
The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) conducted seminars aimed at promoting gender sensitivity and addressing sexual...
Admin Staff
Jul 6, 20242 min read
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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 Cwm Zena'na
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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GEAR Lab conducts QGIS training for Caloocan City LGU personnel
GEAR Lab held a 2-day QGIS training for the Caloocan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management (DRRM) and City Planning last 27-28 June...
Lyndon Nawanao Jr.
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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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 Iuvenis Orbis
Jun 30, 20242 min read
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