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NIGS Quarterly
Newsletter of the National Institute of Geological Sciences
Issue No. 7
July to September 2024
Admin Staff
Oct 17, 20241 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...
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Admin Staff
Sep 26, 20241 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...
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Admin Staff
Aug 14, 20242 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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Admin Staff
Aug 7, 20242 min read
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...
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Admin Staff
Jul 6, 20242 min read
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...
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Lyndon Nawanao Jr.
Jun 30, 20241 min read
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...
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Mike Ausejo
Jun 17, 20241 min read
NIGS graduate students embark on an international internship journey
In 2015, the Ministry of Education of Taiwan launched the Taiwan Experience Education Program (TEEP), which is a short-term internship...
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Eli Maglalang
Jun 1, 20241 min read
Empowering Tomorrow's Experts: NIGS Graduate Students Participate in ISA Contractor Training Program
Ms. Elisha Jane M. Maglalang, Ms. Faye Anne De Leon, Ms. Chelsi Grace Mendoza, and Ms. Kristine Joy Motol, graduate students from the...
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NIGS Research
May 31, 20241 min read
NIGS URA participates at the 2024 ISROC Field School in St. Croix, US Virgin Islands
Mr. Lyndon Nawanao Jr, a University Research Associate at NIGS and an MS Geology student, was one of the full-travel grant recipients who...
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Mariz Alcancia
May 3, 20242 min read
IEC conducted in Sagada, Mountain Province
The DOST-funded research project titled “Project 1. Evolution of the Luzon Arc: From Igneous to Sedimentary Processes” under the program...
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JP Mondala
Mar 31, 20242 min read
UP NIGS UPGAA Geology Museum: Bringing Geoscience Closer to the People
The NIGS-UPGAA Geology Museum offers an alternative venue where geosciences can be taught outside the traditional four corners of a...
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Admin Staff
Mar 25, 20241 min read
NIGS participates in the 2024 Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill
The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) participated in the Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill (NSED) held on 25 March...
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Admin Staff
Mar 17, 20241 min read
NIGS motorpool staff elevates skills through advanced air-conditioning training
The NIGS Motorpool Staff sharpened their expertise in an in-house training session titled, “Advanced Air-Conditioning Techniques:...
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Admin Staff
Mar 16, 20241 min read
NIGS administrative office conducts training on voucher preparation and use of the BULSA portal
The NIGS Administrative Office, headed by Dr. Noelynna T. Ramos, conducted an in-house training on “Voucher Preparation and Use of BULSA...
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Admin Staff
Feb 28, 20241 min read
NIGS motorpool staff and building attendants enhance typing skills
The NIGS Motorpool Staff and Building Attendants enhanced their typing skills through in-house Typing Skills training sessions...
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Kristine Velasquez
Dec 31, 20231 min read
NIGS Advances Mechanic Expertise with a Seminar-Training on Troubleshooting Techniques for Utility Vehicles
NIGS conducted an in-house seminar-training titled “Advanced Troubleshooting Techniques for Identifying and Repairing Mechanical Damage...
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Kristine Velasquez
Dec 31, 20231 min read
NIGS Administrative Staff conducts Post-Strategic Planning and Team Development Activities
The NIGS Administrative Staff convened for a significant engagement from 16 November 2023 to 19 November 2023. The first part involved an...
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Mike Ausejo
Sep 30, 20231 min read
IEC activities conducted in Kalinga
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)-funded projects, Growth of An Island Arc (GAIA) program and Marine and Onshore...
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Grass Padrique
Sep 29, 20232 min read
Updates on the UP NIGS UPGAA Geology Museum
Since 2006, the NIGS UPGAA Geology Museum has been a teaching venue for educators who wish to introduce earth science to their students...
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Kristine Velasquez
Sep 29, 20231 min read
Plumbing system training conducted for admin and building personnel
An in-house training session focused on Plumbing Systems was conducted by Mr. Joval Y. Esponilla, Building Administrator last 27 July...
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