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Something exciting is in the works with Paleontological Society of the Philippines 🩵🐚🪏🪨 Stay tuned! ✨✨

For 28 years, the Paleontological Society of the Philippines (𝙋𝙖𝙡𝙚𝙤𝙎𝙤𝙘 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡) has been dedicated to advancing paleontological research, fostering collaboration, and deepening our understanding of life's history on Earth. From fossils to fieldwork, from classrooms to communities, and from the academe to various government agencies, our members continue to bridge the ancient past with the present and future of science.

Join us as we celebrate the 28th Founding Anniversary of the Paleontological Society of the Philippines! Throughout the month of June, we'll be sharing a series of content highlighting the science, stories, and people behind Philippine paleontology.

📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟗, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – Celebrating 28 Years of PaleoSoc Phil

📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝘉𝘪𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘱𝘩𝘺 101: An infographic exploring how paleontologists use fossils to determine the relative ages of rock layers through relative dating

📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟑, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝘐𝘮𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴: PaleoSoc Phil members share the fossils that have left a lasting impression on them and inspired their passion for paleontology

📅 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟑𝟎, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – Stay tuned for a special announcement from the NIGS-UPGAA Museum as we prepare for an exciting month of activities this July!

As we commemorate this milestone, we celebrate the discoveries, collaborations, and all individuals that have shaped our Society over the past 28 years—and look forward to many more years of uncovering the Philippines' ancient history using fossils.

Great news! ✨✨ There's still time to explore the remarkable geological treasures of Northern Samar.

Our “Biri Rocks!!!” exhibit, which features the unique rocks of Northern Samar that are rarely found anywhere else in the Philippines, has been extended throughout the entire month of June.

If you’ve missed your chance to visit our exhibit last April and May, now’s your chance to finally see and learn more about what makes these unique rocks of Northern Samar so special! 🇵🇭🪨⛏️

🗓 “Biri Rocks!!!” exhibit now on view until June 30, 2026.

To book a tour, send us an email at [email protected]

From minerals and rocks to fossils and energy resources, every specimen and exhibit is a wonderful opportunity to spark curiosity and passion in every museum visitor. 🪨🐚💎🌏

This , we celebrate our continuous commitment to making Geology more accessible and connecting every curious thinker to Earth’s incredible and dynamic story. 💙💡✨

See science come to life through our guided museum tours. Plan your visit by sending us an email at [email protected]

Discover the geological wonders of Northern Samar! Our newly unveiled “Biri Rocks!!!” exhibit at the NIGS-UPGAA Geology Museum showcases the unique rocks of Northern Samar, which are rarely found anywhere else in the Philippines 🇵🇭🪨⛏️✨

The Biri Rocks of Northern Samar were formally declared and recognized as the country’s 7th National Geological Monument last June 2025. The bid of Northern Samar to become the country’s next UNESCO Global Geopark was also launched at the same time. This exhibit was made possible in partnership with the Provincial Government of Northern Samar, National Committee on Geological Sciences, National Institute of Geological Sciences, and the Nannoworks Laboratory.

The “Biri Rocks!!!” exhibit runs from April to May 2026, so don’t miss the opportunity! Book guided tours now by sending our page a message or by emailing us at [email protected]

𝑷𝒂𝒍𝒆𝒐𝒏𝒕𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚 is a multidisciplinary field of science where the majority of its advancements are founded upon collaborative efforts in biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. Yet despite its highly interdisciplinary nature, its history is plagued by racial discrimination and misogyny.

In the early days of geology, when a huge part of this discipline was being excluded from women, practicing paleontology was more socially acceptable because women were able to pursue it independently and with minimal need for conducting field work, since research could be done mainly through the collection of specimens. This is especially the case for vertebrate paleontology.

Micropaleontology, on the other hand, was deemed as more of a woman’s field due to the discipline requiring patience, diligence, reliability, and perseverance—traits that were more socially expected from women.

As we wrap up this year’s International Women’s Month, we feature several outstanding female paleontologists who made history as they pursued their passion for understanding the history of the Earth and its ancient life. Not only do we celebrate their excellence, but also their courage to pursue paths less travelled, strength to challenge societal norms, and their dedication to expand what we know about life—past and present.

𝑯𝒆𝒓𝒆’𝒔 𝒕𝒐 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒎𝒆𝒏 𝒘𝒉𝒐 𝒔𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒆 𝒐𝒖𝒓 𝒖𝒏𝒅𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒍𝒅—𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒇𝒐𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒍 𝒂𝒕 𝒂 𝒕𝒊𝒎𝒆. 🌏🐚🦕⛏💎





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