National Institute of Geological Sciences

22/09/2026

Nannoworks Laboratory graduate student Ms. Kirsty Mary D. Camba completed a two-month research internship from June 1 to July 31, 2026 at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, under the Taiwan International Internship Program (TIIP). During the internship, Ms. Camba worked at the Marine Paleontology Laboratory under the supervision of Dr. Chien-Hsiang Lin, where she conducted research on marine sediment cores recovered through the International Ocean Discovery Program (IODP).

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Written by: Ms. Kirsty Mary D. Camba

21/09/2026

Dr. Mario A. Aurelio, a professor at the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), reflects on the recent Nepal landslides that occurred on 26 August 2026 and recalls past events in the Philippines.

From the 1995 Allah Valley floods to the Cherry Hills and Guinsaugon landslides, Dr. Aurelio emphasizes the importance of understanding geological hazards, monitoring vulnerable areas, and strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience.

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As we commemorate the 54th anniversary of the declaration of Martial Law, we should also remember the lessons learned from past landslide disasters

16/09/2026

Last July 6-13, 2026, members of the Nannoworks Laboratory conducted paleontological fieldwork in the municipality of Bacnotan in La Union Province. The team consisted of laboratory co-head Dr. Allan Gil S. Fernando, former NIGS Instructor and University of Cambridge PhD student Mr. Meyrick U. Tablizo, NIGS URA-I and MS Geology student Mr. Miguel Joven E. Villanueva, Dr. Janine P. Ochoa from the UP School of Archaeology, Nannoworks BS Geology alumni Mr. Nathan Raphael F. Marquez, Mr. John Dominique M. Pagay, and Ms. Jayce Eunice B. Salvador, and NIGS driver Mr. Joval Y. Esponilla. The team worked inside the quarry site of the Helix Mining and Development Corporation (HMDC) in Bacnotan, which is the location of a paleochannel deposit that has yielded numerous vertebrate fossils since its discovery in 2019.

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Written by: Miguel Joven E. Villanueva

16/09/2026

The University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP-NIGS), represented by Dr. Carla B. Dimalanta, Dr. Noelynna T. Ramos, Dr. Leo T. Armada, and Ms. Jamila B. Abuda, participated in the LIGTAS-AGAD: Inter-Agency Workshop for Geohazards Knowledge and Technologies held on September 11–12, 2026, at the Development Academy of the Philippines in Tagaytay City. The workshop brought together representatives from UP-NIGS, the DOST-Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS), and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Mines and Geosciences Bureau (DENR-MGB) to exchange knowledge and explore applications of geohazard technologies.

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Written by: Ms. Jamila B. Abuda

15/09/2026

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) conducted its annual Freshie Welcome Assembly (FWA) 2026 on 07 September 2026 at the NIGS Audio-Visual Room (AVR), UP Diliman. Organized by the graduating batch Ardere, the assembly officially welcomed the incoming freshies, shiftees, and transferees (FSTs) to the NIGS community.

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The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) conducted its annual Freshie Welcome Assembly (FWA) 2026 on 07 September 2026 at the NIGS Audio-Visual Room (AVR), UP Diliman. Organized by the graduating batch Ardere, the assembly officially welcomed the incoming freshies, shiftees, and transfer...

15/09/2026

Faculty members from the UP Diliman National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP NIGS), Dr. Betchaida D. Payot, Dr. Gabriel Theophilus V. Valera, and Dr. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio, contributed to the Integrated Geology Learning Series (IGLS) held at the Physical Sciences Department, College of Science, Partido State University (ParSU), in collaboration with the Geological Organization of Partido State University (GO-ParSU), from September 9 to 12, 2026. The four-day event brought together students and alumni for a range of activities designed to deepen their understanding of geology, including lectures, field-based learning activities, undergraduate thesis consultations, and board examination review sessions.

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Faculty members from the UP Diliman National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP NIGS), Dr. Betchaida D. Payot, Dr. Gabriel Theophilus V. Valera, and Dr. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio, contributed to the Integrated Geology Learning Series (IGLS) held at the Physical Sciences Department, College of Sci...

11/09/2026

📢 DOST Balik Scientist Program Exit Presentation📢

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), University of the Philippines Diliman, invites everyone to the DOST Balik Scientist Program Exit Presentation of Dr. Gabriel Theophilus V. Valera, Long-term Balik Scientist and Assistant Professor 7 at NIGS, UP Diliman.

Dr. Valera will present “Metamorphic Constraints on Arc Evolution: A Philippine Perspective,” highlighting insights from his Balik Scientist engagement.

📅 September 14, 2026 (Monday)
🕑 2:00–4:00 PM (PST)
📍 NIGS Audio-Visual Room (AVR)

Everyone is invited to attend and learn more about Dr. Valera’s scientific work and contributions to Philippine geoscience.

See you there! 🪨🌏

10/09/2026

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) conducted its annual Gender Sensitivity Training and Anti-Sexual Harassment Seminar on 07 September 2026 at NIGS, UP Diliman. The activity was attended by first-year students, shiftees, and transferees (FSTs) for the 1st Semester, A.Y. 2026-2027, as well as by the newly hired NIGS employees.

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The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) conducted its annual Gender Sensitivity Training and Anti-Sexual Harassment Seminar on 07 September 2026 at NIGS, UP Diliman. The activity was attended by first-year students, shiftees, and transferees (FSTs) for the 1st Semester, A.Y. 2026-2027,....

10/09/2026

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) joined the first-ever QAhusayan Fair at UP Diliman, with the theme “Empowering Excellence through a Culture of Quality” on 07 September 2026 at the Pilar Herrera Hall of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), UP Diliman. The QAhusayan Fair brought together members of the UP community to promote the importance of quality assurance (QA) and continuous improvement in the University.

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The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) joined the first-ever QAhusayan Fair at UP Diliman, with the theme “Empowering Excellence through a Culture of Quality”. The event was held on 7-11 September 2026 at the Pilar Herrera Hall of the College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP...

10/09/2026

The National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS), with the participation of the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP NIGS), conducted an assessment of the Mount Apo Natural Park (MANP) from 17 to 26 August 2026. Located within the provinces of Davao del Sur and Cotabato, the geopark encompasses Mount Apo and several nearby volcanic centers that highlight the area’s complex geology and rich culture.

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The National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS), with the participation of the University of the Philippines National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP NIGS), conducted an assessment of the Mount Apo Natural Park (MANP) from 17 to 26 August 2026. Located within the provinces of Davao del Sur...