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The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) is a multidisciplinary forum for the study of processes that shape the Earth. It is the national center of excellence for the advancement, dissemination and application of geology in the Philippines.

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September 10, 2026

UP NIGS joins the assessment of the Mount Apo Geopark for its declaration as a National Geological Monument

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.

September 2, 2026

AI-DeTect Project launches at Kick-off Event in Sendai

Researchers from the Philippines, Japan, and Indonesia gathered for the AI-DeTect Kick-off Event from August 24 to 27, 2026, at the International Research Institute of Disaster Science (IRIDeS), Tohoku University, in Sendai, Japan. AI-DeTect in the Philippines is a DOST-GIA-funded collaborative research project under the e-ASIA Joint Research Program involving Tohoku University, UP Diliman, and Universitas Gadjah Mada.

September 1, 2026

Philippines Wins IESO Gold After 15 Years with Training Support from NIGS Faculty

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) continued its long-standing support for the Philippine Team’s preparations for the 19th International Earth Science Olympiad (IESO) by hosting training and review sessions on August 11 and 12, 2026, at UP-NIGS. The sessions formed part of the team’s training program in preparation for the international competition in Turin, Italy.

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