Center of Excellence in Geology​

The National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), University of the Philippines Diliman, conducted its first PhD Students' Progress Program Presentation on 5 October 2026 at the NIGS Seminar Room. The activity provided PhD students with an opportunity to present their research progress and receive feedback and guidance from the Graduate Committee.

Dr. Mario Aurelio (first row, extreme right) attends Part II of the meetings of the Legal and Technical Commission (LTC) in the resumption of the 31st Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA), taking place from 29 June to 10 July 2026 at the ISA Headquarters in Kingston, Jamaica. The ISA is an autonomous United Nations (UN) organization mandated under the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) to administer and regulate activities related to exploration and management of seabed mineral resources in areas beyond national jurisdiction, with due regard to the protection of the marine environment.