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.
Six PhD Geology students presented updates on their research progress, coursework, and
timelines.
- Jamila B. Abuda, advised by Dr. John Dale B. Dianala, presented “The Role of Geotechnical and Lithological Parameters in Rainfall-induced Landslide Prediction Modeling.”
- Nichole Anthony Pacle, advised by Dr. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio and Dr. James Andrew Leong, presented “Elucidating Factors Contributing to Ni and Co Enrichment in Laterite Deposits in Northeastern Mindanao.”
- John Kenneth B. Badillo, under the guidance of Dr. Gabriel Theophilus V. Valera and Dr. Betchaida D. Payot, presented his research entitled “Pressure-temperature-deformation-time (P–T–D–t) History and Petrogenesis of the Northern Zamboanga Metamafic Rocks.”
- Geleen Rica R. Javellana, advised by Dr. Alyssa M. Peleo-Alampay, presented “Multi-proxy Paleoenvironmental Reconstruction of Marine Sediment Cores from Lingayen Gulf, Philippines.”
- Jhonard John L. Garcia, under the guidance of Dr. Chelo S. Pascua, presented “Kinetic & Hydrologic Controls on Geogenic Hydrogen Generation in the Zambales Ophiolite.”
- Richard L. Ybañez, advised by Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay and Dr. Bruce D. Malamud, presented “Hazard Interrelationships in the Philippines: Single Hazard Events to Multi-Hazard Dynamics.”
The presentations highlighted the breadth of doctoral research at NIGS, spanning landslide prediction, mineral enrichment, metamorphic geology, paleoenvironmental reconstruction, hydrogen resources, and multi-hazard dynamics.
Through this activity, NIGS continues to promote research and mentorship, supporting its PhD students as they advance their work toward their doctoral milestones.