On 21 July 2025, the Professional Regulatory Board (PRB) of Geology, under the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC), conducted an official inspection and monitoring visit at the National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS), University of the Philippines Diliman.
The PRB team was composed of Chairperson Atty. Fernando S. Peñarroyo, Board Members Dr. Benjamin S. Austria and Dr. Elmer B. Billedo, and PRC Representative Ms. Cherry Rose S. Escoben. They evaluated NIGS' compliance with professional, ethical, and technical standards. Areas assessed included the curriculum, faculty qualifications, administrative practices, and the conditions of the Institute’s facilities and resources.
The visit commenced with a hybrid session at the NIGS Audio-Visual Room, where Dr. Noelynna T. Ramos, Director of NIGS, delivered a presentation about the Institute’s history, mission, organizational structure, academic programs, research initiatives, and facilities.
The inspection team proceeded to examine personnel qualifications, curriculum offerings, and administrative operations. They also evaluated key physical facilities such as laboratories, classrooms, and the library, to determine their suitability in supporting academic activities.
The activity concluded with an exit conference at the NIGS Conference Room, during which the inspection team presented observations and recommendations based on their visit.
From top to bottom: (a) PRB Onsite Inspection and Monitoring Team composed of Ms. Escoben, Dr. Billedo, Dr. Austria (on Zoom), and Atty. Peñarroyo, together with Director Ramos; (b) Presentation of Dr. Ramos introducing NIGS history, mission, organizational structure, academic programs, research initiatives, and facilities; (c) exit conference conducted at the NIGS Conference room; and (d) inspection of NIGS library conducted by the PRB Monitoring Team.