Key Officials

The National Institute of Geological Sciences is one of eight degree-granting Institutes under the College of Science of the University of the Philippines-Diliman.  Each Institute is headed by a Director that is appointed by the University’s Board of Regents upon recommendation by the Chancellor.


Sandra G. Catane, Ph.D.

Deputy Director for Resources and Facilties


Betchaida D. Payot, Ph.D.

Deputy Director for Research and Development


Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio, D.Eng.

Deputy Director for Academic Affairs


Allan Gil S. Fernando, Ph.D. 

Quality Assurance Officer


Leo T. Armada, Ph.D.

General Education Coordinator


John Dale B. Dianala, DPhil

System Administrator