November 5, 1991  This flood killed about 8, 000 people all over Leyte.

 
Ormoc City,  
November 15, 1994  Tsunami, loss of life 41 fatalities, Verde Island Passage originating 7.11ms tsunami 
is 6 to 8.5meters high and 250 meters inland in areas 
April 21, 1995 Samar  Near magnitude 7 the largest one registering at magnitude 7.3 also resulted 
Earthquakes  small tsunami.   
Mt. Parker  the crater wall of volcano collapsed, releasing flood waters from a crater lake. 346 
September 12 1995  million pesos  damage to property and agriculture by the deluge that affected 
close to 25,000 people. At least 70 people were confirmed dead by Sept. 12 and 
125 remained missing 
 
1996 Mt. Kanlaon  Without warning, Mt. Kanlaon erupted, spewing steam, ash and volcanic rocks 
Phreatic Eruption  into the air, killing Noel Trajeco and Neil Perez of Negros Mountaineering Club, 
Inc. (NMCI) and British medical student Julian Green, 21. They were fatally injured 
by head wounds from rocks that spewed from the crater. 
August 3, 1999  It resulted to about 60 death toll and 378 houses buried. The landslide is 
Cherry hills  primarily caused by the heavy rains of the approaching typhoon Olga.  
subdivision   
landslide 
Manila Trench  magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck the northern coast of Zambales, killed six 
December 12 1999  people and injured 40 in Zambales, Pangasinan, and Metro Manila. 
 
Atlas Consolidated   The dam failure that led to fish and whale killing in 1999 
Mining Devt 
July 10, 2000  garbage dump collapse at Payatas, Quezon City, officially killed 218 people and 
Payatas Landslide  left thousands of people homeless. A large pile of garbage first collapsed and 
then went up in flames, which resulted in the destruction of about 100 squatters' 
houses. 
 
7.5ms In Moro Gulf  struck Southern and Central Mindanao at a depth of 31 km. At least 15 people 
(March 5 2002)  were killed, 100 injured and 800 buildings were damaged or destroyed.  
 
San Marcelino  2,000 families live near the mine site, located in an upland area some 30 
Tailings Dam spill  kilometers, Dizon Copper Silver Mines Inc. (DCSMI) in San Marcelino, Zambales, 
(Aug 30, 2002) 
Panaon Island  Loose soil, boulders, and debris rolled down towards houses due to a low 
Debris Flow  pressure area causing non stop rain, 154 People dead “ Punta In Liloan Town 
(December 19,2003)  Pinut-an in San ricardo Sitio Lutao 
 
Guimaras Island Oil  Panay gulf the oil tanker M/T Solar 1 sank off the coast of Guimaras and Negros 
Spill (August 11,  islands in the Philippines, worst oil spill over 450 hectares of protected 
2006)  mangroves are contaminated.  
 
Typhoon Reming  The flood caused by the typhoon was aggravated by the mud coming from the 
(November 30 2006)  volcano, leaving 1,399 people dead. Mayon Volcano Lahar 
Metro Manila  (Namria) reveal areas in Metro Manila that sank 0.68 meter to 1.34 meters in 30 
Subsidence (2006)  years (from 1979 to 2009) A big part of groundwater subsidence in Camanava is 
mainly due to excessive groundwater pumping by fishpond operators, 
June 21, 2008  Typhoon Fengshen or locally known as Typhoon Frank Samar Island, there were 
Princess of the Stars  814 dead and missing and only 56 known survivors, making to a total of 870 
tragedy  people onboard. 
 
6.2 Earthquake in  The earthquake’s epicenter is located at 72 km S42W of Cauayan, Negros 
Negros Occidental  Occidental. According to PHIVOLCS the earthquake was caused by the 
(July 12, 2011)  movement of the Negros Trench. Two aftershocks were also recorded; 5.7 and 5.5 
magnitude, The earthquake’s intensity was highest in Sipalay City at Intensity V 
Tampakan south  4 fatalities and 2 injuries, and the illegal mining area is within the mines 
cotobato landslide,  development site of Sagittarius Mines, to extract huge copper and gold deposits 
August 2011 
Pantukan Landslide  25 were killed  when the landslide struck a gold mine site near the town. 
in Mindanao  Following the landslide, a 30-day suspension of all mining operations in the town 
(January 5, 2012)  was ordered. 
 
6.7 Negros- Cebu  108 people were killed (42 people were found dead, and 66 missing). Of these, 94 
(February 6, 2012)  were killed by landslides and rockslides. 7 were killed due to falling walls and 
debris, 3 were killed due to heart attacks, and 4 due to falling fences. The total 
damage has totalled to PhP363.5 million. 
 
Citinickel Mines and  silt spill happened at the Toronto Nickel Mine Project of Citinickel Mine, Brgy. San 
Development  Isidro (Bato-bato) Narra, Palawan which resulted in flow of silt in the 
Corporation,  Pinagduguan River affecting 6.8 Hectares of farm lands. 
November 2012   
2012 New Bataan  The rains brought by typhoon Pablo (Bopha) caused debris flow towards 
(Compostella  Barangay Andap, . At least 128 died and 450 went missing as the village was 
Volley)debris flow  buried under the debris in the wake of the disaster. 
 
Panian Coal mine  open-pit mine of the company in Antique province that killed five workers. the 
Collapse (Feb, 13  western wall of the mine collapsed on 13 miners who were taking a break from 
2013)  work 
Estancia, Iloilo oil   Power Barge No. 103 of NAPOCOR ran aground at the shores of Estancia during 
Spill 2013  the height of typhoon Haiyan between 21 and 23 of November, estimates by the 
management of the power barge amount to around 400,000 litres of oil had 
leaked. Also 2 casualties was reported as the barge slammed into one of the 
houses near the shore.  
 
100 Sinkholes in   100 sinkholes have been discovered in nine towns and one city in Bohol after the 
bohol after October  7.2 magnitude earthquake, sinkholes had been existing as long as 5.3 million 
2013 7.2 earthquake.  years ago but only surfaced after the strong earthquake. recommending the 
evacuation of 200 families whose houses were built on the cave roof of the 
sinkhole found in Tagbiliran City 
Negros occidental  Purok Jalandoni, Barangay Oringao in Kabankalan City, Negros occidental, more 
Sinkhole July 2014  than six people in danger of falling because of its suddenly appearance.. MGB 
declare that the hole may have been created by water flowing underground.  
 
2015 Benguet  Typhoon lando left with 150m wide sinkholes that swallows 5 houses and 
Sinkhole  endangered 500 other houses in itogon, benguet Philippines 
Manila Tornado  The tornado destroyed 200 houses in the areas of Manila (Intramurous, Tondo, 
(August 14, 2016)  Sampaloc, Binondo) and Quezon City. There were 2 injuries and no fatalities 
reported. Thi was only the second time in recorded history and the first and 
most destructive impact of the tornado was in the southern part of Metro 
Manila. 
 
6.5 Dinagat Island  A magnitude 6.5 earthquake struck 10 km SW of Basilisa, Dinagat Islands on 
Earthquake  February 10, 2017, 10:03 pm at a depth of 15 km. Eight people were killed and 202 
(February 10, 2017)  injured. 
2017 Magnitude 6.5  The strongest groundshaking felt for this earthquake was at PEIS (PHIVOLCS 
Leyte Earthquake  Earthquake Intensity Scale) VII (destructive) at Ormoc City and Kananga 
Biliran Landslides  4 towns in Biliran province were affected not only by rains brought by Tropical 
(December 16, 2017)  Storm Urduja (Kai-tak) but also by landslides. At least 42 people died in Naval, 
Caibiran, Biliran, and Almeria, while 14 others were missing. 
 
Vinta Debris, Flows,  At least 133 people were reported killed,  The communities along the path of 
Tubod Lanao del  Vinta experienced the same tragedy reaching the overall death toll to atleast 240 
Norte, (December  from Lanao del Norte. 
22, 2017)   
Naga, Cebu   heavy rainfall and quarrying operations by Apo Land and Quarry Corporations in 
Landslide  Naga, Cebu, Philippines, killed 78 people. Five others are missing. Limestone and 
(September 20,  soil on the mountainside softened due to the rain, and it collapsed on a number 
2018)   of homes 
 
1,600mm of rainfall  The cause of  the massive landslide in a mining village in Itogon, Benguet that 
(Southwest  leaves a hundred people dead on September 16, 2018 at the height of typhoon 
monsoon) for  Ompong 
months (September   
16, 2018) 
Typhoon Usman  first landfall in Samar, Eastern Visayas, Brought heavy rains that caused several 
(December 28,2018  landslides, which killed 156 people, with damages amounting to Php5.41 billion 
(US$103 million). 
7.2 Quake Jolts  A major undersea earthquake, Its epicenter was located at 162 kilometers 
Mindanao, Triggers  southeast of Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental and its depth was measured at 
Tsunami Scare  49 kilometers, thus the strong shaking. Phivolcs said it was tectonic in origin, 
which is caused by ground shaking primarily due to the sudden movement in 
the earth’s plates. 
 
6.1 Earthquake (April  struck the island of Luzon in the Philippines, leaving at least 18 dead, 3 missing 
22, 2019)  and injuring at least 256 others. Despite the fact that the epicenter was in 
Zambales, most of the damage to infrastructure occurred in the neighboring 
province of Pampanga, which suffered damage to 29 buildings and structures. 
 
5.5 Earthquake,  At least 51 people were injured and a still undetermined number of buildings, 
Surigao Del Sur (July  homes and other structures 
13, 2019) 
5.9 Earthquake   It was preceded by a 5.4 magnitude foreshock. Nine people were killed by the 
Batanes (July 27,  combined effects of the earthquakes. 
2019)   
2019 Taal Fish kill  About 605 metric tons of tilapia found dead, which is the worst crisis yet on the 
Taal Lake fishcage industry. Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR) 
determined that the dissolved oxygen at the lake reached 0.33 and 0.66 ppm 
from the surface and bottom respectively. The agency said the normal level 
should be 5 to 6 ppm at which fish breathe. 
5.2 Meters  Storm Surge in Tacloban Leyte that caused the most deadly flooding from 
Yolanda 
Makati Gas Leak  The gas leak from a 117-kilometer Batangas-Manila supply pipeline that forced 
the evacuation of some 80 tenants of a 22-storey condominium building in  
Makati. 
SEAPEX, the A Singapore-based non-profit exploration organization with its cofounding members; like
South East Asia Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, Philippines, Australia
Petroleum that seeks to improve advance the science of geology and related Earth Sciences, with
Exploration Society particular emphasis on petroleum and natural gas exploration, development and
production in Southeast Asia.
IUGG International it is the UK national society for geoscience, and the oldest geological society in the
Union of Geodesy world. International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) is a non-governmental,
and Geophysics scientific organization, established in 1919.it is dedicated to dedicated to the
international promotion and coordination of scientific studies of Earth (physical,
chemical, and mathematical) and its environment in space.
Society for An international not-for-profit, scientific society based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Society’s
Sedimentary reason for being is to disseminate scientific information on sedimentology, stratigraphy,
Geology paleontology, environmental sciences, marine geology, hydrogeology, and related
specialties.
The Paleontological It is an international nonprofit organization devoted exclusively to the advancement of
Society the science of paleontology: invertebrate and vertebrate paleontology,
micropaleontology, and paleobotany. The Society was founded in 1908 in Baltimore,
Maryland, and was incorporated in April 1968 in the District of Columbia.
American Since 1966, American Geosciences Institute (AGI) has produced GeoRef, one of the
Geosciences preeminent literature database for those studying the earth sciences. It currently
Institute (AGI) contains more than 2.8 million references
American AGU is an international, nonprofit scientific association whose mission is to promote
Geophysical Union discovery in Earth and space science for the benefit of humanity. AGU's activities are
(AGU) focused on the organization and dissemination of scientific information in the
interdisciplinary and international field of geophysics.
European A non-profit international union in the fields of Earth, planetary, and space sciences
Geosciences Union whose vision is to "realise a sustainable and just future for humanity and for the planet."
National An organization formed in 1941 to advance the exploration, conservation, study, and
Speleological understanding
Society
International Union The International Union of Geodesy and Geophysics (IUGG) is an international
of Geodesy and non-governmental organization, established in Brussels, Belgium in 1919, dedicated to
Geophysics (IUGG) the scientific study of the Earth and its space environment using geophysical and
geodetic techniques. Its objectives are the promotion and coordination of studies related
to Earth's physical, chemical and mathematical representation.
Commission on The other predecessor to PHIVOLCS that was created on June 20, 1952 by Republic
Volcanology Act no. 766 after the disastrous eruption of Hibok-Hibok Volcano in 1952.
(COMVOL)
Laguna Lake The only lake-basin authority in the Philippines.
Development
Authority (LLDA)
Philippine National Through Presidential Decree No. 334 it was created on November 9, 1973, to provide
Oil Company and maintain an adequate and stable supply of oil
Geological Society The only accredited professional organization (APO) of geologists in the Philippines by
of the Philippines the Professional Regulation Commission.
(GSP)
Association for The Association for Women Geoscientists is a professional organization which promotes
Women the professional development of its members, provides geoscience outreach to girls,
Geoscientists and encourages women to become geoscientists.
JORC The JORC Code provides a mandatory system for the classification of minerals
Exploration Results, Mineral Resources and Ore Reserves according to the levels of
 confidence in geological knowledge and technical and economic considerations in
Public Reports.
International Organization founded in 1958, who is responsible for tracking and naming new minerals
Mineralogical
Association
International Congress held every four years with International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
Geological as the main scientific sponsor.
Congress

International A cooperative enterprise of UNESCO (the United Nations Educational, Scientific and
Geoscience and Cultural Organization) and the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS) that
Geoparks aims to facilitate research cooperation among geoscientists across frontiers and national
Programme (IGCP) boundaries, through joint research work, meetings and workshops
United States The United States Geological Survey is a scientific agency of the United States
Geological Survey government. The scientists of the USGS study the landscape of the United States, its
(USGS) Founded: natural resources, and the natural hazards that threaten it
March 3 1879
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG) is a global not-for-profit organization
with a mission of connecting the world of applied geophysics.
Geochemical The Geochemical Society is a nonprofit scientific organization founded to encourage the
Society application of chemistry to solve problems involving geology and cosmology.
Philippine Institute One of its first predecessors is the Philippine Weather Bureau created in 1901 when
of Volcanology and meteorological, seismological and terrestrial magnetic services of the Manila
Seismology Observatory were transferred from the Roman Catholic Church to the American Colonial
(PHIVOLCS) Government. It performed earthquake monitoring in the country and has inherited and
maintained the early earthquake catalogue at that time.
Mines and This government agency took charge of the administration and disposition of minerals
Geosciences and mineral lands during the Spanish Regime, but it was abolished on July 1, 1886. It
Bureau (MGB) was reorganized during Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo's time and created four divisions of
Departamento de Fomento, under the Philippine Revolutionary Republic.
International Union Promotes and encourages the study of geological problems, especially those of
of Geological world-wide significance, and supports and facilitates international and interdisciplinary
Sciences (IUGS cooperation in the earth sciences. Founded in 1961.
Is an organization encompassing all universities/colleges/institutes in the entire
Philippines offering courses affiliated to the earth sciences. Philippine Association of
Geology Students (PAGS)
Geological Society Known commonly as the Geological Society, is a learned society based in the United
of London Kingdom. It is the oldest national geological society in the world and the largest in
Europe
Quaternary An organization founded in 1964 that comprises archeologist, botanist, civil engineers,
Research geographers, geologist, soil scientist, zoologist and others interested in research into the
Association problems of the Quaternary. They undertake activities that support and promote the
geoconservation of Quaternary sites, landscapes and museum collection.
Society of The Society of Vertebrate Paleontology (SVP) is a professional organization that was
Vertebrate founded in the US in 1940 to advance the science of vertebrate paleontology around the
Paleontology (SVP) world. It is also concerned with the conservation and preservation of fossil sites.
International The organization that is largely responsible for maintaining and updating the geologic
Commision on time scale
Stratigraphy (ICS)
Chamber of Mines This organization has a significant involvement in the landmark case of La Bugal Blaan
of the Philippines Tribal Association vs. Secretary of Environment, et al. which leads to the reversal of the
 original decision of the Supreme Court declaring certain provisions of the Mining Act of
1995 and DENR Administrative Order 96-40 unconstitutional, and the affirmation that
the law was in fact constitutional insofar as they relate to FTAAs.
JAXA (Japan Japanese agency for space exploration
Aerospace
Exploration
Agency)
Young Earth The Young Earth Scientists' Society (YESS) is an organization which aims to
Scientists' Society revolutionize the appreciation of the Earth Sciences in every people’s hearts through
youth-led activities geared towards service to the people and protection of the
environment
Environment and An international, applied scientific organization that develops and distributes a
Engineering peer-reviewed scientific journal, the Journal of Environmental and Engineering
Geophysical Geophysics (JEEG), as well as an electronic quarterly newsletter, FastTIMES. It
Society publishes, markets, and distributes books and CD-ROMs on the application and use of
near-surface geophysical technologies, both in print and electronically.
Philippine The EITI is the global Standard to promote the open and accountable management of
Extractive extractive resources. The PH-EITI Multi-Stakeholder Group (PH-EITI MSG) is a group
Industries that provides a platform for business and civil society stakeholders to engage
Transparency government in the implementation of EITI in the Philippines.
Initiative (PH-EITI)
National Mapping Is an agency of the Philippine government under the DENR responsible for providing the
and Resource public with mapmaking services and acting as the central mapping agency, depository,
Information and distribution facility of natural resources data in the form of maps, charts, texts, and
Authority (NAMRIA) statistics.
National Institute of It is the national center of excellence for the advancement, dissemination and
Geological application of geology in the Philippines.
Sciences (NIGS)
Natural Resources A government corporation and corporate arm of the DENR that is mandated to help
Defense Council, promote the development of the country’s natural resources.
Inc. (NRDC)
GEOSEA Also referred to as Geology, Mineral and Energy Resources of Southeast Asia and
Regional Conference on Geology and Mineral Resources of Southeast Asia. Not an
organization, but a congress organized in turn by the geological societies of Indonesia,
Thailand, Philippines and Malaysia.
GEOCON Annual geological convention of geologists in the Philippines.
Japan International .This organization is the world's largest bilateral aid agency, and is the Philippines'
Cooperation foremost development partner, with the total value of programs in the Philippines
Agency (JICA) amounting to JPY 47.41 billion in fiscal year 2017. It has supported the Philippines'
sustainable development since the 1960s with development cooperation projects
nationwide that seek to promote sustainable economic growth, overcome vulnerability of
people, and realize peace and development in Mindanao. It currently has more than 80
ongoing projects with the Philippine government, including the country's first Metro
Manila Subway and other key railway and socioeconomic infrastructure.
Chinese Academy An institution that engages in geoscience research in the People's Republic of China.
of Geological The academy was established in 1956. The academy conducts scientific research on
Sciences various aspects of geology and geophysics. It is also active in research on paleontology,
and was involved in identification of new dinosaurs.
Geological Survey Established in 1882, mandated to carry out various geological surveys and researches.
of Japan GSJ has consistently provided geological information, which is essential to build a safe
 and sustainable society. Geological information is essential for a country like Japan,
located at tectonically active area.
Chamber of Mines An association advancing the interest of mining, quarrying mineral processing
of the Philippines companies for the efficient exploration, development and utilization of minerals in
consonance with sound economic, environmental and social policies.
The association consists of members coming from exploration, mining, mineral
processing and services industries including professional associations

Dr. Jose M. Founder of Geological Society of the Philippines. Father of the Philippine Geology.
Feliciano
Vetlesen Prize The Vetlesen Prize is a prize in geology awarded jointly by Columbia University's
Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and the G. Unger Vetlesen Foundation. The prize is
generally regarded as the highest distinction in geologic studies, and the "Nobel Prize
for geology".
Guillerma Jayne The 1st female president of the Geological Society of the Philippines
Atienza
James Hall He is the founding committee’s president of the International Geological Conference, a
nonprofit scientific and educational organization whose meetings are held in
collaboration with, and under the sponsorship of IUGS.
Project NOAH Established in 2012, it is the Philippines' primary disaster risk reduction and
management program. It was established in response to former Pres. Aquino's call on a
better disaster prevention and mitigation system in the PH in the aftermath of the
destructive Tropical Storm Sendong in December 2011.
Atty. Wilfredo G. He is the former Officer-In-Charge of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
Moncano Regional Office No. XI, formally sits as head of the MGB as Acting Director effective
Monday, July 10, 2017.
The Valleyfault A book about containing information on the Valley Fault System was published by
Sytem ATLAS PHIVOLCS, entitled “The Valleyfault Sytem ATLAS”
Mr. Rolando Peña Mr. Rolando Peña authored the Lexicon of Philippine Stratigraphy, published in 2008;
and Geology of the Philippines, volume two, published in 2004; and was president of
GSP on the year 1997.
Mr. Gerard H. The current chairman of Chamber of Mines of the Philippines.
Brimo
Dr. Renato U. He was appointed Undersecretary of the Department of Science and Technology
Solidum Jr. (DOST) for Disaster Risk Reduction-Climate Change Adaptation (DRR-CCA) and
assigned as Officer-In-Charge of PHIVOLCS since March 2017.
Republic Act 11363 The Philippine Space Act. The law seeks to create the Philippine Space Agency, the
country’s version of NASA. PhilSA will be the central government agency in charge of
issues and activities related to space science, engineering and related fields will be
attached to the DOST.
Gene Shoemaker In 1961, he started up the US Geological Survey’s Astrogeology Center in Flagstaff,
Arizona and was its first director. The main work was mapping the moon in preparation
for landings. He was the principal investigator in the Apollo 11 mission’s Lunar Geology
Experiment – Apollo 11 was the one that put Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin on the
moon.
CARLA The 2019 Board Chairperson and President of GSP
DIMALANTA
JOSE FELICIANO Former head of the department of Geology and geography of the University of the
Philippines was unanimously elected as first president of the Geological Society of the
Philippines on September 2, 1945
Dr. Mario Aurelio The Director of National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS) of University of the
Philippines Diliman and head of Structural Geology and Tectonics Laboratory of NIGS.
- 2002 GSP President
- He focused on tectonic history of the Philippines
Dr. Marietta De The first female Geologist to receive the Outstanding Professional of the Year for
Leon Geology award
ROBERT FOX . the father of Philippine Archaeology
Dr. Carlo Arcilla The 2015 GSP (Geological Society of the Philippines) President and is currently the
director of PNRI (Philippine Nuclear Research Institute).
Dr. Raymundo The President of GSP (Geological Society of the Philippines) in 1988,1992,1993 and
Punongbayan 1995.Also served as the PHIVOLCS (Philippine Institute of Volcanology and
Seismology) director from 1983 to 2002 and as a member of Philippine National Red
Cross Board of Governors until 2005.
James Francis The current director of the United States Geological Survey (USGS) and was also a
Reilly II former National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Astronaut in which he
served as a mission specialist on three space shuttle missions including STS 89,
STS-104 and STS-117.
Geologist David He was an American United States Geological Survey (USGS) volcanologist who was
Alexander killed by the 1980 eruption of Mount St. Helens in Washington. A principal scientist on
Johnston the USGS monitoring team, he was killed in the eruption while manning an observation
post six miles (10 km) away on the morning of May 18, 1980. He was the first to report
the eruption, transmitting "Vancouver! Vancouver! This is it!" before he was swept away
by a lateral blast.
Geologists Katia They were French volcanologists and a couple who devoted their lives to documenting
and Maurice Krafft volcanoes and specifically volcanic eruptions in still photos and film. They died on 3
June 1991 when they were hit by a pyroclastic flow at Unzen volcano in Japan. During
their lives they visited literally hundreds, if not thousands, of volcanoes around the world!
They also had a strong devotion to the cause of volcanic hazards mitigation and used
their imagery to this end whenever possible.
DAVID P. CRUZ Who is the Chairman of the first Board of Geology?
Arturo Alcaraz A Filipino volcanologist who specialized in geothermal energy development. Born in
(1916-2001) Manila, he is also best-known as the Philippines' "Father of Geothermal Energy
Development" due to his contributions to studies about Philippine volcanology and the
energy derived from volcanic sources.
June 19, 1965 When was The Board of Geology in the Philippines founded?
January 9 - 11, When did the Geological Society of the Philippines launched its first geological
1958 convention In Manila where delegates from the geological societies of Japan, Nationalist
China, United States, Australia and Southern Korea attended?
Decembe 7-9, 2020 The Philippines will be hosting the GEOSEA XVI on December 7-9, 2020.
Presidential Decree The presidential decree was issued by former Pres. Marcos to form the Department of
No. 1206 Energy, which created the Ministry of Energy and attached the National Power
Corporation and Philippine National Oil Company to this new agency.
December 1946 Date when the first issue of “The Philippine Geologist”, the quarterly journal of the
Society, came out.
November 3, 1976 On November 3, 1976, GSP was accredited by PRC as the professional organization of
geologist in the country.
September 2, 1945 When is the GSP was organized?
1981 The MGB published the Geology of the Philippines 1st edition
JUNE 10, 1987 When did the Mines and Geosciences Bureau became one of the staff bureaus of
Department of Environment and Natural Resources.