University of the Philippines Geology Alumni Association

31/03/2026

Happy Birthday to Dr. Bacolcol (UP Geology, Batch 1995)!

Happy Birthday, Dr. Teresito C. Bacolcol! 🎉 Thank you for your inspiring leadership that continues to guide us forward. Like a true geologist, you remain grounded and deeply committed to your purpose. Wishing you good health, success, and many more years of making a difference!

17/12/2025

11/12/2025

Oath taking of the newly licensed geologists from UP NIGS! Congratulations!!!

11/12/2025

Now happening:

Oath taking of the newly licensed geologists at Celebrity Sports Plaza, Matandang Balaea, Quezon City

11/12/2025

Congratulations to UP Geology Alumnus, Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco Lagmay for being named as one of the Tatler's Most Influential Filipinos for 2025!

Alfredo Mahar Lagmay (BS Geology, 1987; MS Geology, 1993) - Geologist and executive director, Project NOAH

As a renowned Filipino geologist and a key figure in disaster management, Mahar Lagmay has long been known for his leadership in NOAH Center, the nation’s premier disaster prevention institution. With a doctorate from the University of Cambridge and over 70 peer-reviewed publications, his extensive research on natural hazards has been instrumental in shaping the Philippines’ risk reduction strategies.
(More here: https://www.tatlerasia.com/people/mahar-lagmay)

10/12/2025

Congratulations to the newly conferred and renewed UP Scientists from UP-NIGS!!!!

Congratulations to Our UP Scientists!✨

UP NIGS proudly celebrates the newly conferred and renewed UP Scientists under the UP Scientific Productivity System Cycle 2024–2026. We congratulate our Scientist III awardees: Dr. Carla B. Dimalanta, Dr. Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio, Dr. Noelynna T. Ramos, and Dr. Alfredo Mahar Francisco A. Lagmay, and to our Scientist I awardee, Dr. Leo T. Armada.

Their commitment to advancing geoscience research, innovation, and public service continues to strengthen the Institute and inspire the NIGS community.

10/12/2025

To all newly licensed geologists from UP-NIGS,

UPGAA will conduct a membership drive on December 11, 2025, during the oath-taking ceremony at Celebrity Sports Plaza from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Please look for Dainty or Ging to register for membership.

We look forward to welcoming you to the UP Geology Alumni Association!

29/11/2025

Congratulations to the newly elected 2026-2027 UP Geology Alumni Association Board of Trustees!

Chelsi Mendoza
David Baladad
Eliza Laudencia
Jaime Bacud
JD Dianala
Jorge Padre
Karmina Aquino
Leo Virtucio
Ma. Lourdes Stephanie Leido
Margiel Guittap

29/11/2025

The Unconformity Band takes the stage for the 2025 UPGAA Alumni Homecoming

29/11/2025

Congratulations to the newly elected UP Geology Alumni Association Board of Trustees for Year 2026!

29/11/2025

Oath Taking of the new members of the UP Geology Alumni Association

29/11/2025

The First Batch of DABEST (Doc Au's Board Exam Superiority Trophy) Recipients: The top 3 of the 2025 Geology Board Exam from UP NIGS