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The Geological Society of the Philippines (GSP) is the only accredited integrated professional organization (AIPO) of geologists in the Philippines by the Professional Regulation Commission.

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Program

Day 1

Day 2

Keynote Address

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Title	Speaker	Agency	Day	Start Time	End Time
KEYNOTE ADDRESS of Undersecretary Sharon S. Garin, Department of Energy	Undersecretary Sharon S. Garin	Department of Energy	1	10:30	10:50

Plenary Keynote

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Day	Title	Speaker	Agency

1	The Role of Filipino Geologists in Disaster Risk Reduction	Undersecretary Ariel Nepomuceno	Office of Civil Defense Administrator
1	Global to Local Realities that Generalist cum Specialist Needs to Deal with in a Possible Future Geoscience World	Dr. Graciano P. Yumul, Jr.	Cordillera Exploration Co., Inc.
1	QEm for 3D geological mapping: A breakthrough in geophysical imaging	Dr. Emmanuel G. Ramos	Tekton Geometrix, Inc
1	Push4Science: Maging DOST Scholar ka!	-	DOST-SEI
2	The Department of Environment and Natural Resources' Geospatial Database Office	Undersecretary Carlos Primo David	Department of Environment and Natural Resources
2	Mobilizing Space Data for Sustainable Development	Deputy Director General, Dr. Gay Jane P. Perez	Philippine Space Agency
2	How Digital Technology is Transforming the Mining Industry	Digital Sales and Commercial Manager, Andrei Ooi Ken Lee	SLB EAG
2	Geothermal Energy: Empowering the Philippines’ Sustainable Future	Joeffrey Caranto	BD International, Energy Development Corporation
2	Bridging Geoscience and Industry: Strategic Development of the Philippines' Upstream Oil and Gas Sector	Edgar Benedict C. Cutiongco	Philippines Petroleum Association

Oral Presentations

Abstract Submission for GeoCon 2026

Join GeoCon 2026 as a presenter and showcase your research, projects, and innovations to the geoscience community. Submit your abstract and supporting documents to be considered for inclusion in the conference program.

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Digital Posters

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Topic	Title	Agency	Author	Presenter	File Preview

Economic Geology	Characterization of barite deposits in Mabilog na Bundok, Lobo, Batangas, Philippines	Adamson University, MGC Department	Joshua Estrada*, Cheyenne Stacey Alcantara, Marc Jandell Mendoza and Zaniel Kyle Bautista	Joshua Estrada	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Understanding and utilization of siliceous – silica minerals within local market demand, at Bugallon, Pangasinan, Central Luzon, Philippines	Himalayan Asia Management Services	Michael B. Lituañas and Norman U. Tamayo	Michael B. Lituañas	Not Visible
Economic Geology	SIENNALYN GOLD MINING CORPORATION COPPER – GOLD DEPOSIT	Siennalyn Gold Mining Corporation	Gregorio S. Hutalle, Jr.	Gregorio S. Hutalle, Jr.	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Ore characterization and liberation potential of the Carmen quartz-pyrite-gold veins, Mankayan Mineral District, Philippines	NIGS	Kreyvin Geonathan Andal1 *, Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio1 , Djoan Kate T. Tungpalan2 , Pearlyn C. Manalo3 , Terrence Louis A. Rosal2 , Francesca Mae G. Cesista2 , Paolo Martin O. Abas2 , Maria Christina P. Vegafria4 and Rey Taylan5	Kreyvin Geonathan Andal	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Genesis of the Kematu Au-Ag epithermal deposit, Tboli, South Cotabato Philippines	NIGS	Alan Royce B. Tizon1,2*, Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio1 , Ma. Yna Rose D. Garcia1 , Juan Alex Vianne D. Amoroso1,3, Pearlyn C. Manalo4 and Ryohei Takahashi4	Alan Royce B. Tizon	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Mineralogical characterization of refractory gold ore in the Bonanza vein, Maco gold deposit: Insights from petrography, geochemistry, and mineral liberation analysis (MLA)	NIGS	Hannagene Cleofe S. Dacillo1,3, Kirk Justin S. Ramos1,3, Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio1 , Paolo Aiman Ramirez2,3, Juan Alex Vianne D. Amoroso1,4, Pearlyn C. Manalo5 , Zyrah Gwen I. Suaybaguio3 and Gernelyn T. Logrosa3	Kirk Justin S. Ramos	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Mineral assemblage and mineral chemistry of the Dinapigue nickel laterite deposit, Isabela, Philippines	NIGS	Marco Alfredo Barrientos1 *, Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio1 , Julius Pasco1 , Romulo Subong2 and Kotaro Yonezu3	Marco Alfredo Barrientos	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Rare Earth Elements (REE) potential of the Karst Bauxite deposit in Paranas, Samar, Philippines: Insights from mineralogy and geochemistry	NIGS	Lyle Andre B. Arenque1 *, Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio1 , Ivanna Raena V. Campos2 , Betchaida D. Payot1 , Mary Donnabelle L. Balela2 , Pearlyn C. Manalo3 and Jayvhel T. Guzman4	Lyle Andre B. Arenque	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Identification of bauxite deposits in the Philippines using remotely sensed spectral indices: a case study from Paranas, Samar Island	DENR	Jandrei M Lucero1 *, Jillian Aira S. Gabo-Ratio3 , Jenielyn T. Padrones2 and Lyle Andre B. Arenque3	Jandrei M Lucero	Not Visible
Economic Geology	Gold-Copper Prospectivity Mapping in Masara Gold District, Eastern Mindanao: Application of Weights of Evidence and Fuzzy Logic using Field Validation and GIS Approach	Caraga State University	Keana Dessinie L. Villar1 *, Maria Kyla Liza B. Clemeno2 , Nichole Anthony D. Pacle3 , Elijah U. Abarca4 and Apple Yano4	Maria Kyla Liza B. Clemeno	(not set)
Economic Geology	Uranium geochemical map of the Philippines (ver. 3)	Nuclear Research Institute	Candy Mariel Juego1 *, Americus Perez, Angel Bautista VII, John Henry Gervasio, Monica Joyce Peralta, Rico Neil Quierrez and Alexandria Tanciongco	Candy Mariel Juego	Not Visible
Energy	Native Hydrogen: A Prospect Fuel for the Philippine Energy Transition	Department of Energy	J. Vasquez*, A. Apacible, A. Itorma, M. Mallari, C. Tinio and J. Villegas1	J. Vasquez	Not Visible
Environment	Vegetation diversity as a factor in carbon sequestration and storage: Examples from the ultramafic forests in Palawan, Philippines	UPLB	Ma. Ellenita G. De Castro1* Jenielyn T. Padrones2 , Nelson M. Pampolina1 , Banjo V. Carorocan3	Ma. Ellenita G. De Castro	Visibility Duration Expired
Environment	The role of geology and physical properties in soil organic carbon storage: Examining ultramafic and karstic forests in Palawan, Philippines	UPLB	Jenielyn T. Padrones1*, Marizajiell Galang2, Ma. Ellenita G. De Castro3, Nelson M. Pampolina3, Banjo V. Carorocan4, Marjorie N. Bacosa4 and Janice M. Tupas4	Jenielyn T. Padrones	Visibility Duration Expired
Environment	Assessment of soil organic carbon from various land use types within the Agno River Basin, Philippines	UPLB	Elisha C. Delminguez1 *, Jenielyn T. Padrones2 , Kim Bryan N. Cabrera3 , Francis Ian P. Gonzalvo3 , Ylam Shalev dT. Matba4 , Kennethjer G. Alejo4 , Ma Ericha V. Montecillo3 , Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado3 , Maria Regina V. Regalado3 , Ruah Samuel V. Regalado3 , Bianca Maria Laureanna P. Pedrezuela3 , Gabriel Angelo R. Mamaril3 , Juan Miguel R. Guotana3 , Loucel E. Cui3 and Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava3	Elisha C. Delminguez	Not Visible
Environment	Phenotypic Characterization of Heavy Metal-Tolerant Proteobacteria Isolated from the Soil Along the Agno River Basin	UPLB	Alejandro A. Ablao II1,3*, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava1 , Loucel E. Cui1 , Juan Miguel R. Guotana1 , Jenielyn T. Padrones2 , Nacita B. Lantican3 , Albert Remus R. Rosana3 , Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa4 , Kim Bryan N. Cabrera1 , Francis Ian P. Gonzalvo1 , Ma Ericha V. Montecillo1 , Manilyn V. Casa1 , Ylam Shalev dT. Matba1 , Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado1 and Maria Regina V. Regalado1	Alejandro A. Ablao II	(not set)
Environment	Relationship of symbiotic mycorrhizal fungi and soil properties from rhizospheres in Upper Agno River Basin (Philippines)	UPLB	Angeline Rose F. Bandian1 *, Nelly S. Aggangan2 , Jenielyn T. Padrones3 , Kim Bryan N. Cabrera4 , Francis Ian P. Gonzalvo4 , Ylam Shalev dT. Matba5 , Kennethjer G. Alejo5 , Ma Ericha V. Montecillo4 , Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado4 , Maria Regina V. Regalado4 , Ruah Samuel V. Regalado4 , Bianca Maria Laureanna P. Pedrezuela4 , Gabriel Angelo R. Mamaril4 , Juan Miguel R. Guotana4 , Loucel E. Cui4 and Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava4	Angeline Rose F. Bandian	Not Visible
Environment	Geochemical characterization of mine wastes in the Philippines for the possible recovery of valuable elements: Towards circular economy in mining	DOST-PNRI	Cris Reven L. Gibaga1 , John Henry C. Gervasio1*, Jessie O. Samaniego1 , Alexandria M. Tanciongco1 , Rico Neil M. Quierrez1 and Carlo A. Arcilla1	John Henry C. Gervasio	Not Visible
Environment	Mineralogical and Geochemical Occurrence of Mercury in Mine Tailings from Abandoned Mercury Mine in Palawan: Implications in Environmental Impact	Nuclear Research Institute	Alexandria Tanciongco1,2, Jessie Samaniego1 , Gawen Jenkin3 , Carlo Arcilla1,2, Leon Hicks3 , Vimalnath Selvaraj3 , Cris Reven Gibaga1 and Rico Neil Quierrez1	Alexandria Tanciongco	Visibility Duration Expired
Environment	Enhancement of Groundwater Monitoring within the Lower Bulacan Province	Petro Jikken Inc.	Manueli, Malvin Kenneth1,2 , Amores, Jessica2 , Inocentes, Ralph Oliver2 , Lacuesta, Gianne Carlo2 , Gulle, Ronavic2 , Jacinto, Adorable2 , Abaño, Susan3 and Billones, Josephine3	Manueli, Malvin Kenneth	Visibility Duration Expired

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CALL FOR NOMINATIONS – 2026 PRC’s OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR IN THE FIELD OF GEOLOGY

The Geological Society of the Philippines invites its active members to nominate geologists who are qualified to be the 2026 PRC’s Outstanding Professional of the Year in the Field of Geology.

Duly filled nomination forms shall be sent to opyfg.gsp@gmail.com not later than 22 May 2026.

Nomination form can be downloaded here .

New FAQs and QR codes for 2026 Membership Renewal

SOCIETY PURPOSE

TO PROMOTE THE SCIENCE OF GEOLOGY AND ALLIED EARTH SCIENCES

The organization works and supports initiatives to advance the science and profession of geology and related fields, including raising public awareness on Earth’s dynamic systems and natural events that impact the society. This goal is attained through the conduct of trainings, symposia, local and international conferences, seminars and online education activities such as webinars and discussion forums.

TO FOSTER THE SPIRIT OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH

The GSP encourages its members to pursue scientific research to generate new knowledge and scientific data that contribute to a better understanding of the geology and tectonics of the Philippines, in particular, and geosciences, in general. The annual Geological Convention (GeoCon) provides a good opportunity for the exchange of ideas among Filipino and foreign geoscientists. Significant contributions and advances in the field have also been documented in the Journal of the Geological Society of the Philippines.

TO DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE CONCERNING THE GEOLOGY OF THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REGIONS IMMEDIATELY SURROUNDING IT

GSP organizes and supports forums that inform its members of the latest ideas and developments in the study of Philippine tectonics, Asian tectonics and related topics like metallogenesis, seismology and geohazards, among others.

TO PROTECT AND MAINTAIN A HIGH PROFESSIONAL AND ETHICAL STANDARD IN THE PRACTICE OF GEOLOGY AMONGST ITS MEMBERS

Geology is a noble profession requiring high degree of morality, technical knowledge and personal responsibility to co-professionals, employers and clients, and to the community

2026 ACP GEOLOGIST APPLICATION

We are pleased to announce that applications for Accredited Competent Person in Geology (ACP–Geology) are now officially open.

This accreditation recognizes qualified geology professionals who meet the required standards of competence, ethics, and experience. If you are ready to advance your professional standing and be formally recognized for your expertise, we encourage you to apply.

Kindly refer to the attached announcement image for eligibility requirements, application procedures, and important dates.

We kindly request your assistance in disseminating this announcement to our colleagues who wish to take the next step in their professional growth and obtain recognition as an Accredited Competent Person in Geology.

Your support in sharing this information will help ensure that all eligible professionals are given the opportunity to apply and advance their careers.

Thank you for helping us spread the word.

ONGOING EVENT

PMRC 2026 Technical Training Series

March 28, 2026 to September 18, 2026 | TBA

The PMRC Committee announces the PMRC 2026 Technical Training Series, a lineup of expert-led seminars covering key topics in mineral reporting, sustainability, regulation, and project execution. The series aims to strengthen professional competency and promote best practices in mineral resource and reserve reporting within the Philippine Mining Industry.