RWG participates in

Sakura Science Program

The Rushurgent Working Group recently participated in the Sakura Science Exchange Program at the Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC) in Yokohama, Japan, from March 3–9, 2024. During the program, several researchers from JAMSTEC delivered lectures on marine geophysical methods such as multi-beam echo sounding, sub-bottom profiling, gravity and magnetics. The JAMSTEC researchers also provided training exercises on the processing and interpretation of marine geophysical data, specifically multi-channel seismic and ocean bottom seismometer (OBS) data. The group was also introduced to JAMSTEC's cutting-edge technology and facilities, including their research vessels, OBS maintenance facility, and geochemistry laboratory located at their Yokosuka headquarters. The team also toured the Earth Simulator 4 supercomputers and the backup site of DONET (Dense Oceanfloor Network System for Earthquakes and Tsunamis), which is one of Japan's real-time seafloor observatory and monitoring systems. The RWG participants are extremely grateful to Dr. Yasuyuki Nakamura, Dr. Moe Kyaw and Dr. Yasushi Ishihara for facilitating and arranging the activities for the program and to JAMSTEC for accommodating us during the exchange program.

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Feature Alert!

Our paper titled "Bottom simulating reflectors in the Manila Trench forearc and its implications on the occurrence of gas hydrates in the region" is currently featured on the CS website as one of the high-impact studies led by UP scientists in 2023. The list includes other University of the Philippines - Diliman College of Science (UPD-CS) studies that bring innovative solutions to problems and issues faced by Filipinos.
You may view the featured article through this link: https://science.upd.edu.ph/accelerating-st-in-ph-through-research-high-impact-studies-led-by-up-scientists-in-2023/

Starting 2024 with a visit from research collaborators

The Rushurgent Working Group hosted a group of Taiwan professors and research collaborators from the National Chung Cheng University, National Cheng Kung University and National Central University last Jan. 23-26, 2024. They gave a series of talks at the National Institute of Geological Sciences to introduce their current research interests and projects. They also gave talks at the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology, Adamson University, Mapua University and the School of Environmental Science and Management at UP Los Banos.

Taiwan Geoscience Talks

We are pleased to announce that Geoscience experts from the National Central University, National Cheng Kung University and National Chung Cheng University will be giving special talks on January 23, 2024, 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM at the NIGS Audio-Visual Room.
This event will be streamed live via zoom. Everyone is invited to attend and online participants may register and fill out the google form for the log-in details: http://bit.ly/TWGeoTalk
See you there!

GeoCon 2023

The Rushurgent Working Group (RWG) bags several awards for the best oral and poster presentations at the recently concluded GeoCon 2023 in Novotel Hotel, Quezon City, last December 5-6, 2023. For the Best Oral Presentations, 1st place - Yna Garcia, 2nd place - Karl Jabagat, 4th place - Nathaniel Parcutela. For the Best Poster Presentations, 1st place - Kreyvin Andal, 2nd place - Lyle Andre Arenque. We would also like to congratulate those who presented their research and participated in the event. Congratulations to everyone! We are very proud of you all.

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RWG 2023 GLE Passers

The Rushurgent Working Group (RWG) congratulates our students and everyone who passed the 2023 Geologist Licensure Examination held last November 13 to 15, 2023. We are very proud of you! On to the next level!

4th Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC)

The Rushurgent Working Group (RWG) would like to congratulate Ms. Elisha Jane Maglalang, Ms. Yna Rose Garcia, and Mr. John Michael Ausejo for winning the Best Poster Presentation Awards during the recently concluded 4th Graduate Student Research Conference (GSRC) held at the College of Science Administration Auditorium last November 13, 2023. Other poster presenters from the RWG include Mr. Marco Alfredo Barrientos, Mr. Noel Patrick Soberano, Mr. Kenneth Jan Sangalang, and Mr. Kreyvin Geonathan Andal who presented their current research as well. We are very proud of you all!

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RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our weekly lab webinar on October 06, 2023 (Friday, 3 PM) at the NIGS Seminar Room. Mr. Mark Joshua C. Novero will give a talk related to his thesis titled "Provenance of the clastic sequences in southwestern Mountain Province: Clues from sedimentary geochemistry."
Thank you and see you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Dr. Jérôme Dyment from the Géosciences Marines, Institut de Physique du Globe de Paris & CNRS, France gave a talk on "Marine magnetics in complex basins - what we learned from the Caribbeans" last October 2, 2023 at the NIGS Multi-Purpose Room. His talk provided insights on interpreting magnetic anomalies and ideas on how they may be applied in the Philippine setting.
A copy of the recording of his presentation may be made available upon request (kindly send an email to rwg@nigs.upd.edu.ph)

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RWG in EraGET 2023

Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio along with her thesis advisees Ms. Venus Tagle, Mr. Ramuel Ramos, and Mr. Kirk Justin Ramos, participated in the International Conference on Earth Resources and Geo-Environmental Technology 2023 (EraGET) at the Institute of Technology of Cambodia in Phnom Penh on September 21-22, 2023. Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio presented her ongoing research on bauxite deposits in Paranas, Samar. On the other hand, Ms. Venus Tagle, Mr. Ramuel Ramos, and Mr. Kirk Ramos presented their undergraduate theses on gold mineralization. Apart from that, Mr. Kirk Ramos received an award for the best paper, while Mr. Ramuel Ramos won the best presentation. Congratulations to all of you!

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11th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars Conference

Congratulations Mike Ausejo for winning 1st Place - Best Poster Presentation (Physical, Chemical and Earth Sciences category) in the 11th ASTHRDP Graduate Scholars Conference held last Sept. 26-27, 2023 at PICC, Pasay.

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RWG in ICGoES 2023

Captivating moments from the 3rd International Conference on Geological Engineering and Geoscience 2023 (ICGoES) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia last September 21-22, 2023, where Mr. Kenneth Jan Sangalang, Mr. Mark Joshua Novero, and Mr. Marco Alfredo Barrientos showcased their graduate research in sedimentary geochemistry and economic geology. We also congratulate our very own, Mr. Marco Alfredo Barrientos, for bagging the Best Presentation Award! Kudos to all of you!

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Happy Birthday Doc Y

The RWG laboratory wishes Dr. Graciano P. Yumul, Jr. a happy birthday! Your guidance and love for science will always inspire us and the young generations. We wish you all the best! "Kanpai" to another wonderful year ahead!

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RWG in JAMS 2023

Dr. Gabriel Theophilus Valera and Mr. John Kenneth Badillo participated in the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Japan Association of Mineralogical Sciences (JAMS 2023). This was held at the Osaka Metropolitan University, Japan last September 14-16, 2023. They presented some of the results of their ongoing research project on the metamorphic rocks of the Romblon Island Group. Dr. Valera's research project is funded by the University of the Philippines through the Balik PhD program implemented by the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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RWG Lab Seminar

The Rushurgent Working Group (RWG) would like to extend its gratitude to Dr. Frédéric Mouthereau from the Laboratoire Geosciences Environnement, Paul Sabatier University - Toulouse, France, for giving his talk last September 8, 2023, in the NIGS Seminar Room. His recent talk provided insights into the tectono-magmatic development of the continental lithosphere and the early phases of collision zone for Europe and the Mediterranean and how this scenario can be applied in the Taiwan-Philippines geodynamic evolution.

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IEC at Kalinga State University

The Rushurgent Working Group successfully conducted the "Geo-Lecture Series: Geology and Geohazards in Kalinga" in Kalinga State University last August 10, 2023. The lecture series was organized through the DOST-funded projects titled "Growth of an Island Arc (GAIA)" and "Marine and Onshore Geophysical Investigations of the Manila subduction zone (MOGI)". The lectures were provided by Dr. Betchaida D. Payot, Dr. Leo T. Armada and Dr. Gabriel Theophilus Valera in which they discussed the geology of Kalinga as well as potential hazards such as earthquakes, landslides and volcanic eruptions. Around 70 participants, including members of the Kalinga LGU and DRR staff, KSU faculty and students, attended the lecture series.

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RWG in AOGS 2023

Participants from the Rushurgent Working Group successfully presented their current research at the 20th Asia Oceania Geosciences Society (AOGS) 2023 held at Suntec City, Singapore last July 31-August 5, 2023. The RWG participants include Dr. Jillian Aira Gabo-Ratio, Ms. Elisha Jane Maglalang, Ms. Karla Sayen, Ms. Yna Rose Garcia, Mr. Noel Patrick Soberano, Mr. Alan Royce Tizon, and Mr. John Michael Ausejo.

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2023 MS and BS Geology Graduates

Massive congratulations to our 2023 MS and BS graduates! We salute the grit and perseverance you have shown to achieve this feat. Your RWG family is proud of you!
Padayon and serve the people!
#FortheLoveofScience

2023 Contractor Training Programme

We would like to congratulate Elisha Jane M. Maglalang and our graduate students (Chelsi Grace Mendoza, Kristine Joy Motol, and Faye Anne De Leon) who were selected as the Philippine representatives to the 2023 Contractor Training Programme of the International Seabed Authority (ISA) and Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources. They will be boarding RV Sonne for a 50-day cruise in the Indian Ocean and attend laboratory training in BGR Hannover after the cruise.

RWG Lab Seminar

[RWG Lab seminar] Everyone is invited to our hybrid laboratory seminar on 16 June 2023 (Friday), 3:00 PM PST at the NIGS Seminar Room. Mr. Noel Patrick L. Soberano from the National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman will give a talk titled "Petrography and geochemistry of xenoliths and volcanic rocks from Dinem Island, Batanes."
For our virtual participants, please register at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023 for the Zoom details.
Thank you and see you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our hybrid laboratory seminar on 09 June 2023 (Friday), 3:00 PM PST at the NIGS Seminar Room. Mr. John Michael Ausejo from the National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman will give a talk titled "Textures and geochemistry of primitive basalts in Macolod Corridor, southwestern Luzon arc".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

2023 Outstanding Young Scientist in Earth Resources Engineering

The Rushurgent Working Group extends its heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Jillian Gabo-Ratio, for being honored as one of the recipients of the prestigious "2023 Outstanding Young Scientist" award in the field of Earth Resources Engineering by the National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST). The award ceremony is scheduled to take place on July 13, 2023.
This is a testament to her passion and dedication in teaching future generations of earth scientists and continuously conducting valuable research in the field of economic resources.
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RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our hybrid laboratory seminar on 02 June 2023 (Friday), 3:00 PM PST at the NIGS Seminar Room. Mr. Kenneth Jan Sangalang from the National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman will give a talk titled "Provenance of the calcareous clastic units from the Upper Miocene to Lower Pliocene Santa Cruz Formation in western Pangasinan: Insights from petrography, geochemistry, and geochronology".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our weekly laboratory webinar on 26 May 2023 (Friday) at 3:00 PM via ZOOM. Dr. Wen-Nan Wu, a post-doctoral research fellow from the Center for Environmental Studies, National Central University, Taiwan, will give a talk titled "Seismogenic structure at the transition from the northern end of the Manila Trench to the deformation front onland SW Taiwan and implications for seismic hazard assessment".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our hybrid laboratory seminar on 19 May 2023 (Friday), 3:00 PM PST at the NIGS Seminar Room. Mr. Mark Joshua Novero from the National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman will give a talk titled "Provenance of the Balili Formation in the southwestern Mountain Province: Insights from petrography, geochemistry, and geochronology".
For our virtual participants, please register at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our hybrid laboratory seminar on 05 May 2023 (Friday) at 3:00 PM PST in NIGS Seminar Room. Mr. Alan Royce Tizon from the National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philippines Diliman will give a talk titled "Ore-forming conditions of the Kematu Au-Ag deposit, T'boli, Philippines: Constraints from ore mineralogy, mineral chemistry, and sulfur isotopes".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our online laboratory webinar on 31 March 2023 (Friday) at 3:00 PM via ZOOM. Mr. Juan Alex Vianne D. Amoroso from the Rushurgent Working Group will give a talk titled "Hydrothermal alteration and ore-forming processes of the Mapula porphyry copper prospect, Maco Mine, Eastern Mindanao, Philippines".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

Marine Scientific Research (MSR)

The Rushurgent Working Group is pleased to report the successful completion of the 2023 Philippines-Taiwan marine scientific research (MSR) conducted last March 03 to 24 in offshore Western Luzon. It is part of the broader Volcanoes, Oceans, Typhoons, and Earthquakes (VOTE) Initiative co-funded by the Department of Science and Technology (Philippines) and the National Science and Technology Council (Taiwan). The joint marine expedition aims to map and assess geohazards posed by active geologic structures in the Manila subduction zone.
RWG #TeamGeophysics researchers (Ivan and Berlyn) are joined aboard the R/V Legend by graduate students (Faye and Joshua) from the University of the Philippines - National Institute of Geological Sciences, as well as colleagues from the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Jay-R) and National Central University (Taiwan).

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our laboratory seminar on 24 March 2023 (Friday), 10:00 AM, at NIGS Seminar Room (Room 230). Karmina Arida Aquino from ETH Zürich will give a talk titled "Multi-stage evolution of the Lost City hydrothermal vent fluids".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023.
Thank you and see you!

RWG's Dr. Ramos receives NRCP award

The Rushurgent Working Group congratulates our very own Dr. Noelynna T. Ramos for being this year's recipient of the NRCP Achievement Award for Earth and Space Sciences. Your RWG family is proud of you!

RWG Lab Seminar

Everyone is invited to our weekly laboratory webinar on 03 March 2023 (Friday) at 1:00 PM. Mr. Mel Anthony Casulla, a Ph.D. candidate from the Department of Earth Resources Engineering of Kyushu University will give a talk titled "Imaging crustal features of the Philippine island arc system through enhancements and inversion of gravity data".
To register, fill out the form at https://tinyurl.com/RWGLabSemi2023
Thank you and see you!

RWG 32nd Anniversary

RWG celebrates its 32nd founding anniversary. To more years of camaraderie in research - for the love of science.

RWG Lab Webinar

Everyone is invited to our hybrid lab seminar on February 20, 2023 (Monday), 3:00 PM at NIGS Audio-Visual Room. Dr. Tomoaki Morishita and Dr. Yoichi Usui from Kanazawa University, Japan will give the following talks, respectively:
"Water content in olivine at the paleo-crust/mantle boundary recovered by the IDCP Oman Drilling Project"
"Deep-sea magnetic minerals: From Cenozoic Pacific-climate changes to Phanerozoic oxygen evolution"
Virtual participants may join through the following ZOOM details:
Join Zoom Meeting: https://up-edu.zoom.us/j/99226685094
Meeting ID: 992 2668 5094
Passcode: 76004504
Thank you and see you!

7th TPESIC

Catching Up

RWG alumni working in the industry and studying abroad visit the laboratory to catch up with residents and new members of our growing research team.