Rushurgent Working Group

The Rushurgent Working Group (RWG) is the first multi-disciplinary research team at the University of the Philippines - National Institute of Geological Sciences (UP-NIGS), and is widely recognized for leading the way in regional geologic studies. The RWG was formed in 1991 when Dr. Graciano P. Yumul Jr. initially brought together a group of researchers working on igneous petrology, geochemistry, economic geology and exploration geophysics. Over the years, it has grown and expanded as researchers with other specializations joined the RWG.

RWG integrates a wide range of methods and scientific disciplines to advance the understanding of the complex tectonic setting and evolution of the Philippine island arc system. The group's research expertise spans Igneous Petrology and Geochemistry, Exploration and Marine Geophysics, Metamorphic Petrology, Sedimentary Geochemistry, Economic Geology, Environmental Science and Neotectonics.

Members of the RWG have been recognized for their outstanding contributions. Their work has earned accolades, including the prestigious Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos Award, the Outstanding Young Scientist Award, the National Research Council of the Philippines Achievement Award, and the UP Scientific Productivity System Award.

 

News

 

RWG Graduate Student Conducts Research Visit to Japan’s NMNS and GSJ

 
RWG Graduate Student Conducts Research Visit to Japan’s NMNS and GSJ

April 05-May 16, 2025

STroBE Project Fieldwork in Cagayan

 
STroBE Project Fieldwork in Cagayan

March 29-April 9, 2025

Online Geophysics Training for Partido State University Students

 
Online Geophysics Training for Partido State University Students

April 04, 2025

Publications

 
Hsu, S. K., Wu, W. N., Lin, L. K., Wang, S. Y., Yeh, Y. C., Armada, L. T., Dimalanta, C. B., Chen, K. T., & Tsai, C. H. (2025). Segmentation of the Manila subduction zone and slab tearing beneath the Philippine mobile belt. Journal of Asian Earth Sciences, 106720.
Sangalang, K. J., Novero, M. J., Gabo-Ratio, J. A. S., Payot, B. D., Dimalanta, C. B., Alcancia, M. L., Jabagat, K. D., & Lee, Y. H. (2025). Evaluating the Neogene paleoclimatic record of northwestern Luzon from paleoweathering proxies. Geoscience Letters, 12(1), 15.
Novero, M. J., Sangalang, K. J., Gabo-Ratio, J. A. S., Dimalanta, C. B., Payot, B. D., Garcia, M. Y. R., Amoroso, J. A. V., Manalo, P. C., & Takahashi, R. (2024). Unlocking clues on the provenance of the Zigzag Formation in Mountain Province, Northern Luzon, Philippines using sedimentary geochemistry. IOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science, 1373, 012069.