TRIVIAS: ORGANIZATIONS AND AGENCIES OF GEOLOGY Flashcards
___________________________ mission is to protect, restore and enhance environmental quality towards good public health, environmental Integrity and economic viability
Environmental Management Bureau’s (EMB)
2019 Board Chairperson and President and Chairperson of GSP
Dr. Carla B. Dimalanta
Annual geological convention of the Geological Society of the Philippines
GEOCON
[Complete Date] GSP was accredited by PRC as the professional organization of geologist in the country
November 3, 1976
the first female president of the Geological Society of the Philippines.
Guillerma Jayne Atienza
The first woman to work for the United States Geological Survey in 1896
Florence Bascom
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.
Arturo Alcaraz
A Singapore-based non-profit exploration organization with its cofounding members; like Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Myanmar, China, Philippines, Australia that seeks to improve advance the science of geology and related Earth Sciences, with particular emphasis on petroleum and natural gas exploration, development and production in Southeast Asia.
SEAPEX - the South East Asia Petroleum Exploration Society
The quarterly Journal of the GSP that was first issued on December 1946 and has been featuring foreign and local lectures, research forums, conferences and Etc.
The Philippine Geologist
The Philippine Geologist was first issued on
December 1946
A Filipino geologist authored the ‘Madreporia of the Philippine Island’(1928) the first that summarizes the extent and nature of natural resources of the country
Leopoldo Faustino
It is the first that summarizes the extent and nature of natural resources of the country
Madreporia of the Philippine Island (1928)
the former director of the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology. He served from 1983 to 2002 and became popular after handling two well-known calamities, the 1990 Luzon earthquake and the 1991 Pinatubo eruption.
Dr. Raymundo Punongbayan
An international not-for-profit, scientific society based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Society’s reason for being is to disseminate scientific information on sedimentology, stratigraphy, paleontology, environmental sciences, marine geology, hydrogeology, and related specialties.
Society for Sedimentary Geology
Internation Geological Congress is held every ________
4 years
Father of Philippine Archaeology
Robert Fox
A government corporation and corporate arm of the DENR that is mandated to help promote the development of the country’s natural resources.
Natural Resources Defense Council, Inc. (NRDC)
The primary government agency under the DENR that is responsible for the conservation, management, development and utilization of all mineral resources in public and private lands within the territory and exclusive economic zone of the Republic of the Philippines.
Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB)
The national organization comprising of all the academic institutions offering geoscience programs in the country.
Philippine Association of Geology Students (PAGS)
A global geothermal organization uniting the geothermal sector around the globe.
International Geothermal Association
This software allows the user to perform one-dimensional steady flow, one and two-dimensional unsteady flow calculations, sediment transport/mobile bed computations, and water temperature/water quality modeling.
Hydrologic Engineering Center River
it is a professional organization which promotes the professional development of its members, provides geoscience outreach to girls, and encourages women to become geoscientist
Association for Women Geoscientist
Association for Women Geoscientist was founded in _______________
San Francisco in 1977
the only lake-basin authority in the Philippines
Laguna Lake Development Authority (LLDA)
What is the government agency that is responsible for all the water resources in the Philippines
National Water Resources Board (NWRB)
It coordinates and regulates all water-related activities in the country that has impact on the physical environment and the economy.
National Water Resources Board (NWRB)
President of GSP on the year 2017
Fernando S. Penarroyo
Board of Geology was created on ________________ by virtue of Republic Act No. 4209 entitled “Geology Profession Law of the Philippines.”
June 19, 1965
Board of Geology was created on June 19, 1965 by virtue of Republic Act No. ___________ entitled “Geology Profession Law of the Philippines.”
Republic Act No. 4209
Board of Geology was created on June 19, 1965 by virtue of Republic Act No. 4209 entitled
“Geology Profession Law of the Philippines.”
Mines and Geosciences Bureau became one of the staff bureaus of Department of Environment and Natural Resources on
June 10, 1987
the members of the first Board of Geology.
- Carmelo T. Sison
- Demetrio Pulanco
The current secretary of the DENR under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga
a National Reporting Organization that maintains and improve the standards for the public reporting of Exploration Results (ER), Mineral Resources (MR) and Ore Reserves (OR) in the Philippines
The Philippine Mineral Reporting Code Committee
OIC for Geosciences Division, Mines and Geosciences Bureau IV- CALABARZON
Mr. Perlito A. Angeles
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was originally established as the
National Science and Development Board (NSBD)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was originally established as the National Science and Development Board (NSBD) on
June 13, 1958
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was originally established as the National Science and Development Board (NSBD) on June 13, 1958 and was reconstituted as the
National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA)
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) was originally established as the National Science and Development Board (NSBD) on June 13, 1958 and was reconstituted as the National Science and Technology Authority (NSTA) on
March 17, 1981
Established by the ratification of the WMO Convention on ______________, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) became the specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology, operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences.
March 23, 1950
facilitates the exchange of information in geosciences through cooperation of scientists and information professionals.
The Geoscience Information Society (GSIS)
The ______________________ was founded in December 30, 1919 for the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry and petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and arts. President: Pamela Burnley (2022)
Mineralogical Society of America (MSA)
The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) was founded in _______________ for the advancement of mineralogy, crystallography, geochemistry and petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, industry, and arts. President: Pamela Burnley (2022)
December 30, 1919
The (2022) President of the Mineralogical Society of America (MSA)
Pamela Burnley
formerly known as Paleontological Society of America
Paleontological Society (PS)
The Paleontological Society (PS) formerly known as Paleontological Society of America, was founded in _______
1908
It has a goal to advance the study of the fossil record through scientific research, education, and advocacy
The Paleontological Society (PS)
(2021) President of the Paleontological Society (PS)
Dr. William DiMichele
the first appointed secretary of DENR.
Galicano Apacible
Galicano Apacible term as DENR secretary was from ________ to ________ during the american occupation
1917 to 1921
The secretary of the Department of Energy Philippines 2022
Sec. Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla
___________________ (ministry of energy) , issued by President Marcos, was abolished during the Regime of President Corazon Aquino.
PD No. 1206 (Ministry of Energy)
During the Regime of President Fidel V. Ramos, the ______________ was created.
Department of Energy Act of 1992
On the aftermath of the Guinsaugon Landslide in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, _______________and _____________ teamed up on February 2006 to assess the damage caused by the landslide and the likelihood of a similar tragedy.
the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Mines and Geosciences - Region 8
On the aftermath of the Guinsaugon Landslide in St. Bernard, Southern Leyte, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) teamed with Mines and Geosciences - Region 8 on ______________ to assess the damage caused by the landslide and the likelihood of a similar tragedy.
February 2006
______________________ produced a technical paper in May 2014 regarding the 2013 Bohol Earthquake and its impact on Metro Manila if a 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes.
Earthquake and Megacities Initiative (EMI)
Earthquake and Megacities Initiative (EMI) produced a technical paper in __________ regarding the 2013 Bohol Earthquake and its impact on Metro Manila if a 7.2 magnitude earthquake strikes.
May 2014
Newly installed Chief Scientist (NASA | 2022)
Dr. Katherine Calvin
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) was established by virtue of ______________ in May 2010
Republic Act 10121
The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) was established by virtue of Republic Act 10121 in
May 2010
The Philippine Society of Mining Engineering (PSEM) was authorized on ____________ by the PRC as the national expert of mining designers.
April 15, 1983
________________ was founded in 1959 which provides forecast and warnings in the Pacific and Indian Oceans
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center
The Joint Typhoon Warning Center was founded in __________ which provides forecast and warnings in the Pacific and Indian Oceans
1959
_______________ transferred the responsibility for Seismology, thus renaming the agency from Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLC) to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS).
Executive Order No. 984 (1984)
the current DOST Secretary appointed by President Marcos
Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr.
PAGASA was created on _________________
December 8, 1972
PAGASA was created on December 8, 1972 by reorganizing the Weather Bureau pursuant to the __________________ s. 1972.
Presidential Decree No. 78 in 1972
an Outstanding Young Scientist of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS).
Geologist Jeffrey Perez
provides the responsible representation of the mineral exploration and mineral resources in the Philippines.
The Philippine Mining and Exploration Association, Inc. (PMEA)
an organization that promotes geophysics in mineral exploration
Society of Exploration Geophysicists
On ______________ , the then Philippine Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) became the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute.
Jan. 30, 1987
Former name of the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute
Philippine Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC)
National Committee on Geological Sciences was created by virtue
EO 625
National Committee on Geological Sciences was created by virtue of EO 625 on _____________ to promote the relevance of geological sciences. Only this year 2022, that the committee was reactivated after a 7-year hiatus
October 8, 1980
_______________________________ not only monitors and issues warnings for weather but also for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis.
The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
The Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ) was established in ___________ with the first goal of publishing geological maps of the country.
1882
________________________ was established in 1882 with the first goal of publishing geological maps of the country.
The Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ)
____________ created the JORC code
Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (aka the JORC committee)
The National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC) was formerly known as the
National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC)
The GSP was organized on
September 2, 1945
The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) director is
Dr. Carlo A. Arcilla
__________________ authored the Lexicon of Philippine Stratigraphy, published in 2008; and Geology of the Philippines, volume two, published in 2004. Current Chairman for the PRC Board of Geology.
Mr. Rolando Peña
is the current Secretary of the Geological Society of the Philippines
Graciano Yumul, Jr.
the current President/CEO of PNOC
Jesus Cristino P. Posadas
is one of the world’s largest and most active non-governmental organizations. Founded in 1961. “Earth Science for the Global Community.”
International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS)
IUGS was founded in
1961
The first president of GSP
Dr. Jose Feliciano
Chamber of Mines of the Philippines, founded in __________
1975
has a significant involvement in the landmark case of La Bugal Blaan 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.
Chamber of Mines of the Philippines
The current chairman of Chamber of Mines of the Philippines
Mr. Michael T. Toledo
is largely responsible for maintaining and updating the geologic time scale.
International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS)
Commission on Volcanology (COMVOL), the other predecessor to PHIVOLCS, was created on ______________ by Republic Act no. 766 after the disastrous eruption of Hibok-Hibok Volcano in 1952.
June 20, 1952
Commission on Volcanology (COMVOL), the other predecessor to PHIVOLCS, was created on June 20, 1952 by ___________________ after the disastrous eruption of Hibok-Hibok Volcano in 1952.
Republic Act no. 766
The government created the Department of Energy (DOE) and consequently abolished the Oil Industry Commission (OIC), which was replaced by the creation of the Board of Energy (BOE) through _________
PD NO. 1206
is the sector in the government where you can apply for the exploration of coal in the country.
Department of Energy (DOE)
The Mines and Geosciences Bureau dates back during the Spanish regime, known as the
Inspeccion General de Minas.
is the national center of excellence for the advancement, dissemination and application of geology in the Philippines
National Institute of Geological Sciences (NIGS)
Current president of American Association of Petroleum Geologist
Mike Bingle-Davis
GEOSEA, also referred to as __________________ 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.
Geology, Mineral and Energy Resources of Southeast Asia
1st Chairman for PRC Board of Geology (1965)
David P. Cruz
2018 GSP President
Alberto P. Morillo
USGS was created by US Congress on ________________________, nation’s largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency
March 13, 1879
a scientific organization that promotes the study of geology as it relates to mining, mineral exploration, mineral resource classification, mineral extraction.
Society of Economic Geologists
Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) was created on ______________ , to provide and maintain an adequate and stable supply of oil.
November 9, 1973
is responsible for providing the public with mapmaking services and acting as the central mapping agency of the Philippines, depository, and distribution facility of natural resources data in the form of maps, charts, texts, and statistics
National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA)
NAMRIA was founded on _______
1988
____________ in 2020 contributed to DENR and the government by providing geographic information, services, references for planning AND decision-making.
NAMRIA
Bureau of Mines was restored when the Philippine Commonwealth was re-established on ________________. Since then, the Bureau of Mines had been under the direct supervision and control of the Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources.
February 27, 1945
a former Officer-In-Charge of the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Regional Office No. XI, and now currently sits as head of the MGB as Acting Director.
Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano
