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    Nannoworks Conducts Paleontological Fieldwork in Bacnotan, La Union

    Last July 6-13, 2026, members of the Nannoworks Laboratory conducted paleontological fieldwork in the municipality of Bacnotan in La Union Province. The team consisted of laboratory co-head Dr. Allan Gil…

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    Nannoworks Researcher Completes Two-Month Research Internship at Academia Sinica

    Nannoworks Laboratory graduate student Kirsty Mary D. Camba recently completed a two-month research internship at Academia Sinica, Taiwan, under the Taiwan International International Internship Program (TIIP). During the internship, Camba…

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    NIGS Lecture Series August 5, 2026: Meyrick U. Tablizo

    For the 84th installment of the NIGS Lecture Series, the Nannoworks Laboratory invited its alumnus Mr. Meyrick U. Tablizo last August 5, 2026 to deliver a talk on his research…

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    Nannoworks Class of 2026

    With the passing of another academic year, the Nannoworks Laboratory proudly congratulates the BS and MS graduates of the laboratory for AY 2025-2026! The following students graduated this year: GRADUATE…

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    Ang Mga Nahukay sa Matabungkay: Unearthing Matabungkay’s Fossils

    The NIGS-UPGAA Geology Museum is proud to announce its latest special exhibit for 2026, โ€œAng Mga Nahukay sa Batabungkayโ€, which features the fossils that have been discovered and documented from…

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    Celebrating 28 Years of PaleoSoc Phil!

    For 28 years, the Paleontological Society of the Philippines (PaleoSoc Phil) has been dedicated to advancing paleontological research, fostering collaboration, and deepening our understanding of life’s history on Earth. From…

  • Thesis Proposal: Jyll Radbert Botardo

    The thesis proposal defense of Mr. Jyll Radbert P. Botardo was held on May 8, 2026 at 11:30AM. His proposal defense was part of the NIGS Thesis Proposal Colloquium for…

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    Biri Rocks!!!: The Unique Rocks of Northern Samar

    Discover the geological wonders of Northern Samar! The newly unveiled โ€œBiri Rocks!!!โ€ exhibit at the NIGS-UPGAA Geology Museum showcases the unique rocks of Northern Samar, which are rarely found anywhere…

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    Women in Paleontology

    ๐‘ท๐’‚๐’๐’†๐’๐’๐’•๐’๐’๐’๐’ˆ๐’š is a multidisciplinary field of science where the majority of its advancements are founded upon collaborative efforts in biology, chemistry, physics, and geology. Yet despite its highly interdisciplinary nature,…

  • Thesis Defense: Joeven Austine Calvelo

    The thesis defense of Mr. Joeven Austine Calvelo was held last March 18, 2026, 3:00 PM at the NIGS Seminar Room. His research is entitled โ€œCoccolithophore-Environment Relationship and Coccolithophore-Based Transfer…