Trivia on Persons in Geophysics PDF

Another SEG - Society of Exploration Geophysicists is an organization that promotes geophysics in mineral exploration. Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (aka the JORC committee) created the JORC code. COMVOL or the Commission on Volcanology was restructured and renamed Philippine Institute o...

Another SEG - Society of Exploration Geophysicists is an organization that promotes geophysics in mineral exploration. Australasian Joint Ore Reserves Committee (aka the JORC committee) created the JORC code. COMVOL or the Commission on Volcanology was restructured and renamed Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLC) in the year 1982. David P. Cruz- 1st Chairman for PRC Board of Geology (1965). Department of Energy (DOE) is the sector in the government where you can apply for the exploration of coal in the country. 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. Dr. Katherine Calvin- Newly installed Chief Scientist (NASA | 2022) Dr. Renato U. Solidum, Jr. is the current DOST Secretary appointed by President Marcos Earthquake and Megacities Initiative (EMI) 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. Established by the ratification of the WMO Convention on March 23, 1950, World Meteorological Organization (WMO) became the specialised agency of the United Nations for meteorology, operational hydrology and related geophysical sciences. Executive Order No. 984 (1984) transferred the responsibility for Seismology, thus renaming the agency from Philippine Institute of Volcanology (PHIVOLC) to Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (PHIVOLCS). Galicano Apacible was the first appointed secretary of DENR. His term was from 1917 to 1921 during the american occupation. Geologist Jeffrey Perez, an Outstanding Young Scientist of Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (DOST-PHIVOLCS). Geology, Minerals and Energy Resources of Southeast Asia (GEOSEA) is a premier geoscience event held by the geological societies in the Southeast Asian region to foster information sharing, exchange of ideas and cooperation among geoscientist. GSP was organized on September 2, 1945 IUGS or the International Union of Geological Sciences is one of the world's largest and most active nongovernmental organizations. Founded in 1961 Mr. Alberto P. Morillo - GSP Current Chairman of the Board and President Mr. Rolando Pena - Current Chairman for the PRC Board of Geology NAMRIA in 2020 contributed to DENR and the government by providing geographic information, services, references for planning AND decision-making. National Committee on Geological Sciences was created by virtue of EO 625 on October 8, 1980 to promote the relevance of geological sciences. Only this year 2022, that the committee was reactivated after a 7-year hiatus National Mapping and Resource Information Authority (NAMRIA) was found on 1988. OIC for Geosciences Division, Mines and Geosciences Bureau IV- CALABARZON- Mr. Perlito A. Angeles On Jan. 30, 1987, the then Philippine Atomic Energy Commission (PAEC) became the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute. On January 4, 2021, Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) Acting Director Atty. Wilfredo G. Moncano appointed Engr. Dondi M. Sarmiento as the new Officer-in-Charge (OIC) Regional Director of MGB Regional Office (RO) No. IVA (CALABARZON). 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 February 2006 to assess the damage caused by the landslide and the likelihood of a similar tragedy. PAGASA was created on December 8, 1972 by reorganizing the Weather Bureau pursuant to the Presidential Decree No. 78, s. 1972. PD No. 1206 (Ministry of Energy), issued by President Marcos, was abolished during the Regime of President Corazon Aquino. During the Regime of President Fidel V. Ramos, the Department of Energy Act of 1992 was created. Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) was created on November 9, 1973 under the Presidential Decree 334. Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC) was created on November 9, 1973, to provide and maintain an adequate and stable supply of oil. The Joint Typhoon Warning Center was founded in 1959 which provides forecast and warnings in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. The Chamber of Mines of the Philippines (CoMP) was founded in 1975. The current secretary of the DENR under the administration of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga. The first president of GSP is Dr. Jose Feliciano. The Geological Survey of Japan (GSJ) was established in 1882 with the first goal of publishing geological maps of the country. The Geoscience Information Society (GSIS) facilitates the exchange of information in geosciences through cooperation of scientists and information professionals. 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. The International Commission on Stratigraphy (ICS) is the largest and oldest constituent scientific body in the International Union of Geological Sciences (IUGS). The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) not only monitors and issues warnings for weather but also for earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, and tsunamis. The Mineralogical Society of America (MSA) was founded in December 30, 1919 for the advancement of mienralogy, crystallography, geochemistry and petrology, and promotion of their uses in other sciences, indrustry, and arts. President: Pamela Burnley (2022) The Mines and Geosciences Bureau dates back during the Spanish regime, known as the "Inspeccion General de Minas" where it took charge of the administration and disposition of minerals and mineral lands. The National Disaster Risk Reduction & Management Council (NDRRMC) was formerly known as the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) was established by virtue of Republic Act 10121 in May 2010. The National Institute of Geological Sciences(NIGS) was created through Executive Order No. 889 by the President of the Republic of the Philippines in March 23, 1983. 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. President: Dr. William DiMichele (2021) The Philippine Mineral Reporting Code Committee is 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 Mining and Exploration Association, Inc. (PMEA) provides the responsible representation of the mineral exploration and mineral resources in the Philippines. The Philippine Nuclear Research Institute (PNRI) director is Dr. Carlo A. Arcilla The Philippine Society of Mining Engineering (PSEM) was authorized on April 15, 1983 by the PRC as the national expert of mining designers. The secretary of the Department of Energy Philippines 2022 - Sec. Raphael Perpetuo M. Lotilla The Society of Economic Geologists began in 1919. Which was founded by R.A.F. Penrose with the Geological Society of America The United States Geological Survey (USGS) is the nation's largest water, earth, and biological science and civilian mapping agency. USGS was created by US Congress on March 13, 1879