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Introduction

Realizing the importance of geological information in the economic, social, political and environmental planning of the nation and the urgent need for unified planning and action of several government agencies, each dealing with certain aspects of geological sciences, the National Committee on Geological Sciences (NCGS) was created under the Office of the President of the Republic of the Philippines on 8 October 1980 by virtue of Executive Order No. 625.

Thirteen (13) government institutions made up the initial core of the Committee, representing a wide spectrum of administration and responsibilities but each one bearing a significant role or influence in the geoscience activities. At present, there are twenty two (22) government agencies constituting the Committee.

NCGS Objectives

1. To provide a vehicle for a systematic planning and deliberation of national programs in the geological sciences;
2. To act as an advisory body to government policy makers concerning developments in geological sciences; and
3. To fulfill the role of geological sciences as an endeavor concerned with human welfare and environment. 

NCGS Powers and Functions

1. Advise the President of the Philippines and other government and private entities through the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on matters concerning developments in the geological sciences, including participation in international geological programs;
2. Facilitate effective representation of the Philippines in international geological organizations;
3. Promote, coordinate and monitor geological programs, projects and activities of the member-agencies;
4. Develop and implement a program of activities designed towards the realization of its objectives;
5. Facilitate the compilation, storage, retrieval, analysis and dissemination of information on matters pertaining to geological sciences;
6. Solicit, accept and disburse funds or other forms of aid in support of its objectives;
7. Undertake inter-agency studies in connection with projects of other agencies involving expertise available from member-agencies; and
8. Solicit manpower requirements from member-agencies for specialized studies in connection with its functions and in the attainment of its objectives.

Officers

Chairman 

Engr. Horacio C. Ramos
Director
Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Vice-Chairman 

Dr. Joselito P. Duyanen
Director
National Institute of Geological Sciences

Executive Secretary 

Mr. Angel A. Bravo
Chief
Marine Geological Survey Division
Mines and Geosciences Bureau

Contact Information

Telephone 

(63-2)928-8659/926-0936

FAX 

(63-2)926-0936 

Postal address 

National Committee on Geological Sciences

          c/o Mines and Geosciences Bureau

North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

          PHILIPPINES

Electronic mail 

General Information: NCGS@bigfoot.com

Webmaster: LEOV@rocketmail.com