Definition and Scope of Geological Sciences
- Geological Sciences encompass natural sciences related to the earth's composition, physics, structure, and evolution.
- Includes disciplines such as Geochemistry, Petrology, Mineralogy, Geophysics, Structural Geology, Tectonics, Geomorphology, Volcanology, Seismology, Stratigraphy, Paleontology, Historical Geology, Economic Geology.
- Incorporates interdisciplinary fields like Marine Geology, Hydrogeology, Engineering Geology, Petroleum Geology, Environmental Geology, Mineral Economics, Mining Geology, Geomathematics, Geostatistics, Geobarometry, Geochronology, Nuclear Geology, Geothermometry, Astrogeology, and Remote Sensing in Geology.
Composition of the Committee
- Composed of official representatives from various government agencies and institutions:
- Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences (lead agency)
- Bureau of Coast and Geodetic Survey
- Commission on Volcanology
- Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
- Department of Geology and Geography (University of the Philippines)
- National Research Council of the Philippines
- Natural Resources Management Center
- Mines Research Division (Philippine Council for Agriculture and Resources Research)
- National Economic and Development Authority
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Other concerned agencies wishing to join
Powers and Functions of the Committee
- Advise the President and government/private entities on developments in geological sciences, especially on environmental protection and resource conservation.
- Coordinate, promote, and monitor national and international geological science programs.
- Facilitate Philippine representation in international geological organizations.
- Manage compilation, storage, retrieval, analysis, and dissemination of geological information.
- Solicit and accept donations and contributions for program funding.
- Formulate and implement necessary rules and regulations.
Officers and Secretariat
- Committee members elect a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for two-year terms.
- Secretariat headed by a permanent Executive Secretary from the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences.
- Secretariat maintains a permanent office at the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences.
Funding Provisions
- Director of Mines and Geo-Sciences authorized to allocate funds for Committee operations from 1980 and 1981 Bureau savings.
- Future budgets to include Committee requirements under the Bureau of Mines and Geo-Sciences.
Effectivity
- The Order takes immediate effect upon issuance on October 8, 1980.