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  ! style="border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea;" | Established
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  | style="border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea;" | February 1963
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  | style="border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea;" | Pavilion 2, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City, Philippines 1101
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  ! style="border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea;" | Online Resources  
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  | style="border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea;" | [https://www.fb.com/geographicsociety.up Facebook Page]<br>
  | style="border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea;" | [https://www.fb.com/geographicsociety.up Facebook Page]<br>[https://twitter.com/GeogSocUP Twitter Page]<br>[https://www.geogsocup.org Official Website]
[https://twitter.com/GeogSocUP Twitter Feed]<br>


[https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineGeographyOlympiad Philippine Geography Olympiad]<br>[https://iaygfamily.org/ IAYG Website]<br>[https://news.iaygfamily.org/news/10211-2/ 10th PGO Article]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GSUPGeogRide Geog Ride]
[https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineGeographyOlympiad Philippine Geography Olympiad]<br>[https://iaygfamily.org/ IAYG Website]<br>[https://news.iaygfamily.org/news/10211-2/ 10th PGO Article]<br>
[https://www.facebook.com/GSUPGeogRide Geog Ride]
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  | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-size: larger; border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea; background-color:#97c000;"|'''Executive Committee <br /> A.Y. 2018-2019'''
  | colspan="2" style="text-align: center;font-size: larger; border-top: solid 2px #01a6ea; background-color:#97c000;"|'''Executive Committee <br /> A.Y. 2024-2025'''
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  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Jael O Gonzales
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  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Internal Affairs
  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Internal Affairs
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center; | Charles Kendrick O Epino
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center; | Knisha Ysabelle M. Payuran
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  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for External Affairs
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  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Francesca Aliana F Criseno
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Juvirn Mae V. Garcia
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  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Membership
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  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Ernest John P. Bacong
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  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Academic Affairs
  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Academics and Research
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Arvin Jake A Adovo
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Kyla Anjeli V. Resurreccion
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! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Publicity
| style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Ureil Rey A. Toledo
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  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Finance
  ! style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" | Vice President for Finance
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Caila Marie Denielle B Mariano
  | style="border-top: solid 1px #aaaaaa;" text-align: center;| Stephen Gaius F. Buenaventura
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The '''Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (GeogSoc)''' is an academic, college based organization from the [[College of Social Sciences and Philosophy]] (CSSP), composed of individuals that are driven together with a common goal and passion of making Geography better known. The Society aims to unite the members through its principles and objectives: to promote the science of Geography and the practice of geographic inquiry in the Filipino context, and to develop camaraderie and enhance scholastic excellence among Geography majors and students from other disciplines.
The '''Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc)''' is an academic, non-profit, non-partisan college-based student organization from the [[College of Social Sciences and Philosophy]] (CSSP), composed of individuals that are driven together with a common goal and passion of making Geography better known in the country. The Society aims to unite the members through its principles and objectives: to promote the science of Geography and the practice of geographic inquiry in the Filipino context, and to develop camaraderie and enhance scholastic excellence among Geography majors and students from other disciplines. UP GeogSoc is guided by four main principles: '''Camaraderie''', '''Academic Excellence''', '''Service''', and '''Advocacy'''.


==History==
==History==
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In the year 1963, the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (GeogSoc) was established by a number of great minds in the then Department of Geology and Geography; lead by Ricardo S. Domingo, Jr. (B.S. Geography ’65), the society’s founder and first president. After only nine years of existence, the organization faced challenges that brought it to a period of uncertainty and stasis. The political repression caused by the declaration of Martial Law in 1972 forced the disappearance of activities of academic organizations in the University. In the year 1980 however, through the leadership of Darlene Gutierrez (BS Geography ’83) GeogSoc abled to regain its strength. At that time, every Geography Major was a member of the organization aside from Geography enthusiasts from other disciplines.
UP GeogSoc was founded on '''2 February 1963''' by '''Ricardo S. Domingo, Jr.''', with 49 other undergraduate students from different fields, at the UP Diliman College of Arts and Sciences under the Department of Geology and Geography. UP GeogSoc was initially a social club for Geography enthusiasts but has evolved to become an interest organization that aims to promote the discipline of Geography in the country. Its guiding principles are Academic Excellence, Camaraderie, Service, and Advocacy. The founding adviser of UP GeogSoc is '''Domingo C. Salita.''' Dr. Salita and Dr. Telesforo W. Luna, Jr. served as UP GeogSoc’s original advisers. Dr. Salita was the adviser during the 1st semesters of the academic year from 1963 until 1970 while Dr. Luna served during the 2nd semesters from 1964 until 1970. Dr. Salita continued to serve as the sole adviser of the organization from 1970 until 1972.  


In 1983, during the time when the College of Arts and Sciences had dissolved into three
On '''23 September 1972''', 9 years after its foundation, UP GeogSoc was forced to cease its activities due to the declaration of Martial Law and the ban on student organizations. While at this period UP GeogSoc was ''de jure'' a defunct organization, it continued to operate underground and accepted new members, although membership became exclusive to Geography undergraduate students and activities were severely limited to the point that the organization was functionally inoperative. Renato Cerdeña, Emerson Lorenzo and Jose Palacio, Jr. served as the figureheads of the organization as well as the Geography student body during this difficult period.
Colleges, the Geography section decided to detach from the Department of Geology and Geography and establish a separate Department in the newly formed College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) as a remark of most faculty members' and graduates' inclination to the Social Sciences. Following the Department of Geography, GeogSoc from then on based in CSSP.


In the mid-1990’s, GeogSoc experienced a brief hiatus in its activities following the graduation of the members of its Executive Committee in 1996. During Jonas Gaffud’s presidency in 1997, activities and recruitment of new members for the organization was resumed and intensified. In less than a year, the organization regained its dominant position as the only undergraduate organization in the Department of Geography. Under the presidency of Angelica Geronimo in 2007, GeogSoctember, an activity-filled month of September, was implemented apart from the annual week-long anniversary celebration during the month of February.
On '''3 February 1980''', after 8 years of operating clandestinely, UP GeogSoc was officially revived through the leadership and efforts of '''Darlene Occeña-Gutierrez''' with the guidance of Liberty Tabigne who was a faculty member at the Department of Geography during that time. Liberty Tabigne was UP GeogSoc’s 2nd president and one of its founding members. Darlene Occeña-Gutierrez served as the president of the newly revived UP GeogSoc and the 5th overall to hold the position. Liberty Tabigne also served as the organization’s adviser during its first revival from 1980 until 1984. UP GeogSoc relocated to the newly-formed College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) on '''26 October 1983''' and has been based there ever since. Dr. Luna returned as the organization’s adviser from 1984 to 1995.


Through the years the organization has been improving and incessantly bearing witness through its projects that promote the science of Geography. Guided by its organizational principles, GeogSoc has remained an instrument in moulding its members to become excellent individuals in the discipline and in the society.
Due to a decline in enrolled Geography undergraduate students in 1995, UP GeogSoc was put on hiatus for almost 2 years. The low population of Geography students (the lowest in CSSP at that time) was unable to sustain the organization. '''Jonas Gaffud''' spearheaded the resumption of UP GeogSoc’s activities in '''1997''' after almost 2 years of inactivity. He also served as the president during that time and was the 17th overall to hold the position. Since then, the organization’s membership grew and UP GeogSoc continued to operate uninterruptedly.


GeogSoc was, and still is, a home for most of the members of the Geography Department Faculty in the recent past. At present, The Organization is also known for the student leaders it has awakened. Since 1992, the Organization has provided twenty (20) Geography department representatives, twelve (12) councilors, and two (2) vice chairpersons in the CSSP Student Council. Until now, GeogSoc is still carrying its goal of producing individuals of principles and values. GeogSoc aims to give its members a training ground for leadership, a space for self-improvement and countless opportunities to understand the discipline. On average for every year the UP Department of Geography has been existing, a GeogSoc Resident Member graduates with honors. Five out of six Magna Cum Laude BS Geography graduates are GeogSoc Alumni.
In the Academic Year 2010-2011, under the presidency of '''Hanie Sanchez''', the 31st president of UP GeogSoc, the two flagship events of the organization were established and held for the first time: the '''Philippine Geography Olympiad''' and '''Geog Ride'''. The organization changed its official abbreviation to '''UP GeogSoc''' in May 2020, replacing '''''GSUP''''' which was used ever since its foundation. On '''2 February 2023''', UP GeogSoc celebrated its '''60th Anniversary'''. In the same month, the organization’s third and most recent flagship event was established and held for the first time: '''MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids'''.


Recently, the organization successfully conducted two new projects. The GeogRide and the first inter-high school Geography quiz bee in the country, the Philippine Geography Olympiad. In the near future, GeogSoc hopes to provide new and/or enhanced projects that would help the students realize the importance of Geography.
UP GeogSoc has produced student leaders and academic achievers ever since its foundation. It has produced 27 Geography department representatives, 15 councilors, 3 vice chairpersons, and 1 chairperson in the CSSP Student Council. It has also produced 7 CSSP FST council department representatives for the past seven years. Since its establishment, there have been 66 cum laude graduates of UP GeogSoc. 18 out of 29 of the Magna Cum Laude BS Geography graduates are UP GeogSoc Alumni. Roi Anton Boribor, Arvin Jake Adovo, and Rey Edward Dimacuha, alumni of UP GeogSoc, are three of the only four Summa Cum Laude of the UP Department of Geography.
 
In February 2012, the Alumni Association of the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines Inc. (GSUP Alumni Inc.) was formally registered in the Securities and Exchange Commission to establish an association that would maintain connections among the GeogSoc Alumni Members. The following December, GSUP Alumni Inc. was recognized as an Organization-Based Chapter of the University of the Philippines Alumni Association (UPAA). Among the projects of the GSUP Alumni Inc., in cooperation with the GeogSoc and the UP Department of Geography, are the Philippine Geospatial Forum and the Philippine Geospatial Congress.


==Geography==
==Geography==
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| Eunine Elizze J. Arzaga
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*Ricardo S. Domingo Jr. - Founder, Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines
*'''Ricardo S. Domingo Jr.''' - Founder & 1st President (1963-1965), Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines
*Darlene O. Gutierrez, Ph.D. - College Secretary, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman
*'''Virgilio C. Aganon''' - Founding member, Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines. One of the foremost geographers and researchers in the country. UP GeogSoc Public Relations Officer ('63-'64) and Vice President ('64-'65)
*Jonas A. Gaffud - President & Manager, Mercator Artist & Model Mgt
*'''Vilma S. Mascarina-Resuma, Ph.D.''' - Founding Member, Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines. 2022 Metrobank Outstanding Teachers. Elementary Teacher, Filipino, UP Integrated School. UP GeogSoc Secretary (1963-1964)
*David Jonathan C. Garcia - Owner, [https://www.mapmakerdavid.com/ Mapmaker] (Cartography Website)
*'''Clarita R. Carlos''' - Former National Security Adviser, Republic of the Philippines (2022). Former President, National Defense College of the Philippines (1998-2001). Former Director, Philippine National Red Cross (2001-2006). UP GeogSoc Secretary (1965-1966; 1967-1968)
*Roi Anton C. Boribor - Most recent Summa Cum Laude graduate of the BS Geography program, University of the Philippines Diliman
*'''Liberty C. Tabigne''' - Founding Member and 2nd President (1965-1969), Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines
*Kristian Karlo C. Saguin - Philippine Social Science Council's 2018 Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award
*'''Darlene O. Gutierrez, Ph.D.''' - College Secretary, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman. UP GeogSoc President ('80-'83)
*'''Mehretab Tekie''' - Forestry and Planning researcher, and former Associate Professor of Planning, UP Institute of Planning (now UP School of Urban and Regional Planning). UP GeogSoc Vice President (1971-1972)
*'''David Michael "Mr. Typhoon" Padua''' - Meteorologist and Typhoon Specialist, One of the most recognized typhoon forecasters in PH
*'''Jonas A. Gaffud''' - President & Manager, Mercator Artist & Model Mgt. UP GeogSoc President ('97-'98)
*'''Arnisson Andre Ortega, Ph.D.''' - Author, Neoliberalizing Spaces in the Philippines: Suburbanization, Transnational Migration, and Dispossession. Assistant Professor, Syracuse University. UP GeogSoc Academics and Research Committee Head ('97-'98), Vice President ('99-'00), and President (1st Semester '00)
*'''Joseph Palis, Ph.D.''' - Department Chairperson of the Geography Department. 2021 UP Centennial Professorial Chair Award. 2022 UP Centennial Faculty Grant
*'''David Jonathan C. Garcia''' - Owner, [https://www.mapmakerdavid.com/ Mapmaker] (Cartography Website), Digital Geographer, University of Canterbury, Founder, Ministry of Mapping
*'''Jasmin G. Callosa-Tarr''' - Asia Pacific (APAC) Technical Leader for GIS Delivery and New Zealand Spatial Lead for Jacobs. 2023 CSSP Distinguished Alumni Awardee for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development. UP GeogSoc President (1987-1988)
*'''Bernadette F. San Juan''' - Director, National Organic Agriculture Program, Department of Agriculture. 2023 CSSP Distinguished Alumni Awardee for Public Service and Good Governance
*'''Roi Anton C. Boribor''' - Summa Cum Laude (2018). 8th Philippine Geography Olympiad Inquisitorial Committee Head ('18)
*'''Arvin Jake A. Adovo''' - Summa Cum Laude (2022). UP GeogSoc VP for Academics and Research ('20-'21)
*'''Rey Edward E. Dimacuha''' - Summa Cum Laude (2023). UP GeogSoc OIC for Academics and Research ('21-'22) and President ('22-'23)
*'''Kristian Karlo C. Saguin, Ph.D.''' - BS Geography Magna cum Laude (2003). Philippine Social Science Council's 2018 Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award. 2021 UP Centennial Professorial Chair Award. 2022 AAG Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography. 2022 UP Centennial Faculty Grant
*'''Sandra “Andi” M. Tabinas''' - Founder, Mental Health AWHEREness. Founder, Saan Yan PH.
*'''Angelo Mari M. Pascual''' - Junior Remote Sensing-GIS Specialist, Manila Observatory. UP GeogSoc Academics & Research Committee Head (2017-2018)
*'''Mikko Tamura''' - Asia and the Pacific Regional Hub Community Manager, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), Founder, MapBeks
*'''Dinnah Feye H. Andal''' - Co-founder, UPRI YouthMappers. Asia Pacific Regional Ambassador of YouthMappers. 2nd place in Greatness in Mapping in the 2019 OSM Awards - State of the Map (SotM). UP GeogSoc Academics & Research Committee Head (2012-2013). 50 Rising Stars of 2024 list of the Geospatial World.
 
==Former Presidents==
 
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# Ricardo S. Domingo Jr. (1963 - 1965)
# Liberty C. Tabigne (1965 - 1969)
# Ricardo Hemingway (1969 -1970)
# Suzette B. Badon (1970 - June 1972)
# Renato L. Cerdeña (1st sem June 1972 - 1st sem September 1972)
# Darlene Occeña-Gutierrez (1980 - 1983)
# Jose O. Sala (1983 - 1984)
# Emrayda Q. Manikis (1984 - 1986)
# Juancho A. Valconcha (1986 - 1987)
# Jasmin G. Callosa-Tarr (1987 - 1988)
# Edel Vincent F. Genato (1988 - 1989)
# Noehl Alvena L. Dalao (1989 - 1990)
# Theodore SJ. Honorio (1990 - 1991)
# Ma. Lea Georgia M. Iligan (1991 - 1992)
# Daniel L. Mabazza (1992 - 1993)
# Trina Galido-Isorena (1993 - 1994)
# Agustina Divina Amor G. Verdadero (1994 - 1995)
# Jonas Gaffud (1997 - 1998)
# Yany Lopez (1998 - 1999)
# Alva Joi Jaranilla (1999 - 2000)
# Arnisson Andre Ortega (1st sem June 2000 - 1st sem October 2000)
# Joemy Borromeo Lillo (2nd sem November 2000 - 2002)
# Salvador M. Tamor Jr. (2002 - 2003)
# Alexandra C. Aldeguer (2003 - 2004)
# May Liza S. Villanueve (2004 - 2005)
# Jake Rom Cadag (1st sem June 2005 - 1st sem October 2005)
# Jayvie H. Nadua (2nd sem November 2005 - 2006)
# Joy Noelle T. Yumul (2006 - 2007)
# Angelica C. Geronimo (2007 - 2008)
# Fernand Francis Hermoso (2008 - 2009)
# Illac Bohol (2009 - 2010)
# Hanie Leine Sanchez (2010 - 2011)
# Maria Celeste Hermida (2011 - 2012)
# Ma. Celina Rosete (2012 - 2013)
# Justine Teves (2013 - 2014)
# Russel James Andrade (2014 - 2015)
# Mark Angelo Cagampan (2015 - 2016)
# Marvin Joshua Nombrado (2016 - 2017)
# Diana Rizz Araña (2017 - 2018)
# Jomar Espares (2018 - 2019)
# Jacob Coby Jacela (2019 - 2020)
# Jael Gonzales (1st sem August 2020 - 2nd sem March 2021)
# Charles Epino (2nd sem March 2021 - July 2021)
# Caila Marie Denielle Mariano (2021 - 2022)
# Rey Edward E. Dimacuha (2022-2023)
# Troy Owen P. Matavia (May 2024 - August 2024)


==Activities and Events==
==Activities and Events==


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===GeogRide===
===Geog Ride===
[[File:Geog_ride_shirt_black.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Official GeogRide logo]]
[[File:Geog_ride_shirt_black.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Official Geog Ride logo]]
The Geog Ride is a semestral event spearheaded by the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (GeogSoc). During the past years, GeogSoc has taken students to different places such as Pangasinan, Bataan, Zambales, and Batangas to provide experiences outside the classroom. The Geog Ride has been providing students an opportunity to gauge their understanding of the lessons, test the skills they have learned during class discussions, and apply them in real world scenarios. It also aims to make them perceptive specifically on the need for proper resource management and the advantages of a sustainable tourism.
The Geog Ride is a semestral event spearheaded by the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc). During the past years, UP GeogSoc has taken students to different places such as Pangasinan, Bataan, Zambales, and Batangas to provide experiences outside the classroom. The Geog Ride has been providing students an opportunity to gauge their understanding of the lessons, test the skills they have learned during class discussions, and apply them in real world scenarios. It also aims to make them perceptive specifically on the need for proper resource management and the advantages of a sustainable tourism.


The event involves three main activities: the GeogReview, which allows the students to participate in an educational tour and discussion featuring the geography and culture of the selected province, the GeogRace, which incorporates the concepts learned from the GeogReview to a fun and challenging amazing race, and the GeogRelax, wherein the participants can unwind and enjoy the recreational activities prepared by their hosts. The GeogRide is dedicated to developing the appreciation for the science of Geography, unfolding a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship among UP students, and promoting the Philippines’ beautiful landscapes and its genuine culture.
The event involves three main activities: the GeogReview, which allows the students to participate in an educational tour and discussion featuring the geography and culture of the selected province, the GeogRace, which incorporates the concepts learned from the GeogReview to a fun and challenging amazing race, and the GeogRelax, wherein the participants can unwind and enjoy the recreational activities prepared by their hosts. The GeogRide is dedicated to developing the appreciation for the science of Geography, unfolding a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship among UP students, and promoting the Philippines’ beautiful landscapes and its genuine culture.
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*Provide a venue for high school geography enthusiasts to share their knowledge and interests in geography.
*Provide a venue for high school geography enthusiasts to share their knowledge and interests in geography.


===GeogSoc Week===
===MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids===
GeogSoc Week is a week-long celebration which showcases several events organized by the organization. These events are open to everyone, especially UP students, in order to reach the largest number of people possible.
[[File:Mapaaralan.png|thumb|alt=Mapaaralan: Geography for Kids|Mapaaralan: Geography for Kids|200px|thumb|right|Official MAPAaralan logo]]
On February 27, 2023, in celebration of its 60th founding anniversary, the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines launched its new flagship event entitled, “MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids” which aims to teach children basic geographical concepts in a very fun and comprehensible way appropriate for their age. The program was filled with different activities about landform modeling, making simple maps, and activities teaching basic spatial concepts which would be useful to the children as they continue to explore their environment. MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids was one of the first major face-to-face events spearheaded by the organization after three years of conducting activities and programs online because of the pandemic.
 
===GSUPebrero===
GSUPebrero or GeogSoc Month is a month-long celebration held during February, the month when UP GeogSoc was founded, which showcases several events organized by the organization. These events are open to everyone, especially UP students, in order to reach the largest number of people possible.
*Week-Long Exhibit
*Week-Long Exhibit


Throughout the duration of the whole event, an exhibit will be displayed in Palma Hall, one of the University's busiest lobbies where students from every college converge.
Throughout the duration of the whole event, an exhibit will be displayed in Palma Hall, one of the University's busiest lobbies where students from every college converge.


*GeogSocerspective
*Perspective


A newly-launched forum tackling various issues in a geographic point of view.
A newly-launched forum tackling various issues in a geographic point of view.
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The ultimate mind and body challenge, a quiz show that will showcase geography in a fresh and exciting format. The event is participated by students from different colleges of the University and by our partner organizations.
The ultimate mind and body challenge, a quiz show that will showcase geography in a fresh and exciting format. The event is participated by students from different colleges of the University and by our partner organizations.


*GeogSocaikot
*GSUPaikot


As a way of saying thanks, the organization will give free ikot jeepney rides to everyone on the last day of GeogSoc Week.
As a way of saying thanks, the organization will give free ikot jeepney rides to everyone on the last day of GeogSoc Week.
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The IAYG is a global nonprofit organisation taking a lead in advancing geography and geology, and access to education in these subjects. Serving students and the stakeholders that support them in geography (educators, parents, field experts, institutions, and anyone who believes in a more informed, connected future), the IAYG is empowering children and educators on five continents through free, game-changing programmes. With a global mindset, the IAYG works to open unprecedented access to education and advance this critical field for tens of thousands of students and educators. Their work is made possible by the incredible efforts of volunteers and volunteer employees worldwide – involved educators, distinguished field experts, institutions, and community stakeholders making a difference.
The IAYG is a global nonprofit organisation taking a lead in advancing geography and geology, and access to education in these subjects. Serving students and the stakeholders that support them in geography (educators, parents, field experts, institutions, and anyone who believes in a more informed, connected future), the IAYG is empowering children and educators on five continents through free, game-changing programmes. With a global mindset, the IAYG works to open unprecedented access to education and advance this critical field for tens of thousands of students and educators. Their work is made possible by the incredible efforts of volunteers and volunteer employees worldwide – involved educators, distinguished field experts, institutions, and community stakeholders making a difference.
===Ugnayang Tanggol KAPP (UTAK)===
The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines is also one of the founding member organizations of the Ugnayang Tanggol KAPP or UTAK.
Ugnayang Tanggol KAPP is a community of students, organizations, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy committed to defending academic freedom in the college.


==External Links==
==External Links==


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[https://www.fb.com/geographicsociety.up Facebook Page]<br>[https://twitter.com/GeogSocUP Twitter Feed]<br>
[https://www.fb.com/geographicsociety.up Facebook Page]<br>[https://twitter.com/GeogSocUP Twitter Page]<br>[https://www.geogsocup.org Official Website]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineGeographyOlympiad Philippine Geography Olympiad]<br>[https://iaygfamily.org/ IAYG Website]<br>[https://news.iaygfamily.org/news/10211-2/ 10th PGO Article]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GSUPGeogRide Geog Ride]
[https://www.facebook.com/PhilippineGeographyOlympiad Philippine Geography Olympiad]<br>[https://iaygfamily.org/ IAYG Website]<br>[https://news.iaygfamily.org/news/10211-2/ 10th PGO Article]<br>[https://www.facebook.com/GSUPGeogRide Geog Ride]
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Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc)
Established February 2, 1963
Category Academic
Membership College-wide
Headquarters Pavilion 2, Palma Hall, University of the Philippines, Diliman Quezon City, Philippines 1101
Home College UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy
Online Resources Facebook Page
Twitter Page
Official Website

Philippine Geography Olympiad
IAYG Website
10th PGO Article
Geog Ride

Executive Committee
A.Y. 2024-2025
President Taz A. Escareal
Vice President for Internal Affairs Knisha Ysabelle M. Payuran
Vice President for External Affairs Juvirn Mae V. Garcia
Vice President for Membership Ernest John P. Bacong
Vice President for Academics and Research Kyla Anjeli V. Resurreccion
Vice President for Publicity Ureil Rey A. Toledo
Vice President for Finance Stephen Gaius F. Buenaventura
Faculty Advisers Dominique Sasha N. Amorsolo
Maria Celeste H. Hermida

The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc) is an academic, non-profit, non-partisan college-based student organization from the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP), composed of individuals that are driven together with a common goal and passion of making Geography better known in the country. The Society aims to unite the members through its principles and objectives: to promote the science of Geography and the practice of geographic inquiry in the Filipino context, and to develop camaraderie and enhance scholastic excellence among Geography majors and students from other disciplines. UP GeogSoc is guided by four main principles: Camaraderie, Academic Excellence, Service, and Advocacy.

History


UP GeogSoc was founded on 2 February 1963 by Ricardo S. Domingo, Jr., with 49 other undergraduate students from different fields, at the UP Diliman College of Arts and Sciences under the Department of Geology and Geography. UP GeogSoc was initially a social club for Geography enthusiasts but has evolved to become an interest organization that aims to promote the discipline of Geography in the country. Its guiding principles are Academic Excellence, Camaraderie, Service, and Advocacy. The founding adviser of UP GeogSoc is Domingo C. Salita. Dr. Salita and Dr. Telesforo W. Luna, Jr. served as UP GeogSoc’s original advisers. Dr. Salita was the adviser during the 1st semesters of the academic year from 1963 until 1970 while Dr. Luna served during the 2nd semesters from 1964 until 1970. Dr. Salita continued to serve as the sole adviser of the organization from 1970 until 1972.

On 23 September 1972, 9 years after its foundation, UP GeogSoc was forced to cease its activities due to the declaration of Martial Law and the ban on student organizations. While at this period UP GeogSoc was de jure a defunct organization, it continued to operate underground and accepted new members, although membership became exclusive to Geography undergraduate students and activities were severely limited to the point that the organization was functionally inoperative. Renato Cerdeña, Emerson Lorenzo and Jose Palacio, Jr. served as the figureheads of the organization as well as the Geography student body during this difficult period.

On 3 February 1980, after 8 years of operating clandestinely, UP GeogSoc was officially revived through the leadership and efforts of Darlene Occeña-Gutierrez with the guidance of Liberty Tabigne who was a faculty member at the Department of Geography during that time. Liberty Tabigne was UP GeogSoc’s 2nd president and one of its founding members. Darlene Occeña-Gutierrez served as the president of the newly revived UP GeogSoc and the 5th overall to hold the position. Liberty Tabigne also served as the organization’s adviser during its first revival from 1980 until 1984. UP GeogSoc relocated to the newly-formed College of Social Sciences and Philosophy (CSSP) on 26 October 1983 and has been based there ever since. Dr. Luna returned as the organization’s adviser from 1984 to 1995.

Due to a decline in enrolled Geography undergraduate students in 1995, UP GeogSoc was put on hiatus for almost 2 years. The low population of Geography students (the lowest in CSSP at that time) was unable to sustain the organization. Jonas Gaffud spearheaded the resumption of UP GeogSoc’s activities in 1997 after almost 2 years of inactivity. He also served as the president during that time and was the 17th overall to hold the position. Since then, the organization’s membership grew and UP GeogSoc continued to operate uninterruptedly.

In the Academic Year 2010-2011, under the presidency of Hanie Sanchez, the 31st president of UP GeogSoc, the two flagship events of the organization were established and held for the first time: the Philippine Geography Olympiad and Geog Ride. The organization changed its official abbreviation to UP GeogSoc in May 2020, replacing GSUP which was used ever since its foundation. On 2 February 2023, UP GeogSoc celebrated its 60th Anniversary. In the same month, the organization’s third and most recent flagship event was established and held for the first time: MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids.

UP GeogSoc has produced student leaders and academic achievers ever since its foundation. It has produced 27 Geography department representatives, 15 councilors, 3 vice chairpersons, and 1 chairperson in the CSSP Student Council. It has also produced 7 CSSP FST council department representatives for the past seven years. Since its establishment, there have been 66 cum laude graduates of UP GeogSoc. 18 out of 29 of the Magna Cum Laude BS Geography graduates are UP GeogSoc Alumni. Roi Anton Boribor, Arvin Jake Adovo, and Rey Edward Dimacuha, alumni of UP GeogSoc, are three of the only four Summa Cum Laude of the UP Department of Geography.

Geography

The organization's official tambayan or headquarters is located at the 1st floor of the Pavilion 2 Hallway right beside the CSSP Faculty Lounge.

Committees and Members

Residents A.Y. 2024-2025 1st Semester
President
Taz A. Escareal
Internal Affairs Committee
Knisha Ysabelle M. Payuran
Jose Antonio Miguel F. Santisteban
Juan Raphael L. Berja
Marion Jolo M. Imperio
Troy Owen P. Matavia
Jirah A. Sombilon
External Affairs Committee
Juvirn Mae V. Garcia
Fiona Marie A. Malaluan
Ceejay T. Abilay
Jamela Verna L. Beniga
Rafael Gabriel G. Carranza
Membership Committee
Ernest John P. Bacong
Erica Gwyneth G. Galleto
Mark L. Bueza
PJ C. Dela Cruz
Vinz Angelo A. Imperial
Zamuel Anthony Michael O. Pimentel
Roan Janelle M. Punzalan
Academic Affairs Committee
Kyla Anjeli V. Resurreccion
Janna Louise P. Lagman
Eunine Elizze J. Arzaga
Rian Gio A. Maculado
Amilov Geoff R. Malabanan
Drake Roneale C. Panlaqui
Nathanael Kent E. Rondario
Colin Beiel A. Rosales
Fernando Louise B. Sablay
Publicity Committee
Ureil Rey A. Toledo
Louise Gabrielle G. Eugenio
Rovenz Vinzent G. Cortez
Eunah Kishel I. Daquila
Janica Kylle V. De Guzman
Marcuz Josuel S. Lugto
Janna Paula A. Maltu
Nathanael Kent E. Rondario
Finance Committee
Stephen Gaius F. Buenaventura
Drake Roneale C. Panlaqui
Gracielle Love M. Daguimol
Pauline Jen J. Madrona
Beanne R. Salvanera

Distinguished Members and Alumni

  • Ricardo S. Domingo Jr. - Founder & 1st President (1963-1965), Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines
  • Virgilio C. Aganon - Founding member, Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines. One of the foremost geographers and researchers in the country. UP GeogSoc Public Relations Officer ('63-'64) and Vice President ('64-'65)
  • Vilma S. Mascarina-Resuma, Ph.D. - Founding Member, Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines. 2022 Metrobank Outstanding Teachers. Elementary Teacher, Filipino, UP Integrated School. UP GeogSoc Secretary (1963-1964)
  • Clarita R. Carlos - Former National Security Adviser, Republic of the Philippines (2022). Former President, National Defense College of the Philippines (1998-2001). Former Director, Philippine National Red Cross (2001-2006). UP GeogSoc Secretary (1965-1966; 1967-1968)
  • Liberty C. Tabigne - Founding Member and 2nd President (1965-1969), Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines
  • Darlene O. Gutierrez, Ph.D. - College Secretary, College of Social Sciences and Philosophy, University of the Philippines Diliman. UP GeogSoc President ('80-'83)
  • Mehretab Tekie - Forestry and Planning researcher, and former Associate Professor of Planning, UP Institute of Planning (now UP School of Urban and Regional Planning). UP GeogSoc Vice President (1971-1972)
  • David Michael "Mr. Typhoon" Padua - Meteorologist and Typhoon Specialist, One of the most recognized typhoon forecasters in PH
  • Jonas A. Gaffud - President & Manager, Mercator Artist & Model Mgt. UP GeogSoc President ('97-'98)
  • Arnisson Andre Ortega, Ph.D. - Author, Neoliberalizing Spaces in the Philippines: Suburbanization, Transnational Migration, and Dispossession. Assistant Professor, Syracuse University. UP GeogSoc Academics and Research Committee Head ('97-'98), Vice President ('99-'00), and President (1st Semester '00)
  • Joseph Palis, Ph.D. - Department Chairperson of the Geography Department. 2021 UP Centennial Professorial Chair Award. 2022 UP Centennial Faculty Grant
  • David Jonathan C. Garcia - Owner, Mapmaker (Cartography Website), Digital Geographer, University of Canterbury, Founder, Ministry of Mapping
  • Jasmin G. Callosa-Tarr - Asia Pacific (APAC) Technical Leader for GIS Delivery and New Zealand Spatial Lead for Jacobs. 2023 CSSP Distinguished Alumni Awardee for Environmental Conservation and Sustainable Development. UP GeogSoc President (1987-1988)
  • Bernadette F. San Juan - Director, National Organic Agriculture Program, Department of Agriculture. 2023 CSSP Distinguished Alumni Awardee for Public Service and Good Governance
  • Roi Anton C. Boribor - Summa Cum Laude (2018). 8th Philippine Geography Olympiad Inquisitorial Committee Head ('18)
  • Arvin Jake A. Adovo - Summa Cum Laude (2022). UP GeogSoc VP for Academics and Research ('20-'21)
  • Rey Edward E. Dimacuha - Summa Cum Laude (2023). UP GeogSoc OIC for Academics and Research ('21-'22) and President ('22-'23)
  • Kristian Karlo C. Saguin, Ph.D. - BS Geography Magna cum Laude (2003). Philippine Social Science Council's 2018 Virginia A. Miralao Excellence in Research Award. 2021 UP Centennial Professorial Chair Award. 2022 AAG Meridian Book Award for Outstanding Scholarly Work in Geography. 2022 UP Centennial Faculty Grant
  • Sandra “Andi” M. Tabinas - Founder, Mental Health AWHEREness. Founder, Saan Yan PH.
  • Angelo Mari M. Pascual - Junior Remote Sensing-GIS Specialist, Manila Observatory. UP GeogSoc Academics & Research Committee Head (2017-2018)
  • Mikko Tamura - Asia and the Pacific Regional Hub Community Manager, Humanitarian OpenStreetMap Team (HOT), Founder, MapBeks
  • Dinnah Feye H. Andal - Co-founder, UPRI YouthMappers. Asia Pacific Regional Ambassador of YouthMappers. 2nd place in Greatness in Mapping in the 2019 OSM Awards - State of the Map (SotM). UP GeogSoc Academics & Research Committee Head (2012-2013). 50 Rising Stars of 2024 list of the Geospatial World.

Former Presidents

  1. Ricardo S. Domingo Jr. (1963 - 1965)
  2. Liberty C. Tabigne (1965 - 1969)
  3. Ricardo Hemingway (1969 -1970)
  4. Suzette B. Badon (1970 - June 1972)
  5. Renato L. Cerdeña (1st sem June 1972 - 1st sem September 1972)
  6. Darlene Occeña-Gutierrez (1980 - 1983)
  7. Jose O. Sala (1983 - 1984)
  8. Emrayda Q. Manikis (1984 - 1986)
  9. Juancho A. Valconcha (1986 - 1987)
  10. Jasmin G. Callosa-Tarr (1987 - 1988)
  11. Edel Vincent F. Genato (1988 - 1989)
  12. Noehl Alvena L. Dalao (1989 - 1990)
  13. Theodore SJ. Honorio (1990 - 1991)
  14. Ma. Lea Georgia M. Iligan (1991 - 1992)
  15. Daniel L. Mabazza (1992 - 1993)
  16. Trina Galido-Isorena (1993 - 1994)
  17. Agustina Divina Amor G. Verdadero (1994 - 1995)
  18. Jonas Gaffud (1997 - 1998)
  19. Yany Lopez (1998 - 1999)
  20. Alva Joi Jaranilla (1999 - 2000)
  21. Arnisson Andre Ortega (1st sem June 2000 - 1st sem October 2000)
  22. Joemy Borromeo Lillo (2nd sem November 2000 - 2002)
  23. Salvador M. Tamor Jr. (2002 - 2003)
  24. Alexandra C. Aldeguer (2003 - 2004)
  25. May Liza S. Villanueve (2004 - 2005)
  26. Jake Rom Cadag (1st sem June 2005 - 1st sem October 2005)
  27. Jayvie H. Nadua (2nd sem November 2005 - 2006)
  28. Joy Noelle T. Yumul (2006 - 2007)
  29. Angelica C. Geronimo (2007 - 2008)
  30. Fernand Francis Hermoso (2008 - 2009)
  31. Illac Bohol (2009 - 2010)
  32. Hanie Leine Sanchez (2010 - 2011)
  33. Maria Celeste Hermida (2011 - 2012)
  34. Ma. Celina Rosete (2012 - 2013)
  35. Justine Teves (2013 - 2014)
  36. Russel James Andrade (2014 - 2015)
  37. Mark Angelo Cagampan (2015 - 2016)
  38. Marvin Joshua Nombrado (2016 - 2017)
  39. Diana Rizz Araña (2017 - 2018)
  40. Jomar Espares (2018 - 2019)
  41. Jacob Coby Jacela (2019 - 2020)
  42. Jael Gonzales (1st sem August 2020 - 2nd sem March 2021)
  43. Charles Epino (2nd sem March 2021 - July 2021)
  44. Caila Marie Denielle Mariano (2021 - 2022)
  45. Rey Edward E. Dimacuha (2022-2023)
  46. Troy Owen P. Matavia (May 2024 - August 2024)

Activities and Events

Geog Ride

Official Geog Ride logo

The Geog Ride is a semestral event spearheaded by the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc). During the past years, UP GeogSoc has taken students to different places such as Pangasinan, Bataan, Zambales, and Batangas to provide experiences outside the classroom. The Geog Ride has been providing students an opportunity to gauge their understanding of the lessons, test the skills they have learned during class discussions, and apply them in real world scenarios. It also aims to make them perceptive specifically on the need for proper resource management and the advantages of a sustainable tourism.

The event involves three main activities: the GeogReview, which allows the students to participate in an educational tour and discussion featuring the geography and culture of the selected province, the GeogRace, which incorporates the concepts learned from the GeogReview to a fun and challenging amazing race, and the GeogRelax, wherein the participants can unwind and enjoy the recreational activities prepared by their hosts. The GeogRide is dedicated to developing the appreciation for the science of Geography, unfolding a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship among UP students, and promoting the Philippines’ beautiful landscapes and its genuine culture.

Philippine Geography Olympiad

Official Philippine Geography Olympiad logo

The premier nationwide inter-high school Geography quizbee presented by the organization recognized by the International Geography Olympiad (iGEO) of the International Geographical Union. The competition aims to:

  • Promote the discipline of Geography among high school students
  • Introduce Geography as a discipline that deals with the study of the earth as one home, and a possible career path where students are taught skills in analyzing geographic patterns observed on the Earth’s surface, as well as understanding human-environment interactions
  • Provide a venue for high school geography enthusiasts to share their knowledge and interests in geography.

MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids

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Official MAPAaralan logo

On February 27, 2023, in celebration of its 60th founding anniversary, the Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines launched its new flagship event entitled, “MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids” which aims to teach children basic geographical concepts in a very fun and comprehensible way appropriate for their age. The program was filled with different activities about landform modeling, making simple maps, and activities teaching basic spatial concepts which would be useful to the children as they continue to explore their environment. MAPAaralan: Geography for Kids was one of the first major face-to-face events spearheaded by the organization after three years of conducting activities and programs online because of the pandemic.

GSUPebrero

GSUPebrero or GeogSoc Month is a month-long celebration held during February, the month when UP GeogSoc was founded, which showcases several events organized by the organization. These events are open to everyone, especially UP students, in order to reach the largest number of people possible.

  • Week-Long Exhibit

Throughout the duration of the whole event, an exhibit will be displayed in Palma Hall, one of the University's busiest lobbies where students from every college converge.

  • Perspective

A newly-launched forum tackling various issues in a geographic point of view.

  • Geog Alog

The ultimate mind and body challenge, a quiz show that will showcase geography in a fresh and exciting format. The event is participated by students from different colleges of the University and by our partner organizations.

  • GSUPaikot

As a way of saying thanks, the organization will give free ikot jeepney rides to everyone on the last day of GeogSoc Week.

Affiliations

International Association of Young Geographers (IAYG)

The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines is the first official student branch of the IAYG in the Philippines located at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, Quezon City.

The IAYG is a global nonprofit organisation taking a lead in advancing geography and geology, and access to education in these subjects. Serving students and the stakeholders that support them in geography (educators, parents, field experts, institutions, and anyone who believes in a more informed, connected future), the IAYG is empowering children and educators on five continents through free, game-changing programmes. With a global mindset, the IAYG works to open unprecedented access to education and advance this critical field for tens of thousands of students and educators. Their work is made possible by the incredible efforts of volunteers and volunteer employees worldwide – involved educators, distinguished field experts, institutions, and community stakeholders making a difference.

Ugnayang Tanggol KAPP (UTAK)

The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines is also one of the founding member organizations of the Ugnayang Tanggol KAPP or UTAK.

Ugnayang Tanggol KAPP is a community of students, organizations, faculty, staff, alumni, and members of the UP College of Social Sciences and Philosophy committed to defending academic freedom in the college.

External Links

Facebook Page
Twitter Page
Official Website
Philippine Geography Olympiad
IAYG Website
10th PGO Article
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