• Source: National Geological Monuments of the Philippines

National Geological Monuments (NGM) is a declaration bestowed on landforms and features within Philippines possessing geological significance and uniqueness, as evaluated by the National Committee on Geological Sciences.




Background



The National Committee on Geological Sciences was created via Executive order no. 625 on October 8, 1980. This committee is under the Office of the President of the Philippines, which consists of 21 government agencies headed by the Mines and Geosciences Bureau (MGB) of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR).
Among the committee's programs was the establishment of National Geological Monuments, a declaration on landforms and geological features within the Philippines with high scientific, educational or aesthetic value worthy of protection, preservation and conservation.




List


As of 2024, there are 7 declared National Geological Monuments in the Philippines.




Other considered sites


Asik Asik Falls in Alamada, Cotabato




Threats and controversies


In 2015, the declaration of the Loon-Maribojoc Geological monument as National Geologic Monument was opposed by the local government of Loon, inciting debates on the legality of the DENR in declaring the site as such
In 2024, a Facebook post from Captain's Peak Resort went viral for its modification and seeming destruction of parts of the protected area of the Chocolate Hills National park, prompting increased public scrutiny. Investigations revealed more resorts of a similar resorts. This resulted in the suspension of some Bohol mayors and other local officials.




References

Kata Kunci Pencarian:

• National Geological Monuments of the Philippines
• Chocolate Hills
• Taal Volcano
• Gomburza National Monument
• Bonifacio Monument
• Lists of Cultural Properties of the Philippines
• First José Rizal Monument (Daet)
• National Arts Center
• Santa Ana, Manila
• Quezon Memorial Shrine