Philippine Geography Olympiad

21/11/2025

The map 🗺 is open and the clock ⏰ is ticking. The wait is over, Olympians! 🔥

REGISTRATION FOR PGO 15 IS NOW OPEN! 📢

You may access the registration form by scanning the QR code or through this link: https://bit.ly/PGO15RegistrationForm

Filling up the registration form will help us process and confirm your participation in the Olympiad. This form will accept responses until December 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM.

If any students participating in the quiz bee are interested in joining the poster competition, you may submit your entry here: https://bit.ly/PGO15PosterSubmission

To learn more about the General Guidelines, Registration Procedure, and Olympiad Mechanics, you may visit this link: https://bit.ly/PGO15_Full_Guidelines_and_Mechanics

If you have questions about the registration and the event, please don't hesitate to contact us through our page.

See you there, Olympians!

05/11/2025

Ready to hop onto the blazing battlefield, geographer? 🔥

PRE-REGISTRATION FOR PGO 15 IS NOW OPEN! 💥

You may access the pre-registration form by scanning the QR Code or through this link:

https://bit.ly/PGO15PreRegistration

This form serves as a means of gauging the number of participants and to keep you updated on the actual registration of the competition. Only one (1) response per school is needed.

More instructions and announcements will be posted soon regarding the General Guidelines and Olympiad Mechanics.

If you have questions about pre-registration or the event, you may contact us through our page.

See you there, Olympians!

03/08/2025

The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines ❨UP GeogSoc❩ would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to the Philippine delegates at the 21st International Geography Olympiad (iGeo) 2025, held in Bangkok, Thailand last July 26 to August 1, 2025!

Thadeus I. Trazo from Dole Philippines School – Bronze Medalist

We would also like to commend and acknowledge the rest of the Philippine delegation: Jacob Keane C. Lontoc from Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus, Lemiel LJ L. Acuña from Philippine Science High School – Southern Mindanao Campus, and Dan Marius D. Albarina from Vinzons Pilot High School, as well as their Team Leader, Mr. Russel Odi from St. Jude Catholic School.

We are also proud to share that this year’s Philippine delegates placed 9th in the Multimedia Test (MMT), the first time in iGeO history that the Philippine team has made it to the Top 10 among all participating countries. A groundbreaking achievement for the delegation!

Thank you for bringing honor to the Philippines and making us all proud!

26/07/2025

The Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines ❨UP GeogSoc❩ wishes the best of luck to the Olympians who will be representing our country at the 21st International Geography Olympiad (iGeo 2025) in Bangkok, Thailand!

The Philippine delegation includes: Jacob Keane C. Lontoc from Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus; Thadeus I. Trazo from Dole Philippines School; Lemiel LJ L. Acuña from Philippine Science High School – Southern Mindanao Campus; and Dan Marius D. Albarina from Vinzons Pilot High School. Joining them in the Olympiad is their coach, Russel Odi.

08/07/2025

25/06/2025

[CONGRATULATIONS TEAM PHILIPPINES!]
The Philippine Geography Olympiad would like to congratulate our country's delegates to the 2025 Open International Geography Olympiad held on June 20–23, 2025. Our representatives competed with 107 students from 23 different participating countries!

Thadeus Trazo (Dole Philippines School) - Gold Medalist, Olympiad Top Scorer (Absolute Winner) and Best Participant from ASIA

Jacob Keane C. Lontoc (Philippine Science High School – CALABARZON Region Campus) - Silver Medalist

Dan Marius Albarina (Vinzons Pilot High School) - Silver Medalist

Lemiel LJ Acuña (Philippine Science High School – Southern Mindanao Campus) - Bronze Medalist

We would also like to acknowledge the efforts of our Team Leader, Mr. Russel Glenn Odi, and the Inquisitorial Team of PGO for the training they have conducted, as well as the faculty of Geography, Lomonosov Moscow State University who organized the event.

Thank you for bringing honor to the Philippines and making all of us proud! Let’s continue to support them as they carry the Philippine flag to promote geographic excellence this coming iGeo 2025 to be held in Bangkok, Thailand! 🌍

For inquiries, you may message this page or email us.

08/05/2025

𝗪𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝗲𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗵𝘆 𝗢𝗹𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗮𝗱 (𝗶𝗚𝗲𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱) 🇵🇭

These outstanding students will represent the country at iGeo 2025 🌏 in 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗸𝗼𝗸, 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 from 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱:

Jacob Keane C. Lontoc from Philippine Science High School - CALABARZON Region Campus

Thadeus I. Trazo from Dole Philippines School

Lemiel LJ L. Acuña from Philippine Science High School - Southern Mindanao Campus

Dan Marius D. Albarina from Vinzons Pilot High School

Let’s support them as they carry the Philippine flag to the global stage! 🌐

The Philippine Geography Olympiad is now accepting 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 to help cover their competition and travel expenses.

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Thank you for supporting our delegates and helping promote geographic excellence! 🌍

For inquiries, you may message this page or email us.

09/03/2025

[PGO 14 DAY 2 HIGHLIGHTS]

PGO 14 has ended but we are still grateful to everyone who participated in the 14th Philippine Geography Olympiad held last February 22-23, 2025. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with photos from the Career talk speakers, Special talk speakers, semi-finals round, final round and poster competition of PGO 14!

The 14th Philippine Geography Olympiad is presented by:
Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc)
UP Department of Geography
International Association of Young Geographers (IAYG)
Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute
Grab Philippines

Co-presented by:
UP Resilience Institute

In cooperation with:
UP Astronomical Society
UP Resilience Institute YouthMappers

With special thanks to:
Quezon City Office of the City Mayor
Panyapak
Mark Angelo Cagampan
Rey Edward Dimacuha
Illac Bohol
Jay and Dianne Capuz

Official Media Partners:
The Manila Times
Now You Know PH
Explained PH

01/03/2025

[PGO 14 DAY 1 HIGHLIGHTS]

PGO 14 has ended but we are still grateful to everyone who participated in the 14th Philippine Geography Olympiad held last February 22-23, 2025. Let’s take a trip down memory lane with photos from the Keynote speaker, Teachers’ talk, Written exam, and Field Exam during the first day of PGO 14!

The 14th Philippine Geography Olympiad is presented by:
Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc)
UP Department of Geography
International Association of Young Geographers (IAYG)
Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute
Grab Philippines

Co-presented by
UP Resilience Institute

In cooperation with
UP Astronomical Society
UP Resilience Institute YouthMappers

With special thanks to
Quezon City Office of the City Mayor
Panyapak
Mark Angelo Cagampan
Rey Edward Dimacuha
Illac Bohol
Jay and Dianne Capuz

Official Media Partners
The Manila Times
Now You Know PH
Explained PH

27/02/2025

[PGO 14 MERCH]

Still reliving the thrill of PGO 14 and haven’t grabbed your merch yet?

No worries! Pre-orders are still open until February 28, 2025 (Friday) at 11:59 PM!

Don’t miss out! 🍀To pre-order, please fill out this form:
https://bit.ly/PGO14Merch

The 14th Philippine Geography Olympiad is presented by:
Geographic Society of the University of the Philippines (UP GeogSoc)
UP Department of Geography
International Association of Young Geographers (IAYG)
Department of Science and Technology - Science Education Institute
Grab Philippines

Co-presented by
UP Resilience Institute

In cooperation with
UP Astronomical Society
UP Resilience Institute YouthMappers

With special thanks to
Quezon City Office of the City Mayor
Panyapak
Mark Angelo Cagampan
Rey Edward Dimacuha
Illac Bohol
Jay and Dianne Capuz

Official Media Partners
The Manila Times
Now You Know PH
Explained PH