Geologists from the University of the Philippines discovered potential gas hydrate abundance in the Manila Trench.

Geologists from the University of the Philippines discovered potential gas hydrate abundance in the Manila Trench, west of Luzon. Gas hydrates, ice-like substances infused with methane, can be a significant alternative energy source, but also pose environmental and geological threats. The team's study is the first to explore these substances in Philippine trenches, pioneering gas hydrate research in the country.