SCIENTISTS of the University of the Philippines Diliman said they found evidence of the presence of gas hydrates in the Manila Trench, which can be a great source of alternative energy, but more study is needed to maximize its use.

Geologists and researchers Elisha Jane Maglalang, Dr. Leo Armada, Madeleine Santos, Karla May Sayen, and Dr. Carla Dimalanta of the UP Diliman College of Science National Institute of Geological Sciences (UPD-CS-NIGS) said that in order to establish mechanisms to maximize the use of the alternative energy source, more feasibility studies need to be done.