Mapping and Geodesy Branch
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The Mapping and Geodesy Branch is a technical division of the Philippines’ National Mapping and Resource Information Authority responsible for geodetic surveys, map production, and maintaining the national geodetic control network.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Mapping and Geodesy Branch canonical | 2 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T11611410 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mapping and Geodesy Branch Context triple: [National Mapping and Resource Information Authority, hasDivision, Mapping and Geodesy Branch]
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A.
Environment and Geospatial Information Branch
The Environment and Geospatial Information Branch is a unit within the United Nations that develops and coordinates global statistical and geospatial standards and data related to the environment and sustainable development.
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B.
Surveying Division
The Surveying Division is a specialized unit within the Texas General Land Office responsible for managing land surveys, boundaries, and related geographic and property records for the state of Texas.
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C.
Office of Survey Programs
The Office of Survey Programs is a division within the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics responsible for designing, conducting, and managing national transportation-related surveys and data collection efforts.
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D.
Geospatial Information Section
The Geospatial Information Section is a specialized unit within the United Nations that provides mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and spatial analysis support to peacekeeping and field operations.
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E.
National Geodetic Survey
The National Geodetic Survey is the U.S. federal agency responsible for defining, maintaining, and providing access to the national coordinate system used for mapping, charting, and navigation.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Mapping and Geodesy Branch Target entity description: The Mapping and Geodesy Branch is a technical division of the Philippines’ National Mapping and Resource Information Authority responsible for geodetic surveys, map production, and maintaining the national geodetic control network.
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A.
Environment and Geospatial Information Branch
The Environment and Geospatial Information Branch is a unit within the United Nations that develops and coordinates global statistical and geospatial standards and data related to the environment and sustainable development.
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B.
Surveying Division
The Surveying Division is a specialized unit within the Texas General Land Office responsible for managing land surveys, boundaries, and related geographic and property records for the state of Texas.
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C.
Office of Survey Programs
The Office of Survey Programs is a division within the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics responsible for designing, conducting, and managing national transportation-related surveys and data collection efforts.
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D.
Geospatial Information Section
The Geospatial Information Section is a specialized unit within the United Nations that provides mapping, geographic information systems (GIS), and spatial analysis support to peacekeeping and field operations.
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E.
National Geodetic Survey
The National Geodetic Survey is the U.S. federal agency responsible for defining, maintaining, and providing access to the national coordinate system used for mapping, charting, and navigation.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
government agency unit
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technical division ⓘ |
| abbreviation | MGB ⓘ |
| collaboratesWith |
Philippine government agencies
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international geodetic organizations ⓘ local government units in the Philippines ⓘ |
| country | Philippines ⓘ |
| field |
cartography
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geodesy ⓘ geographic information systems ⓘ surveying ⓘ |
| goal |
ensure integrity of the national geodetic control network
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provide accurate geodetic framework for national mapping ⓘ support national development planning through mapping ⓘ |
| headquarters |
Taguig, Metro Manila
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linked to:
Taguig
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| jurisdiction |
Government of the Philippines
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linked to:
Philippine government
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| location |
Taguig, Metro Manila
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linked to:
Taguig
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| mandate |
conduct nationwide geodetic and mapping activities
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maintain and update the national geodetic network ⓘ provide geodetic and mapping support to government projects ⓘ |
| parentAgency | Department of Environment and Natural Resources ⓘ |
| parentOrganization | National Mapping and Resource Information Authority ⓘ |
| partOf | National Mapping and Resource Information Authority ⓘ |
| produces |
geodetic control data
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thematic base maps ⓘ topographic maps ⓘ |
| responsibleFor |
base mapping for national planning
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establishment of geodetic control points ⓘ geodetic surveys in the Philippines ⓘ gravity surveys ⓘ horizontal control surveys ⓘ implementation of national geodetic standards ⓘ maintenance of geodetic reference systems ⓘ maintenance of the national geodetic control network ⓘ map production in the Philippines ⓘ production of standard topographic map series ⓘ topographic mapping ⓘ vertical control surveys ⓘ |
| sector |
geodesy
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geospatial information ⓘ mapping ⓘ |
| uses |
GNSS geodetic techniques
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Global Navigation Satellite Systems ⓘ aerial photography ⓘ remote sensing data ⓘ |
How these facts were elicited
The pipeline generated the facts above by prompting gpt-5.1 with this entity's name + description and the instruction below.
Instruction
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Input
Subject: Mapping and Geodesy Branch Description of subject: The Mapping and Geodesy Branch is a technical division of the Philippines’ National Mapping and Resource Information Authority responsible for geodetic surveys, map production, and maintaining the national geodetic control network.
Referenced by (2)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.