Department of Biology


The Department of Biology, UP Baguio extends its gratitude to Asst. Prof. Deign Frolley C. Soriano, outgoing Department Chairperson, for his dedication and exemplary service to the department. Asst. Prof. Soriano’s strong and grounded leadership, empathy, and limitless passion to serve the faculty and students, have significantly driven the department’s many achievements. 💯📝🌱🌏

Thank you very much, Sir Deign! ✨

Asst. Prof. Soriano together with the Department of Biology staff compiled a report of achievements, accomplishments, and endeavors of the department in an accessible document. Access the report here: https://bit.ly/DBAccomplishments20-25


Asst. Prof. Deign Frolley C. Soriano is an Assistant Professor of Biology in the Department of Biology at UP Baguio, known for his research contributions in the field of river and watershed management, environmental change, ecosystem services, and citizen science. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from the University of the Philippines Baguio and earned his Master’s in Environmental Management from the University of Reading, United Kingdom. Asst. Prof. Soriano is set to pursue his doctoral studies (PhD in Biological and Environmental Sciences), under the Marie-Skłodowska-Curie Action Doctoral Networks Program at the University College Dublin, Ireland.