New publication alert entitled “Status, Emerging Challenges, And Perspectives in Hills and Mountains. The Case of Northern Luzon, Philippines”

The Department of Biology proudly shares a new publication from one of our dedicated faculty members, Dr. Zenaida Baoanan! 📖 This book chapter discusses the fascinating biodiversity and indigenous cultural […]
HIGHLIGHTS: 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics

It’s a wrap! The Department of Biology extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, organizers, and personnel whose efforts contributed to the success of the 31st Summer Institute in the […]
The Department of Biology, with the College of Science, kicks off the 31st SINSM

The Department of Biology, along with other departments in the College of Science, kicks off the 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM). This year, the Department […]
BS Biology Graduates pass the 2026 Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM), Inc. Certification Exam for Registered Microbiologist

The Department of Biology proudly congratulates our newly registered microbiologists! Your achievement is a testament to your dedication, perseverance, and passion for advancing the field of microbiology. As you step […]
Department of Biology Faculty elected as President of the Asian Society for Natural Products – Philippine Chapter for the 2026–2027 term

The Department of Biology proudly congratulates one of its faculty members, Asst. Prof. Racquel C. Barcelo, on her election as President of the Asian Society for Natural Products – Philippine […]
New paper out entitled “Antagonistic Endophytic Fungi against Blue Stain-associated Fungus from Benguet Pine (Pinus kesiya Royle ex Gordon) in Benguet, Philippines”

The Department of Biology is proud to share a recent publication by our MS CaRE alumna, Ms. Shirley Jaene S. Valdez, co-authored with Prof. Rosemary M. Gutierrez, a retired faculty […]
Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong students visit the Department of Biology

The Department of Biology warmly welcomed students from Li Po Chun United World College of Hong Kong during their academic visit on March 4, 2026. The visit was coordinated by […]
Department of Biology Scholars Receive DOST-NRCP Young Scientists Research Grant

The Department of Biology proudly celebrates another significant milestone achieved by our faculty and students. Asst. Prof. Kimberly Paglingayen, faculty member of the Department of Biology; Ms. Alhea Jei Cotelo, […]
New Paper out from MS CaRE Alumni entitled “Enhancing Coral Restoration in the Philippines through Governance and Policy Integration.”

The Department of Biology is once again thrilled to share a co-authored publication by our alumna, Ms. Ethel Ruth A. Baquiran, entitled “Enhancing Coral Restoration in the Philippines through Governance […]
New paper out entitled “Discovery of Novel Red Algal Inhibitors Targeting African Swine Fever Virus dUTPase through Integrated Computational Screening”

The Department of Biology congratulates our alumni, Razel F. Melendez and Christelle Jane C. Muyano, together with their mentors, Dr. Mark Andrian B. Macalalad and Dr. Fredmoore L. Orosco, on […]