Tag: SDG 8

BS Biology Graduates pass the 2025 Physician Licensure Exam

The Department of Biology congratulates our hardworking alumni who have earned their medical licenses in the recent Physician Licensure Examination released last October 16, 2025. The Department takes great pride in your remarkable achievement. With your newly earned license, may you continue to serve our people and our nation as dedicated doctors upholding honor, excellence, and compassion. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Honoring the Remarkable Career of Dr. Teodora D. Balangcod

The Department of Biology, together with the University of the Philippines Baguio community, proudly pays tribute to Dr. Teodora D. Balangcod, who is retiring after more than four decades of exemplary service to the university. Dr. Balangcod’s career began at UP Baguio in 1982, and since then she has worn many hats with distinction—as a dedicated educator, an active researcher, and a trusted administrator. She completed her BS in Biology at UP Baguio in 1979, pursued her MS in Botany at Saint Louis University, and later earned her PhD in Botany at the University of Philippines Los Banos. With her solid academic foundation, she returned to UP Baguio where she would devote years of her life to shaping the minds and futures of students. As an educator, Dr. Balangcod inspired generations of biology students through her expertise in plant taxonomy, ecology, and ethnobotany. Many of her students fondly remember her patience, rigor, and generosity in sharing knowledge—values that continue to influence young scientists today. She established a significant research niche in the Cordillera region’s ethnobotany and biodiversity studies. In addition to enriching the scientific community, her many publications and research endeavors have illuminated the importance of traditional ecological knowledge and meaningfully connected science and culture. Her research has been crucial in understanding how plants are used in indigenous practices, connecting traditional knowledge with contemporary scientific viewpoints. Dr. Balangcod was an administrator who served the university with integrity and humility. By assuming leadership positions that improved academic programs and promoted a culture of research at UP Baguio, she made a substantial contribution to the expansion of the College of Science. She actively participated in national and international conferences as part of her service outside of the university. We honor Dr. Balangcod as she retires, not only for her achievements in academia and the workplace, but also for her generosity, commitment, and motivation toward everyone who had the honor of working with her. Her path is a tale of dedication, fortitude, and love for learning and science. The UP Baguio community and the Department of Biology wish her health, happiness, and more time spent with her loved ones as she embarks on this new chapter. Her legacy will endure in the lives she has impacted and the knowledge she has imparted, even though her retirement signifies the end of one chapter. Thank you, Dr. Balangcod, for the 43 fruitful years you have given to UP Baguio. You will always remain a treasured part of our family. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

The Department of Biology, College of Science, UP Baguio warmly welcomes our new Department Chairperson, Assoc. Prof. Liezel M. Magtoto, PhD!

ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Biology, College of Science, UP Baguio warmly welcomes our new Department Chairperson, Assoc. Prof. Liezel M. Magtoto, PhD! Assoc. Prof. Magtoto earned her Bachelor of Science in Biology from UP Baguio, an MS Biological Sciences, 𝑐𝑢𝑚 𝑙𝑎𝑢𝑑𝑒, from Saint Louis University, and a PhD Botany from UP Los Baños, where her dissertation examined the taxonomy of Philippine 𝐴𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑎 species. Over two decades of dedicated service at UP Baguio, she has risen through the ranks to Associate Professor and since 2022, has been the Director of the Office of Student Affairs in charge of student welfare, scholarships and financial assistantce, and student-related programs across campus. As a field botanist and plant taxonomist, Assoc. Prof. Magtoto leads projects on urban biodiversity, invasive species, and native‑plant conservation. Her work includes the discovery of several new Philippine plant species, such as 𝐴𝑟𝑑𝑖𝑠𝑖𝑎 𝑘𝑎𝑙𝑖𝑚𝑏𝑎ℎ𝑖𝑛 and 𝐵𝑒𝑔𝑜𝑛𝑖𝑎 𝑛𝑎𝑒𝑚𝑚𝑎. She is also a member of several academic and professional organizations such as Philippine Taxonomic Initiative, Inc., Lichenological and Bryological Society of the Philippines, Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines, Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, and the National Research Council of the Philippines. Join us in congratulating Chair Liezel on this well‑deserved appointment. We look forward to her rooted leadership as she helps our department flourish! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

The Department of Biology, UP Baguio, extends its gratitude to outgoing chair, Asst. Prof. Deign Frolley C. Soriano

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. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

The Department of Biology, College of Science, UP Baguio is pleased to announce the conferment of tenure to Assistant Professor Jeno Rey Pagaduan, MSc

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑫𝒆𝒑𝒂𝒓𝒕𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒚, 𝑪𝒐𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒈𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝑺𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆, 𝑼𝒏𝒊𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒔𝒊𝒕𝒚 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑷𝒉𝒊𝒍𝒊𝒑𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒆𝒔 𝑩𝒂𝒈𝒖𝒊𝒐 𝒊𝒔 𝒑𝒍𝒆𝒂𝒔𝒆𝒅 𝒕𝒐 𝒂𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒄𝒐𝒏𝒇𝒆𝒓𝒎𝒆𝒏𝒕 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒖𝒓𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝑨𝒔𝒔𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒂𝒏𝒕 𝑷𝒓𝒐𝒇𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒐𝒓 𝑱𝒆𝒏𝒐 𝑹𝒆𝒚 𝑷𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒅𝒖𝒂𝒏, 𝑴𝑺𝒄. This well-deserved recognition marks a significant milestone in Asst. Prof. Pagaduan’s academic career, affirming his commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service. His contributions to the advancement of biological sciences and dedication to shaping the next generation of young scientists embody the ideals of the University. We extend our warmest congratulations to Asst. Prof. Pagaduan and look forward to his continued contributions to the scholarly community! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

CALL FOR DOST INTERNS for the project “Baseline Biodiversity and Socio-economic Survey at the proposed geothermal plant in Bokod, Benguet”

🌿𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓 𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐍𝐒! Open to all undergraduates:Join the Baseline Biodiversity and Socio-economic Survey at the proposed geothermal plant in Bokod, Benguet. Open slots:✅ Microbiology (2)✅ Botany (2)✅ Zoology (2)✅ Freshwater Ecology (1) 📧 Submit your application letter and list of electives to: mtbagangao@up.edu.ph🗓️ 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞: 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲) Don’t miss this chance to contribute to a meaningful biodiversity project! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth) SDG-15 (Life on Land)

ANNOUNCEMENT: Application for Shifting AY 2025-2026

ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Biology is now accepting SHIFTING applications to the BS Biology program for AY 2025-2026. Deadline: June 20, 2024 (Friday)Shifting Form: bit.ly/ShiftingForm_AY2526 *Students may also get the application form at the College of Science, Office of the College Secretary We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

CALL FOR GRADUATE APPLICANTS!

𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐃𝐔𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐍𝐓𝐒!. The Department of Biology, College of Science, UP Baguio is now 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 for the 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 (𝐌𝐒𝐜 𝐂𝐚𝐑𝐄) 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 and the 𝐃𝐎𝐒𝐓-𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐇𝐑𝐃𝐏 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 for the 𝟏𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔! This is a unique opportunity to pursue advanced studies focused on ecological conservation, biodiversity management, and habitat restoration—critical areas in addressing today’s environmental challenges. Qualified applicants may also apply for the DOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship, which provides financial support and other privileges to graduate students pursuing research in priority science and technology fields. Who can apply? Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Biology or related fields Those with a non-related degree but with relevant experience or specializations Requirements include: Accomplished application and reference forms Transcript of Records PSA documents Capsule thesis proposal Certificate of GWA Other documents as specified 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐬𝐮𝐛𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧:𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟓, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 (Applies to both MSc CaRE program and DOST-ASTHRDP scholarship) For complete details on eligibility, documentary requirements, and scholarship privileges, visit:MSc CaRE Program Brochure: https://bit.ly/3VVdEpvDOST-ASTHRDP Scholarship Info: https://tinyurl.com/mr4yxhtn For inquiries, contact:mscare.upbaguio@up.edu.ph or gpo.upbaguio@up.edu.ph (074) 442-2460 Advance your career in ecological science. Contribute to national development through research and conservation. Apply now! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY: The Department of Biology is looking for Teaching Associates starting this 1st Semester AY 25-26

The Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio is looking for Teaching Associates (TA) starting this 1st Semester of AY 2025-2026. Submit your application requirements via email to biology.upbaguio@up.edu.ph and the Department Chair, Asst. Prof. Deign Frolley Soriano (dcsoriano@up.edu.ph), until JUNE 20, 2025. Refer to the poster for more details on qualifications and requirements. Apply now! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)

Highlights from the Department of Biology’s participation in the 𝟑𝟎𝐭𝐡 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐬 (𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐌) held on April 3–5, 2025 at UP Baguio

In line with the main theme, “𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬” the Department of Biology adopted its own focused subtheme: “𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐋𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐋𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬.” Participants took part in two specialized tracks: 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐀: 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐁: 𝐌𝐨𝐥𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 Through a mix of lectures and hands-on workshops, educators explored innovative approaches to teaching biology and strengthening lab instruction across various educational levels. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-03 (Good Health and Well-Being); SDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)