We are looking for full-time faculty members (with possibility for tenure)
Join the Department of Biology, UP Baguio! The Department of Biology, College of Science at the University of the Philippines Baguio is looking for full-time faculty members (with possibility for tenure) for A.Y. 2025-2026. Applicants from all fields of Biology and its subdisciplines are encouraged to apply. Please refer to the publication materials below for more details. Deadline for submission of applications: June 1, 2025 For inquiries, please contact: DEIGN FROLLEY C. SORIANOChairperson and Assistant Professor of BiologyDepartment of Biology, College of ScienceUniversity of the Philippines Baguio E-mail: biology.upbaguio@up.edu.ph (Subject Line: Faculty Position Inquiry) We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Department of Biology faculty were Scientists Speakers at the Research Festival (RESFEST) 2025 at the Philippine Science High School – CAR Campus last March 24, 2025 with the theme “Relevant Innovations for Emerging Issues.”
Asst. Prof. Deign Frolley Soriano, Chairperson and Dr. Ailyn F. Fadriquela, Senior Lecturer and Balik Scientist of Department of Biology, UP Baguio were one of the Research Festival (RESFEST) 2025 Scientists Speakers at the Philippine Science High School – CAR Campus last March 24, 2025, with the theme “Relevant Innovations for Emerging Issues.” Asst. Prof. Soriano shared his journey as an early-career scientist in the field of ecology, environmental studies, and science communication and how these fields inform and inspire his scholarly work to make the world a livable planet for all. Dr. Fadriquela talked about her journey as a scientist in the field of medical science, biology, and how to publish your results. Visit the PSHS-CAR Campus page for more details: https://www.facebook.com/pisaycarc We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
BS Biology Graduates pass the 2025 Philippine Academy of Microbiologist (PAM), Inc. Certification Exam for Registered Microbiologist
The Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio is proud to announce and celebrate the success of its BS Biology graduates in the 2025 Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM), Inc. Certification Exam for Registered Microbiologists! This prestigious certification recognizes their expertise in microbiology, ensuring they meet the highest professional standards in the field. These graduates have completed the BS Biology program with a Microbiology Area of Concentration, equipping them with the knowledge and skills essential for careers in microbiological research, diagnostics, and industry applications. Their outstanding achievement reflects their dedication, perseverance, and passion for the field. Congratulations to our newly registered microbiologists! Your hard work has paid off, and we look forward to seeing you make meaningful contributions to science and society. The UP Baguio community celebrates this milestone with you! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-04 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
DOST-SEI 2024 Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) qualifiers
The Department of Biology of the University of the Philippines Baguio congratulates these thirteen (13) students for qualifying in the DOST-SEI’s 2024 Junior Level Science Scholarship (JLSS) Program. The JLSS program is a undergraduate scholarship program by DOST offered to 3rd year college students, currently enrolled in priority S&T courses in accredited universities. This program aims to provide scholarships that will finance the education of talented and deserving students in their third year in college. The scholarship benefits include tuition and other school fees, book allowance, and monthly stipends for two to three years. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-08 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); SDG-10 (Reduced Inequalities)
HAPPY WORLD TEACHER’S DAY from the DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGY
The Department of Biology, UP Baguio warmly celebrates World Teachers’ Day. We honor and stand with scientists, researchers, and academics across the country who dedicate their careers to honing the future leaders of our nation and advancing science for the betterment of the lives of the communities that we serve. Mabuhay ang sangka-guruan ng Kolehiyo ng Agham at UP Baguio! Happy World Teachers’ Day! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Faculty members awarded as UP Scientist I
ANNOUNCEMENT The Department of Biology, College of Science is pleased to announce the conferment of the UP Scientist I rank to two faculty members of the department: PROF. ZENAIDA G. BAOANAN, PhDProfessor of BiologyFields of Expertise: Malacology, Invertebrate Zoology, and Ecology PROF. TEODORA D. BALANGCOD, PhDProfessor of BiologyFields of Expertise: Plant Ecology and Systematics, Ethnobotany The UP Scientific Productivity System (SPS) aims to: (1) support the development of science and technology and (2) encourage and reward scientific productivity. Congratulations, Prof. Baoanan and Prof. Balangcod! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Asst. Professor Soriano is the new Department Chair!
The Department of Biology, College of Science, UP Baguio is proud to announce the appointment of Asst. Prof. Deign Frolley C. Soriano, MSc as the new chair of the department. Asst. Prof. Soriano earned his BS Biology degree from the University of the Philippines Baguio in 2016, where he focused on an undergraduate research project examining the identification and distribution patterns of earthworms in selected sites in Abra and Ifugao, Cordillera Administrative Region, Philippines. In 2022, he obtained his MSc in Environmental Management from the University of Reading in the United Kingdom, supported by the Chevening Scholarship programme. Staying true to his roots, he conducted his master’s research dissertation on assessing the ecological quality of the Abra River watershed in Northern Luzon, Philippines, using the Remote Sensing Ecological Index (RSEI) Model. During his time at UP Baguio, Asst. Prof. Soriano actively participated in numerous research projects, ranging from biodiversity assessments in urban forests and island ecosystems to aquatic ecosystems across Northern Luzon and the Cordillera Administrative Region. In addition to his academic record and research endeavors, Asst. Prof. Soriano is involved in various organizations and public service initiatives, particularly focusing on environmental conservation and sustainable development. He was a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) Academic Fellow in the Global Environmental Issues and Natural Resource Management program at the Maureen and Mike Mansfield Center, University of Montana. His dedication to research earned him the distinction of becoming a grand finalist for the EWC Earth Optimism Awards for Southeast Asia in 2020 in the Research and Discovery category. In 2021, he was selected as a NextGen Leadership Program Fellow by the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation – Transformative Leadership Institute. Asst. Prof. Soriano has held various committee assignments at both the college and university levels and served as the Student Relations Officer at UP Baguio from 2023 to 2024. He also actively contributes to the welfare and well-being of the academic community as a member and officer of the All UP Academic Employees Union – Baguio Chapter. We wish you a successful stint as the new chair of the department, Sir Deign! Agbiag, Department of Biology! Agbiag, College of Science! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
We are in need of one (1) full time faculty specializing in Microbiology!
The Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio is in need of one (1) full time faculty member specializing in Microbiology starting this 1st Semester of AY 2024-2025. Submit your application requirements via email to biology.upbaguio@up.edu.ph and the Department Chair, Dr. Roland M. Hipol (rmhipol@up.edu.ph), until May 30, 2024. Refer to the poster below for more details on qualifications and requirements. Apply now! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
The BS Biology Program is now AUN-QA Certified!
The Department of Biology, College of Science, University of the Philippines Baguio is proud to announce that the BS Biology program has recently received its ASEAN University Network- Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) certification. BS Biology is the 3rd undergraduate degree program of the University of the Philippines Baguio certified by the AUN-QA. This milestone is the result of the evaluation conducted last 12th-14th of March 2024 at UP Baguio, during the 378th AUN-QA On-site Program Assessment. The Department of Biology expresses our sincere appreciation to all the UP Baguio support and academic staff, students, alumni, and employers, whose contributions were instrumental in the success of the assessment process. Learn more about the ASEAN University Network (AUN) here: https://www.aunsec.org Padayon! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
The Department of Biology congratulates the 2024 Physicians Licensure Exam (PLE)
The Department of Biology, College of Science, and University of the Philippines Baguio extend its congratulations to its BS Biology alumni who have taken and passed the Physicians Licensure Examination held last April 2024. We are honored to have been a part of your journey and celebrate this milestone with you. Padayon, mga Iskolar ng Bayan! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being); SDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)