The Department of Biology is now taking SHIFTING Applications
๐ฑANNOUNCEMENT ๐ฑ The Department of Biology is now accepting SHIFTING applications to the BS Biology program for AY 2026-2027. Access the shifting form here: https://bit.ly/DBShiftingAY2627 or scan the QR below ๐ Deadline: June 22, 2026 (Monday) For more details, refer to the poster below! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education)
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! ๐ This book chapter discusses the fascinating biodiversity and indigenous cultural heritage of Northern Luzon. The abstract can be accessed here: https://www.taylorfrancis.com/chapters/edit/10.1201/9781003688907-6/status-emerging-challenges-perspectives-hills-mountains-zenaida-gutay-baoanan We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-15 (Life on Land)
HIGHLIGHTS: 31st Summer Institute in the Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Itโs 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 Natural Sciences and Mathematics (SINSM), held on April 16โ18, 2026, at the University of the Philippines Baguio. We especially celebrate the 33 participants who joined us in exploring new concepts and techniques in microbial and fungal DNA isolation, PCR amplification, gel electrophoresis, and basic bioinformatics. Your enthusiasm and engagement made this yearโs SINSM both insightful and productive. The photos below capture some of the highlights of this enriching experience. We look forward to welcoming you again in next yearโs SINSM! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being); SDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation); SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-13 (Climate Action); SDG-14 (Life on Water); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
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 of Biology warmly welcomes our 33 participants from various educational institutions. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-3 (Good Health and Well-being); SDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-6 (Clean Water and Sanitation); SDG-9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-13 (Climate Action); SDG-14 (Life on Water); SDG-15 (Life on Land); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
New paper out entitled โYouth networks as bridging actors in environmental governance: Roles, achievements and barriersโ
The Department of Biology is proud to share a recent publication by our BS Bio alumnus and former faculty member, Deign Frolley Soriano. The paper is entitled “Youth networks as bridging actors in environmental governance: Roles, achievements and barriers” Congratulations! The full paper may be accessed through the following links:Full Article: https://doi.org/10.1002/pan3.70302Plain Language Summary: https://relationalthinkingblog.com/2026/03/20/plain-language-summary-youth-networks-are-key-but-overlooked-actors-in-environmental-governance/ We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-10 (Reduced Inequalities); SDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-13 (Climate Action); SDG-17 (Partnership for Goals)
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 forward in your professional journey, may you continue to uphold excellence, contribute to scientific innovation, and make meaningful impacts in research, public health, and environmental sustainability. Passing the Philippine Academy of Microbiology (PAM) Certification Examination designates passers as Registered Microbiologists (RMicro). Padayon, mga Iskolar ng Bayan! We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
Department of Biology Faculty elected as President of the Asian Society for Natural Products โ Philippine Chapter for the 2026โ2027 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 โ Philippine Chapter for the 2026โ2027 term. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-5 (Gender Equality); SDG-8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
The Department of Biology adopts a four-day work week arrangement starting March 16, 2026.
To our stakeholders and visitors, please be informed of the adjusted office hours for the Department of Biology.We respectfully request that you take note of these changes and schedule your visits and transactions accordingly. Thank you. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities); SDG-12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
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 member of the Department. The paper entitled โ๐๐ฏ๐ต๐ข๐จ๐ฐ๐ฏ๐ช๐ด๐ต๐ช๐ค ๐๐ฏ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฑ๐ฉ๐บ๐ต๐ช๐ค ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ช ๐ข๐จ๐ข๐ช๐ฏ๐ด๐ต ๐๐ญ๐ถ๐ฆ ๐๐ต๐ข๐ช๐ฏ-๐ข๐ด๐ด๐ฐ๐ค๐ช๐ข๐ต๐ฆ๐ฅ ๐๐ถ๐ฏ๐จ๐ถ๐ด ๐ง๐ณ๐ฐ๐ฎ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐จ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ต ๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ (๐๐ช๐ฏ๐ถ๐ด ๐ฌ๐ฆ๐ด๐ช๐บ๐ข ๐๐ฐ๐บ๐ญ๐ฆ ๐ฆ๐น ๐๐ฐ๐ณ๐ฅ๐ฐ๐ฏ) ๐ช๐ฏ ๐๐ฆ๐ฏ๐จ๐ถ๐ฆ๐ต, ๐๐ฉ๐ช๐ญ๐ช๐ฑ๐ฑ๐ช๐ฏ๐ฆ๐ดโ is an output of Ms. Valdezโs MS thesis, completed under the guidance of her adviser, Prof. Rosemary M. Gutierrez. Congratulations to the authors! The full paper may be accessed through the following link: https://philjournalsci.dost.gov.ph/antagonistic-endophytic-fungi-against-blue-stain-associated-fungus-from-benguet-pine-pinus-kesiya-royle-ex-gordon-in-benguet-the-philippines/ We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-4 (Quality Education); SDG-15 (Life on Land)
Department of Biology celebrates International Women’s Day
๐ .๐ .: ๐ฟ๐๐ฌ๐๐ฉ๐๐จ ๐ค๐ ๐ฝ๐๐ค๐ก๐ค๐๐ฎ extends warm greetings to every woman on this International Womenโs Day! We invite everyone to take this occasion to celebrate the hardworking women who inspire and uplift our lives. Today, we also offer special appreciation to the Diwatas of Biology, whose dedication and leadership guide our advocacies for environmental sustainability, biodiversity conservation, and an integrative One Health approachโtrue modern-day ๐ฃ๐ข๐ฃ๐ข๐บ๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ด in the pursuit of knowledge and stewardship. We support the Sustainable Development GoalsSDG-5 (Gender Equality)