College of Science (1926)
Our Identity
Mission
The UST College of Science is dedicated to the integral formation of ethical, morally upright, competent, and compassionate scientists who are committed to the pursuit of Truth, and whose selfless service to God and community is manifested in their responsiveness to national and global concerns.
Vision
The UST College of Science envisions herself as a distinguished and internationally recognized center of learning in the sciences with a strong tradition of excellence in instruction, research, and community service.
Graduate Attributes
Graduate attributes are generic capabilities that ideally all graduates should possess by the end of their university learning experience, regardless of their field of specialization. These have been identified as being valued in a field of study, and are important considerations in the preparation of materials for learning and teaching.
A graduate of the College of Science is:
- Committed to Thomasian values, and responsive to ethical, social and environmental concerns (Thomasian Values and Ethics)
- Equipped with discipline-specific knowledge and research skills capable of solving problems in a logical, critical, and creative way (Scholarship and Research)
- Capable of leading with confidence independently and collaboratively (Leadership and Teamwork)
- Effective in oral and written communication (Communication Ability)
- Competent and responsible in the use of information and information technology (Information Competency)
- Prepared for life-long learning in pursuit of personal and professional development (Lifelong Learning)
Goals
- To build an excellent center of learning in the sciences with competent faculty members and staff, state-of-the-art facilities, and relevant curricula
- To promote a culture of research and scholarship, guided by ethical standards and international benchmarks
- To create social awareness through active involvement in community and extension services.
Degree Programs
Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics, major in Actuarial Science
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics, major in Instrumentation
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Environmental Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Industrial Biology
Bachelor of Science in Biology, major in Medical Biology
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry
Departments and Units
Student Life
College of Science Student Council
Cameron Jilliane O. De Leon, President
Raven Jerome F. Maltezo, Internal Vice President
Frances Mikayla B. Petilla, External Vice President
Patricia Marie B. Arellanoi, Secretary
Alliana Reigne C. Rapisura, Assistant Secretary
Dean Lotus C. Alano, Treasurer
Paula Patricia G. Autajay, Auditor
Wilfredo G. Pico, Jr., P.R.O.
Andrea Lourdes I. Basa, Chief-of-Staff
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTCSSC/
Commission on Elections
Mariah Anne Veronica B. Nadora, Legal Head
Josefina Danica R. Chua, Vice Chairperson
Stefi Louise M. Pascual, Secretary to the Adjudicatory
Frances Jaira V. Lim, Secretary to the Executives
Beryl Pauline M. Gumansing, Central Representative
Krishella Colline V. Taguba, Logistics Officer
Mary Mark Shireen N. Loba, Finance Officer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sciencecomelec/
Officially Recognized Student Organizations AY 2019-2020
Biology Society
Manuela Angelika P. Esguerra, President
Robert Ace S. Barbers, Jr. External Vice President
Zyra Karll E. Sanchez, Secretary
Kristen First C. Barretto, Assistant Secretary
John Francis M. Mano, Treasurer
Rose Angela C. Goco, Assistant Treasurer
Ashley Rain M. Layugan, Auditor
Josalyn C. Climaco, Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Kim Nicole G. Manipon, 4th Year Batch Representative
Daron Kurt M. Valencia, 3rd Year Batch Representative
Kent Xyril B. Dela Cruz, 2nd Year Batch Representative – Medical Biology
Cleinne Florence G. Fermo, 2nd Year Batch Representative – Industrial Biology
Nicole Ashley A. Suzara, 2nd Year Batch Representative – Environmental Biology
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTBiologySociety/
College of Science Dance Troupe
Jan Kayla D. Evangelista, Captain
Kayla Gabrielle C. Lecciones, Internal Co-captain
Arriah Marialis B. Celicious, External Co-captain
Julienne Mae D. Hulipas, Secretary
Jerome Alfred Q. Tabajonda, Treasurer
Bea Camille G. Agustin, Auditor
Alanna Marie O. Dino, P.R.O.
Czar David B. Correos, Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CSDTofficial/
Microbiology Society
Myka Angela M. Punay, President
Kerwin Lloyd R. Sarabia, Internal Vice President
Matyjoy Faith V. Salvacion, External Vice President
Jordan Jeffrey C. Marquis, Secretary
Rominna Pia Angela T. Sebastian, Vice President for Logistics & Operations
Caster Josh R. Ramos, Vice President for Finance
Boram S. Kim, Vice President for Audit
Patricia Denise Crisostomo, Vice President for Promotions & Communications
Katherine Anne L. Escarilla, Vice for Marketing
Ana Sophia M. Coronel, Vice President for Membership & Human Resources
Juan Miguel M. Manago, Vice President for Alumni Affairs
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialustmicrosoc/
PAX ROMANA – Science Unit
Maria Rozel L. Pineda, President
Thea Mitzi P. Martinez, Executive Vice President
Catherine D. Villo, Catechetical Section Vice President
Marc Martin C. Sagolili, Christian Renewal Section Vice President
Angele Paulee V. Taguines, Cultural Section Vice President
Estelle Janeth G. Bonilla, Social Action Section Vice President
Maria Katrina Anne C. Pingul, Secretary
John Leo Karmelo M. Gamboa, Treasurer
Miguel Luis C. Braganza, P.R.O.
Andrea Nicole B. Vicente, Community Development Committee Head
Russel Heidi Dauigoy, Public Information Officer
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTPaxRomanaScienceUnit/
Psychology Society
Karen Frances Beatrice T. Aquino, President
Angeli M. Sta Maria, Internal Vice President
Isabela Sofia R. Eleazar, External Vice President
Kim P. Ricafuente, Secretary
Mikhaela Marielle P. Valmorida, Technical Secretary
Matthew Ryan B. Limpin, Finance Director
Kariel Schrnell C. Yang, Assistant Finance Director
Arnel Mikael R. Aquino, Auditor
Mayred Joy P. Rapanot, Internal PRO
Carmel Anne S. Carangal, External PRO
Joachim Alvaro Miguel F. Elane, Business Manager
Andre Dae Marie C. Bonita, Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTPsychologySociety/
Rotaract Club – Science Unit
Bettina Gaile C. Carino, President
Arl Justine N. Juanzo, Internal Vice President
Harold John O. Del Rosario, External Vice President
Julia Nina R. Corrales, Secretary
Janica Maxene L. Mizuse, Treasurer
Charisse Mae M. Pondoc, Auditor
Sharayah V. Clemente, P.R.O.
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RotaractScience/
Scarlet – Science Unit
Seanda Kate G. Villaflor, President
Aemariez P. Legazpi, Internal Vice President
Janina Rina C. Veloso, External Vice President
Jose Marie V. Lazaga, Executive Secretary
Jamil Audric L. Liclican, Vice President for Finance
Paulene Anne S. Chen, Vice President for Auditing & Inventory
Sophia Morgan M. Tan, Vice President for Communications
Leona Liza S. Leyesa, Vice President for Community Development
Seung Yun Oh, Vice President for Events
Marioux Gabriel H. Macaranas, Vice President for Professional Development
John Patrick P. Duabe, Vice President for Arts & Design
Schane Marie Meniel, Vice President for Business & Marketing
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTScarletScience/
UST Applied Physics Society
Lariza Nes H. Lao, President
John Patrick Ryan S. De Guzman, Executive Vice President
Mikaela Victorina C. Masusi, Executive Secretary
Joseph Ian C. Abenilla, Vice President for Finance
Shannen Kate Joyle F. Catriz, Vice President for Audit
Justin Carll G. Cortes, Vice President for Creatives
Paul Mathew G. Garcia, Vice President for Sports & Recreation
Maria Katrina Anne C. Pingul, Vice President for External Affairs
Xander Andre B. Magtibay, Vice President for Marketing
Ronica Lilia A. Pascua, Vice President for Community Development
Richelle H. Panagution, Vice President for Events
Beatrice Christine M. Montemayor, Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTAPSoc2002/
UST Chemical Society
Sairille Naomi D. Maneja, President
Dane Anton P. Briones, Internal Vice President
Mikaela Gabrielle L. Perez, External Vice President
Maria Alessandrea D. Daquipil, Secretary
Sean Angelo L. Del Rosario, Assistant Secretary
Marc Andrei M. Montefalcon, Treasurer
Ma. Kristel Anne D. Andal, Assistant Treasurer
Ayman Joseph DL. Arroyo, P.R.O,
Erika Angela S. Paneda, Assistant P.R.O.
Angelica C. Veneracion, Auditor
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chemsoc.ust/
UST College of Science Glee Club
Maynard Froy C. Nery, President
Eilon Jann K. Gojol II, Internal Vice President
Althea L. Mangasar, External Vice President
Sofia C. Siddiqui, Secretary
Maria Francesca S. Ortega, Assistant Secretary
John Darell Carpio, Finance Head
Shiho Regala, Auditor
Ianna O. Cometa, P.R.O.
Tiffany Yvonne Sy, Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ustcsgc/
UST Community Achievers Association
Aubrey Rose A. Cabelin, President
Ruperto M. Caagusan, Internal Vice President
Antonia Veronica C. Ferrer, External Vice President & Vice President for International Affairs
Eillish M. Querol, Executive Secretary
Sean, Florence D. Peregrina, Vice President for Operations
Erica Joy L. Mendegorin, Vice President for Finance
Julianna Sigrid Claire B. Amorin, Vice President for Audit & Evaluation
Kyla Laurice Mae M. Escovidal, Vice President for Publicity & Communications
Vico Mari Fernando A. Deramos, Vice President for Sponsorship
Khim Marian R. Panaguiton, Chief-of-Staff
Monique Jamie M. Osinada, Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ustcomachscience/
UST Mathematical Society
Ira Dianne J. Caballero, President
Julian Mae M. Solis, Executive Vice President
Ally S. Landrito, Executive Secretary
Cael A. Lincuna, Executive Treasurer
Carl Joaquin F. Soria, Vice President for External Affairs
Jeremiah A. Candelaria, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ian D. Marco, Vice President for Corporate Marketing
Ma. Gabrielle O. Serapio, Vice President for Audit & Logistics
Ralph Willis L. Turbanos, Vice President for Communications
Michael Adrian G. Yambao, Vice President for Socio-cultural Affairs
Kyla Alyssa T. Faurillo, Vice President for Community Development
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ustmathematicalsociety/
UST Red Cross Youth Council – Science Unit
Julie Ann Y. Abella, President
Fionna Mae D. Malicsi, Internal Vice President & MAFEC Head
Esmeralda A. Ocampo, External Vice President
Sheila Chelsa Mae D. Dela Rosa, Secretary
Emilene G. Ramos, Treasurer
Michaela Alliah VC. Sehawanlop, Assistant Treasurer
Cyril Francis T. Wakit, Auditor
Ma. Trina B. Mannag, Internal P.R.O.
Melanie B. Paguia, Blood Committee Head
Mary Margaret C. Almazan, External P.R.O. & Thomasian Wellness Advocate
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ustrcycscienceunit/
Special Interest Groups
College of Science Drumline
Aivie Angelique B. Cheng, President & Captain
Franklin Ian P. Manodon, Vice President & Co-captain
Mariel Cristine L. Te, Secretary
Yvonne Q. Gancita, Assistant Secretary
Allysa Mae V. Andaya, Treasurer
Adriana Mikaela C. Toledo, P.R.O.
Louise Rae R. Berina, Auditor & Head Snare
Iris Claire A. Defensor, Auditor & Head Bass
Ricardo B. Valenzuela Jr., Medic
Alyssa Rae T. Suyo, Medic
Angelica C. Veneracion, Medic
Sairille Naomi D. Maneja, Advertising
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UST.CSDL/
College of Science Journal
Louise Julie W. Pabico, Editor-in-Chief
Jeanny Nova O. Punay, Associate Editor
Lyn, Marielle I. Abesamis, Copy Editor
Christian Dale D. Concepcion, Managing Editor
Patricia L. Quianzon, Junior Managing Editor
Russel Joy C. Burdeos, News Head
Adam I. Vida, Features Head
Chelsea Ivana Sasha V. Galido, Features Head
Catherine Joyce F. Trinchera, Literrary Head
Rubertha Francesca E. Torres, Photography Head
Nazarin Althea V. Latam, Layout Head
Eda R. Cumbao, Visual Arts Head
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/USTCSJ/
Reception Committee
Phoebe Katrina P. Roque, Head
Kyra Ysobel C. Flores, Co-head
Cergen John Go, Team Leader
Aya R. El Oirdighi, Team Leader
Jan Faustino C. Toledo, Team Leader
John Louise L. Resurreccion, Team Leader
Research
AGHAM Flagship Projects / Initiatives
Activities
Latest News and Events
History
The College of Science was established in 1926 as the College of Liberal Arts. It initially offered four-year programs for Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees and two-year courses in Preparatory Law and Preparatory Medicine. Through the succeeding years, it expanded its offerings in response to the needs of national development and introduced innovative degree programs including Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (1931), Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology (1941), Bachelor of Science major in Zoology (1947), Bachelor of Science major in Psychology (1948), and Bachelor of Science major in Mathematics and Physics (1952).
In 1964, the College of Liberal Arts was transformed into the College of Science, after ceding the Bachelor of Arts program to the Faculty of Arts and Letters. Thereafter, all programs offered by the College focused only on science and mathematics. Ever sensitive to the demands of national growth, the college initiated new programs including B.S. (General) (1964), B.S. Mathematics (1966), B.S. Actuarial Sciences (1974), B.S. Biology (1978), B.S. Microbiology (1979), B.S. Computer Science (1984), B.S. Information Technology and B.S. Information Management (1999), and B.S. Applied Physics (2002). In 2003, the Computer Science, Information technology and Information Management programs were transferred to the Faculty of Engineering. In the year 2009, a shift from theoretical to applied mathematics was implemented with the realignment of B.S Mathematics Major in Actuarial Science to B.S Applied Mathematics Major in Actuarial Science.
Excellence in science education and research has been a byword of the UST-College of Science. In September 2011, the college has been awarded by the Philippine Association of the Colleges and Universities Commission on Accreditation (PACUCOA) the highest accreditation of Level IV, the first in the University of Santo Tomas. Having been accredited Level IV, the college became instrumental in the Institutional Accreditation Status of the university awarded by the Federation of Accrediting Agencies of the Philippines (FAAP) in September 2012. In recent years, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has recognized the Department of Biological Sciences as a Center of Excellence in Biology and Microbiology; the Department of Chemistry as a Center of Excellence in Chemistry; and, the Department of Psychology as a Center of Excellence in Psychology.
Alumni
UST College of Science Alumni Association (COSAA) Interim Officers
Joel Chavez (Biology), President
Casto Ignacio (Psychology), Vice-President
Kay Cabral (Biology), Secretary
Chris Ramirez (Chemistry), Assistant Secretary
Charitess Barlis (Psychology), Treasurer
Gene Illagan (Psychology), Assistant Treasurer
Kris Montefalcon (Physics), Board Member
Vallance Edlagan (Microbiology), Board Member
Edison Subala (Chemistry), Board Member
Program Alumni Association Representatives:
Harold Colon (Psychology)
Errol Angeles (Chemistry)
Mary Ann Santos (Microbiology)
Gerald Soliven (Biology)
Bea Idquival (Mathematics)
Administration, Officials, and Staff
Organizational Structure
Administration
Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD, Dean
Rev. fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., HEL, Regent
Prof. Ma. Carlota B. Decena, PhD, Assistant Dean
Assoc. Prof. Mary C. Martin, MSc, College Secretary
College Council
Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD, Chair
Rev. fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., HEL, Member (Ex-Officio)
Prof. Ma. Carlota B. Decena, PhD, Member (Ex-Officio)
Prof. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat., Member
Assoc. Prof. Mary C. Martin, MSc, Member
Prof. Corazon A. Menguito, PhD, Member
Asst. Prof. Maria Criselda Pacquing, PhD, Member
Department Chairpersons and Program Coordinators
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BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES (University-Level) (Biology, Microbiology) |
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Coordinator, Microbiology |
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CHEMISTRY (University-Level) |
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MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICS (University-Level) Asst. Prof. Enrico S. Yambao, MSc (Actuarial Science, Applied Physics) |
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Assoc. Prof. Angelina A. Silverio, MS, MA Coordinator, Physics |
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PSYCHOLOGY (University-Level) Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD |
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Assoc. Prof. Moises Norman Z. Garcia, PhD (Coordinator) |
Coordinators and Supervisors
Coordinators
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COMMUNITY SERVICE AND EXTENSION (Simbahayan) Ms. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD |
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e-LEARNING SPECIALIST (Educational Technology) Asst. Prof. Xandro Alexi A. Nieto, PhD |
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STUDENT WELFARE AND DEVELOPMENT Prof. Maria Cristina R. Ramos, PhD |
Supervisors
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LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
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LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES |
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LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Asst. Prof. Rafael L. Alfonso, MS |
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LABORATORY SUPERVISOR, DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY Asst. Prof. Erlinda E. Dilan, MS |
Faculty Members
Faculty rosters are found in the department / unit pages.
Department of Biological Sciences
Support Staff
Office Clerks
Ms. Kristine Lorraine F. Breva
Ms. Florinda S. Esguerra
Ms. Lorna A. Gonzales
Ms. Elizabeth F. Manjares
Mr. Gil O. Manrique
Utility Clerk
Mr. Lauro B. Llorera
General Clerk
Mr. Sean Silver Martin B. Macadag-um
Multimedia / Audio-Visual Room Technician
Mr. Generoso D. Medina
Computer Laboratory Technician
Mr. Mark S. Ricablanca
Laboratory Assistants
Mr. Charles E. Alolor
Ms. Bridget C. Arrogancia
Mr. Rommel L. Bronio
Mr. Angelo D.R. Bunag
Mr. Gregorio S. Estioko
Mr. Dionisio V. Layacan
Mr. Albert L. Milabo
Mr. Zoilo Gerard S. Noscal
Mr. Joselito D.G. Payuran
Mr. Marc Dale C. Perez
Mr. Nikko B. Punzalan
Mr. Reynaldo F. Sapnu
Mr. Ruperto T. Simbul, Jr.
Mr. Jose Gilbert F. Tality
Mr. Delfin T. Tampos
Achievers
