College of Science

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University of Santo Tomas
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Vision, Mission, Goals, & Graduate Attributes

Recognitions

Departments

Vision, Mission, Goals, & Graduate Attributes

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.

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.

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.

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)

Recognitions

Certified (BS Biology, BS Chemistry, BS Psychology)

Center of Excellence (Biology, Chemistry, Psychology)

Level IV Accreditation (BS Applied Mathematics, major in Actuarial Science, BS Biology, BS Chemistry, BS Microbiology, BS Psychology)

Level II Re-Accreditation (BS Applied Physics, major in Instrumentation)

Departments

Biological Sciences (University-level)

Chemistry (University-level)

Mathematics and Physics (University-level)

Psychology (University-level)

Research Thrusts

Agenda

Research Thrusts

The College of Science is a key contributor to the research agenda of the University of Santo Tomas. Faculty researchers from its four departments conduct studies in the following areas:
1)      advanced and nanomaterials
2)      biodiversity, ecology, systematics and taxonomy
3)      chemical sensors and biosensors
4)      mathematics and theoretical physics
5)      molecular diagnostics and therapeutics
6)      natural products, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals
7)      pure and applied microbiology
8)      psychology studies
9)      sustainability studies

The faculty researchers of the College of Science count among its ranks experts in their respective fields of specialization who have been recognized nationally and internationally. Their research works are conducted in the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences and the Research Center for the Social Sciences and
Education. These research activities are done in collaboration with our students as well as foreign and local collaborators.

In these endeavors, our researchers have been supported by local, national and international grants and these have led to publications in peer-reviewed, indexed, scholarly journals and have led to the development of patents, products and policy recommendations.

Agenda

A – Academic Excellence

G – od-Centered Education

H – Harmonious and State-of-the-Art Learning Environment

A – lumni Involvement and Community Engagement

M – Mutli-disciplinary and Collaborative Research

Activities

Alumni

Advocacy

Activities

The 2026 UST College of Science Centennial

Science Centennial “Expressing our Faith through Excellence in Science”

The College of Science of the University of Santo Tomas is in a unique position compared to its fellow higher education academic units devoted to the sciences, as it is the only one housed in the lone Pontifical University in Asia, whose mission embraces a commitment to serve the Church, the nation and the global community. As such, the college has dedicated itself “to the integral formation of ethical, morally upright, competent and compassionate scientists who are committed to the pursuit of truth, and whose service to God and community is manifested in its responsiveness to national and global concerns” (UST College of Science Mission).

Hence, the theme of its centennial celebrations highlights the vital link between Faith and Science in the mission, academic programs, and advocacies of the UST College of Science. For many years, the UST College of Science has instilled the “Gáling Science, Galíng Science” (Excellence in Science) mantra among its academic staff, students, and alumni. It is but fitting that as we celebrate the centenary of the college, we anchor this push to strive for excellence in science to be founded in the basic tenets of the Catholic and Christian identity of the University of Santo Tomas.

The College of Science has laid out a ten-year plan to prepare for its centenary, which aims to 1) acknowledge our heritage, 2) celebrate excellence, and 3) establish an enduring legacy. The celebrations began last A.Y. 2016-2017 with the launch of “The Outstanding Alumni of Science Tribute” Awards or TOAST Awards 2017, which aimed to recognize ten Science alumni annually until the centennial celebrations of 2026. The year 2017 saw the relaunching of Agham, a fund-raising project that was first initiated during the deanship of Prof. Carmen Kanapi, Ph.D., and relaunched through the efforts of Prof. John Donnie Ramos, Ph.D. Project Agham, as it is now called, aims to advance the academic and research capability of the College of Science through infrastructure development, student scholarships, professorial chairs, and faculty and student internationalization activities. One of its more visible achievements was constructing the Science Online Learning Environment (SOLE) Room, which was named in honor of Engr. Recaredo A. Dela Rosa and Prof. Lourdes C. Dela Rosa. Through its Pande-Scholars initiative, it has likewise supported students with financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By A.Y. 2020-2021, incumbent dean Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, Ph.D., formed the CS Centennial Committee, whose primary function was to conceptualize and help organize programs and activities that will form part of the 5-year countdown to the centennial celebrations. The committee included Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, OP, EHL (Regent), former deans Prof. Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III, Ph.D., Prof. Maribel G. Nonato, Ph.D., Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, Ph.D., and former college secretaries Prof. Carlos P. Garcia, Ph.D. and Prof. Cecilia B. Moran, Dr.rer.nat.

The following activities have so far been conducted as part of the ten-year countdown:

CS Grand Alumni Homecoming (March 2, 2019)
TOAST Awards 2019 (March 2, 2019)
TOAST Awards 2020 (July 19, 2020)
Inaugural Albertus Magnus Faith and Science Lecture by Prof. Jonathan Lunine, Ph.D. of Cornell University (March 8, 2021)
CS Centennial Logo and Theme making contest
2nd Albertus Magnus Faith and Science Lecture (Round-table discussion on the theme “Solidarity, Equity and the Global Challenge for Universal Access to Vaccination” featuring Rev. Fr. Nicanor Austriaco, OP and Dr. Anthony Leachon, and representatives of major religious denominations and Church leaders) (October 8, 2021)
Conferment of a posthumous Doctor of Science degree to Mr. Ricardo S. Po Sr., Founder and Chairman Emeritus of Century Pacific Foods, Inc. (March 19, 2022)
TOAST Awards for 2021, 2022, and 2023 (April 1, 2023)
Unveiling of the CS Centennial Commemorative Marker (March 27, 2023)
Launch of the Philippine celebrations of the International Year of Basic Science for Sustainable Development 2022 (IYBSSD) in collaboration with the National Research Council of the Philippines (October 7, 2022)
Closing Ceremonies of the Philippine celebrations of the International Year of Basic Science for Sustainable Development 2022 (IYBSSD) in collaboration with the National Research Council of the Philippines (December 14, 2023)
Distinguished Alumni Lectures

Pedro Jose, MD, PhD (February 25, 2022)
Gerardo Janairo, PhD (June 10, 2022)
Ma. Minerva Patawaran-Calimag, MD, PhD (June 2, 2023)
Meden Isaac-Lam, PhD (August 11, 2023)
Edgar Lerma, MD (May 4, 2024)
Maria Lourdes D. Maglinao, MD MHPEd (May 29, 2024)
Conferment of the title Professor Emeritus to Academician Maribel G. Nonato, Ph.D. (October 13, 2023)
14th Asian Congress on Chemical Sensors (ACCS) (November 20-23, 2023)
“Expression of Faith through Excellence in Science and Art” March 18-23, 2024
Environmental Psychology International Conference (March 23, 2024)
TOAST Awards 2024 (March 23, 2024)
3rd Albertus Magnus Faith and Science Lecture (Dr. Anthony Medrano and Dr. Rey Donne S. Papa) (April 19, 2024)
Groundbreaking Ceremony of the UST Dr. Ricardo S. Po Sr. Integrated Innovation and Research Laboratories (UST-PIIRL) (April 25, 2024)
25th Annual Scientific Meeting of the Mycological Society of the Philippines (MSP) (June 20-22, 2024)
26th Samahang Pisika ng Visayas at Mindanao (SPVM) National Physics Conference (October 17-19, 2024)
1st Science Caravan (Montalban Heights National High School) (November 28-29, 2024)
1st Honorary Professor Lecture Series with Prof. Geoffrey Cordell (December 4, 2024)
Enthronement of the image of St. Albert the Great donated by the Dungca family in the Dapitan wing corridor of the 3rd floor, Main Building and display of winning entries during the 2024 “Expression of Faith through Excellence in Science and Art” painting exhibit (December 20, 2024)
4th Albertus Magnus Faith and Science Lecture (Ms. Kiana De Castro San Juan, MA & Assoc. Prof. Angelina M. Julom, Ph.D.) (January 24, 2025)

Upcoming activities include:

Science History Exhibit (March 3-31, 2025)
TOAST Awards 2025 (March 29, 2025)
International Symposium on Molecular Sciences (April 24, 2024)
2nd Science Caravan (Northern Luzon leg)

Modified Enhanced Online and Onsite Week of Science 2024

MEEOWS 2024 Souvenir Program

Modified Enhanced Online and Onsite Week of Science 2025

MEEOWS 2025 Souvenir Program

Alumni

The Outstanding Alumni of Science Tribute

Partners

The College of Science is the partner of the National Research Council of the Philippines for the Philippine launch of the International Year of Basic Sciences for Sustainable Development.

For information on the IYBSSD Call for Proposal, please visit the following website: https://iybssd.org.ph/proposals/

Updates

Achievers

Patron Saint

Updates

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Achievers

2015 Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology

2015 UST Professor Emeritus

2020 Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology

Pioneer of Pandanus Research in the Philippines

2014 Academician of the National Academy of Science and Technology

Patron Saint

ST. ALBERT THE GREAT

Patron of the UST College of Science

Feast Day: November 15

Born in the thirteenth century Germany, St. Albert the Great was still young when he went to Padua in Italy to devote himself to the study of the so-called “liberal arts”: grammar, rhetoric, dialectics, arithmetic, geometry, astronomy and music, demonstrating characteristic interest in the natural sciences which was soon to become the favorite field for his specialization. Though his decision was gradual, he later joined the Order of Preachers. Albert’s intense relationship with God and the example of the holiness and preaching of the Dominican friars were the decisive factors that helped him to overcome every doubt and even to surmount his family’s resistance to his vocation.

After his ordination to the priesthood, the brilliant St. Albert taught at various theological centers. He brought with him from Paris an exceptional student, St. Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274). The sole merit of having been the teacher of St. Thomas would suffice to elicit profound admiration for St. Albert. A relationship of mutual esteem and friendship developed between these two great theologians, human attitudes that were very helpful in the development of this branch of knowledge. St. Albert was later elected as Provincial of the Teutonic Province, where he distinguished himself for the zeal with which he exercised this ministry, visiting the communities and constantly recalling his confreres to fidelity, to the teaching and example of St. Dominic. Eventually, Pope Alexander IV appointed Albert Bishop of Regensburg, where he succeeded in restoring peace and harmony, in reorganizing parishes and convents and in giving a new impetus

to charitable activities. After four years, he returned to teaching, researching, and writing. He played an important part in the Council of Lyons (1274), and he worked to clarify and defend the teaching of St. Thomas Aquinas.

St. Albert the Great passed away in his room in Cologne, Germany in the year 1280. He was beatified in 1622 and was canonized in 1931, when Pope Pius XI proclaimed him ‘Doctor of the Church’. This was certainly an appropriate recognition of this great man of God and outstanding scholar, not only of the truths of the faith but of the many other branches of knowledge; indeed, with a glance at the titles of his very numerous works, we realize that there was something miraculous about his culture and that his encyclopedic interests led him not only to concern himself with philosophy and theology, but also with every other discipline then known, from physics to chemistry, from astronomy to mineralogy, from mathematics to psychology, from botany to zoology. For this reason, Pope Pius XII named him ‘Patron of the Enthusiasts of the Natural Sciences’, and called him “Doctor universalis” precisely because of the vastness of his interests and knowledge.

Prayer to St. Albert the Great

St. Albert the Great, | pray for us!

Organizations

College of Science Student Council

Commission on Elections

College of Science Journal

Biology Society

Microbiology Society

Psychology Society

UST Applied Physics Society

UST Chemical Society

PAX Romana – Science Unit

Rotaract – Science Unit

Scarlet – Science Unit

College of Science Dance Troupe

UST College of Science Glee Club

UST Community Achievers Association

UST Mathematical Society

UST Red Cross Youth Council – Science Unit

College of Science Drumline

Reception Committee

UST GALING SCIENCE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION INC. 2025-2027 OFFICERS

Charitess R. Carandang-Barlis (BS Psychology 2002), President

Maria Therese Josefa C. Perez (BS Microbiology 2001), Vice-President

Patricia Rose Angelu S. Hidalgo (BS Psychology 2017), Secretary

Jeffrey T. Castillo (BS Biology 2000), Assistant Secretary

Kiersten Jayne R. Adri (BS Chemistry 2013), Treasurer

Blessille G. Par (BS Pscyhology 2004), Assistant Treasurer

Jasper Roman T. Aguinaldo (BS Microbiology 1996), Board Member

Kimberly P. Ceniza (BS Chemistry 2012), Board Member

Michelle Rose Y. Cornes (BS Psychology 2003), Board Member

Rolando M. Natividad (BS General Course 1975), Board Member

Elizabeth Noveno (BS Microbiology 2017), Board Member

Cecille A. Terrible (BS Psychology 1976), Board Member

Zoomed In

In this playlist, listen to some of the College’s academic staff and alumni as they share about their fields of expertise.

Sports Psychology 101: Assoc. Prof. Karen Katrina Trinidad, PhD, RPsy
The World of Pandan: Academician Prof. Maribel G. Nonato, PhD
Mental Health for Non-Professionals: Asst. Prof. Renz Christian Argao, Ph.D.
Homegrown Thomasian Limnologist: Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD
Molecular Biologist – Theologian: Rev. fr. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, O.P., PhD, SThD

Administrators

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD
Dean

Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL
Regent

Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD
Assistant Dean

Assoc. Prof. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD
College Secretary

Department Chairpersons, Program Coordinators, and Supervisors

Asst. Prof. Reuel M. Bennett, Dr. rer. nat.

Chair, Department of Biological Sciences

Assoc. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD

Chair, Chemistry

Prof. Josephine Bernadette M. Benjamin, PhD

Chair, Mathematics and Physics

Assoc. Prof. Karen Katrina V. Trinidad, PhD

Chair, Psychology

Asst. Prof. Mae Lowe L. Diesmos, MSc

Coordinator, Medical Biology Cluster

Asst. Prof. Niña Kathryn G. Alfeche, MSc

Coordinator, Organismic and Environmental Biology Cluster

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Sheila M. de Jesus, PhD

Coordinator, Microbiology and Biotechnology Cluster

Asst. Prof. Kristan Bryan C. Simbulan, PhD

Coordinator, Physics

Asst. Prof. Arturo J. Patungan Jr., LPT, PhD

Co-Coordinator, Data Science and Analytics

Inst. Nino Andree Caguimbal, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Biological Sciences

Asst. Prof. Gerald Thomas A. Soliven, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Biological Sciences

Prof. Felicidad Christina R. Peñafiel, PhD

Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Chemistry

Asst. Prof. Kent Cesar C. Gervacio, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Chemistry

Faculty Council

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD

Chair (Ex-Officio)

Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL

Member (Ex-Officio)

Prof. Ma. Claudette A. Agnes, PhD

Member (Ex-Officio)

Prof. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat.

Member

Prof. Christina A. Binag, PhD

Member

Sr. Angelina M. Julom, PhD

Member

Assoc. Prof. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD

Secretary (Ex-Officio)

Committee Chairpersons

Asst. Prof. Jaycee Augusto G. Paguirigan, PhD

Simbahayan Community Development

simbahayan.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient and effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the College’s community development and advocacy programs.

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA, MPhil

Student Welfare and Development

swdc.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Serves as the enforcement arm of the Office for Student Affairs (OSA) in his / her Faculty/College/Institute/School in terms of:

Maintaining order and discipline, preventing offenses, investigating student violations of University rules and policies as provided in the Student Handbook or other laws;
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of Student Organizations; and
Ensuring the safety, security, welfare, and development of students.

Asst. Prof. Arni M. Agustin, MBA

Scholarship

scholarship.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Promote the UST Scholarship Program in the College of Science;
Screen, recruit, and recommend candidates for available scholarships through the Office of the Dean;
Monitor the performance of the scholars;
Coordinate with the Office of the Guidance Counselor regarding the needs of the scholars;
Promote linkages with foundations offering scholarship funds;
Tap our alumni, industry partners, and philanthropists to become benefactors;
Serve as liaison to the Office of Students Affairs on matters about the Scholarship Program.
Organize the annual Scholar’s Assembly for the academic year.

Prof. Mario A. Tan, PhD

Research

research.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Monitor the implementation of the approved research guidelines on the conduct of undergraduate research in the College of Science
Update the contents of the Research 1-3 course plans to reflect the unified and updated college-level guidelines as well as the department-specific policies on the conduct of undergraduate research in the College of Science.
Compile a list of research outputs and copies of publications of academic staff and students of the College of Science for AY 2023-2024 in coordination with the different departments.

Inst. Alvin Joseph D. Mapoy, MSc

Library

library.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Coordinate with academic staff and Library officials on orientations and book requisitions;
Monitor the use of Library resources by the students and academic staff;
Promote the use of Library facilities among academic staff and students;
In coordination with the Science Pedagogy Committee, check all submitted course plans on the status of all listed reference materials among the Library’s holdings and recommend changes, improvements, and updates if deemed necessary.

Asst. Prof. Sittie Aisha B. Macabago, PhD

Alumni Relations

alumnirelations.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor the College of Science alumni database and the CS Alumni Tracer data.
Coordinate with the UST Office of Alumni Relations on implementing policies and programs related to alumni affairs of the university.
Coordinate with the officers and document the various activities of the different alumni associations of the College of Science.
Implement projects and programs of the College related to alumni affairs.
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Mr. Michael Edward P. Buenaflor, MA

Website and Social Media

socmed.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Creates and shares social media posts related to CS events, news, accomplishments, and other announcements;
Manages CS social media accounts including comments section and chats;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Mr. Henmar C. Cardiño, MP

Admissions

admissions.sci@ust.edu.ph

Program
Email Addresses

Department of Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Environmental Biology: bsebio.admission@ust.edu.ph
Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Industrial Biology: bsibio.admission@ust.edu.ph
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology: bsmbio.admission@ust.edu.ph

Department of Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: bs.chemistry.admission@ust.edu.ph

Department of Mathematics and Physics

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics major in Actuarial Science: bs.applied-math.admission@ust.edu.ph
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics major in Instrumentation: bs.applied-physics.admission@ust.edu.ph

Department of Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology: bs.psychology.admission@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Set guidelines and implementation strategies on freshmen admission.

Asst. Prof. Melfei E. Bungihan, PhD

Pedagogical Lead

sciped.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Perform tasks assigned by the Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (OVRAA), Academic Programs Quality Assurance Office, and the Dean’s Office;
Oversee the implementation of outcomes-based education in the course offerings of the college;
Coordinate with the OVRAA-CITED regarding the training needs of the faculty with regard to pedagogy;
Monitor the submissions of academic staff as required by the OVRAA-CITED;

Prof. Bernard John V. Tongol, PhD

Awards

awards.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Review and revise guidelines on the search, recommendation, and nomination of faculty members and students for national/international awards for scientific achievements, research, teaching, and/or extension services;
Come up with a list of major awards / award-giving bodies and potential candidates who have the potential to be nominated;
Assist and guide nominees in the preparation of all needed documents and evidence in order to comply with all set guidelines.

Prof. Christina A. Binag, PhD

Research Ethics

rec.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Formulate protocols and processes related to the submission, evaluation, and approval of undergraduate thesis proposals that require ethics review;
Create forms related to the ethics review process;
Coordinate with the university-wide Ethics Review Board under the Office of Research and Innovation on the implementation of policies and programs related to ethics review;
Coordinate with department chairs on the proper orientation of thesis students on matters related to the ethics review process;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Prof. Karen S. Santiago, PhD

Textbook and Learning Materials Committee (TLMC)

tlmc.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Asst. Prof. Shea Kathleen P. Guinto, PhD

Crisis Management

crisismanagement.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Lead the local CMC in implementing the guidelines and protocols in the conduct of limited face-to-face classes as promulgated by the University, CHED, and the DOH-IATF;
Work closely with the college officials in disaster risk reduction and management;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Inst. Kent Cesar C. Gervacio, MSc

Quiz Contests

contests.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Curate a list of all possible quiz contests which may be joined by either program-specific or college-wide quiz bee teams;
Ensure compliance of all quiz bee team members to the minimum qualifications set by organizers;
Prepare a budget proposal for all activities/quiz contests to be participated in by CS quiz bee teams;
Oversee a series of training and review events for all College of Science quiz bee team members.

Ms. Abigail A. Arillaga, MSc

Program Promotions

promotions.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Prof. Pia Marie SP Albano, PhD

Government, Research, Academe and Industry Relations (GRAIN)

grain.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Oversee the conduct of Practicum classes in the College of Science;
Draft guidelines and policies specific to the needs of the College of Science students in relation to the conduct of their practicum which are compliant with all university and national guidelines and policies;
Ensure the proper implementation of all college, university, CHED, DOH, and IATF guidelines in the conduct of the practicum, whether through hybrid or full face-to-face delivery.

Inst. Niña Kathryn G. Alfeche, MSc

Planning and Quality Management

pqm.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Ensure that a local Quality Management System is established, implemented, maintained, and aligned with the ISO 9001:2015 Standard and the University QMS standards;
Recommend to the unit head any necessary improvement in the unit QMS;
To review all internal and external audit-related reports, including corrective notices and actions, and non-conformance reports for the approval and signature of the unit head;
Summarize and report Internal Quality Audit (IQA) results for management review purposes;
Identify statutory/regulatory requirements relevant to the unit and monitor the unit’s compliance with such requirements;
Represent the unit in quality-related meetings, fora, and similar activities;
Liaise with OPQM on QMS-related matters, issues, and concerns;
Promote university and unit QMS awareness among unit members.

Asst. Prof. Jeau Raizza S. Go, MA

Science Week

scienceweek.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Recommend the composition of the steering committee and sub-committees;
Oversee the work of the committee members to ensure the success of the activities;
Prepare budget proposals before the activities and submit a liquidation report within ten (10) days after the event;
Coordinate all activities with the Dean’s Office through Assoc. Prof. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD, College Secretary;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Ms. Kathryn P. Hipolito-Jacob, MA

Araw Parangal

arawparangal.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Recommend the composition of the steering committee and sub-committees;
Oversee the tasks of the committee members to ensure the success of the activities;
Prepare budget proposals before the activity and submit a liquidation report within ten (10) days after the event;
Serve as members of the College-level screening committee for the UST Student Awards’;
Coordinate all activities with the Dean’s Office through the College Secretary;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Mr. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, MSc

Pagtatapos

pagtatapos.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Recommend the composition of the steering committee and sub-committees;
Oversee the tasks of the committees to ensure the success of the activities of the Baccalaureate Mass and Solemn Investiture;
Prepare budget proposals before the activities and submit a liquidation report within ten (10) days after the event;
Coordinate all activities with the Dean’s Office through the College Secretary for proper monitoring and information dissemination;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Attend the assessment and planning activities of the College.

Assoc. Prof. Jolleen Natalie I. Balitaan, PhD

International Relations

intcom.science@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Document all activities of the College related to international affairs and programs;
Coordinate with the UST Office of International Relations and Programs for the implementation of policies and programs related to the international affairs of the university;
Recommend projects and programs to college administrators and department academic officials to boost the internationalization activities of the college;
Help prepare and monitor the status of memoranda of understanding and memoranda of agreement with international partners for compliance with all provisions;
Help monitor the status of all pending memoranda of understanding and agreements which are being routed to different offices for signature;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Inst. Alvin L. Jacob, MPsy

e-Learning

edtech.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Inst. Katherine Yasmin M. Garcia, MSc

e-Learning

edtech.sci2@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Inst. Sam Dominic A. Binag, MSc

e-Learning

edtech.sci3@ust.edu.ph

Duties and
Responsibilities

Simbahayan Community Development

Asst. Prof. Jaycee Augusto G. Paguirigan, PhD
Simbahayan Community Development
simbahayan.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure the efficient and effective planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the College’s community development and advocacy programs.

Student Welfare and Development

Assoc. Prof. Ma. Ninia I. Calaca, MA, MPhil
Student Welfare and Development
swdc.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Serves as the enforcement arm of the Office for Student Affairs (OSA) in his / her Faculty/College/Institute/School in terms of:

Maintaining order and discipline, preventing offenses, investigating student violations of University rules and policies as provided in the Student Handbook or other laws;
Monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the co-curricular and extra-curricular activities of Student Organizations; and
Ensuring the safety, security, welfare, and development of students.

Scholarship

Asst. Prof. Arni M. Agustin, MBA
Scholarship
scholarship.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Promote the UST Scholarship Program in the College of Science;
Screen, recruit, and recommend candidates for available scholarships through the Office of the Dean;
Monitor the performance of the scholars;
Coordinate with the Office of the Guidance Counselor regarding the needs of the scholars;
Promote linkages with foundations offering scholarship funds;
Tap our alumni, industry partners, and philanthropists to become benefactors;
Serve as liaison to the Office of Students Affairs on matters about the Scholarship Program.
Organize the annual Scholar’s Assembly for the academic year.

Research

Prof. Mario A. Tan, PhD
Research
research.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Monitor the implementation of the approved research guidelines on the conduct of undergraduate research in the College of Science
Update the contents of the Research 1-3 course plans to reflect the unified and updated college-level guidelines as well as the department-specific policies on the conduct of undergraduate research in the College of Science.
Compile a list of research outputs and copies of publications of academic staff and students of the College of Science for AY 2023-2024 in coordination with the different departments.

Library

Inst. Alvin Joseph D. Mapoy, MSc
Library
library.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Coordinate with academic staff and Library officials on orientations and book requisitions;
Monitor the use of Library resources by the students and academic staff;
Promote the use of Library facilities among academic staff and students;
In coordination with the Science Pedagogy Committee, check all submitted course plans on the status of all listed reference materials among the Library’s holdings and recommend changes, improvements, and updates if deemed necessary.

Alumni Relations

Asst. Prof. Sittie Aisha B. Macabago, PhD
Alumni Relations
alumnirelations.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Maintain and monitor the College of Science alumni database and the CS Alumni Tracer data.
Coordinate with the UST Office of Alumni Relations on implementing policies and programs related to alumni affairs of the university.
Coordinate with the officers and document the various activities of the different alumni associations of the College of Science.
Implement projects and programs of the College related to alumni affairs.
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Mr. Michael Edward P. Buenaflor, MA
Website and Social Media
socmed.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Creates and shares social media posts related to CS events, news, accomplishments, and other announcements;
Manages CS social media accounts including comments section and chats;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Admissions

Mr. Henmar C. Cardiño, MP
Admissions
admissions.sci@ust.edu.ph

Program Email Addresses

Department of Biological Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Environmental Biology: bsebio.admission@ust.edu.ph
Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Industrial Biology: bsibio.admission@ust.edu.ph
Bachelor of Science in Microbiology: bsmbio.admission@ust.edu.ph

Department of Chemistry

Bachelor of Science in Chemistry: bs.chemistry.admission@ust.edu.ph

Department of Mathematics and Physics

Bachelor of Science in Applied Mathematics major in Actuarial Science: bs.applied-math.admission@ust.edu.ph
Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics major in Instrumentation: bs.applied-physics.admission@ust.edu.ph

Department of Psychology

Bachelor of Science in Psychology: bs.psychology.admission@ust.edu.ph.

Duties and Responsibilities

Set guidelines and implementation strategies on freshmen admission.

Pedagogical Lead

Asst. Prof. Melfei E. Bungihan, PhD
Pedagogical Lead
sciped.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Perform tasks assigned by the Office of the Vice-Rector for Academic Affairs (OVRAA), Academic Programs Quality Assurance Office, and the Dean’s Office;
Oversee the implementation of outcomes-based education in the course offerings of the college;
Coordinate with the OVRAA-CITED regarding the training needs of the faculty with regard to pedagogy;
Monitor the submissions of academic staff as required by the OVRAA-CITED;

Awards

Prof. Bernard John V. Tongol, PhD
Awards
awards.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Review and revise guidelines on the search, recommendation, and nomination of faculty members and students for national/international awards for scientific achievements, research, teaching, and/or extension services;
Come up with a list of major awards / award-giving bodies and potential candidates who have the potential to be nominated;
Assist and guide nominees in the preparation of all needed documents and evidence in order to comply with all set guidelines.

Research Ethics

Prof. Christina A. Binag, PhD
Research Ethics
rec.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Formulate protocols and processes related to the submission, evaluation, and approval of undergraduate thesis proposals that require ethics review;
Create forms related to the ethics review process;
Coordinate with the university-wide Ethics Review Board under the Office of Research and Innovation on the implementation of policies and programs related to ethics review;
Coordinate with department chairs on the proper orientation of thesis students on matters related to the ethics review process;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Textbook and Learning Materials Committee (TLMC)

Prof. Karen S. Santiago, PhD
Textbook and Learning Materials Committee (TLMC)
tlmc.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Crisis Management

Asst. Prof. Shea Kathleen P. Guinto, PhD
Crisis Management
crisismanagement.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Lead the local CMC in implementing the guidelines and protocols in the conduct of limited face-to-face classes as promulgated by the University, CHED, and the DOH-IATF;
Work closely with the college officials in disaster risk reduction and management;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Quiz Contests

Inst. Kent Cesar C. Gervacio, MSc
Quiz Contests
contests.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Curate a list of all possible quiz contests which may be joined by either program-specific or college-wide quiz bee teams;
Ensure compliance of all quiz bee team members to the minimum qualifications set by organizers;
Prepare a budget proposal for all activities/quiz contests to be participated in by CS quiz bee teams;
Oversee a series of training and review events for all College of Science quiz bee team members.

Program Promotions

Ms. Abigail A. Arillaga, MSc
Program Promotions
promotions.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Government, Research, Academe and Industry Relations (GRAIN)

Prof. Pia Marie SP Albano, PhD
Government, Research, Academe and Industry Relations (GRAIN)
grain.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee the conduct of Practicum classes in the College of Science;
Draft guidelines and policies specific to the needs of the College of Science students in relation to the conduct of their practicum which are compliant with all university and national guidelines and policies;
Ensure the proper implementation of all college, university, CHED, DOH, and IATF guidelines in the conduct of the practicum, whether through hybrid or full face-to-face delivery.

Planning and Quality Management

Inst. Niña Kathryn G. Alfeche, MSc
Planning and Quality Management
pqm.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure that a local Quality Management System is established, implemented, maintained, and aligned with the ISO 9001:2015 Standard and the University QMS standards;
Recommend to the unit head any necessary improvement in the unit QMS;
To review all internal and external audit-related reports, including corrective notices and actions, and non-conformance reports for the approval and signature of the unit head;
Summarize and report Internal Quality Audit (IQA) results for management review purposes;
Identify statutory/regulatory requirements relevant to the unit and monitor the unit’s compliance with such requirements;
Represent the unit in quality-related meetings, fora, and similar activities;
Liaise with OPQM on QMS-related matters, issues, and concerns;
Promote university and unit QMS awareness among unit members.

Science Week

Asst. Prof. Jeau Raizza S. Go, MA
Science Week
scienceweek.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Recommend the composition of the steering committee and sub-committees;
Oversee the work of the committee members to ensure the success of the activities;
Prepare budget proposals before the activities and submit a liquidation report within ten (10) days after the event;
Coordinate all activities with the Dean’s Office through Assoc. Prof. Ezra S. Aguilar, PhD, College Secretary;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Araw Parangal

Ms. Kathryn P. Hipolito-Jacob, MA
Araw Parangal
arawparangal.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Recommend the composition of the steering committee and sub-committees;
Oversee the tasks of the committee members to ensure the success of the activities;
Prepare budget proposals before the activity and submit a liquidation report within ten (10) days after the event;
Serve as members of the College-level screening committee for the UST Student Awards’;
Coordinate all activities with the Dean’s Office through the College Secretary;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

Pagtatapos

Mr. Jade Ibhar V. Cuambot, MSc
Pagtatapos
pagtatapos.sci@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Recommend the composition of the steering committee and sub-committees;
Oversee the tasks of the committees to ensure the success of the activities of the Baccalaureate Mass and Solemn Investiture;
Prepare budget proposals before the activities and submit a liquidation report within ten (10) days after the event;
Coordinate all activities with the Dean’s Office through the College Secretary for proper monitoring and information dissemination;
Evaluate the committee members and the activities for further improvement;
Attend the assessment and planning activities of the College.

International Relations

Assoc. Prof. Jolleen Natalie I. Balitaan, PhD
International Relations
intcom.science@ust.edu.ph

Duties and Responsibilities

Document all activities of the College related to international affairs and programs;
Coordinate with the UST Office of International Relations and Programs for the implementation of policies and programs related to the international affairs of the university;
Recommend projects and programs to college administrators and department academic officials to boost the internationalization activities of the college;
Help prepare and monitor the status of memoranda of understanding and memoranda of agreement with international partners for compliance with all provisions;
Help monitor the status of all pending memoranda of understanding and agreements which are being routed to different offices for signature;
Prepare and submit the committee’s annual accomplishment report and attend planning activities and other related meetings as may be required.

e-Learning

Inst. Alvin L. Jacob, MPsy
e-Learning
edtech.sci@ust.edu.ph

Inst. Katherine Yasmin M. Garcia, MSc
e-Learning
edtech.sci2@ust.edu.ph

Inst. Sam Dominic A. Binag, MSc
e-Learning
edtech.sci3@ust.edu.ph

Duites and Responsibilities

Support Staff

Ms. Bridget C. Arrogancia

Office Clerk

Ms. Andrea G. Austral

Office Clerk

Mr. Ryan Jade T. Balod

Office Clerk

Ms. Kristine Lorraine F. Breva

Office Clerk

Mr. John Luther C. Briones

Office Clerk

Ms. Florinda S. Esguerra

Office Clerk

Mr. Mark Ricablanca

Office Clerk

Mr. Melvin Carlo G. Benito

Computer Laboratory Technician

Mr. Charles Edward L. Alolor

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Rommel L. Bronio

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Angelo D.R. Bunag

Laboratory Assistant

Ms. Jhoanna Rhein Duzon

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Dionisio V. Layacan

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Alberto L. Milabo

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Zoilo Gerald S. Noscal

Laboratory Assistant

Ms. Rean Jane E. Pamisa

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Joselito D.G. Payuran

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Marc Dale C. Perez

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Nikko B. Punzalan

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Reynaldo F. Sapnu

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Ruperto T. Simbul, Jr.

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Jose Gilbert F. Tality

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Delfin T. Tampos

Laboratory Assistant

Mr. Aaron Joseph C. Libuit

Chemical Technician

Mr. Generoso D. Medina

Multimedia / Audio-Visual Room Technician

History

HISTORY OF THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE

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. The four degree-granting departments of the College of Science were transformed into university-level departments by 2016, in preparation for the centralized offering of all general education science courses by the College of Science as a result of the transition to the K-12 curriculum. In 2018, the Bachelor of Science in Biology branched out into three specializations – Environmental Biology, Industrial Biology, and Medical Biology. In 2022, the B.S. Data Science and Analytics (BS DSA) program was opened, which was co-offered with the College of Information and Computing Sciences, making the B.S. DSA program the first to be jointly offered by two academic units of the university. Beginning AY 2023-2024, the Industrial Biology major track under the BS Biology program was renamed to Molecular Biology and Biotechnology in order to accurately reflect the strengths of the curriculum.

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 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 2017, the Biology, Chemistry and Psychology programs were the among the first program offerings in the university to have been certified by the ASEAN Universities Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA). The Commission on Higher Education (CHED) has also recognized the Department of Biological Sciences as a Center of Excellence in Biology; the Department of Chemistry as a Center of Excellence in Chemistry; and, the Department of Psychology as a Center of Excellence in Psychology.

Deans

Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD

2020-Present2020-Present: Rey Donne S. Papa, PhD

Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, PhD

2012-2019

Prof. Maribel G. Nonato, PhD

2008-2012

Prof. Fortunato B. Sevilla III, PhD

2002-2008

Prof. Gloria de Castro-Bernas, PhD

1997-2002

Dean Emerita Carmen G. Kanapi, PhD

1982-1997

Prof. Mariano Pangan, PhD

1976-1982

Rev. Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P., PhD

1975-1976

Prof. Mariano Pangan, PhD

1968-1975

Rev. Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P., PhD

1949-1968

Rev. Fr. Angel de Blas, O.P., PhD

1940-1949

Rev. Fr. Jose Ortea, O.P., JCB

1938-1940

Rev. Fr. Modesto Mata, O.P., PharD

1931-1938Modesto Mata

Rev. Fr. Juan Labrador, O.P.

1926-1931

Regents

Rev. Fr. Louie R. Coronel, O.P., EHL

2019-Present2019-Present: Coronel

Rev. Fr. Franklin F. Beltran, O.P., PhD

2012-20182012-2018

Rev. Fr. Raymund Fernando P. Jose, O.P., SThL-MA

2011-20122011-2012

Rev. Fr. Joaquin F. Valdes, O.P.

2006-20112006-2011

Rev. Fr. Pompeyo F. De Mesa, O.P., STL

1987-20061987-2006

Rev. Fr. Florencio Testera, O.P.

1982 -19871982 -1987

Rev. Fr. Ciriaco Pedrosa, O.P.

1968-19821968-1982

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