The University of Santo Tomas honored its researchers from various academic and research units through the Gold and Silver Series Awards held on March 9, 2023, at the Dr. Robert C. Sy Grand Ballroom of the Buenaventura Garcia Paredes, O.P. Building. This served as the culminating event of the 2023 Research Fortnight.
Researchers who have published works in the selected periods, namely, 2016-2018; 2018-2020; & 2020-2022, were recognized during the awarding ceremonies.
The 127 awardees, in alphabetical order per category, are as follows:
Arts & Humanities
Prof. Fleurdeliz A. Albela, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Marella Ada M. Bolaños , Ph.D. (AB: Gold 18-20 , 20-22)
Prof. Paolo A. Bolaños, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Ma. Alexandra I. Chua, Ph.D. (Music: Gold 20-22)
Prof. Franz Giuseppe F. Cortez, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 18-20 Gold 16-18, 20-22
Assoc. Prof. Augusto V. de Viana, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 16-18)
Inst. Lawdemarc Y. Decamora (AB: Silver 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Rhochie Avelino E. Matienzo, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 16-18)
Prof. Robert A. Montaña, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Ian Raymond B. Pacquing, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Roland Theuas D. Pada, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Gwenetha Y. Pusta, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 18-20)
Asst. Prof. Raniel S. Reyes, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Jorge M. Romero, Ph.D. (GS: Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Inst. Vinson P. Serrano (Architecture: Silver 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Cecilia May S. Villanueva (Architecture: Silver 20-22)
Education & Social Sciences
Assoc. Prof. Mark Anthony D. Abenir, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 16-18 )
Assoc. Prof. Ma. Evalyn B. Abiog, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Arlen A. Ancheta, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 20-22)
Inst. Avi Ben P. Andalecio (CTHM: Silver 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Imelda T. Angeles, Ph.D. (Commerce: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Noel G. Asiones, Ph.D. (IR: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Clarence M. Batan, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 16-18, 18-20 Gold 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Alejandro S. Bernardo, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Ronaldo R. Cabauatan, Ph.D. (Commerce: Silver 16-18, 20-22)
Prof. Ma. Minerva P. Calimag, M.D., Ph.D. (Medicine: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Mary Caroline N. Castaño, Ph.D. (Commerce: Silver 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Ryan Francis O. Cayubit, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 18-20 Gold 16-18, 20-22)
Prof. Belinda D. de Castro, Ph.D. (Commerce: Gold 20-22)
Prof. Allan B. de Guzman, Ph.D. (CTHM: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Analyn B. Empaynado-Porto, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Silver 18-20)
Prof. Ma. Rosario Virginia C. Garcia, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Moises Norman Z. Garcia, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Maria Carinnes A. Gonzales, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 16-18)
Mr. Philippe Jose S. Hernandez (SHS: Silver 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Jay P. Jazul(Pharmacy: Silver 16-18)
Prof. Rachelle B. Lintao, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 18-20, Gold 16-18, 20-22)
Prof. Marilu R. Madrunio, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 16-18, 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Ronaldo A. Manalo, Ph.D. (Commerce: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Ma. Belinda S. Mandigma, Ph.D. (GS: Silver 18-20 Gold 16-18, 20-22)
Inst. Jame Monren T. Mercado (CTHM: Silver 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Rosalyn G. Mirasol, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 18-20 Gold 20-22)
Prof. Florence C. Navidad, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Silver 16-18)
Asst. Prof. Jeremaiah M. Opiniano, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Karen S. Sagun-Ongtangco (CRS: Silver 18-20)
Inst. Jackson J. Tan, Ph.D. (Commerce: Silver 16-18 Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Veronico N. Tarrayo, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Katrina Ninfa M. Topacio (AB: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Camilla J. Vizconde, Ph.D. (Educ: Silver 16-18)
Health & Allied Sciences
Prof. Leilani B. Mercado-Asis, M.D.,Ph.D. (Medicine: Silver 20-22 Gold 16-18, 18-20)
Prof. Valentin C. Dones III, Ph.D. (CRS: Silver 16-18, 18-20 Gold 20-22)
Inst. Catherine Joy T. Escuadra (CRS: Silver 18-20)
Asst. Prof. Ivan Neil B. Gomez, Ph.D. (CRS: Silver 18-20 Gold 16-18, 20-22)
Prof. Maria Honolina S. Gomez, M.D. (Medicine: Gold 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Donald S. Lipardo, Ph.D. (CRS: Silver 20-22 Gold 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Julie T. Li-Yu, M.D. (Medicine: Silver 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Donald G. Manlapaz, Ph.D. (CRS: Silver 18-20 Gold 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Flordeluna Z. Mesina, M.D. (Medicine: Silver 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Millicent T. Ong, M.D. (Medicine: Silver 18-20)
Asst. Prof. Jocel M. Regino (CRS: Silver 18-20)
Prof. Raymond L. Rosales, M.D., Ph.D. (Medicine: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Consuleo G. Suarez., M.D., Ph.D. (Medicine: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Inst. Lyle Patrick D. Tangcuangco (CRS: Silver 20-22)
Science & Technology
Asst. Prof. Donata D. Acula, Ph.D. (CICS: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Alicia M. Aguinaldo, Ph.D. (GS: Silver 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Dharmatov Rahula B. Albano, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 18-20)
Prof. Pia Marie S. Albano, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18 Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr.rer.nat. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Kim Hazel V. Arafiles, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Elizabeth H. Arenas, Ph.D. (Educ: Silver 18-20)
Rev. Fr. Nicanor Pier Giorgio Austriaco, OP (Science: Gold 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Susana F. Baldia, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18)
Asst. Prof. Jolleen Natalie I. Balitaan, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Beatriz A. Belmonte, Ph.D. (Engineering: Silver 16-18 Gold 18-20, 20-22 )
Prof. Michael Francis D. Benjamin, Ph.D. (Engineering: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Jose H. Bergantin Jr., Ph.D. (Science: Silver 18- 20)
Prof. Christina A. Binag, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Jojo F. Blanza, Ph.D. (Engineering: Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Jonathan Carlo A. Briones, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Agnes L. Castillo, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Mary Jho-Anne T. Corpuz, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Nikki Heherson A. Dagamac, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 20-22)
Engr. Lyn Marie Z. De Juan-Corpuz, Ph.D. (Engineering: Silver 18-20)
Prof. Ma. Carlota B. Decena, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 20-22, Gold 18-20)
Prof. Gina R. Dedeles, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 20-22 Gold 16-18, 18-20)
Prof. Angelo R. dela Cruz, Ph.D. (Engineering: Gold 16-18, 18-20)
Prof. Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz, Dr.rer.nat. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Mae Lowe L. Diesmos (Science: Silver 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Maria Natalia R. Dimaano, Ph.D. (Engineering: Silver 16-18, 18-20)
Asst. Prof. Leonardo A. Gueverra Jr. (Pharmacy: Silver 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Dr.rer.nat. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Mary Beth B. Maningas, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Cecilia B. Moran, Dr.rer.nat. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Maribel G. Nonato, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Donna May D. Papa, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18 Gold 20-22)
Prof. Rey Donne S. Papa, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Richard Thomas B. Pavia Jr., Ph.D. (Science: Gold 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Felicidad Christina R. Penafiel, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 20-22)
Prof. Lola Domnina B. Pestaño, Ph.D. (Engineering: Silver 16-18, 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Maria Ruth B. Pineda-Cortel, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. John Donnie A. Ramos, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18, 20-22)
Prof. Maria Cristina R. Ramos, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Edison A. Roxas, Ph.D. (Engineering: Gold 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18)
Prof. Karen S. Santiago, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Librado A. Santiago, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Silver 16-18, Gold 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Myla R. Santiago-Bautista, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Silver 16-18, 18-20 Gold 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Kanny Krizzy D. Serrano (Engineering: Silver 16-18, 18-20)
Acad. Prof. Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Angelito A. Silverio, Ph.D. (Engineering: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Inst. Kristan Bryan C. Simbulan, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 20-22)
Prof. Mario A. Tan, Ph.D. (Science: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Asst. Prof. Cristina E. Tiangco, Ph.D. (Engineering: Silver 16-18, 20-22 Gold 18-20)
Prof. Bernard John V. Tongol, Ph.D. (Science: Silver 16-18, 20-22 Gold 18-20)
Prof. Ross D. Vasquez, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Silver 16-18 Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Oliver B. Villaflores, Ph.D. (Pharmacy: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Sacred Sciences
Rev. Fr. Jannel N. Abogado, O.P., D.Th.Sc.Pat. (ES: Silver 18-20 Gold 16-18)
Prof. Jove Jim S. Aguas, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 16-18 Gold 18-20, 20-22)
Prof. Joyce L. Arriola, Ph.D. (AB: Gold 16-18, 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Allan A. Basas, S.Th.D. (IR: Silver 18-20, 20-22)
Assoc. Prof. Pablito A. Baybado Jr., Ph.D. (IR: Silver 18-20)
Rev. Fr. Delfo C. Canceran, O.P. (ES: Silver 16-18, 18-20)
Prof. Jovito V. Cariño, Ph.D. (AB: Silver 20-22 Gold 16-18, 18-20)
Prof. Arvin D. Eballo, Ph.D. (IR: Silver 20-22 Gold 18-20)
Assoc. Prof. Kristine C. Meneses, Ph.D. (IR: Gold 18-20)
Inst. Leo-Martin Angelo R. Ocampo (IR: Silver 18-20)
Prof. Joel C. Sagut, Ph.D. (IR: Silver 20-22)
The Gold and Silver Series are granted in recognition of the research productivity and leadership of academic staff in their respective fields of specialization within the period covered by the award. These awards are based on the faculty members’ research publications (Author by-line should indicate the University of Santo Tomas as the affiliation), ongoing research involvement, and tenure in the University.
CICS academic staff and RCNAS researcher Asst. Prof. Donna D. Acula, Ph.D., delivered the response on behalf of the awardees, while the Executive Assistant for Intellectual Property and Research Assoc. Prof. Michael Jorge Peralta served as the Master of Ceremonies.
The Research Fortnight opened on February 28, 2023 with an opening ceremony graced by the Department of Science and Technology Secretary Hon. Renato Solidum, Jr., Ph.D. This included the launch of the Thomasian Research Repository, led by the UST Miguel de Benavides Library Chief Librarian Ms. Ma. Cecilia D. Lobo, and the opening of research exhibits at the Main Building lobby.
Activities of the research centers for the Research Fortnight include: “Mabathalang Pag-aaral: Doing Filipino Theology and Religious Education in honor of Dr. Jose ‘Ka Joe’ De Mesa” by the Center for Theology, Religious Studies, and Ethics; the “International Conference in Chemistry”, “Research and Innovation and the UN SDGs (part 3)”, “Sa Kaalaman: Mini-symposium on the NRCP Program Sakalam Del Carmen Siargao” by the Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences.
The Research Center for Social Sciences and Education contributed the following activities: “RCSSED Policy Expo”, “Bartolome de las Casas, O.P. Research Conference”, and the Rehabilitation Sciences Convention”, while the Research Center for Culture, Arts, and Humanities held talks focused on the theme “Framing the Future of Arts and Humanities Research: A Talk on Creative Industry and Creative AI”.
The Center for Health Research and Movement Science and the Research Center for the Health Sciences offered webinars on “Evidence-Based Practice: Bridging the Gap between Research and Clinical Care” and “Psychometric Studies in Health Sciences: An Introduction to Measurement Theory”.
The TOMASInno Center held the “TOMASInno Forum 2023” and the Innovation and Technology Support Office held the workshop on the “Fundamentals of the Intellectual Property System”.
