Dr. Saco’s exit presentation entitled “Green tide blooms in the Philippines: Implication to the coastal ecosystems and insights to research opportunities” on his stint as Balik Scientist spearheaded the start of a fruitful year for VIP CORALS. See how VIP …
VIP CORALS Highlights of Accomplishments 2021
In this 2021, VIP CORALS have been blessed to stay healthy despite the pandemic we are in. And in turn, we are able to stay true to our vision and made 2021 a prolific year …
New Research Publication on Marine Macrophytes in Verde Island
The NAGAO-funded research “Marine macrophyte composition during summer, southwest and northeast monsoons in Verde Island, Batangas City, Batangas, Philippines” of the VIP CORALS was published in the Philippine Journal of Systematic Biology. The study was aimed to determine the composition, …

The VIP CORALS Marine Repository Hub: Laying foundations for science and discovery in the VIP
Master of Science in Marine Biology Requirements
The Batangas State University through the Verde Island Passage Center for Oceanographic Research and Aquatic Life Science and College of Arts and Science (Main I) would like to inform everyone of the official offering of the newest graduate program of
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Balik Scientist Webinars
During the Enhanced Community Quarantine, Balik Scientist Dr. Jayvee A. Saco conducted a series of webinars on “Green Tide Blooms in the Philippines.”
The first webinar was launched on April 27, 2020, in coordination with DOST-PCAARRD. A second webinar was …
Master of Science in Marine Biology
The Batangas State University through the Verde Island Passage Center for Oceanographic Research and Aquatic Life Science and College of Arts and Science (Main I) would like to inform everyone that we will be officially offering the newest graduate program …
VIP CORALS celebrates its 2nd Anniversary
On February 28, 2020, VIP CORALS organized a seminar as a celebration of its 2nd Founding Anniversary. Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo gave his welcome remarks and felicitations to the participants and guests.
Dr. Jonel Corral shared his expertise on “Parasitic …
First Organizational Meeting of PPSI Officers
The officers of the Philippine Phycological Society, Inc. (PPSI) held their first organizational meeting on February 22, 2020.
Photos from Philippine Phycological Society Inc. Official Facebook Page…
Dr. Jayvee A. Saco – Balik Scientist
On February 13, Dr. Jayvee A. Saco had his courtesy call for the Balik Scientist Program with DOST-PCAARRD Officials, together with other Balik Scientists Dr. Charina Lyn A. Repollo and Dr. Zenith Gaye A. Orozco-Bautista, at PCAARRD Headquarters, Los Baños, Laguna.…