SIMSEA symposium attended by Dr. Jayvee Saco, Najeen Rula and Joshua Vacarizas at Manila Hotel last November 19-20, 2018
Enhancing R&D Management
VIP CORALS Project Staff, Najeen Rula (center), attends the Training on Enhancing the Capacity of NAARRDN Researchers on the Science of R&D Management was attended by Ms. Najeen Rula where they presented their proposal for Halymenia.
ISU benchmarks at BatStateU’s BS Biology and VIP CORALS
Last October 26, 2018, Isabela State University (ISU) visits BS Biology and VIP CORALS laboratories for their bench marking.
PSCB 2nd International and 9th Annual Convention
VIP CORALS research faculty member, Rubylyn Infante, attends the Philippine Society for Cell Biology (PSCB) 2nd International and 9th Annual Convention last October 22, 2018. The event was held at the Central Laboratory, University of Santo Tomas, Manila.
One of the speakers, Dr. Shan He of the event talked about Applications of Marine Natural Products with his presentation entitled “International Innovation in Marine Biomedicine.”
#Habilin2018
Emilia Sabban attends Habilin2018, a sustainable event organized by Kids for Kids Philippines held last October 20, 2018 at the Green Sun, Chino Roces Avenue Extension, Makati City, 2285 Chino Roces Ave, Makati.
This event was partnered with different organizations such as 1) Marine Wildlife Watch of the Philippines, 2) Reef Check Philippines, 3) SEA Institute (SEA-VIP), 4) Mindoro Biodiversity Conservation Foundation, 5) Danjugan Island and 6) Ecowaste Coalition.
VIP CORALS participates in the site evaluation and biophysical assessment activity
VIP CORALS participates in the site evaluation and biophysical assessment activity for the 3rd Batangas Recognition Awards for Verde passage Outstanding Marine/Mangrove Protected Areas and Best Bantay Dagat (BRAVO MPAs-BDs)
Last October 1-4, 2018, Joshua Vacarizas, one of our divers participates in the field activities at Calatagan and Bauan.
VIP CORALS celebrated #VIPAwarenessWeek2018
In celebration of #VIPAwarenessWeek2018, VIP CORALS conducted a seminar series last week, September 18 with the theme: “Beneath the Blue: Marvels of the Deep.” The activity was held in collaboration with Biology Majors Student Society (BioMaSS), Biology Faculty and students and Batangas Scuba Academy (BSA).
A one-month long photo exhibit by BSA and BioMaSS will also be displayed at the first floor of CITE Building, Batangas State University Main Campus I. Please come and visit!
If you have any questions or wish to discuss possible collaborations with VIP CORALS, you may drop by the Research Office, 4th floor, CIRTC and look for our center head, Dr. Jayvee Ablaña Saco. Students may also request permission to use the equipment housed on the 2nd floor Bio labs for research and study purposes.
