BIOTA - Newsletter 2013

THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE BIOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.!

BIOTA NEWSLETTER! PAGE 1

Far Eastern University (FEU) hosts the 48th Annual National Convention and Scientific Sessions of the Biology Teachers Association (BIOTA) of the Philippines, on April 4-6, 2013 at FEU, Morayta, Manila. This year’s convention theme is “Enriching Biology Education: Transformative Learning in the K to 12 Curriculum.”. The administrators, faculty and staff of FEU particularly the Biology Department

of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, extend their warmest welcome to all the participants of the

convention. By hosting this convention, FEU signifies its overwhelming support to BIOTA’s mission and vision. The university celebrates the scientific spirit once again as the FEU administrators and faculty members

collaborate with one of the most prestigious organization of the country today.

The international biennial conference of the Asian Association for Biology Education (AABE) was held on 5-9 December 2012 at the National Institute of Physics, University of the Philippines, Quezon City. The prime mover was BIOTA-Philippines Inc. with the support from the UP Institute of Biology, Commission on Higher Education, and the Department of Education.

With the theme Century of Biology: Towards Transformative Education, plenary speakers focused on interdisciplinary approaches of education that highlighted Active Research (Dr. Lourdes J. Cruz, UPMSI), Technology-based Learning (Ms. Yvonne G. Flores, Intel), and emphasizing on learner-centered mode (Dr. Allan B. de Guzman, UST). A comprehensive lecture on Biodiversity and its Conservation (Dr. Perry S. Ong, UPIB) provided the dimension of content. Ethics in Biology (Fr. Luis S. David, S.J. ADMU) brings us down to earth because we are human after all.

Through the untiring efforts of BIOTA, the conference was well attended by 166 biology teachers, researchers and students from 8 of our neighboring ASEAN countries, gathering eagerly to learn and share innovative teaching strategies and enriched classroom practices. (Cont’d on page 4)

FEU HOSTS THE 48TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BIOTA CONVENTION

24th AABE Conference in the Philippines

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Far Eastern University in the University Belt Area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, is a nonsectarian, private university in the Philippines. Created by the merger of Far Eastern College and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, FEU became a university in 1934 under the

guidance of first president Nicanor Reyes, Sr. FEU’s campus is noted for a number of historical buildings preserved from the first half of the 19th century.!

In 1989, Reyes introduced substantial revitalization to FEU that took place over a number of years, with renovation and modernization of facilities and grounds and upgrading of the University’s standard. This resulted in the accreditation of the Institute of Arts and Sciences, the Institute of Education, and the Institute of Accounts, Business and Finance, and, in the mid-1990s, the Deregulation of the University by the Commission on Higher Education. The auditorium was upgraded to accommodate modern stage productions. The university also received an ISO9000:2001 for Quality Management and became one of the pilot universities in assessment of IQUAME. Last year, FEU was granted with Autonomous Status. (www.feu.edu.ph)

FEU HOSTS THE 48TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BIOTA CONVENTION (Cont’d)

ADNU HOSTED THE 47TH BIOTA CONVENTION AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Ateneo de Naga University hosted the 47th Annual and National Convention of BIOTA with the theme: Twenty-First Century Biology: Pedagogy and Scientific Research, last April 12-14 at various venues inside the university’s Bagumbayan Campus in Naga City. More than 250 participants from different parts of the country attended the 3-day event.

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ADNU HOSTED THE 47TH BIOTA CONVENTION AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS (Cont’d)

The convention focused on the recent innovations in the teaching-learning process and the science-inquiry approach, i.e., learning biology the way scientists do. Convention activities included plenary sessions, lecture seminars, workshops, poster/discussion, educational field trip to Consocep Mountain Resort in Mt. Isarog, and exhibits of educations as well as local commercial products. A total of 74 research papers were presented during the plenary and concurrent sessions (1 keynote, 5 plenary lectures, 6 Biologists Forum papers, 21 seminar papers, 6 workshops and 35 poster papers). Participants provided a feedback at the end of the convention. The Average Evaluation Rating was 3.41 (the highest is 4=very satisfied/

pleased/contented/happy or very good and the lowest is 1=very dissatisfied/displeased/discontented/unhappy or poor). The Governing Board of BIOTA headed by Dr. Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon (BIOTA President), donated an amount of Thirty thousand pesos (PhP30,000), and awarded a Plaque of Appreciation to ADNU for hosting the convention. The BIOTA Convention was chaired by Dr. Michael A. Clores (an Associate Professor of ADNU and the current president of BIOTA-Bicol Chapter) and co-chaired by Ms. Aurora A. Conde (the Chairperson of the Natural Sciences Department of ADNU).

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Winners in the 47th BIOTA Convention and Scientific Sessions

Best Scientific Paper in the YBF - Description of two Novel Endemic Species of Gynochtodes Blume (Morindeae-Rubiaceae) and cpDNA Confirmation of the Placement of Morinda elliptifolia Quisumb. & Merr. to the GynochthodesJonathan Johnedel P. Salvacion, Gerson C. Contreras, Wei Yi D.C. Hung, Fernan Macrin C. Ramos, Diana Grace B. Ysaac, Jayson A. Chavez. / College of of Science, The Graduate School and Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Manila, Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Arts and Sciences, Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes, Sr., Manila

Best Lecture Seminar (Research subcategory) - Incongruence between Linnaean and Hennigean Systematics: An Illustration from the Polyphyl of Antirhea Juss. (Geuttardeae - Rubiaceae) with Description of a novel Philippine EndemicJayson A. Chavez, Patricia Camille E. Castro, Reginald B. Dimatatac, Trixie Joyce Pineda, Erwin James M. Puno, and Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro / Department of Biological Sciences, Institute of Arts and Sciences, Far Eastern University, Nicanor Reyes, Sr., Manila; College of of Science, The Graduate School and Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Manila

Best Lecture Seminar (Pedagogy subcategory) - Green Flicks : Documentary Film Production as a Performance-Based Assessment Strategy for Environmental Science ClassesAnna Cherylle M. Ramos / Educational Technology Center and Velayo College of Accountancy, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila

Best Poster - Delineation of Two Anonaceae Species Using DNA Markers (matk and tmL -F) With a Potential Antioxidant PropertyN,.M. Sese, M.A. Sanches, J.G. Rosario, M, Ringel, R. Coronel, A.P. Macabeo, & G.J. D. Alejandro / Department of Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila

Best Workshop - A Practical Classroom Research-Based Activity to Stimulate Polymerase Chain ReactionJohn Donnie A. Ramos / Department of Biological Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Espana, Manila

Best Chapter - CARAGA Chapter Other Chapter Winners: CAR and UPLB Chapter



THE HISTORY OF BUKIDNON BIOTA CHAPTER By Dr. Andrea G. Azuelo

The Bukidnon BIOTA Chapter as an association was organized in July 1984. It started from a small group of teachers in Central Mindanao University with 18 active prime movers, greatly dedicated to lay down their commitment to promote biology education. The association was headed by Dr. Victor B. Amoroso, a faculty of the College of Arts and Sciences.

The first set of the BIOTA Officers were the following:

President - Victor B. Amoroso

Vice-President - Elsie P. Laurente

Secretary - Andrea G. Azuelo

Treasurer - Estela Y. Cequina

Auditor - Medino A. Yebron

P.R.O. - Novesica S. Bolivia

Social Managers - Luzminda C. Gurrea

Arturo Blancaver

The membership expanded to a nearby college, the Mountain View College, Valencia, Bukidnon. Through the years, it has received support and participation of increasing number of schools not only in the province and region but from all over Mindanao.

For the past twenty-eight (28) years, BIOTA Bukidnon Chapter fostered a series of annual conventions, workshops, field trips, exhibits and established linkages with other scientific organizations. It has also disseminated research information and improvement on teaching and learning activities through the BIOSCIENCE Bulletin. Since then, an annual two-day convention and meeting has been held at different venues in the province with varying themes each year.

As past lead active president, Dr. Victor B. Amoroso, was once a member of the Board of Directors of the National BIOTA-Philippines, Inc. He is currently the Director of Center for Biodiversity Research and Extension in Mindanao (CEBREM) and Higher Education Regional Center (HERRC).

It is with great pride that from a core of few active teachers, the association has grown to become a very potent instrument delivering the information in the promotion of biology education in the country.

24TH AABE CONFERENCE IN THE PHILIPPINES (Cont’d #om page 1)

Aside from the large delegation from Japan, next to us, participants came from Australia, India, Malaysia, South Korean, Singapore and Thailand.

The cultural day tour brought participants to the Viilla Escudero Plantations in Tiaong, Quezon where participants were serenaded while riding carabao-driven carts.They enjoyed most the buffet lunch at the waterfalls and the colorful Filipino dance festival.

As the conference came to an end, the university campus lit up as the “Pailaw sa Pasko” ushered the Christmas holidays. Everyone bid each other “not goodbye, till we meet again” at the farewell dinner where “Sanghabi” an indigenous music group amazed participants with an interactive rendition of various ethnic instruments/sounds and motion, like being one with nature. It was an awesome experience.

Thank you BIOTA for having this Philippine experience of AABE a successful and a memorable one. We invite you to join the 25th AABE Biennial Conference in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on October 2014. We hope to see you all there.



THE HISTORY OF WESTERN VISAYAS BIOTA CHAPTER By Antonio G. Recodo, Ph.D.

The Western Visayas (WV) BIOTA Chapter was established after the Siliman University Convention in the Summer of 1982. That was also the time Western Visayas was preparing to host for the first time the national convention in 1984. Dr. Minda Formacion was the WV chapter president. She acted as the chair of the convention which was hosted by the University of the Philippines, Iloilo Campus.

The chapter was inactive for sometime until its intention to host the National Convention for the second time after 16 years. To prepare for the big event, a school-based chapter, the University of San Agustin (USA) Chapter was organized in June 1999. This was also for the members of the faculty of the Department of Biological Sciences organizing themselves to support the regional chapter and the national governing board. This school-based chapter worked closely with the WV Chapter.

The Annual National BIOTA Convention in 2000 was hosted by the USA Chapter and it has remained active up to the present working with the WV Chapter where some of its activities are delegated to the school-based chapter. Since then, the USA has been organizing seminars, trainings, and competitions to support the objectives of BIOTA.

Dr. Antonio Recodo was the first USA Chapter President. When Mr Recodo assumed the presidency of the revived Regional Chapter, he was succeeded by Mr. John Rover Tavarro. Other officers were Dr. Rex Sadaba (Vice-President), Ms. Jesusima Menserate (Secretary), Ms. Victoria Sustento (Treasurer), Ms. Egna Ballais (Auditor), Dr. Asuncion Faro, Ms. Eden Rose Calaor, Ms. Charina Vallente, Mr. Marvin Cadornigara (Board of Directors) and Dr. Minda Formacion (Adviser).

Presently, both the USA and WV chapters are active in supporting the mission of BIOTA by sponsoring regional convention, seminars, research presentations and competitions. Both chapters are manned by officers of professional competence with the previous officers serving as source of inspiration and encouragement to the organization.

THE HISTORY OF CARAGA BIOTA CHAPTER By Ana Marie T. Acevedo

When I studied MS Biology at University of Santo Tomas in 2003 to 2005, Prof. Rosie Madulid was my thesis adviser. At that time she was the National Secretary of the BIOTA-Phils. Upon Prof. Madulid’s invitations, I was able to attend a BIOTA national convention. Prof. Madulid kept telling me to organize BIOTA in our school and that the the National Chapter officers are very much willing to assist us if ever we will organize seminar and workshops.

For two years, I was afraid to accept the challenge. But later, I felt that there was really a need to organize a local chapter of BIOTA so that those who cannot afford can update their educational horizon through attendance in seminar-workshops. I presented the matter to our Surigao Del Sur Campus Director Dr. Cerila O. de los Argos. Without second thought she approved the proposal to host a seminar-workshop. Then I presented the idea to our school president Dr. Remegita C. Olvida, who told me to make the activity region-wide.

Hence a 3-day regional seminar workshop on “Enhancing Teaching Competencies of Biology Teachers for Quality Education” was conducted in September 19-21, 2007 at Surigar del Sur Polytechnic State College-Surigao del Sur Institute of Technology Cantilan, now Surigao del Sur State University Cantilan Campus. I was the over-all chairman of the seminar-workshop. Invitations were sent throughout Caraga region. The speakers were from the BIOTA National Chapter headed by Prof. Rosie Madulid, who oriented the participants about BIOTA. Prof. Alfonso G. Pagulayan talked about Curricular Updates/Updating Science Education, Dr. Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon, Dr. Edna A. Amparado, Ms. Genersol G. Monton conducted a workshop on Science Investigatory Project, while Prof. Dolores A. Mateo and Ms. Genersol G. Monton conducted a hands-on/practicum on Construction of Instructional Materials.

On the third day of the seminar-workshop, an organizational meeting was held, and the Caraga BIOTA Chapter was born. There were 55 regular members coming from different private and public schools in Caraga region from elementary, secondary and tertiary levels. The first set of elected officers for 2007-2009 were: Ana Marie T. Acevedo (President), Emmylou Borja (Vice-President), Chaile M. Salinas (Secretary), Gemma A. Gruyal (Treasurer), Maurice A. Tajonera (Auditor), Dr. Tito G. Rafil (P.I.O.), Ma. Theresa Q. Yusico, Jocelyn Alipao, Mauricio A. Adlaon (Board of Directors, College level); Zaldy Alima, Carlenie Aranas (Board of Directors, Secondary level); Oysie P. Sabejon and Septeriano Senoc (Board of Directors, Elementary Level).

The first regional Caraga BIOTA Chapter conventionn was held on August 20-22, 2008 at the Surigao Education Center, Surigao City. The theme of the convention was “Biotech and Bioresearch.” The annual regional convention that followed from 2009 to 2012 were held at Butuan City.

In 2009, Caraga BIOTA Chapter was awarded as one of the finalists for Most Productive Chapter during the National Convention. And for three consecutive years (2010-2012), our chapter garnered the first prize as the Most Productive Chapter awarded by the National BIOTA Chapter during Annual National BIOTA Convention and Scientific Sessions.



UB HOSTED 3RD CAR BIOTA REGIONAL CONVENTION

The 3rd CAR BIOTA Chapter Regional Convention was held on May 2-4, 2012 at the Cafe Fernando, University of Baguio. The theme of the convention was “2012 Current Trends in Education: Biology Education in the K to 12 Curriculum, Developing Socially Relevant Biological Research, Status of Research in CAR, and Role of Biology in Strengthening Environmental Education.” The resource speakers in the 3-day event included Ms. Erlina de Peralta of the UB High School, Ms. Celia Austria of UP Baguio, Dr.

Evelyn Oda of SLU-NSRU, and Dr. Catherine Lagunzad of ADMU. Ms. Peralta talked about the highlights of the K 10 12 Curriculum with emphasis on Biology

education. Ms. Austria discussed the importance of Biological research in solving social problems in the country. Dr. Oda presented evidences of researches done in CAR and encouraged the participants to do more relevant research in the CAR setting. Lastly, Dr. Lagunzad showed data on the possible risks of heavy rainfall in the coming years. She reiterated the role of every individual in environmental conservation. She mentioned that teachers play a significant role in community education.

On the second day, Dr. Felina Sarmiento facilitated a hands-on activity in the DNA Extraction workshop. Lastly, selected members from Mt. Province also gave lecture seminars and workshops.

MAKATI BIOTA CHAPTER: STEWARDS OF MOTHER EARTHThe Makati BIOTA

Chapter is proud about its eco-sustainable activities in protecting and preserving Mother Earth. The Makati Chapter collaborated with the National Greening Program of the Philippines in a tree-planting activity at TRADOC Camp O’Donell in Capas, Tarlac and in Baras Command Forest in Rizal. Police and military personnels, businessmen, LGUs, various environmental groups and many nature lovers had joined these activities.

In December 15, 2012, the BIOTA - Makati Chapter also conducted a Community-Outreach Program in Barangay Rizal, Makati City. Lectures on Proper Waste Management, Disaster Risk Reduction and Management, and Healthy Living were given to local residents. A gift-giving capped the activity. Toys, clothes, canned goods,

toothbrushes, toothpastes, hand towels donated by students and faculty members of the different public high schools in Makati were given to the poor families.

An oath-taking of the officers of theorganization also took place wherein Mrs. Marichu V. Gojar, DepEd Supervisor for Science and Technology conducted the oath.

The BIOTA -Makati Chapter also created a website for easy access of information on their activities. Every Friday of the month, the officers meet in different high schools in Makati.



ACTIVITIES OF THE UPLB BIOTA CHAPTER

ENHANCING BIOLOGY TEACHING: SUMMER WORKSHOP Date: : 9-11 May 2012 Venue : MBBLH, Institute of Biological Sciences, UPLB, College Laguna Lectures : Ecology and Environmental Laws and The Scientific Method Activities Photosynthesis Gene Action Participants : 76

EMERGING FIELDS IN BIOLOGY Date : 23 February 2013 Venue : Northwestern University, Laoag City, Ilocos Norte Lectures and : Biotechnology (Dr. Rita P. Laude) Activities : Bioinformatics (Dr. Damasa M. Macandog) Participants : 150

ENHANCING BIOLOGY TEACHING: WORKSHOP ON INVESTIGATORY RESEARCH Date : February 9 & 16; March 2, 2013 Venue : MBBLH, Institute of Biological Sciences, UPLB, College, Laguna Lectures and : Observation, Problem Identification Activities : Review of Literature Scientific Writing Experimental Designs and Statistical Analysis Research Proposal Presentation Participants : 16

ENHANCING BIOLOGY TEACHING: LEARNING ABOUT WATER RESOURCES, ITS CONSERVATION AND REHABILITATION

Date : March 23, 2013 Venue : Institute of Biological Sciences Lecture Hall Main, UPLB, College, Laguna Lectures and : Water as a Natural Resource (Prof. Nerissa K. Torreta) Activities : Water Conservation and Water Resources Rehabilitation (Dr. Macrina T. Zafaralla) Participants : 48



BICOL BIOTA CHAPTER 2ND REGIONAL CONVENTION

Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU) was the host of the 2nd regional convention of the BIOTA - Bicol Chapter regional convention last September 28-29, 2013. In cooperation with the College of Education, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Natural Sciences Department of Ateneo de Naga University, the convention focused on “Striving for Excellence in Biology through K to 12 Education.”

More than twenty private and public secondary and tertiary schools sent participants to the convention. All the activities were held at the John J. Phelan, S.J. Science Hall. During the plenary session on the first day, the Dean o f the College of Education of ADNU was invited to talk about the “Vision of the K to 12 Education Program”.

Dr. Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon and Dr. Michael A. Clores discussed the “K to 12 Integrated Science Curriculum”. Lastly, “Inquiry-Based Learning and Spiral Learning Approach” was the main theme in the lecture given by Mr. Raphael Acabado, a Science Instructor from the Naga City Science High School).

The plenary session was followed by six lecture workshops, which were anchored on

the K to 12 Science Curriculum, at the Biology Laboratory. These workshops were facilitated by the faculty members of ADNU’s Natural Sciences Department and invited teachers from selected schools in Bicol. Before the closing ceremony, a business meeting and election of new set of officers were held. Dr. Michael A. Clores was re-elected for a second term as the BIOTA-Bicol Chapter President.

Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines ~ Bicol Chapter

In cooperation with the

Department of Education – Region V

College of Education and

Department of Natural Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Ateneo de Naga University

2nd BIOTA – BICOL REGIONAL CONVENTION AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Theme: Striving for Excellence in Biology through K to 12 Basic Education

September 28-29, 2012

John J. Phelan, S.J. Science Hall, Ateneo de Naga University

PROGRAMME

Day 1 (Friday) September 28, 2012

7:00-8:00 Registration

8:00-8:30 Opening Ceremony

8:30-9:30 Plenary Talk I. Vision of the K to12 Basic Education Program

DR. ARNULFO R. REGANIT

(College of Education, Ateneo de Naga University)

9:30-10:30 Plenary Talk II. Inquiry-based and Spiraling Learning Approach and

Integrated Science K to 12 Curriculum

DR. JESSAMYN MARIE O. YAZON

(Research, Policy Formulation, and Academics Division (RPAD)

Philippine Science High School System)

10:30-12:00 Seminar-Workshop 1. Principles of Cellular Life

DR. EDNA AMPARADO & MS. AURORA CONDE

(University of the Philippines / Ateneo de Naga University)

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

1:00-3:00 Seminar-Workshop 2. Principles of Inheritance

MS. AGNES B. SALVADORA & MS. DONNABEL MAGNO

(Ateneo de Naga University)

3:00-5:00 Seminar-Workshop 3. Biodiversity and Principles of Evolution

DR. MICHAEL CLORES & MS. ALICIA NAAG

(Ateneo de Naga University/ Naga City Science High School)

Day 2 (Saturday) Septemb

er 29, 2012

7:30-8:00 Registration

8:00-10:00 Seminar-Workshop 4. How Plants Work

DR. RAMONA S. RENEGADO & PROF. TERESITA MINO

(Ateneo de Naga University / Central Bicol State University of Agriculture)

10:00-12:00 Seminar-Workshop 5. How Animals Work

DR. EDNA AMPARADO, MS. BERNADETTE AZORES & DR. LEA CARBALLO

(University of the Philippines / Ateneo de Naga HS / Central Bicol State University of Agriculture)

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break

1:00-3:00 Seminar-Workshop 6. Principles of Ecology

MR. SALVADOR SAAVEDRA, MR. LEVIN OROPESA & MS. AMANDA SARTO

(Ateneo de Naga University)

3:00-4:00 Convention Evaluation, Business Meeting

and Election of BIOTA Bicol Chapter Officers (2012-2014)

4:00-5:00 Closing Ceremony and Awarding of Certificates

General Information

! Registration Fee (Php300.00 for regular and new BIOTA members) will only cover convention kit and snacks.

! Membership Fee (Php300.00) will be collected for new members and those who did not attend the 47th BIOTA National

Convention last April 12-14, 2012.

! Snacks will be served during the workshops.

! Participants are advised to take their lunch at the Cafeteria in the new Fr. Raul Bonoan, S.J. Building.

! For more information, please contact: Dr. Michael A. Clores, Natural Sciences Department, Ateneo de Naga University.

Email: [email protected]; Tel.No.: (054) 473-8447 local 2514; Cel. No.: 0920-9328-9517.



Bicol ChapterPresident: Dr. Michael A. CloresVice-President: Ms. Maria Aurora A. CondeSecretary: Ms. Alicia NaagTreasurer: Dr. Ramona RenegadoAuditor: Ms. Bernie AzoresP.R.O.: Ms. Malyn S. SiguenzaAdvisers: Ms. Socorro P. Del Castillo & Dr. Josephine G. Arcilla

Bukidnon ChapterPresident: Dr. Andrea G. AzueloVice-President: Prof. Wilfred AlavaSecretary: Alma B. MohaganAssociate Secretary: Prof. Marilou M. EdizaTreasurer: Dr. Lorelei A. SamaniegoAssociate Treasurer: Marilou M. EdizaAuditor: Edgar Mansoro

CAR ChapterPresident: Dr. Benilda Z. Narcelles (UB)Vice-President: Ms. Priscila Bawayan (Easter School)Secretary: Dr. Dahlia Soriano (UB)Treasurer: Mrs. Melba Patacsil (PhiSci)Asst. Treasurer: Mr. Efren Matthew C. De Peralta (BCNHS)Auditor: Mr. Pauline Punasen (MNHS)P.R.O.: Mr. Ace Mark Aniceto (PhiSci) & Ms. Marie Grace Tiglao (BCNHS)Board Members:Baguio: Mrs. Marites Rivera (PhiSci)Mt. Province: Mr. Alexander Baldic (MPSPC)Benguet: Mr. Apler Bandiong (BSU-Hi)Abra: Ms. Lilian Anquillano (ASSIST)Kalinga: Ms. Mae Pomay-o (Tabuk Inst.)Basic Education: Mr. Erlina De Peralta (UBSciHS)Mrs. Jeany Dupo (PCNHS)Mrs. Mary Grace Gari (BCNHS)Mr. Deemson Mones (UP)Dr. Hilary Tican (MPSPC)Dr. Fely Sarmiento (UB)

CSU-Catanduanes Island ChapterPresident: Jimmy T. MasagcaVice-President: Delia S. SorraSecretary: Abelisa D. EvangelistaTreasurer: Immaculate T. LatorreAuditor: Teresita T. PantiBusiness Managers: Angelica V. Mendoza & Linda F. TalanP.R.O.: Rosel T. Ibardaloza

Diliman ChapterPresident: Jason A. OrozcoVice-President: Sally B. GutierezSecretary: Welyn M. MayorTreasurer: Kyrie C. OrtegaP.R.O.: Reynald Alfred A. RecedeAuditor: Rosanelia T. Yangco, Ph.D.

FEU ChapterPresident: Mr. Alfredo R. AlvarezVice-President: Amparo L. SulamSecretary: Ms. Ma. Corazon P. De JesusTreasurer: Ms. Ma. Stella V. TolentinoAuditor: Ms. Christine Noriega-BaelloP.R.O.: Dr. Dennis G. CaballesEx-Officio: Dr. Esmeralda Diaz-MostajoAdviser: Dr. Glorina P. Orozco

UPLB ChapterPresident: Dr. Damasa M. MacandogVice-President: Dr. Redella P. VistaSecretary: Prof. Nerissa K. TorretaTreasurer: Prof. Celia B. de la VinaP.R.O.: Prof. Annalee S. HadsallAuditor: Prof. Lea C. Garcia

Liceo de Cagayan University ChapterPresident: Dr. Lesley C. LubosVice-President: Mr. Jaime OrbeSecretary: Mr. Christian D. MagdaleTreasurer: Ms. Precy M. GaldoAuditor: Engr. Arnie Arnalda C. PetalcorinBoard of Directors: Dr. Teresita T. Tumapon & Dr. Genaro V. Japos

BIOTA CHAPTER OFFICERS



Makati ChapterPresident: Abraham C. BarrientosVice-President: Joseph VinelesSecretary: Meilani A. OsumanAsst. Secretary: Daisy SacdalP.I.O.: Ronnie Delos ReyesTreasurer: Ronald TayonAsst. Treasurer: Mirasol LabernitoAuditor: Gelean BarlisAsst. Auditor: Maria Leticia B. SicatBusiness Managers: Salvacion SanchezRosalinda Valencia & Sheila ParconRepresentatives:Jennifer Digo Fleurdeliza RamosIsagano BotabasaJonathan CabatbatAnnabelle Banzuela Cristina BalmoresTeresa AnonuevoEx-Officio: Genersol G. MontonAdvisers: Dr. Divinelinda Dela CruzMr. Roberto V. Anir &Mrs. Marichu V. Golar

Western Visayas ChapterPresident: Porferio Bangcaya (UA)Vice-President: Resurreccion B, Sadaba (UPV)Secretary: Nemia L. Alerta (JNCHS)Asst. Secretary: Prency Yerro (WVSU)Treasurer: Ana Maria Daguay (CSCI)Asst. Treasurer: Ricky Pecara (WIT)Auditor: May Sansait (SIPC-WVCST)P.R.O.: Ronel Flores (CPC-Roxas City)Regina Samillano (UI-PHINMA)Board of Directors (Secondary): Marlon Pajutagana (LNHS)Maria Catherin Alquitran ANHS)Carmen Alabot (CRAAAAHS-Roxas)Board of Directors (Tertiary):Alma Mae Torremoro (WVCST-Iloilo)Erma Nacionales (SIPC-WVCST)Estrella AgustinFerly PenaverdeGeorge EresoImmediate Past President: Ma. Delsa P. Gange (USA)

BIOTA CHAPTER OFFICERS

DILIMAN BIOTA CHAPTER HOLDS SEMINAR

As a pre-national convention activity, the BIOTA Diliman Chapter conducted its 9th seminar at the University of the Philippines College of Education on March 23, 2013 with the theme “Bioethics in Teaching Biology”. Ms. Sally B. Gutierez, Science Education Associate II of UP NISMED and Ms. Lea Ivy O. Manzanero, Co-Chair of ECCAP WG13 of UNESCO Bangkok, Thailand each shared a lecture emphasizing the need to provide the introduction of bioethics in biology teaching, promote the appreciation of the critical role of bioethics in the advancement of science, identify topics in biology for the integration of bioethics, and enhance the role of ethics for the practical applications in daily life.

The first part of the seminar highlighted the significant role of bioethics in enhancing the critical thinking skills of high school students. Moreover, the benefits and risks of the advancement of science and technology such as genetic engineering, stem cell research, cloning, and their social acceptance comprise most of the issues which the students can be made aware of because they as well share the responsibility of knowing the impact of science and technology.

The second part of the seminar was a lecture which covered the importance of animal ethics and the need to integrate the knowledge and the values that have to be developed even in the high school curriculum. The lecture revolved on the discussion of the unjust treatment and disproportionate suffering of animals and the examination of the ethical concepts such as consciousness, sentience, intrinsic value and the right to life.

These lectures were offshoots of the papers presented by the invited lecturers in the 13th Asian Bioethics Conference concurrent with the Sixth UNESCO Asia Pacific Schools of Ethics Roundtable conducted in Kuala Lumpur Malaysia last August 27-30, 2012.

The seminar ended with the awarding of the certificates of appreciation to the speakers and the certificates of attendance to the participants and the election of the new set of officers for 2013-2015. The list of officers is as follows: President: Jason A. Orozco; Vice-President: Sally B. Gutierez; Secretary: Welyn M. Mayor; Treasurer: Kyrie Grant G. Taclobao; Auditor: Kamila C. Ortega; P.R.O.: Reynald Alfred A. Recede; Chapter Adviser: Rosanelia T. Yangco.



FEU BIOTA CHAPTER ACTIVITIES

Bioinformatics Seminar-WorkshopThe FEU Chapter in cooperation with the Biology Department sponsored a seminar-workshop about Bioinformatics on January 26, 2013, held at NRH 106 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 NN. The said activity was facilitated by A/Prof. Thaddeus Carvajal of DLSU, and participated by members of the FEU-BIOTA and Biology major junior and senior students from the Biology Department.

Annual Biology Research Colloquium 2013The BIOTA-FEU Chapter in cooperation with the FEU Biology Department sponsored the Annual Biology Research Colloquium held last February 22, 2013 at SB 108, Far Eastern University, Manila. The Research colloquium provided a venue where Bioresearch students’ finalists defended their theses. The Cutting of Ceremonial Ribbon was done by the IAS Dean Dr. Myrna Quinto, Associate Dean Gene Pamittan and Biology Program Head Cynthia Mintu. The lecture judges were Dr. Rosario Rubite of UP Manila, Dr. Esperanza Cabrera of DLSU and Dr. Rodolfo Treyes, a BIOTA board member, from NISMED, UP Diliman. Best Thesis was awarded to the paper entitled “Lipid Composition of Garcinia mangostana and Gmelina arborea With Implication to Biodiesel Standards”, authored by Dr. Glorina Orozco’s advisees Merry Orquiza, Leyhl Nierves, Joseph Mapola and John Mabuti." "

Statistical Software Management SeminarHeld last February 11, 2013 at SB 108 from 1:00 to 4:00 PM, a lecture-seminar on statistical software management was conducted. The speaker was Dr. Dennis G. Caballes. Exploratory Data analysis was discussed during the seminar. The activity aimed to enlighten the Biology senior students in the analysis of their data of their research.



THE BIRTH OF BICOL BIOTA CHAPTER By Socorro P. Del Castillo

In February 1969, I joined a 3-day training on the BSCS (Biological Science Curriculum Study) Green Version sponsored by the Department of Education, Culture, and Sports (DECS) and the National Science Development Board (NSDB) (now the DepEd and DOST). It was held at the University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City with Dr. Vicenta Reyes, Ms. Perpinan, and an American Professor as trainors. Participants were selected Biology Teachers from both public and private high schools in Region V. After the training, we, the participants, organized ourselves into Bicol Biology Teachers Association (BBTA). Nick Acosta of Ateneo de Naga was elected as the President; Anita Hidalgo of Colegio de Sta. Isabel as Vice-President; Socorro A. Perez of University of Nueva Caceres (UNC) as the Secretary; Raquel de la Torre of Camarines Sur National HIgh School as the Treasurer; and Prof. Margarito Delgado of UNC (not a participant) was the adviser.

In Summer of 1967, I was enrolled at the Graduate School of Philippine Women’s University (PWU). As a graduate student major in Biology, I was invited to attend the BIOTA Convention hosted by Biological Science Department of PWU. Prof. Felicisima Garcia and Prof. Alicia Sta. Maria (who were my professors then) were the ones in charge of the convention.

I returned to Naga City in June 1967 to resume teaching. I encouraged all the officers and members of the Bicol Biology Teachers Association (BBTA) to attend the next convention which was going to be held at Centro Escolar University (CEU) in Summer of 1968. The BBTA officers and members also decided to associate BBTA to BIOTA and formally rename our group as BIOTA-Bicol Chapter.

We were more than ten (10) participants from Bicol who attended the BIOTA convention in 1968. Inspired by the warm reception of the National BIOTA Officers and the professional growth the group had gained, the Bicol Chapter became very active and sponsored various activities, recruited more members, including student associates. A monthly meeting was hosted by different high schools both private and public at different towns.

In Summer of 1976, the Bicol Chapter was brave enough to host National BIOTA Convention for 3 days at the University of Nueva Caceres, Naga City. Then in 1992, the Bicol Chapter once again hosted the national convention in Naga City, at Colegio de Santa Isabel (now Universidad de Santa Isabel).

Through all these years from 1967 at PWU to date, the BIOTA Bicol Chapter never failed to attend the national convention of BIOTA. Though it has become dormant sometimes, due to sickness and/or change of assignment, bulk of school obligation, the chapter never died, its nucleus remained visible. Given more prodding and encouragement, young and energetic members accepted the persuasion of an Old BIOTAn. Now, the chapter is under the leadership of its President: Dr. Michael Clores; Vice-President: Ma. Aurora Conde; Treasurer: Dr. Ramona Renegado; Secretary: Alice Naag; P.I.O.: Malyn S. Siguenza: Business Manager: Bernie Azores. The chapter is inspired by the generous Ex-Officio: Mrs. Josephine G. Arcilla and Past Presidents: Mr.Nick Acosta (ADNU); Ms. Socorro del Castillo (ADNU); Ms. Teresita Mino (CBSUA); Mr. Eriberto Bacud (SRNHS); Ms. Elna Martinez (NCF).

Motivated by past accomplishments of BIcol Chapter, the current local officers took the challenge of hosting the 47th Annual National BIOTA Convention. It was held last year at the Ateneo de Naga University, one of today’s premiere universities in southern Luzon.

CONTINUING CALL FOR MANUSCRIPT SUBMISSIONThe Philippine BIOTA Journal

The Editorial Staff of The Philippine BIOTA invites the submission of electronic copies of articles. Articles submitted for consideration are PRIMARY and ORIGINAL papers. Review papers may occasionally be ac-

cepted. In all cases, papers should present NEW and previously UNPUBLISHED materials on any topic rele-vant to Biology, Science Education, or Biology Research. Manuscripts are selected for publication according to the editorial assessment of their relevance, and the reviews of two or three independent referees who are cho-

sen for their expertise. Contributors may suggest reviewers. After a peer review process, the editorial board will decide whether an article is accepted for publication. Manuscripts submitted for publication cannot be

submitted elsewhere, unless they are not accepted by The Philippine BIOTA. For details on preparation of manuscripts and submission guidelines, contact the Editor:

DR. SONIA D. JACINTOInstitute of Biology, University of the Philippines

Diliman, Quezon [email protected]

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ANNOUNCEMENTSMICROSCOPY WORKSHOP FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY TEACHERS

Ateneo de Naga University . April 13 & 27, 2013

CAR BIOTA REGIONAL CONVENTION“Enriching Biology Education through Creative Pedagogy”

May 19-21, 2013Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet

BICOL BIOTA REGIONAL CONVENTIONAugust 16-18, 2013

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BIOTA NEWSLETTEROfficial Publication of the

BIOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.EDITORIAL BOARD

Michael A. Clores, Ph.D.Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon, Ph.D.

Benilda Z. Narcelles, Ph.D.

NATIONAL GOVERNING BOARD (2011-2013)

President: Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon, Ph.D.Vice-President: Edna A. Amparado, Ph.D.

Secretary: Glorina P. Orozco, Ph.D.Treasurer: Ayolani V. de Lara, Ph.D.

Auditor: Genersol G. MontonP.R.O.: Michael A. Clores, Ph.D.

Board of Directors:Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat.

Ma. Josefa R. Pante, Ph.D.Benilda Z. Narcelles, Ph.D.

Sonia D. Jacinto, Ph.D.Donna Salve P. CornesMaria Elena D. Pinlac

Rodolfo S. Treyes, Ph.D.Ex-officio: Prof. Rosie S. Madulid

NEW BIOTA LIFE MEMBERSBarrameda, Francia

Universidad de Santa Isabel

Bueno, RodolfoUniversidad de Santa Isabel

Escobar, JenniferSan Sebastian College Recoletos de Cavite

Gonzalez, Juan CarlosUP Los Banos

Regis, EmelinaAteneo de Naga University

Avino, Imelda (since 2010)Poten & Eliseo M. Quesada Memorial National High School, Paete, Laguna

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