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ECOmunidad 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐅𝐁 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐒 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝟑-𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬. 🧑🏻‍🔬🌿🔬

∘₊✧𝑌𝑜𝑜ℎ𝑜𝑜! 𝐷𝑖𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛!✧₊∘༄As we welcome a brand new academic year, let us first take a moment to recognize and refl...
06/08/2026

∘₊✧𝑌𝑜𝑜ℎ𝑜𝑜! 𝐷𝑖𝑡𝑜 𝑎𝑛𝑔 𝑡𝑖𝑛𝑔𝑖𝑛!✧₊∘

༄As we welcome a brand new academic year, let us first take a moment to recognize and reflect on the meaningful journeys of our BS Biology 3 - Ecology Student Interns ࿐
Through this feature, they will share their experiences, valuable insights, and life lessons gained from their Host Training Establishments highlighting the testaments of growth, resilience, and passion for the field of Biology 𖠰
From fieldwork to laboratory, from challenges to triumphs — this is where theory met reality ᬊ

Stay tuned as we highlight their stories of learning beyond the classroom.



𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𓅯This August, we celebrate 𝘿𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝, honoring the 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 (𝑹𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒅𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒅...
05/08/2026

𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝘂𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵 𓅯

This August, we celebrate 𝘿𝙪𝙡𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙖𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙝, honoring the 𝗪𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗻'𝘀 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹 (𝑹𝒉𝒂𝒃𝒅𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒓𝒓𝒉𝒊𝒏𝒖𝒔 𝒘𝒂𝒍𝒅𝒆𝒏𝒊), one of the Philippines' rarest and most threatened birds. Endemic to the islands of 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗮𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗲𝗴𝗿𝗼𝘀, the Dulungan is easily recognized by its 𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗴𝗲 𝗰𝘂𝗿𝘃𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗹, 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗾𝘂𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵-𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱, 𝗯𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗯𝗼𝗱𝘆, and loud, distinctive calls echoing through the forest. It is classified as 𝐂𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 due to habitat loss, hunting, and illegal wildlife trade.

Often called the "𝗙𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁", the Dulungan plays a vital ecological role as a 𝘀𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗿. By feeding on fruits and spreading seeds across the forest, it helps regenerate native trees, maintain healthy forests, and support biodiversity. Protecting the Dulungan means protecting the forests that provide clean water, wildlife habitat, and ecosystem services for present and future generations. This August, let us raise awareness and take part in conserving this remarkable symbol of the Western Visayas—𝘣𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘸𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘋𝘶𝘭𝘶𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦𝘴, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘳𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘰𝘰. 💚🌳🦜





References:
BirdLife International. (2024, August 30). Hornbills are more like us than you may think!. https://www.birdlife.org/news/2024/08/30/hornbills-are-more-like-us-than-you-may-think/

Philippine Information Agency. (2023, August 😎. Nearly extinct: Why saving the "Dulungan" matters. https://mirror.pia.gov.ph/features/2023/08/08/nearly-extinct-why-saving-the-dulungan-matters

PhilinCon. (n.d.). Hornbill conservation. https://philincon.org/about-us/hornbill/

University of Antique. (2025). Hear the Dulungan Call: A Month of Celebration. https://www.antiquespride.edu.ph/hear-the-dulungan-call-a-month-of-celebration/

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌🏅🎊A warm Congratulations to ECOmunidad students who made it to College Scholars from ...
19/05/2026

𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒆𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑬𝒙𝒄𝒆𝒍𝒍𝒆𝒏𝒄𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒅𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌🏅🎊

A warm Congratulations to ECOmunidad students who made it to College Scholars from 2nd Year 2nd Semester and 3rd Year 1st Semester! Ten incredible students made it on 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 A.Y. 2024-2025 and nine dazzling students made it on 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 A.Y. 2025-2026. 👏🏻

The List of College Scholars for 2nd Semester A.Y. 2024-2025 is as follows:

1. Tamoso, Rhovilyn T.
2. Rola, Jay Mark A.
3. Daria, Mary Stephanie M.
4. Tayco, Erica Faith F.
5. Digan, Marsyl M
6. Rase, Risstine Andrea D.
7. Vidal, Jonamerl B.
8. Rodriguez, Lorraine Myls B.
9. Ambrocio, Nathaniel I.
10. Traya, Whyen Tryxyah

The List of College Scholars for 1st Semester A.Y. 2025-2026 is as follows:

1. Tamoso, Rhovilyn T.
2. Tayco, Erica Faith F.
3. Daria, Mary Stephanie M.
4. Rola, Jay Mark A.
5. Digan, Marsyl M.
6. Rase, Risstine Andrea D.
7. Taligatos, Ivee Mae V.
8. Mongcal, Mekaella Mae C.
9. Rodriguez, Larraine Myls B.

Congratulations to all of you! Your dedication and hard work are truly inspiring. We're so proud of you. Keep shining! ✨🌱

✍🏻: Rhovilyn Tamoso





𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮?? 𝖨 𝖽𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐 𝗁𝖾𝗋. 𝖶𝖾 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐✨ＮＥＭＯ✨ 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗌𝖾! ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶ 🫧🪸 ‎‎ ‎ ‎
14/05/2026

𝙈𝙤𝙧𝙥𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙤𝙜𝙮?? 𝖨 𝖽𝗈𝗇'𝗍 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐 𝗁𝖾𝗋. 𝖶𝖾 𝗈𝗇𝗅𝗒 𝗄𝗇𝗈𝗐
✨ＮＥＭＯ✨ 𝗂𝗇 𝗍𝗁𝗂𝗌 𝗁𝗈𝗎𝗌𝖾! ٩(◕‿◕｡)۶ 🫧🪸
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𝑨𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂, 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔. 🌊🌱Come and take a look at 𝑨𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂! It is a widely distributed man...
10/05/2026

𝑨𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂, 𝒕𝒉𝒓𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒈𝒂𝒊𝒏𝒔𝒕 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝒕𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒔. 🌊🌱

Come and take a look at 𝑨𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒂 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂! It is a widely distributed mangrove species that plays an essential role in coastal ecosystem. Locally known as "Bungalon-puti" or grey mangrove, it is recognized for its impressive adaptations and resilience, especially its ability to thrive in saline environments.

Beyond the waves, it has several merits including its medicinal value, it provides a safe haven for juvenile marine species and marine biodiversity in general, and it helps filter pollutants from water.

Undeniably, 𝑨. 𝒎𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂 is not only a fast regenerating and fast growing species, it is also utilized as insect repellent, source of tannins, and timber—showcasing nature’s ability to protect, provide, and persevere even in challenging environments.

✍🏻 Words | Juris Villanueva
🖼️ Pubmat | Niño Kevin Gregorio



‎𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗕𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 🔬💉‎ ‎T...
07/05/2026

‎𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗕𝗦 𝗕𝗜𝗢𝗟𝗢𝗚𝗬 𝗘𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 & 𝗠𝗶𝗰𝗿𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀 🔬💉
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‎The BS Biology 3 Ecology along with the BS Biology 3-B Micro students recently completed an 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒆𝒏𝒔𝒊𝒗𝒆 𝒘𝒐𝒓𝒌𝒔𝒉𝒐𝒑 𝒐𝒏 𝒄𝒓𝒖𝒄𝒊𝒂𝒍 𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑻𝒆𝒄𝒉𝒏𝒊𝒒𝒖𝒆𝒔 at Microbiology Building in Aklan State University - Banga Campus on May 6, 2026. The students gained practical hands-on learning in:
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‎✅ 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑺𝒎𝒆𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒈
‎✅ 𝑩𝒍𝒐𝒐𝒅 𝑻𝒚𝒑𝒊𝒏𝒈
‎✅ 𝑽𝒆𝒏𝒊𝒑𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒕𝒖𝒓𝒆
‎✅ 𝑼𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒂𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒊𝒔
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‎This essential activity is under the 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐡𝐲𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 course with the valuable guidance of esteemed resource persons, 𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗻𝗴𝗲𝗹𝗮 𝗥𝗮𝘀𝗴𝗼, 𝗥𝗠𝗧 and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝘇 𝗫𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿 𝗭𝗮𝗹𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗿, 𝗥𝗠𝗧. The successful ex*****on and comprehensive scope of the learning experience were orchestrated by 𝑴𝒔. 𝑨𝒍𝒚𝒔𝒔𝒂 𝑵𝒊ñ𝒂 𝑹. 𝑵𝒂𝒊𝒈, an instructor in General Physiology.
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‎As student ecologists, the active participation notably demonstrated the competence and adaptability in mastering these crucial techniques, underscoring that fundamental biological skills are essential and attainable in all scientific specializations. Understanding the proper ex*****on of these fundamental biological techniques are also crucial for developing accurate analytical skills and ensuring reliable results in any laboratory or clinical setting.
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‎This workshop provides precision, understanding, and confidence, which enables students to apply the correct process and skills needed for future careers. 🔬🥼
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‎✍🏻: Risstine Rase
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𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚! 🤿🪸🐟As part of the field activity under the course of Marine Ecology, the 3rd year Bachelor of Sci...
04/05/2026

𝑫𝒊𝒗𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒊𝒏𝒕𝒐 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒄𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒚! 🤿🪸🐟

As part of the field activity under the course of Marine Ecology, the 3rd year Bachelor of Science in Biology major in Ecology students conducted an ocular survey on benthic, nektonic, and coral ecology in Boracay Island, Malay, Aklan to explore the marine biodiversity in small Island. The activity was held on April 30, 2026, (Thursday), from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

As student ecologists, 3-Ecopips didn't just stay inside the classroom to study ecosystems—from terrestrial to vibrant marine life of underwater habitats, they all experienced it in order to enhance their knowledge gained from the class. Beneath the surface, every moment of the dive was a lesson in biodiversity, adaptation, and conservation.

The field activity was conducted with the support and guidance of Mr. Carlo Gregorio, Ms. Elize Margareth Sibulan, and Mr. Daniel Salmorin, the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS) faculty.

This wasn't just a field activity—it was science in action. Observing, learning, and appreciating the beauty of nature where it thrives most.

We, as future biologists and ecologists, are making waves to protect life on Earth. 🌊🌱

✍🏻: Rhovilyn Tamoso




𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓫𝓾𝓭 𝓫𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓶𝓼 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓪 𝓶𝓪𝓳𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓯𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻, 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓾𝓷𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓬𝓱𝓸𝓸𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓸 𝓰𝓵𝓸𝔀 🌸🤍She walked the stage with pride...
29/04/2026

𝓦𝓱𝓮𝓷 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓹𝓻𝓮𝓽𝓽𝓲𝓮𝓼𝓽 𝓫𝓾𝓭 𝓫𝓵𝓸𝓸𝓶𝓼 𝓲𝓷𝓽𝓸 𝓪 𝓶𝓪𝓳𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓲𝓬 𝓯𝓵𝓸𝔀𝓮𝓻, 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓼𝓾𝓷𝓵𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽 𝓬𝓱𝓸𝓸𝓼𝓮𝓼 𝓱𝓮𝓻 𝓽𝓸 𝓰𝓵𝓸𝔀 🌸🤍

She walked the stage with pride and a dream—to spread her advocacy as an ecology student and to win the crown not just for us, but for the whole eco-community. From answering questions during oral recitations to a stage- frightening q&a which she answered flawlessly that has created an impact and showed no doubt of not winning the crown.

To our precious 𝑬𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒂, your eco-peers are so honored as our queen. We witnessed your hard work and effort from the day you accepted the challenge until you were crowned as queen of the wild. You did not just glow— you have shown authenticity and intelligence and that's why you deserve to be crowned as our 𝑸𝒖𝒆𝒆𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝒕𝒉𝒆 𝑾𝒊𝒍𝒅 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!

We believed in you and we will always do! Congratulations, Kaykayyyy 🤗💌

Photos | Jomarie Redecio Romaquin Photography
HMUA | Justine Panado / FIERCY






𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆! 🧶🧬✨Happy Birthday! Rhovilyn Wishing you a productive year ahead filled with...
29/03/2026

𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓, 𝑨𝒏𝒐𝒕𝒉𝒆𝒓 𝑪𝒆𝒍𝒍-𝒂𝒃𝒓𝒂𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 𝒐𝒇 𝑳𝒊𝒇𝒆! 🧶🧬✨

Happy Birthday! Rhovilyn Wishing you a productive year ahead filled with curiosity, discovery, and growth. 🫡🫶🏼

- Greetings from your BS Bio 3-Ecology Family!💚🌿🍂

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒍! 🔭🦅It is clear you have a sharp eye for the world around you, whether you’re peering through b...
26/03/2026

𝑯𝒂𝒑𝒑𝒚 𝑩𝒊𝒓𝒕𝒉𝒅𝒂𝒚, 𝑵𝒂𝒕𝒉𝒂𝒏𝒊𝒆𝒍! 🔭🦅

It is clear you have a sharp eye for the world around you, whether you’re peering through binoculars or diving deep into your studies. May your year ahead be filled with rare sightings, groundbreaking discoveries, and the steady focus needed to reach your goals.

Keep protecting the balance of our ecosystems and looking toward the horizon—there is so much left to explore! 👣🌿

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