Department of Environmental Science and Technology- USTP CDO

Level III and counting! 📈

We are thrilled to share that our MS in Environmental Science program at USTP Cagayan de Oro has officially been awarded Level III Accredited Status by AACCUP, Inc.

This achievement is a testament to DEST's commitment to academic excellence and sustainable development. Congratulations to the faculty, staff, and students who made this possible! 🌿✨

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"Assemblages of Benthic Macroinvertebrates to the Water Quality of Cugman River: Inputs for Management Strategy"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• Princess E. Alce
• Christian Dio Cap-atan
• Angelen B. Remollo
📅 May 14, 2026
🕔 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"ASSESSMENT OF AVIFAUNA DIVERSITY ASSOCIATED WITH THE MANGROVE HABITAT AND KNOWLEDGE, PRACTICES, AND ATTITUDE (KPA) OF COASTAL RESIDENTS IN BARANGAY POBLACION, LUGAIT, MISAMIS ORIENTAL"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• De Guzman, Reylyn B.
• Galorio, Angel I.
• Guibilondo, Cherry Mae R.
📅 May 14, 2026
🕔 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"INVISIBLE THREATS ON THE ROAD: ASSESSING ROAD DUST MICROPLASTICS IN SELECTED AREAS OF CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, PHILIPPINESl"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• Mary Rose Galeon
• Rokki Shine Molo
• Prince Eljon T. Saballa
📅 May 14, 2026
🕔 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"Gastropods as Bioindicators of Environmental Health in the Intertidal Zone of Jasaan, Misamis Oriental"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• Analiza A. Betaizar
• Christian Paul S. Dablio
• Yeesha Angelie G. Gabito
📅 May 14, 2026
🕔 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"Water Quality Assessment of Mindolog Creek in Barangay Puerto, Cagayan de Oro City: Basis for Policy Brief"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• Shara Mae H. Torres
📅 May 14, 2026
🕔 12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
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ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Proposal Defense entitled:
"Utilization of Calabash (Crescentia cujete) Seed and Shell as a Sustainable Biocoagulant for Improving Turbidity and Suspended Solids Removal in Sump Pit Wastewater Treatment"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• Dhesiree Abejuela
• Fitz Gerald Fernandez
• Nesrine Louise Tamano
📅 May 12, 2026
🕔 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
🌍✨

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"Potential of Najas guadalupensis (Guppy Grass), Hygrophila difformis (Water Wisteria), and Phylanthus fluitans (Red Root Floater) in Phytoremediation-Based Wastewater Treatment Systems"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
• Kirk Nathaniel Paradero
• Jenneth Alvannah Cloma
• Algerico Catam-isan Jr.
📅 May 12, 2026
🕔 12:00 NOON to 1:00 PM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
🌍✨

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"Comparative Assessment of Non-Volant Mammal Diversity and Habitat Characteristics between Multiple Land-Use and Restricted Zones of Mahuganao Watershed/ Cugman-Catanico Forest Reserve: Basis for Conservation and
Management Strategies"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
•Abendaño, Rhaeane Belle
•Alicabo, John Carlo
•Galendez, Cristian Rey
📅 May 12, 2026
🕔 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
🌍✨

ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE D.E.S.T. COMMUNITY 🌱⚡
The Department of Environmental Science and Technology (D.E.S.T.) invites all members of the D.E.S.T. community to attend the BSES Thesis Final Defense entitled:
"Species Composition, Diversity and Habitat Association of Spiders in Restricted and Multiple-Use Areas of Mahuganao Watershed Forest Reserve/Cugman-Catanico Protected Landscape, Cagayan de Oro City: Basis for IEC Material Development"
👨‍🏫 Presenter:
•Ian Ray Baldoza
•Karl Nino Frias
📅 May 12, 2026
🕔 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
📍 Science Complex Building, 4th Floor, Room 404
USTP – Cagayan de Oro Campus
Faculty and students are warmly encouraged to attend and show support for this academic milestone.
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