Bicol University - College of Science

𝐁𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐥 𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐬, 𝐰𝐞 𝐩𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐩𝐫𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫. ✝️

On 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at 𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎 𝐀𝐌, graduating students gathered at 𝐒𝐭. 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐥 for the 𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐒 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, a meaningful celebration of faith, gratitude, and reflection as they prepare to embark on a new chapter beyond the university.

The event was attended by the college officials, department chairs, faculty members, and guests, who joined the graduating class in offering thanksgiving for the blessings, lessons, and achievements earned throughout their academic journey.

This year, the College proudly celebrates 𝟑𝟑𝟕 𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬—a testament to years of perseverance, dedication, and growth. As they move forward toward new opportunities and greater aspirations, may they continue to be guided by wisdom, courage, and faith in every path they choose.

Congratulations, 𝐒𝐢𝐲𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐬. May the light you have nurtured within these halls continue to shine wherever life leads you. 🎓✨

𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 – 𝟏𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐧𝐠 𝐊𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐚𝐧

With the theme “𝘒𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘯, 𝘒𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯, 𝘒𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯,” the institution proudly commemorated the 𝐈𝟐𝟖𝐭𝐡 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐃𝐚𝐲 on 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟏𝟐, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, honoring the courage and sacrifices of our heroes while embracing a shared vision of a progressive and united future rooted in our rich history.

This meaningful celebration was organized by 𝐂𝐲𝐫𝐮𝐬 𝐀. 𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐚, Vice President for Administration and Finance, and 𝐌𝐬. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐚 𝐌𝐲𝐫𝐚 𝐀. 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐬, Acting Chief, Administrative Services Division. Held in front of the 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐀. 𝐀𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐚 𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 at 7:30 AM, the event was graced and actively participated in by top BU officials, Deans and Directors, Department Chairs, Non-Teaching Personnel, USC Officers, and CSC Officers.

Adding pride and inspiration to the celebration were the performances of the BU Marching Band and the BU Chorale, whose musical presentations highlighted the spirit of patriotism and unity, making the occasion even more memorable and meaningful for all attendees.

As we celebrate freedom, may we continue to uphold the values of 𝘬𝘢𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘢𝘯, strengthen our commitment to nation-building, and carry forward the legacy of our 𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘴𝘢𝘺𝘢𝘯 toward a brighter 𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘶𝘬𝘢𝘴𝘢𝘯.

𝐁𝐔𝐂𝐒 𝐍𝐒𝐓𝐏 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐝𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲

𝐋𝐄𝐆𝐀𝐙𝐏𝐈 𝐂𝐈𝐓𝐘 – A total of 𝟐𝟎𝟐 Bicol University College of Science (BUCS) students from the Literacy Training Service (LTS) and Civic Welfare Training Service (CWTS) programs officially completed their National Service Training Program (NSTP) requirements during a commencement ceremony held on 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝟏𝟔, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔, at the 𝐂𝐒𝐁𝟒 quadrangle.

The event, which commenced at 4:00 p.m., honored the hard work and community contributions of 𝟖𝟎 𝐋𝐓𝐒 students and 𝟏𝟐𝟐 𝐂𝐖𝐓𝐒 students from the college. The formal opening was led by 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐉𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐄. 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐨, followed by an inspirational address from the NSTP Director, 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐨 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐮𝐬 𝐌. 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐚, 𝐉𝐫., who lauded the students for their commitment to service.

The program highlighted the tangible impact of the students' work through the presentation of accomplishment reports, which were delivered by the respective block presidents. The successful ex*****on of these community projects was guided by 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟. 𝐉𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐧 𝐂. 𝐁𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐨, who has faithfully served as the BUCS NSTP Focal Person over the years, alongside dedicated faculty implementers 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐛𝐞𝐥 𝐕. 𝐍𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐚 (CWTS), 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐥 𝐌. 𝐑𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐜𝐨 (CWTS), and 𝐆𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐧 𝐌. 𝐋𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐨 (LTS), who closely supervised each block's initiatives.

A significant portion of the ceremony focused on the transition of the graduates into the National Service Reserve Corps (NSRC). The oath-taking ceremony was presided over by 𝐄𝐳𝐞𝐤𝐢𝐚𝐡 𝐆𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐨, former president of the Students Association for Youth Action and National Service (SAYANS).

The afternoon’s proceedings concluded with closing remarks from current SAYANS president, 𝐉𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐢. As the event adjourned at 7:00 p.m., the BUCS graduates and and their respective faculty implementers gathered for final photo opportunities to commemorate the milestone.

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𝐌𝐨𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐢 𝐅. 𝐒𝐚𝐞𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐯𝐢 and 𝐀𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐁𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐧
𝘕𝘚𝘛𝘗 𝘚𝘵𝘶𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴

The Bicol University College of Science proudly congratulates its student researchers for their outstanding achievements during the 𝟮𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗕𝗶𝗰𝗼𝗹 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 held on 18 May 2026 via Zoom Conferencing. 🎉

The College proudly celebrates the remarkable performance of its students across various research and development categories, showcasing excellence, innovation, and commitment to advancing knowledge and meaningful solutions for society.

Your achievements reflect the passion, dedication, and research excellence that the Bicol University College of Science continues to uphold. May this milestone inspire more young researchers to pursue innovation, collaboration, and academic excellence.

Congratulations to all the winners and advisers from BUCS! 🏆✨

The Bicol University College of Science successfully conducted the 2026 Alumni Relations Office Campus Tour held at the BUCENG Gymnasium on May 22, 2026.
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‎The event brought together graduating BUCS students, alumni, faculty members, and guests for an inspiring and meaningful gathering filled with valuable insights and words of encouragement for the future graduates. The activity was facilitated and organized by Dr. Mary Joy P. Canon, whose efforts greatly contributed to the success of the program.
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‎The program formally opened with remarks from Dr. Christian Y. Sy, Associate Dean of BUCS, followed by an inspirational message from Prof. Jocelyn E. Serrano, Dean of BUCS. The event was also graced by the presence of Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin D. Nebres III, President of Bicol University.
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‎Inspiring messages and insights were shared by Dr. Sixto O. Orzales, ARO Director; Atty. Alex B. Nepomuceno, BUGAAI President; and BUCS alumni Prof. Joseph Imperial, Prof. Mheljor General, and Prof. John Michael Aguado.
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‎May this activity continue to strengthen the connection between BUCS and its alumni community while motivating future graduates to pursue excellence beyond the university.
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The 60th Biology Teachers Association National Convention and Scientific Sessions, held from April 16–18, 2026 at Hotel St. Ellis in Albay, concluded on its third day with various poster presentations, scientific sessions, workshops, and award announcements that highlighted research excellence in the field of biology.

As part of the Poster Presentation, fourth-year BS Biology students from Bicol University College of Science were among those recognized in the Experimental Biology and Biomedical Science category for their study on the wound-healing potential of Arcangelisia flava leaves.

The study entitled “In vitro and In vivo Evaluation of the Skin Wound-Healing Activity of Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. Leaf” was conducted by Hazel Ruth P. Esquivel, Zedric Jave Lana, and Lovely May P. Lleva, under the mentorship of Lilibeth A. Cajuday.

The recognition reflects the commitment of the students and the institution to advancing scientific research and contributing to evidence-based studies in the field of biological sciences.

The BIOTA National Convention and Scientific Sessions 2026, held from April 16–18, 2026 at Hotel St. Ellis in Albay, featured on its second day a series of Research Seminar Lectures, Scientific Poster Exhibits, and panel discussions that fostered meaningful exchange of knowledge and scientific inquiry.

The event also included the Young Biologist Forum, where selected biology students presented their undergraduate thesis papers, showcasing their research and academic contributions. Among the presenters, selected students from Bicol University College of Science were recognized as finalists for their study entitled “Morphotaxonomy and 16S Metagenomic Profiling of Cyanobacterial Communities in Nag-Aso Boiling Lake, Manito, Albay.” The study was conducted by Bernard D. Dawal, Ria B. Magistrado, and Althea Kathleen M. Soria, under the guidance of Dr. Charmaine A. Malonzo.

As part of the Poster Presentation, fourth-year BS Biology students from Bicol University College of Science also presented their study on the wound-healing potential of Arcangelisia flava leaves. The study entitled “In vitro and In vivo Evaluation of the Skin Wound-Healing Activity of Arcangelisia flava (L.) Merr. Leaf” was conducted by Hazel Ruth P. Esquivel, Zedric Jave Lana, and Lovely May P. Lleva, under the mentorship of Lilibeth A. Cajuday.

The convention was further enriched by a keynote address from Sherwin Gatchalian, co-chair of the Second Congressional Commission on Education, during the 60th BIOTA National Convention and Scientific Sessions.

Anchored on the theme “From Cells to Societies: BIOTA @60 for a Sustainable World,” the event continues to promote collaboration, innovation, and excellence in science education.

The Bicol University College of Science thanks the Philippine Commission on Women for featuring us this years Women’s Month, the college continually upholds women empowerment and excellence. 💜

WE for Gender Equality and Inclusive Society!

Thank you for celebrating the 2026 National Women’s Month with us. Every activity you join, every voice you raise, and every story you share strengthens our advocacy and helps shape a society where every Filipina can lead and thrive.

Let’s keep the fire of empowerment burning all year long! 💜