Bukidnon State University PhD Science Education - Biology

Congratulations to Mr. Neil Brianne T. Digal on his successful Stage 3 PhD Dissertation Oral Defense in Science Education, major in Biology.

Bukidnon State University proudly congratulates Mr. Neil Brianne T. Digal, a CHED–SIKAP Scholar, on the successful completion of his Stage 3 PhD Dissertation Oral Defense in the PhD in Science Education (Biology) program.

Special gratitude is extended to his adviser, Dr. Lesley Casas Lubos, for her dedicated guidance, mentorship, and scholarly support throughout the research process. Sincere appreciation is also conveyed to the esteemed panel of experts and examiners, chaired by Dr. Lalevie C. Lubos, for their insightful evaluation and constructive feedback. The panel members include Dr. Jay P. Picardal as External Examiner and internal members Dr. Iris April L. Ramirez and Dr. Rozanne Tuesday G. Flores, whose expertise and recommendations greatly enriched the study.
Appreciation is likewise extended to Dr. Jasmin N. Israel, the Secretary, for her consistent support and assistance throughout the dissertation process.

We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, SMART BukSU President, for her trust and confidence. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to VPAA Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela for her steadfast support and inspiration. We extend our sincere thanks to Dean Dr. Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario, Program Chair of the PhD Science Education in Biology Dr. Marites M. Egar, and the College of Education for their invaluable assistance and encouragement.

Here’s to the continued growth and success of the PhD Science Education Biology students!

Congratulations to Ms. Desiree Christine C. Arbutante on her Successful Stage 3 PhD Dissertation Oral Defense in Science Education, major in Biology.

Bukidnon State University proudly congratulates Ms. Desiree Christine C. Arbutante, a BukSU Faculty Development Program (FDP) scholar, on the successful completion of her Stage 3 PhD Dissertation Oral Defense in Science Education, major in Biology, held on December 17, 2025.

Special gratitude is extended to her adviser, Dr. Lesley Casas Lubos, for her expert guidance and steadfast mentorship throughout the research process.

Sincere acknowledgment is also given to the esteemed panel of experts and examiners, chaired by Dr. Iris April L. Ramirez, for their insightful feedback and constructive evaluation. The panel members include Dr. Jay P. Picardal (External Examiner) and internal members Dr. Lincoln V. Tan and Dr. Daphne Silvestre, whose valuable contributions greatly enriched the study.

Additionally, sincere appreciation is extended to Dr. Marites M. Egar, Secretary and Program Chair of the PhD Science Education (Biology) program, for her diligent support and assistance throughout this endeavor.

We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, SMART BukSU President, for her trust and confidence. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to VPAA Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela for her steadfast support and inspiration. We extend our sincere thanks to Dean Dr. Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario, Program Chair of the PhD Science Education in Biology Dr. Marites M. Egar, and the College of Education for their invaluable assistance and encouragement.

Here’s to the continued growth and success of the PhD Science Education Biology students!

Congratulations to our 9 science educators! You did a great job, which truly made us proud of your achievements!!!

Congratulations Ma'am Marilyn Ar**la for succesfully defending your dissertation!!

🎓 CONGRATULATIONS! FINAL DISSERTATION DEFENSE SUCCESSFULLY HELD 🎉

Warmest congratulations to Ms. Sheryl Leysa-Yama, Ms. Maricar Ganas, Ms. Nelmmy Ferran, and Mr. Remar I. Pabalay—advisees of the ever-dedicated Dr. Andrea G. Azuelo—on the successful completion of their final dissertation defense!

Their research contributions in Biology education focus on developing innovative instructional materials to enhance teaching and learning. These include web-based lessons, digital and print learning packages, and specialized content using vascular plants, pteridophytes, lycophytes, and w**d plants.
A heartfelt thank you as well to the esteemed panel of examiners for their time, insights, and support throughout this academic journey. 👏

Success Unlocked! 🎉

We are proud to announce that on May 13, 2025, Mc Arthur Cababan successfully defended his dissertation titled:

🌿 "Development of a Virtual Laboratory Field Guide on Select Vascular Plants of Mt. Kalatungan Range, Bukidnon, Philippines" 🌿

This innovative research blends botanical science and digital technology to create a virtual tool that showcases the rich vascular plant diversity of the Mt. Kalatungan Range—enhancing access for students, educators, and researchers alike.

A heartfelt thank you to his dedicated adviser, Dr. Lesley Lubos, for the invaluable guidance, and to the esteemed panel of examiners for their insightful feedback and support during the final defense.

Congratulations, Mc Arthur, on reaching this important academic milestone! Your hard work and commitment are truly commendable. 🌱📚🧪

🎓 Final Dissertation Defense Successfully Completed! 🎉

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Mr. Roland Tacan and Ms. Evangeline Dap-og for successfully defending their dissertations for the degree PhD in Science Education (Biology)! 🌿🔬
Our deepest gratitude goes to the esteemed panel of examiners for their invaluable insights, time, and support throughout the defense process.
We also sincerely thank everyone who attended the public defense via Zoom on May 10, 2025—your presence and engagement made the occasion even more meaningful.
Best wishes to Mr. Tacan and Ms. Dap-og as they take the next steps in their academic and professional journeys! 👏📚

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐫. 𝐁𝐞𝐧𝐣𝐢𝐞 𝐃. 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐇𝐢𝐬 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟑 𝐏𝐡𝐃 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐦𝐚𝐣𝐨𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲

January 6, 2025- Congratulations to Mr. Benjie D. Solarte on the successful presentation of his Stage 3 dissertation oral defense for his PhD in Science Education, major in Biology. This significant milestone is a testament to his dedication and hard work in advancing his academic journey. Held at the BukSU Botanical Gardens and Herbarium Conference Room, this achievement highlighted his commitment and excellence in the field.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to his adviser, Dr. Estella C. Itaas, for her unwavering guidance, and to the esteemed panel of experts and examiners, chaired by Dr. Lesley C. Lubos. The panel included external member Dr. Susan S. Olana, as well as internal members Dr. Nornie B. Micayabas and Dr. Iris April L. Ramirez. Additionally, we express sincere gratitude to Ms. Desiree Christine C. Arbutante, the secretary, for her diligent support and assistance throughout this endeavor.

We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, SMART BukSU President, for her trust and confidence. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to VPAA Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela for her steadfast support and inspiration. We extend our sincere thanks to Dean Dr. Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario, Program Chair of the PhD Science Education in Biology Dr. Marites M. Egar, and the College of Education for their invaluable assistance and encouragement.
Here’s to the continued growth and success of the PhD Science Education Biology students!
𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐫. 𝐑𝐢𝐨 𝐆. 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟏 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

November 27, 2024
The academic community proudly celebrates Mr. Rio G. Arbutante for the successful presentation of his Stage 1 dissertation proposal in the PhD Science Education program, major in Biology. This remarkable achievement is a testament to his dedication, hard work, and passion for advancing scientific education. The presentation was held at the BukSU Botanical Gardens and Herbarium Conference Room.

Special gratitude is extended to Dr. Lesley Casas Lubos, the Director of the Botanical Gardens and Herbarium and Program Chair of the PhD Science Education in Biology, whose unwavering guidance as adviser has been instrumental in this milestone.

Deep appreciation is also given to the esteemed panel of experts and examiners, chaired by Dr. Iris April L. Ramirez, for their insightful feedback and recommendations. The panel includes distinguished external member Dr. Jay P. Picardal and internal members Dr. Lincoln V. Tan, Dr. Rozanne Tuesday G. Flores, and REC Representative Dr. Riches Tortola, whose expertise significantly enriched the academic discussion.

Sincere thanks are also extended to Ms. Marites M. Egar, the secretary, for her consistent support and efficient coordination throughout the process.

We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, SMART BukSU President, for her trust and confidence. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to VPAA Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela for her steadfast support and inspiration, as well as to Dean Dr. Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario and the College of Education for their invaluable assistance and encouragement.

Here’s to the continued growth and success of the PhD Science Education Biology students!

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐌𝐬. 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐂. 𝐀𝐫𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝟏 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐟𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐞

November 27, 2024
The PhD Science Education program, major in Biology, proudly congratulates Ms. Desiree Christine C. Arbutante on the successful completion of Stage 1 of her dissertation proposal defense. This significant milestone is a testament to her dedication and hard work in advancing her academic journey. The presentation was held at the BukSU Botanical Gardens and Herbarium Conference Room.

Special gratitude is extended to Dr. Lesley Casas Lubos, the Director of the Botanical Gardens and Herbarium and Program Chair of the PhD Science Education in Biology, for her unwavering guidance and support as adviser throughout the research process.

Acknowledgment is also given to the esteemed panel of experts and examiners, chaired by Dr. Iris April L. Ramirez, for their insightful feedback and constructive evaluation. The panel includes external member Dr. Jay P. Picardal, along with internal members Dr. Lincoln V. Tan, Dr. Daphne Silvestre, and REC Representative Dr. Riches Tortola, whose invaluable contributions enriched the research process.

Additionally, sincere appreciation is extended to Ms. Marites M. Egar, the secretary, for her diligent support and assistance throughout this endeavor.

We express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, SMART BukSU President, for her trust and confidence. Our heartfelt appreciation also goes to VPAA Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela for her steadfast support and inspiration, as well as to Dean Dr. Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario and the College of Education for their invaluable assistance and encouragement.

Here’s to the continued growth and success of the PhD Science Education Biology students!

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗.

𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗢. 𝗧𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝘂𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝟮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁 𝗘𝘅𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Congratulations to Mr. Roland O. Tacan on successfully completing his Stage 2 Manuscript Examination for the PhD in Science Education, with a focus on Biology. The presentation took place at the BukSU Botanical Gardens and Herbarium Conference Room.

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to Dr. Marlon S. Frias for his steadfast guidance as adviser. Our gratitude also goes to the distinguished panel of experts and examiners, chaired by Dr. Zita I. Dales, which included external member Dr. Raul C. Orongan; internal members Dr. Lesley C. Lubos and Dr. Mercidita C. Villamayor; and secretary Ms. Marites M. Egar.

We express our sincere thanks to Dr. Joy M. Mirasol, SMART BukSU President, for her trust and confidence. We also appreciate VPAA Dr. Hazel Jean M. Abejuela for her unwavering support and inspiration, as well as Dean Dr. Ann Shiela C. Del Rosario and the College of Education for their invaluable assistance and encouragement.

Here’s to the continued growth and success of the PhD Science Education Biology students!!!

𝗘𝗗𝗨𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗢𝗩𝗔𝗧𝗘. 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗.