Philippine Genome Center Visayas

𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 𝗧𝗢 𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦 | To ensure efficient handling and timely processing of samples, all clients are advised to follow the official sample submission schedule of PGC Visayas.

In line with laboratory protocols, a 𝗦𝗧𝗥𝗜𝗖𝗧 𝗡𝗢 𝗪𝗔𝗟𝗞-𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬 is implemented, clients must coordinate and schedule their submissions in advance prior to visiting the facility.

As PGC Visayas continues to provide more streamlined and efficient services, we are introducing our new Omics Solutions Portal. All service inquiries can now be directly lodged through the portal for faster processing, clearer communication, and real-time tracking-from request to results.

Visit https://pgc-genomebase.vercel.app for your inquiries.

💬 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗘: The “Available 24/7” feature refers to the Client Portal website accessibility only. While the portal is accessible anytime for submitting inquiries and requests, responses and assistance from our team are provided during official working hours.

The Philippine Genome Center Visayas, represented by Dr. Carla Lenore Calumpang (DOST-CIP Fellow for Omics) and Nadelene Faith Cartago (University Research Associate), joined Project CELLS Session 01 of Pangasinan State University (PSU) as invited speakers on April 24, 2026.

Held at the Research and Innovation Hub (RIH) in PSU Lingayen Campus and via Zoom, the session highlighted “Biotechniques in Molecular Biology as Foundational Lab and Research Skills.”

Participants were introduced to essential molecular biology techniques and explored opportunities in genomics and scientific research, helping guide their academic and career paths.

The event gathered over 100 undergraduate fisheries and science students and was organized in partnership with the Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Central Luzon Chapter.

Project CELLS (Curated and Empowered Lectures in the Life Sciences) is an academic initiative designed to enhance science learning among undergraduate students through guided, collaborative, and discussion-based sessions.

Holiday Advisory: Labor Day

Please be advised that laboratory operations of the Philippine Genome Center (PGC) Visayas Omics and Bioinformatics will be temporarily suspended on May 1, 2026 (Friday) in observance of a regular Holiday.

Regular office and laboratory operations will resume on May 4, 2026 (Monday).

PGC Visayas welcomed a group of research partners for a courtesy visit and laboratory tour on April 24, 2026. The visit formed part of the second day of activities under the GIZ-supported project “Crabsolutely Zero: Promoting a Circular Model for Sustainable Valorization of Crustacean Waste,” implemented through the UP Visayas Foundation, Inc.

Representatives from GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), together with members of the project team and participants from the Department of Science and Technology Industrial Technology Development Institute (DOST-ITDI), took part in the activity. During the afternoon session, the group joined a tour of several key research facilities across UP Visayas.

As part of the tour, the group made a stop at the Philippine Genome Center Visayas laboratories, where they were introduced to the facility and its research initiatives. The group was guided through the laboratories, with PGC Visayas URA Nadelene Faith Cartago and SRA Lee Genesis Mabaquiao assisting the visitors and facilitating the walkthrough of the facility.

The visit gave participants a better understanding of the research environment at UP Visayas and how the university’s scientific capabilities support the broader goals of the CrabZero program.

Students from West Visayas State University (WVSU) recently conducted an educational visit to the Philippine Genome Center Visayas as part of their academic enrichment activities.

The visiting group, composed of Bachelor of Science in Biology students, organized the tour in line with their Developmental Biology course under the guidance of their instructor, Dr. Pastor Jones Denusta.

The visit aimed to provide students with firsthand exposure to laboratory practices and emerging scientific techniques relevant to their field.

The educational tour, held on April 24, 2026, highlighted WVSU’s commitment to experiential learning, allowing students to engage directly with research professionals and facilities. During the visit, PGC Visayas SRA Xemenes Lee Secondes, together with PGC Visayas DOST-CIP Fellows P*e Jee Jareño (Omics Lab) and Christine Marie Florece (Bioinformatics Lab), assisted the group and guided them around the facilities.

Through this initiative, the students gained valuable insights that will contribute to their future careers in biology and scientific research.

Join us in advancing invertebrate genomics at the 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗜𝗡𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗧𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘 𝗚𝗘𝗡𝗢𝗠𝗜𝗖𝗦 𝗔𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗘 𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗙𝗘𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗖𝗘 (GIGA VI)!

The GIGA VI Conference will be held on July 6–10, 2026 in Boracay, Philippines, bringing together researchers, scientists, and experts to share insights and advance the field of invertebrate genomics.

📍 Savoy Hotel at Boracay Newcoast, Philippines
📅 July 6–10, 2026

Interested participants are invited to submit their research abstracts and contribute to the scientific discourse.

🗓 Deadline: 01 May 2026
📲 Scan the QR code or submit here:
https://gigavi.org/giga-vi-abstract-submission/

Representatives from Pangasinan State University visited PGC Visayas Laboratories on April 20, 2026.

The delegation was formally received and given a tour of the facilities by Dr. Victor Marco Emmanuel Ferriols. During the visit, the participants were introduced to the laboratory’s infrastructure, key equipment, and standard operational procedures.

The visiting delegation was composed of Dr. Ghana Cahatol, Dr. Joseph Campit, Dr. Lemark Bautista, Dr. Larry Santos, Mr. Ramwil Ramos, Ms. Aiko Calip, and Ms. Jewel Mislang.

PGC Visayas met with Ms. Danica May Lawagan of Don Mariano Marcos Memorial State University (DMMMSU) to discuss potential collaborations and upcoming initiatives within the PGC Visayas Consortium. She also had the opportunity to tour the PGC Visayas laboratories, showcasing ongoing work in omics research and capacity-building.