PSU - Department of Environmental Science

𝙒𝙚 𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙩 𝙩𝙤 𝙝𝙚𝙖𝙧 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙔𝙊𝙐! 🫵

Calling all Palawan State University Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science graduates from 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝟭𝟵𝟵𝟵 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Take part in our Graduate Tracer Study and share where your journey has taken you after becoming a BSES student. Your experiences, achievements, and feedback will help us understand the impact of our programs and shape better curricula, courses, and opportunities for the future of the Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science of Palawan State University graduates.

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Be counted. Be heard. Be part of the change!

𝙎𝙖 𝙉𝙜𝙖𝙡𝙖𝙣 𝙣𝙜 𝙈𝙖𝙮-𝙗𝙪𝙝𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙗𝙖𝙣𝙩𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙗𝙖𝙮𝙨𝙖𝙮!

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🎓 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧'𝗦 & 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗡'𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧
𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Hello Alchemist! The College of Sciences, Palawan State University invites all qualified students to apply for the President's and Dean's List for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026.

Eligible students are encouraged to submit their Report of Grades (ROG) to their respective Program Chair for verification and endorsement.

📌 Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

🎓 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦: 𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗗𝗘𝗡𝗧'𝗦 & 𝗗𝗘𝗔𝗡'𝗦 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧
𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, 𝗔𝗬 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Hello Alchemist! The College of Sciences, Palawan State University invites all qualified students to apply for the President's and Dean's List for the Second Semester of Academic Year 2025–2026.

Eligible students are encouraged to submit their Report of Grades (ROG) to their respective Program Chair for verification and endorsement.

📌 Application Deadline: 14 August 2026

𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐀𝐃𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐘 📣

#𝐃𝐄𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 🌿

CS-DES Faculty, Mr. John Vincent Colili, led a technical writing workshop organized by the Puerto 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗮𝗻 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸 (𝗣𝗣𝗦𝗥𝗡𝗣)-𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝗲𝗮 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 park's 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗺.

The capacity-building initiative entitled “𝗞𝗮𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗪𝗿𝗶𝘁𝗲: 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗖𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗗𝗼𝗰𝘂𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻” was successfully held from 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟴–𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, 𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗮𝗰𝗮𝗼𝘆𝗮𝗻 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸, 𝗕𝗿𝗴𝘆. 𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘆𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻, 𝗣𝘂𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲𝘀𝗮 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆.

𝐁𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐄𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐞𝐝 𝐚𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐃𝐀 𝐌𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐎𝐏𝐀 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧-𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥 🌿

The Project ORACLE: Delta, composed of five fourth-year BSES students, namely Ryza M. Caneos, Armin Shane De Veluz, Phaeby Jane Tañedo, Loren Ulson, and Jay Mark Creo, coached by Mr. JV Colili, bagged the Championship in the recently concluded Provincial Level DOST-HANDA MIMAROPA Pitching Competition.

Congratulations, Team ORACLE - Delta, and Godspeed at the Regionals!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮, 𝐒𝐢𝐫 𝐉𝐕! 🌿

The Department of Environmental Science proudly extends its heartfelt congratulations to Mr. John Vincent C. Colili, Former Department Chairperson of the Department of Environmental Science, on his designation as Associate Dean of the College of Sciences.

During his tenure as Department Chairperson, Sir JV demonstrated exemplary leadership and an unwavering commitment to academic excellence, research, faculty development, quality assurance, and institutional growth. Through his dedication and vision, the Department pursued significant initiatives that strengthened its academic programs, research culture, and industry partnerships.

As he assumes this new leadership role, we are confident that his experience, integrity, and collaborative spirit will continue to contribute to the advancement of the College of Sciences and the University as a whole. His designation reflects the trust and confidence placed in his leadership and commitment to public service.

The Department of Environmental Science expresses its sincere gratitude for his dedicated service as Department Chairperson and wishes him continued success as he embarks on this new chapter of leadership.

Congratulations, AD JV! Your DES family is proud of you and looks forward to your continued contributions to the College of Sciences and Palawan State University.

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐒𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐄𝐒! 🌿

The Department of Environmental Science proudly extends its warmest congratulations to Prof. Abrila M. Langbao on her appointment as the new Department Chairperson of the Department of Environmental Science.

A dedicated educator and valued member of the Department, Prof. Langbao has consistently demonstrated commitment to academic excellence, student development, and service to the University. As she assumes this important leadership role, we are confident that her vision, integrity, and collaborative spirit will further strengthen the Department's pursuit of excellence in instruction, research, extension, and innovation.

As we embark on this new chapter together, we look forward to working under her leadership in advancing the Department's mission of developing environmentally competent, socially responsible, and globally competitive graduates who will contribute to sustainable development and environmental stewardship.

The DES likewise extends its gratitude to our outgoing Chairperson, Mr. JV Colili, for his dedicated service and leadership. During his tenure, the Department pursued significant initiatives in academic development, research and extension, industry partnerships, and program quality assurance, laying important foundations for its continued growth. We thank him for his commitment and wish him continued success in his future endeavors.

Congratulations, Chair Abrila! The entire Department of Environmental Science wishes you success, wisdom, and fulfillment as you lead the Department toward greater milestones.

𝐂𝐒 𝐖𝐞𝐥𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧! 🌿

The Department of Environmental Science warmly welcomes our new Dean of the College of Sciences, Dr. Floredel Dangan-Galon!

Prior to her appointment as Dean, Dr. Dangan-Galon served as the University's Director for Research and Creative Works, where her visionary leadership advanced Palawan State University's research agenda and strengthened its culture of innovation and scholarly excellence. She also pioneered the University's Marine Science Research Center (MSRC), transforming it into one of Palawan State University's premier research facilities.

As one of the University's distinguished researchers and educators, we look forward to your leadership as we continue to advance excellence in instruction, research, extension, and public service, while fostering innovation and collaboration within the College of Sciences.

May God grant you wisdom, strength, and guidance as you lead the College into a new chapter of growth and achievement.

Welcome, Dean Flor! 💚💛

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐎𝐧𝐚! 🌿

The Department of Environmental Science extends its heartfelt gratitude and best wishes to the Outgoing Dean of the College of Sciences, Dr. Ronald Edilberto A. Ona.

A core faculty member of the Department of Environmental Science, Dean Ron faithfully served as Dean of the College of Sciences for the past four and a half years. Under his leadership, the College successfully navigated the challenges of the post-pandemic transition while advancing toward greater institutional stability, academic excellence, and research growth.

Within the Department, Dean Ona played a pivotal role in strengthening our research culture. As one of the pioneers of the DES Four Laboratories concept, he championed initiatives that enhanced research productivity, fostered strategic alignment among faculty and laboratories, and improved learning and research facilities for both students and faculty. Your leadership, vision, and unwavering support have left a lasting mark on the College and the Department.

Welcome home to the Department of Environmental Science, Dean Ona. 🌿

𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐭 🌿

Co-authored by DES faculty member JML Diego, this study describes two new endemic 𝙋𝙨𝙮𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙖 (Rubiaceae) species from the Philippines: 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘪𝘪 from Mt. Guiting-Guiting, Sibuyan Island, and 𝘗𝘴𝘺𝘤𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢 𝘵𝘢𝘨𝘣𝘢𝘯𝘶𝘢𝘳𝘶𝘮 from the Victoria–Anepahan Mountain Range and Mt. Mantalingahan in Palawan. Distinguished by unique morphological characteristics, these discoveries increase the number of recognized Psychotria species in the country to 117 and highlight the exceptional biodiversity of the Philippines' tropical subalpine ultramafic forests, reinforcing the need for their conservation.

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.597