KSU- Biological Society

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭!

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐩𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐊𝐒𝐔 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐞𝐬𝐭!

The list of passers is categorized into:
● Board Course Passers
● Non-Board Course Passers

𝐊𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐲 𝐚𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰:

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1eRDUC8tDM_JuRbdFRFNEUJ620VQgcscx?usp=sharing

𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬:

1. Proceed to the college offering your preferred course.

2. Undergo academic evaluation based on the college’s admission policy.

3. If qualified, proceed to enrollment.

4. If not qualified, you may choose another course.

5. Enrollment is FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE (absorptive capacity policy).

6. Only those who took and passed the admission test will be accepted.

Board course passers may enroll in either Board or Non-Board courses, while Non-Board course passers are only permitted to enroll in Non-Board courses.

To guide you on which campus and college to go to during enrollment, please check the details below.

BULANAO CAMPUS
College of Engineering & Information Technology (CEIT)
• Bachelor of Science in Agricultural & Biosystems Engineering (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (Non-Board)
College of Education (COED)
• Bachelor of Elementary Education (Board)
• Bachelor of Secondary Education (Board)
• Bachelor of Physical Education (Board)
College of Public Administration and Indigenous Governance (CAPIG)
• Bachelor of Public Administration (Non-Board)
College of Agriculture (CA)
• Bachelor of Science in Agriculture (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Development Communication (Non-Board)
College of Forestry (COF)
• Bachelor of Science in Forestry (Board)
College of Criminal Justice Education (CCJE)
• Bachelor of Science in Criminology (Board)
• Bachelor of Forensic Science (Non-Board)
College of Entrepreneurship, Tourism & Hospitality Management (CETHM)
• Bachelor of Science in Entrepreneurship (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Tourism Management (Non-Board)
College of Health & Natural Science (CHNS)
• Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Midwifery (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Biology (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (Non-Board)

DAGUPAN CAMPUS
College of Liberal Arts & Social Science (CLASS)
• Bachelor of Science in Psychology (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Social Work (Board)
• Bachelor of Arts in English Language (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Arts in History (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Arts in Political Science (Non-Board)
College of Business Administration & Accountancy (CBAA)
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Office Administration (Non-Board)

RIZAL CAMPUS
College of Agroforestry & Environmental Science (CAFES)
• Bachelor of Science in Agroforestry (Non-Board)
• Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science (Non-Board)

𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞: June 8 - 9, 2026

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐝𝐝𝐞𝐧 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡 🌊

Did you know that for every two breaths you take, one of them likely comes entirely from the ocean?

While we often give all the credit to our amazing forests, it is actually the microscopic world of the deep blue that does the heavy lifting. Specifically, marine organisms like 𝗽𝗵𝘆𝘁𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗸𝘁𝗼𝗻—including the 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙝𝙡𝙤𝙧𝙤𝙘𝙤𝙘𝙘𝙪𝙨 pictured here—are the silent champions of our atmosphere. Through photosynthesis, these tiny powerhouses produce an estimated 50% to 80% of the oxygen on Earth.

𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙇𝙪𝙣𝙜𝙨 𝙫𝙨. 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙋𝙪𝙡𝙨𝙚
We often call the Amazon the lungs of the planet, but scientifically, the ocean acts as its true life support system. While land plants are vital for local ecosystems and carbon storage, the sheer scale of the ocean surface area allows it to outpace terrestrial forests in oxygen output.

"At least half of Earth's oxygen comes from the ocean. Scientists estimate that 50 to 80 percent of the oxygen production on Earth comes from the ocean. The majority of this production is from oceanic plankton—drifting plants, algae, and some bacteria that can photosynthesize."
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

So, next time you take a deep breath of fresh air, remember to give a metaphorical high five to a wave. Protecting our oceans is not just about the water; it is about the very air we breathe.

Reference:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). (2023). How much oxygen comes from the ocean? https://oceanservice.noaa.gov/facts/ocean-oxygen.html



✍️: Athena Hillary Obal
Ivan Cosidon

The Biology Pavilion highlights the study of life through interactive displays and educational activities, fostering scientific curiosity and academic learning.

📷: Mc Evan Apil Dilla

Hart hart ❤️

3𝒓𝒅 𝑷𝒊𝒏𝒏𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝑪𝒂𝒏𝒅𝒍𝒆 𝑳𝒊𝒈𝒉𝒕𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝑪𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒐𝒏𝒚✨

Big dreams start with brave steps.
Witness a celebration of passion, discipline, and purpose in the Pinning and Candle Lighting Ceremony, themed“𝗘𝗺𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: 𝗣𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗣𝘂𝗿𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗲, 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.”

Everyone is invited to be part of this meaningful gathering as our aspiring scientists embrace responsibility, excellence, and a future driven by discovery. Come and be inspired by the commitment and passion of our future biologists.

𝐇𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐎𝐎𝐎𝐎 𝐁𝐈𝐎 𝐅𝐀𝐌!🚨📢
It’s time to flex our Dean’s Listers, aka the real MVPs of the semester! 🤩🧬

Here’s to the Biology Dean’s Listers who turned their sem into a masterpiece. 📚✨
Every highlight, every breakdown, every aha moment — all worth it. You balanced life, labs, and learning like pros.

Bio is tough, pero you proved tougher. You showed what it means to study life while actually living it. 💚🧬
Proud is an understatement — you guys inspire the biology department.

Celebrate your win. You earned every bit of it.
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐀.𝐘. 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐋𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬 — 𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐬.

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽.
Research Skills Workout organized by the 𝐊𝐒𝐔–𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲

𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟮 successfully concluded our two-day program with a strong focus on practical research skills and data handling.

We extend our sincere appreciation to Ma'am 𝐌𝐈𝐊𝐀 𝐀𝐋𝐄𝐑𝐀 𝐃𝐔𝐋𝐋𝐈𝐘𝐀𝐎, Statistician, for delivering Lecture III: Data Analysis using MS Excel, where participants learned how to install the Data Analysis Tool, analyze data, and interpret results using statistical tools. This was followed by a hands-on workshop that allowed participants to apply what they learned in real time.

The program ended on a high note with the awarding of certificates and closing remarks led by Ma'am 𝐋𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐀. 𝐀𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐨, BS-Biology Chairperson , marking the successful completion of the Building the Foundation: Research Skills Workshop.

Thank you to everyone who participated and supported this initiative. Together, we continue to build confident, competent, and responsible researchers.

📷: Mc Evan Apil Dilla

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽.
Research Skills Workout organized by the 𝑲𝑺𝑼–𝑩𝒊𝒐𝒍𝒐𝒈𝒊𝒄𝒂𝒍 𝑺𝒐𝒄𝒊𝒆𝒕𝒚

𝘿𝙖𝙮 𝟭 marked a strong start to our two-day research journey, featuring registration, opening prayer, welcome remarks, and inspiring messages that set the tone for learning. We are sincerely grateful to 𝐌𝐄𝐋𝐀𝐍𝐈𝐄 𝐒. 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐔𝐄𝐋, MST, Registered Chemical Technician, for leading Lecture I: Technical Research, which focused on the effective writing of research titles and SMART Objectives, as well as practical guidance on writing the Introduction, Review of Related Literature, Methodology, Results and Discussion, and Conclusion.
The day concluded with Lecture II: Responsible Use of Relevant Artificial Intelligence in Research, highlighting ethical and meaningful integration of AI in academic work.

As we wrap up Day 1, we look forward to Day 2 tomorrow, which will focus on Lecture III: Data Analysis using MS Excel, including installing data analysis tools, analyzing data, and interpreting results with statistical tools, followed by a workshop, awarding of certificates, and closing remarks.

Thank you to our speakers, facilitators, and participants for making this program a meaningful step toward building a solid foundation in research.

📷: Mc Evan Apil Dilla

✨ 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐰𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐠𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 — 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥? 🧬

Inside your cells, kinesin motor proteins tirelessly transport essential materials to maintain life and cellular balance. This microscopic process is vital for your body’s proper function and overall well-being.

In the same way, spending time with your barkada plays a significant role in emotional health. Social interactions help reduce stress and stimulate the release of happiness hormones such as dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin.

So remember, if you’re feeling down, think about your kinesin tirelessly working inside you and your barkada always there for you. Both are doing their part to keep you healthy, balanced, and happy from the tiniest level to your biggest smiles. 💫😁

✍️: Athena Hillary T. Obal
Letty June L. Eguiab

“Hindi ka kasi kumakain kaya ka nagkaka-ulcer!” – Nanay
“Kaka-cellphone mo ’yan!” – Nanay

💡 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤: 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐔𝐥𝐜𝐞𝐫𝐬?

Many believe that stress or spicy food causes ulcers — but that’s actually a myth! 😯

The real cause of most ulcers is a bacterial infection called 𝘏𝘦𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘰𝘣𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪 (𝘏. 𝘱𝘺𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘪). This bacteria damages your stomach’s protective lining, allowing acid to create painful sores.

✅ Remember:
• Ulcers aren’t caused by skipping meals or using your phone.
• They can be treated — especially when diagnosed early.
• If you often have stomach pain, heartburn, or bloating, get checked by a doctor.

✨ Let’s stop the myths and start spreading real health awareness!

✍️: Athena Hillary T. Obal
Letty June L. Eguiab

Hard work truly pays off!
Congratulations, Kristyl Anne Quezon, for passing the Civil Service Exam this August 2025! 🌟
Your KSU – Biological Society family is proud of you! 💚

✍️: Athena Hillary T. Obal