(8th place in the November 1973 Board Exam for Chemist) Registration Certificate No.: 4063 Date Registered: 15 March 1974
BACKGROUND- EDUCATION
Institution Degree Date Pacific Wester University, Los Angeles, CA, USA PhD Chemistry (Non-Resident External Degree Program, Technological and Ecological Environment) 1986-1988 University of San Carlos, Cebu City BS Chemistry (5-years Curriculum) Magna Cum Laude with units for BS Mathematics Studied under the followingScholarships: USC President’s Science Scholarship, Scholarship Foundation of the Filipino Youth, and Maria Marcela Clavano Scholarship 1969-1973
- CIVIL SERVICE ELIGIBILITY / PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATION
- REGISTERED CHEMIST (8th place in the November 1973 Board Exam forChemist) Registration Certificate No.: 4063 Date Registered: 15 March 1974
- ASSOCIATE ENVIRONMENTAL PROFESSIONAL (Accredited by the Dept. of Environment &Natural Resources-10) Accreditation Certificate No.: 98-R10-C1 RMR 48 Date of Accreditation: 24 April 1998
- WORK AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES
- FULL- TIME EMPLOYMENT
Institution Date Position Job Description Xavier University-Cagayan de Oro City Jan 1983 - Mar 1988 Lecturer Teach various chemistry subjects to BS Chemistry students Mindanao Polytechnic State College, Cagayan de Oro City April 1991 - May 1992 Director for Research & Extension Manage the research and extension programs of the college 1992 - Present In-Charge, Lab facilities & Instruments Supervise the use and maintenaance of science laboratories and all the instruments/equipment; handle supplies inventory & control; coordinate lab staff 2006 - Present Manager COE-Chemistry Project In-charge of the project to build up the Chemistry Program as a CHED Center of Excellence. 2007 - Present Chairman, Department of Chemistry & Life Science Oversee the whole department’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the sciences; supervise the different coordinators and faculty 2007 - Present Chief Chemist Analytical Lab Services Analytical Lab Services--conducting analyses for various clients. MSU-IIT, Iligan City Nov 1992 - Present Visiting Professor Handle graduate courses in organic chemistry under the MS Chemistry as needed; thesis advising. Liceo de Cagayan University - Cagayan de Oro City Jun 1996 - Present Visiting Professor Handle graduate courses in environmental management and science. - PART-TIME / CONCURRENT ENGAGEMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
Institution Date Position Job Description Xavier University-Cagayan de Oro City Jan 1983 - Mar 1988 Lecturer Teach various chemistry subjects to BS Chemistry students Mindanao Polytechnic State College, Cagayan de Oro City April 1991 - May 1992 Director for Research & Extension Manage the research and extension programs of the college 1991 - Present Chairman, Physical Sciences Division, Graduate School Coordinate matters regarding graduate programs in the physical sciences 1992 - Present In-Charge, Lab facilities & Instruments Supervise the use and maintenaance of science laboratories and all the instruments/equipment; handle supplies inventory & control; coordinate lab staff 2006 - Present Manager COE-Chemistry Project In-charge of the project to build up the Chemistry Program as a CHED Center of Excellence. 2007 - Present Chairman, Department of Chemistry & Life Science Oversee the whole department’s undergraduate and graduate degree programs in the sciences; supervise the different coordinators and faculty 2007 - Present Chief Chemist Analytical Lab Services Supervise the operation of the Center for Analytical Lab Services--conducting analyses for various clients. MSU-IIT, Iligan City Nov 1992 - Present Visiting Professor Handle graduate courses in organic chemistry under the MS Chemistry as needed; thesis advising. Liceo de Cagayan University - Cagayan de Oro City Jun 1996 - Present Visiting Professor Handle graduate courses in environmental management and science. - CONSULTANCIES
- IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
Establishment Date Service Rendered R & M Corporation, Cebu City Jan 1983 - Mar 1988 Research/development and quality control on food products, e.g., dried fruits Ristian Industries, Cagayan de Oro City May 1994 - Dec 1996 Development of industrial chemicals, e.g., water softener, fruit peel Crystal sugar Co., Incorporated, Maramag, Buk. Nov 1995 - Feb 1996 Environmental impact assessment (water quality) Cagayan de Oro Oil Co., Inc., Cag. de Oro City Jan 1996 - Feb 1996 Environmental impact assessment -- expansion/waste water treatment . Cagayan de Oro Oil Co., Inc., Cag. de Oro City Jan 1997 - Present Characterization of coconut oil processing wastewater and training of laboratory staff on wastewater analysis. Lina Holdings Oleo-Chemicals, Inc., Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Jul 1997 - Present Quality Control, research and other aspects of technical operations Tetra Tech Environmental Mgt. Inc., Manila Mar 1998 - Present Environmental consulting services. - IN THE EDUCATIONAL AND GOVERNMENT SECTORS
Institution Date Service Rendered LDCU , Cagayan de Oro City Jun 1997 - Present Consultation work for the Center for Environmental Studies and S&T Programs in the Graduate School Department of Environmental & Natural Resources-10, Cagayan de Oro City 1993 - Present Review of the Environmental Impact Statements of different projects—industries and non industrial. Department of Science And Technology-10, Cagayan de Oro City 1997 - Present Participation in the CIC-Science Community (Environment Committee) Commission on Higher Education-Mindanao Advanced Education Project June 1997 - Present Quality assessment of institutional research proposals Cagayan de Oro Oil Co., Inc., Cag. de Oro City Jan 1997 - Present Characterization of coconut oil processing wastewater and training of laboratory staff on wastewater analysis. Lina Holdings Oleo-Chemicals, Inc., Tagoloan, Misamis Oriental Jul 1997 - Present Quality Control, research and other aspects of technical operations Tetra Tech Environmental Mgt. Inc., Manila Mar 1998 - Present Environmental consulting services.
- IN THE INDUSTRIAL SECTOR
- FULL- TIME EMPLOYMENT
- PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT/ACHIEVEMENTS/ CONTRIBUTIONS/HONORS
- TRAINING/CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- IN THE MANAGEMENT AND RELATED AREAS—have attended varied training programs in general management and supervision organized in the country.
- IN THE SCIENTIFIC AND TECHNICAL AREAS—have attended about a hundred trainings, workshops, seminars in chemistry, environmental science/management, research, quality control and industrial operations in the country and abroad
- TRAINING/CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION
- MEMBERSHIP IN SCIENTIFIC / HONORARY /PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS
- Member of a number of scientific/honorary/professional organizations among which are:
- Director, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas-National, 1991-1992.
- Director and Vice President for Mindanao, Integrated Chemists of the Philippines-National, 1988-1990.
- President, Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas-Region X/XII Chapter, 1987-1995; 1998-1999. (Spearheaded the organization of the association in 1987).
- Member, National Research Council of the Philippines, 1993-present.
- President, Integrated Chemists of the Philippines – Region X/Xii Chapter, 1987-1997; 1999 - present (Spearheaded the organization of the association in 1987).
- Executive Chairman, Joint Boards of the Region X/XII Chapters of the Integrated
- Chemists of the Phil. & Kapisanang Kimika sa Pilipinas, 1996-present
- Member of a number of scientific/honorary/professional organizations among which are:
- SCIENTIFIC ACHIEVEMENTS / CONTRIBUTIONS
- RESEARCH PRESENTATIONS / PUBLICATIONS—an active researcher in the areas of product development, analytical methods development, environmental management, quality control, biotechnology, natural products, chemistry education, and other areas; authored, co-authored, been involved in more than a hundred researches in both industry and academe.
- BRIEF SUMMARY OF REPRESENTATIVE PERTINENT RESEARCH INVOLVEMENTS
- (.) “Cultivarietal Comparison of Patchouli in Relation to Essential Oil Production and Quality”. Published, Flavor and Fragrance Journal, 1990.
- This paper pertains to an important source of essential oil for the perfumery industry-Patchouli (Pogostemon cablin Benth.). Three cultivars were studied and compared in terms of morphological characteristics, biomass yield, oil yield, and the quality of the oil produced. One cultivars (from Taiwan) came out with quality close to that of the standard oil. The two other cultivars (from Japan and Philippines) are of interest for breeding programs and as sources of different types of Patchouli essential oils.
- (.) “In Vitro Growth and development of Callus Derived from Rachilla of Young Inflorescences and Zygotic Embryos of Coconut Palm ( Cocos Nucifera L.)” Presented, First National Symposium on Plant Tissue Culture in Philippine Agriculture and Forestry, Los Banos, Laguna, 1988.
- This paper describes the tissue results using coconut rachilla and embryo tissue. Both explants produced good calluses that would later show root – and – shoot – like projections with some surface greening when exposed to light. The rachilla tissues gave, in addition to calluses, some out- growths a few of which developed into plantlets with true leaflets and adventitious roots. Pertinent culturing conditions are indicated in the paper.
- (.) Analytical Methods Development for the quality Control
- This is a series of activities to improve existing analytical methods develop new ones in order to upgrade quality control procedures in coco- chemical processing. An example is the development of a simplified method for the determination of Therm-S 300 (a heating medium consisting of biphenyl ether) contamination in coconut fatty alcohols. This method employs high performance liquid chromatography with UV detection. A rapid method owing to minimal preparation, it contributes greatly to prevent big production losses and damage to product quality image.
- (.) “Sulfur Problem in the Operation of the Two 100-MW Power Barges in Mindanao”, Presented to the Faculty of the School Graduate Studies, LDCU, June 1997.
- This paper studied the magnitude of the sulfur problem in the operation of two power barges stationed in Mindanao. The study covered the SOP’s of the barges, the profile and averages levels of sulfur in the fuel, the rate of sulfur dioxide emission, and the accumulated generation of the dioxide gas. The results show a need to address the problem more effectively aside from controlling the sulfur contents of bunker oil used.
- (.) “The Cagayan de Oro City Landfill: Site Hydrogeology, Waste and Leachate Characteristics”, Presented to the Faculty of the School of Graduate Studies, LDCU, Oct 1997.
- This paper assessed the conditions prevailing at the Cagayan de Oro City Landfill especially in relation to the hydrogeology, waste characteristics and leachate characteristics. The wastes are chiefly nonhazardous type but the hydrogeology reveals high potential for contaminating the groundwater. Preliminary findings show some soil and groundwater contamination but this needs confirmation. Leachate samples collected exceeded all important parameters of the government standards for effluents.
- HONORS / AWARDS / DISTINCTIONS
- Medal of Recognition for Chemistry Board Examination Achievement (8th place), University of San Carlos, Cebu City, 1974.
- Outstanding Alumni, Bugo Central School Alumni Association, Bugo, Cagayan de Oro City, 1986.
- Featured Contemporary Filipino Chemist, Philippine Chemical News, Philippine Federation of Chemistry Societies, Manila, 1989.
- Distinguished Graduate School Professorial Chair, Del Monte Phil., Inc. and MPSC, Cagayan de Oro City, 1991.
- Outstanding Leadership Award, Integrated Chemists of the Phil. And Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas – Regions X/XII Chapters, Central Mindanao University, Musuan, Bukidnon, 1992.
- Plaque of Merit (Environmental Protection & Management – EIS System), Department Of Environmental & Natural Resources – Region X, Cagayan de Oro City, 1995.
- Plaque of Merit (Environmental Protection & Management – EIS System), Department Of Environmental & Natural Resources – Region X, Cagayan de Oro City, 1996.
- Best Research Paper Awards, In-House Research Review, Mindanao Polytechnic State College, 2006/2007
- First Runner-Up, Best Research Program, Region 10, CHED Search for Best Research Program in Academe, 2007.
