Sex: Male

Education 

  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Master of Science in Entomology, 1991
  • University of the Philippines Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, 1981

Field of Specialization

Entomology, Zoology, Biodiversity, Wildlife Studies

Researches

Malabrigo, P.L., Jr., Umali, A.G.A., Tiburan, C.L., Jr., Pampolina, N.M., Balatibat, J.B., Tinio, C.E., Abaloso, W.P., Luna, A.C., & Boncodin, J.C., (2016) Tree Diversity and Stand Structure of Permanent Biodiversity Monitoring Area in Mount Makiling
Asian Journal of Biodiversity Volume 7, No. 1

Castillo, L.A., Lapitan, L.G., Balatibat, J.B., Castillo, M.L., & Bantayan, N.C., (2015) Spatial Distribution of Kalantas (Toona calantas Merr. & Rolfe) in the Molawin–Dampalit Watershed, Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines
Ecosystems and Development Journal Volume 5, No. 3

Ong, B.K.C., Paller, V.G.V., de Guia, A.P.O., Balatibat, J.B., & Gonzalez, J.C.T., (2015) Prevalence of avian haemosporidians among understorey birds of Mt. Banahaw de Lucban, Philippines
Raffles Bulletin of Zoology Volume 63

Gestiada, E.C., Castillo, M.L., Balatibat, J.B., & Bantayan, N.C., (2014) Butterfly species diversity and habitat heterogeneity across altitudinal gradients of Mt. Banahaw de Majayjay, Philippines
Ecosystems and Development Journal Volume 5

Lit, I.L., Jr., Balatibat, J.B., & Palijon, A.M., (2006) Quadrastichuserythrinae Kim (hymenoptera: eulopiddae), a new invasive pest infesting, galling and killing dapdap trees (Erythrina spp.) in the Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 28, No. 1

Pascual, J.N., Luna, A.C., & Balatibat, J.B., (2013) Comparative diversity of ground-dwelling ants (Hymenoptera:Formicidae) in two permanent plots in Makiling Forest Reserve, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 35, No. 1

Herrera, K.J.M., Luna, A.C., & Balatibat, J.B., (2009) Effects of forest gaps on foliage insect diversity in the perment field laboratory areas (PFLAS)in Mt. Makiling Forest Reserve
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 31, No. 1

Buena, E.R.L., Luna, A.C., & Balatibat, J.B., (2009) Survey and census of ground lizards in the permanent field laboratory areas (PFLAS) in Mt. Makiling forest reserve
Transactions of the National Academy of Science and Technology Volume 31, No. 1

Balatibat, J.B., Peras, J.R., Jumawid, R.J.J., & Fernando, E.S., (1996) Bamboo-roosting bats (Tylonycteris, Vespertilionidae) in the Subic Bay Forest Reserve, Philippines
Asian International Journal of Life Sciences Volume 5, No. 2

Balatibat, J.B., (2008) Wildlife diversity studies and conservation efforts in the Philippines
Forest Science and Technology Volume 4, No. 1

Guevarra, D.M., Florece, L.M., & Balatibat, J.B., (2014) Anthropogenic Activities Affecting the Growth and Survival of Bauhinia malabarica Roxb. in the Grasslands of Nueva Ecija, Philippines
Ecosystems & Development Journal Volume 4, No. 2 

Awards

  • UPLB Centennial Professorial Chair Lecture Award, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2015 July 30
  • Best Poster Paper Award, for Quadrastichus erythrinae Kim, "black sheep" of the Family Eulopidae and an invasive wasp galling and killing dapdap trees (Lit, I.L.Jr., JB Balatibat, AM Palijon), 37th Annual Convention of the PMCP, 2006 May
  • Outstanding Teacher Award, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, University of the Philippines Los Baños, 2009