GOVPH

Sex: Female

Education:

• University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines, Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Chemistry, 1980
• University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines, Master Science in Soil Science, 1986
• University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines, Doctor Philosophy in Agricultural Chemistry, 1994
• Japan Society for the Promotion of Science, Institute of Applied Biochemistry, University of Tsukuba, Japan, Post-doctoral Fellowship, 1996

Field of Specialization:

Chemistry

Researches:

Soriano, N.U., Jr., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M. , (2003) Functional group analysis during ozonation of sunflower oil methyl esters by FT-IR and NMR
Chemistry and Physics of Lipids Volume 126 , No. 2

Capunitan, J.A., Alfafara, C.G., Migo, V.P., Movillon, J.L., Dizon, E.I., Matsumura, M. , (2008) Decolorization and chemical oxygen demand (COD) reduction of sugar refinery spent ion-exchange-process (SIEP) effluent by electrochemical treatment methods
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 91, No. 4

Magbanua, F.O., Natividad, K.T., Migo, V.P., Alfafara, C.G., Dela Peña, F.O., Miranda, R.O., Albaladejo, J.D., Nadala, Jr., E.C.B., Loh, P.C., Tapay, L.M. , (2000) Prevalence of white spot virus (WSV) in cultured Peneaus monodon in the Philippines
Diseases of Aquatic Organisms Volume 42 , No. 1

Dela Cruz, F.B., Migo, V.P., Valencia, S.A., Demafelis, R.B., Alfafara, C.G., Alcantara, A.J. , (2007) Enzyme mixtures for the extraction of oil from the seeds of Vutalao (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 32, No. 3

Soriano, N.U., Jr., Migo, V.P., Sato, K., Matsumura, M. , (2005) Crystallization behavior of biodiesel and biodiesel treated with ozonized vegetable oil
European Journal of Lipid Science and Technology Volume 107

Soriano, N.U., Jr., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., (2006) Ozonized vegetable oil as pour point depressant for neat biodiesel
Elsevier, Fuel Volume 85

Soriano, N.U., Jr., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., (2004) Electrolytic cleavage of 1,2,4-trioxolanes of sunflower oil methyl esters
Electrochimica Acta Volume 50

Whangchai, N., Migo, V.P., Alfafara, C.G., Young, H.K., Nomura, N., Matsumura, M. , (2004) Strategies for alkalinity and pH control for ozonated shrimp pond water
Aquacultural Engineering Volume 30

Soriano, N.U., Jr. Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M. , (2003) Ozonation of sunflower oil: Spectroscopic monitoring of the degree of unsaturation
Journal of American Oil Chemists Society Volume 80

Monsalud, R. G., Magbanua, F.O., Tapay, L.M., Hedreyda, C. T., Olympia, M.S.D., Migo, V.P., Kurahashi, M., Yokota, A., (2003) Identification of pathogenic and non-pathogenic Vibrio strains from shrimp and shrimp farms in the Philippines
J. Gen. Applied. Micro. Volume 49

Migo, V.P., So, R.S., Flavier, M.E., Madamba, L.S.P. , (1986) Carbon, hydrogen and nitrogen contents of common agricultural and industrial raw materials and waste products
The Philippine Agriculturist Volume 69, No. 3

Papa, V.J., Del Rosario, E.J. , (1979) Hydrolysis of coconut endosperm carbohydrate by a microbial mannanase
Bulletin of Philippine Biochememical Society Volume 2, No. 1

Migo, V. P. , (2005 Jl) Training manual on technologies and developments in alcohol fermentation (Practicum 4)
Training Manual

Alfafara, C.G., Migo, V.P., Amarante, J.A., Dallo, R.F., Matsumura, M. , (2000) Ozone treatment of distillery slops wastes
Water Science and Technology Volume 42 , No. 3-4

Paje, M.L.F., Alfafara, C.G., Migo, V.P., Magbanua, J.P.V., Yabes, M., Bugante, E.C. , (2001) Microbial and chemical methods for decolorization of molasses-derived alcohol distillery effluent
Environmental Monitoring and Biodiagnostics of Hazardous Contaminants, M. Healy, D. Wise and M. Moo-Young (eds). Kluwer Academic Publishers, Dordrecht, Netherlands

Migo, V.P., (2001) Proximate Analysis (Chapter I)
Analyses of Algae for Food. M.R.Martinez-Goss, M.L.Dionisio-Sese, F.B.Elegado, V.P. Migo and K. Hori DOST-PCASTRD, Manila, Philippines , No. 1-11

Magbanua, F.O., Natividad, K.D.T., Albaladejo, J.D., Migo, V.P., Tapay, L.M. , (2000 Ap) A PCR Protocol for the Detection of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV) in the Philippines: A Training Manual
Training Manual

Madamba, L.S.P., So, R.S., Migo, V.P., Flavier, M.E. , (1988) Determination of moisture in coconut oil (cochin) and coco-diesel by gas chromatography
Kimika , No. 4

So, R.S., Madamba, L.S.P., Deseo, M.A., Migo, V.P. , (1991) Determination of moisture in some food and agricultural materials using gas chromatography
ASEAN Food Journal Volume 6, No. 3

Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., Del Rosario, E.J., Kataoka, H. , (1993) Decolorization of molasses wastewater using an inorganic flocculant
Journal on Fermentation and Bioengineering Volume 75, No. 6

Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., del Rosario, E.J., Kataoka, H. , (1993) The effect of pH and calcium ions on the destabilization of melanoidin
Journal on Fermentation and Bioengineering Volume 76, No. 1

Migo, V.P., So, R.S., Deseo, M.A., Madamba, L.S.P. , (1995) Chemical composition of Philippine Molasses
The Philippine Agriculturist Volume 78, No. 1

Migo, V.P., Del Rosario, E.J., Matsumura, M. , (1997) Flocculation of melanoidins induced by inorganic ions
Journal of Ferm. Bioeng. Volume 83, No. 3

Sornsanit, K., Migo, V.P., Nomura, N., Matsumura, M. , (2002) The use of green tea powder and green tea polyphenols for treatment of vibrio-infected shrimp culture water
Japanese Journal of Water Treatment Biology Volume 38, No. 2

Matsumura, M., Nomura, N., Alfafara, C.G., Migo, V.P., (2003) The current situation and problems of water treatment technologies in the Philippines (in Japanese)
Journal of Water and Waste Volume 45, No. 10

Soriano, N.U., Jr., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M. , (2003) Functional group analysis during ozonation of sunflower oil methyl esters by FT-IR and NMR
Chemistry and Physics of Lipids Volume 126, No. 2

Soriano, N.U., Jr., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M. , (2003) Ozonation of sunflower oil: Spectroscopic monitoring of the degree of unsaturation
Journal of American Oil Chemists Society , No. 80

Monsalud, R.G., Magbanua, F.O., Tapay, L.M. Hedreyda, C.T., Olympia, M.S.D., Migo, V.P., Kurahashi, M., Yokota, A. , (2003) Identification of pathogenic and non-pathogenic Vibrio strains from shrimp and shrimp farms in the Philippines
J. Gen. Applied. Micro. Volume 49

Whangchai, N., Migo, V.P., Alfafara, C.G., Young, H.K., Nomura, N., Matsumura, M. , (2004) Strategies for alkalinity and pH control for ozonated shrimp pond water
Aquacultural Engineering Volume 30

Soriano, N.U. Jr., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M. , (2004) Electrolytic cleavage of 1,2,4-trioxolanes of sunflower oil methyl esters
Electrochimica Acta Volume 50

Maguyon, M.C.C., Alfafara, C.G., Migo, V.P. Movillon, J.L., Navarro, R.R. , (2007) Treatability studies for the electrochemical treatment of piggery wastewater
Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, Inc. (PIChE) Journal Volume 10, No. 1

Dela Cruz, F.B., Migo, V.P., Valencia, S.A. Demafelis, R.B., Alfafara, C.G., Alcantara, A.J. , (2007) Enzyme mixtures for the extraction of oil from the seeds of Vutalao (Calophyllum inophyllum)
Philippine Journal of Crop Science Volume 32, No. 3

Capunitan, J.A., Alfafara, C.G., Migo, V.P., Movillon, J.L., Dizon, E.I., Matsumura, M. , (2008) Decolorization and chemical oxygen demand (COD) reduction of sugar refinery spent ion-exchange-process (SIEP) effluent by electrochemical treatment methods
Philippine Agricultural Scientist Volume 91, No. 4

Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., Del Rosario, E.J., Kataoka, H. , (1992) Decolorization of molasses wastewater
Microbial Utilization of Renewable Resources, P. Matangkasombut and Y. Oshima (Editors), IC Biotech, Osaka, Japan Volume 8

Migo, V.P., Magbanua, J.P.V., Matsumura, M., Kataoka, H., Del Rosario, E.J. , (1994 Je 13-15) Chemical and microbial methods of decolorizing melanoidin
Better Living Through Innovative Biochemical Engineering, W.K. Teo, M.G.S. Yap and S.K.W. Oh (Editors), Proceedings of the Third Asia-Pacific Biochemical Engineering Conference, Singapore

Hidaka, K., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., Kataoka, H., Del Rosario, E.J. , (1994 Je 13-15) Decolorization of molasses wastewater using an inorganic flocculant
Better Living Through Innovative Biochemical Engineering, W.K. Teo, M.G.S. Yap and S.K.W. Oh (Editors), Proceedings of the Third Asia-Pacific Biochemical Engineering Conference, Singapore

Migo, V.P., Sato, T., Matsumura, M., (1997) Organic matter mineralization in sediments using microbial pellets
Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources in the Tropics, T. Yoshida, P. Matangkasombut, R. dela Cruz, M. Sri Prana and M.I.A. Karim (Editors), International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka, Japan Volume 12

Matsumura, M., Migo, V.P., Balobalo, D., Young, H.K., Albaladejo, J.D. , (1998) Preservation of water quality in shrimp ponds by ozone
Advances in Shrimp Biotechnology, T.W. Flegel (Editor), National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Bangkok, Thailand

Albaladejo, J.D., Tapay, L.M., Migo, V.P., Alfafara, C.G., Somga, J.R., Mayo, S.L., Miranda, R.C., Natividad, K., Magbanua, F.O., Itami, T., Matsumura, M., Nadala, E.C.B., Jr., Loh, P.C. , (1998) Screening for shrimp viruses in the Philippines
Advances in Shrimp Biotechnology, T.W. Flegel (Editor). National Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, Bangkok, Thailand

Magbanua, F.O., Natividad, K.T., Albaladejo, J.D., Migo, V.P., Alfafara, C.G., Dela Peña, F.O., Tapay, L.M. , (1999) Characterization of bacteria isolated from prawn farms in the Philippines
Biotechnology for Sustainable Utilization of Biological Resources in the Tropics, International Center for Biotechnology, Osaka University, Osaka, Japan, T. Yoshida, T. Seki, P.

Matangkasombut, R.V. Ebora, E. Sukara and M.I.A. Karim (Editors) Volume 14
Alfafara, C.G., Dallo, R.F., Amarante, J.A., Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M. , (1999) Ozone treatment of distillery slop waste
7th International Association on Water Quality Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, Taipei, Taiwan, C.F. Ouyang, S.L.Lo and S.S.Cheng (Editors)

Magbanua, J.P.V., Paje, M.L.F., Sison, M.L.Q., Bugante, E.C., Torres, F.G., Nayve, F.R.P., MIGO, V.P., Yabes, M., Papa, M., Fernandez, W.G. , (2001) The Full Circle: From sugarcane to sugarcane
Bioconversion of Renewable Raw Materials, R. Jonas, A. Pandey, R.J. Miller and G. Tharun (Eds)

Whangchai, N., Migo, V.P., Young, H.K. Matsumura, M. , (2002) Alkalinity control in ozonated shrimp pond water
Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Fish Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society, Manila, Philippines, C. R. Lavilla-Pitogo and E.R. Cruz-Lacierda (Eds) Volume 4

Natividad, K.D.T., Magbanua, F.O., Migo, V.P., Alfafara, C.G., Albaladejo, J.D., Nadala, Jr., E.C.B., Loh, P.C., Tapay, L.M. , (2002) Prevalence of yellow head virus in culture black tiger shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricus) from selected shrimp farms in the Philppines
Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Fish Health Section, Asian Fisheries Society, Manila, Philippines, C.R. Lavilla-Pitogo and E.R. Cruz-Lacierda (Eds) Volume 4

Migo, V.P., Matsumura, M., Del Rosario, E.J., Kataoka, H. , (1993 My 18-21) Decolorization of molasses melanoidin in alcohol distillery wastes using an inorganic flocculant
Proceedings of the 6th World Filtration Congress, Nagoya, Japan

Matsumura, M., Whangchai, N., Migo, V.P., Young, H.K., Alfafara, C.G., Nomura, N. , (2001 S 30) Effects of algae die-off on shrimp cultivation in ponds using ozonation
JSPS-NRCT International Symposium on Sustainable Shrimp Culture and Health Management Diseases and Environment, Tokyo University of Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan

Migo, V.P., Whangchai, N., Alfafara, C.G., Nomura, N., Young, H.K., Matsumura, M. , (2002 Jl 1-4) Strategies for control of alkalinity and algal overbloom in shrimp cultivation
Third National Philippine Shrimp Industry Congress, Bacolod Convention Plaza Hotel, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental

Migo, V. P. , (2005 O) Training manual on technologies and developments in distillery waste treatment (Lectures 7, 8 & 9, Practicum 2 & 3)
Training Manual

Papers Presented:

• Characterization of Natural and Synthetic Melanoidins and Their Flocculation by Inorganic Cations , Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society for Agriculture, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Improvement of Sediment and Water Quality by Microbial Pellets , Workshop on Marine Biotechnology, The British Council, Jakarta and Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies, Bogor University, Bogor, Indonesia
• Determination of Moisture in Coconut Oil (cochin) and Coco-Diesel by Gas Chromatography , 1st Philippine Chemistry Congress, St. Louis University, Baguio City, Philippines
• Simultaneous Nitrogen and Phosphorus Determination Using an Auto-Analyzer II System , KKP-Los Baños Seminar Demonstration Series, BIOTECH, UPLB, College, Laguna, Philippines
• Determination of Moisture in Some Food and Agricultural Waste Materials Using Gas Chromatography , Asia-Pacific Regional Seminar on Analysis of Trace Constituents in Food, Penang, Malaysia
• Determination of Moisture in Some Food and Agricultural Waste Materials Using Gas Chromatography , Fifth Philippine Chemistry Congress, PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
• Analytical Methodologies on the Chemical Characterization of Molasses , Symposium on Advanced Technology, Osaka, Japan and 20th Annual Convention of the Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas (Los Baños Chapter), UPLB, College, Laguna, Philippines
• Decolorization of Molasses Wastewater , 8th NRCT, NUS, DOST-JSPS Joint Seminar on Biotechnology and 4th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology, Bangkok, Thailand
• Chemical Decolorization of Molasses Wastewater in Alcohol Distilleries , Annual Meeting of the Society of Fermentation Technology, Osaka, Japan
• Decolorization of Molasses Melanoidin in Alcohol Distillery Wastes Using an Inorganic Flocculant, 6th World Filtration Congress, Nagoya, Japan
• Precipitation of Synthetic and Natural Melanoidins by Inorganic Ions, 9th Philippine Chemistry Congress, Hotel Nikko Manila Garden, Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines
• Molecular Characterization of Synthetic and Natural Melanoidins , 22nd Annual Convention of the Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas (Philippine Chemical Society), Los Baños Chapter, SEARCA Auditorium, UPLB, College, Laguna, Philippines
• Chemical and Microbial Methods of Decolorizing Melanoidin , Third Asia-Pacific Biochemical Engineering Conference, Singapore
• Decolorization of Molasses Wastewater Using an Inorganic Flocculant , Third Asia-Pacific Biochemical Engineering Conference, Singapore
• Flocculation of Melanoidin by Inorganic Cations , JSPS-NRCT, NUS, DOST-JSPS Joint Seminar on Biotechnology, Khon Kaen, Thailand
• Flocculation of Melanoidins by Inorganic Cations: A Model Based on Electrical Charge Effects, Sixth Asian Chemistry Congress, Philippine Village Airport Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Biotechnology in the Industries and Environment , 20th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Organic Matter Mineralization in Sediments Using Microbial Pellets, 9th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and the 2nd JSPS-DOST-LIPI-VCC Seminar, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon, Ratchasima, Thailand
• Application of Ozone for Wastewater Containing Bromide Ion, 9th Annual Meeting of the Thai Society for Biotechnology and the 2nd JSPS-DOST-LIPI-VCC Seminar, Suranaree University of Technology, Nakhon, Ratchasima, Thailand
• Management of Surface Water Bodies in the Philippines with Attention to Nutrient Control Nitrogen and Phosphorus Removal, JSPS Regional Workshop, BIOTECH, NSTDA, PDTI, KMITT, Bangkok, Thailand
• Comparison of the Conventional Methods of Analysis for Total Nitrogen and Phosphorus with the Automated Continuous-Flow Analytical System , KKP National Convention, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines (poster)
• Marine Pollution Control and Marine Biofouling , Workshop on Marine Biotechnology, The British Council, Jakarta and Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies, Bogor University, Bogor, Indonesia
• Application of Ozonation for Maintaining Water Quality in Shrimp Farms , Workshop on Marine Biotechnology, The British Council, Jakarta and Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies, Bogor University, Bogor, Indonesia
• Microbial, Chemical and Physical Decolorization of Molasses Distillery Effluent, 4th Annual Symposium of the International Society for Environmental Biotechnology, Queen's University, Belfast, Northern Island (poster)
• Technologies at the National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology: Potentials and Opportunities for Chemical Engineers, Training Seminar on Biochemical Engineering Module, The Philippine Institute of Chemical Engineers, Manila Midtown Hotel (poster)
• The Full Circle: From Sugarcane to Sugarcane , 4th IFOAM Asia 99 Tagaytay City (poster)
• Shrimp Viruses in the Philippines: Development and Disease Control and Prevention Strategy, 2nd International Animal Feeds and Veterinary Drugs Conference, Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Manila, Philippines
• Ozone Treatment of Distillery Slop Waste , 7th International Association of Water Quality Asia-Pacific Regional Conference, Taipei International Convention Center, Taipei, Taiwan
• The Full Circle: From Sugarcane to Sugarcane , 4th IFOAM-Asia '99 Scientific Conference and General Assembly, Tagaytay City, Philippines
• Interrelationships of Biological and Physico-Chemical Parameters in Ozonated Prawn Cultures, 4th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Asian Fisheries Society, SEAFDEC, BFAR, Cebu City
• Alkalinity Control in Ozonated Shrimp Pond Water, 4th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Asian Fisheries Society, SEAFDEC, BFAR, Cebu City
• Utilization of Distillery Effluent as Fertilizer for Sugarcane, 3rd Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology, Muñoz, Maligaya, Nueva Ecija
• Liquid Fertilization Program Using Distillery Slops (poster), 21st Annual Convention Pollution Control Association of the Philippines (PCAPI), Tagaytay City
• Effects of Alage Die-Off on Shrimp Cultivation in Ponds Using Ozonation , JSPS-NRCT International Symposium on Sustainable Shrimp Culture and Health Management Diseases and Environment, Tokyo University of Fisheries, Tokyo, Japan (Presentor)
• Effect of Electrolytic Treatment of Shrimp Pond Water on Phytoplankton Overbloom Control, International Symposium on Aquatic Resources and Environment: Integrated Management and Utilization, Chiangmai, Thailand
• Utilization of Effluents as a Sustainable Waste Management Strategy for Philippine Distilleries , 63rd PiChe National Convention, D.L. Umali Hall, UP Los Banos, College, Laguna
• Biodegradability and Color Changes During Ozone Treatment of Wastewater from Polymer Lens Manufacturing Plant , 63rd PiChe National Convention, D.L. Umali Hall, UP Los Banos, College, Laguna
• Treatability Studies of Pulp and Paper Mill Effluent Using Ozonation and Microbial Degradation, 63rd PiChe National Convention, D.L. Umali Hall, UP Los Banos, College, Laguna
• Fluoride and Nitrate Removal in Groundwater by Electrochemical Method , 67th Annual Meeting of the Society of Chermical Engineering, Japan, Fukuoka Institute of Technology, Fukuoka, Japan
• Nitrogen and Phosphorus Mineralization and Release of Potassium from Distillery Effluent in Two Soil Types , 31st Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Development Academy of the Philippines Conference Center, Tagaytay City
• Strategies for the Control of Alkalinity and Algal Over-Bloom in Intensive Shrimp Cultivation , National Shrimp Industry Congress, Bacolod Convention Plaza, Bacolod City
• Problems of Algal Over-bloom and Die-off in Shrimp Aquaculture and Countermeasures Using Electrolysis , 2nd International Toxic Algae Control Symposium: Strategies on Toxic Algae Control in Lakes and Reservoirs for Establishment of International Network, Epochal Tsukuba Convention Hall
• Adaptive Bio-ecoengineering Technology for the Protection and Restoration of Water Quality in Taal Lake (poster), 3rd International Symposium for Strategies on Toxic Algae Control in Lakes and Reservoirs for Establishment of International Network. Pictureque Hotel, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China
• Large Scale Improvement of Sediment Qulaity in Lake Kasumigaura (poster), 3rd International Symposium for Strategies on Toxic Algae Control in Lakes and Reservoirs for Establishment of International Network, Picturesque Hotel, Wuxi City, Jiangsu Province, China
• Climate Change and Sustainable Development through the CDM: the Philippine Initiatives, 2nd International Workshop on Production of Diesel Engine Fuel by Ozonation of Sunflower Oil, Kasetsart University, Bangkok, Thailand
• Development of a monoclonal antibody-based kit for detection of White Spot Syndrome Virus (WSSV)/Field Test for WSSV, 3rd Shrimp Congress 2004: Shrimp Technology Advanced for Sustainable Aquaculture, Cebu Grand Convention Center
• Ozonation of Sunflower Oil: Spectroscopic Monitoring of the Degree of Unsaturation, 95th American Oil Chemists Society Annual Meeting and Expo on a Global Business Forum on Fats, Oils, Surfactants, Lipids and Related Materials, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
• Distillery Effluent as Fertilizer for Sugarcane , 7th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet
• Decolorization of Alcohol Distillery Effluents by Chemical and Microbial Methods , 23rd Annual Convention of the Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas, Los Baños Chapter, SEARCA Auditorium, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Detection of Yellow Head Virus in Cultured Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricus) from Selected Shrimp Farms in the Philippines, 4th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Asian Fisheries Society, SEAFDEC, BFAR, Cebu City
• Recycling Distillery Effluent as Liquid Fertilizer for Sugarcane, DA-BAR National Research Symposium and Investors' Forum, 2004 National Agriculture and Fisheries R & D Week, Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall, Diliman Quezon City
• Vegetable Oil-based Pour Point Depressant for Neat Biodiesel , 96th American Oil Chemists Society Annual Meeting and Expo. Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
• Promoting Waste Water Reuse for Irrigation and Other Agricultural Purposes , 26th Annual Convention of the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PCAPI), Supreme Hotel, Baguio City
• Utilization of Sugar Factory and Ethanol Distillery Waste Water for Agricultural Purposes , 53rd Annual National Convention of the Philippine Sugar Technologists Association, Inc., Cebu International Convention Center, Waterfront Cebu City Hotel, Lahug, Cebu City
• Bioremediation, 3rd Asian Biotechnology Conference (AsianBio2006), Biotechnology Opportunities for Developing Countries, Grand Ballroom, Diamond Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Microbes and Everday Products, PSM Cluster II Symposium on Exploring the Diverse World of Microbes, Ateneo de Naga University, Naga City, Camarines Sur
• Biotechnology Interventions in Support of the Biofuels Program in the Philippines, First Regional Conference in Biotechnology: Focus on Biofuels and Bioenergy, ASEAN University Network/Southeast Asia Engineering Education Development Network, Traders Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Carbon, Hydrogen, and Nitrogen Contents of Common Agricultural and Industrial Raw Materials and Waste Products , Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress, Manila Garden Hotel, Manila, Philippines (poster)
• A Rapid Semi-quantitative Method for Determining Uptake Hydrogenase Activity of Bacteria, Fifth Philippine Chemistry Congress (Phil. Federation of Chemistry Societies), PCARRD, Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines (poster)
• Alcohol Determination of Fermentation Broth Using Three Analytical Techniques, KKP Los Baños Annual Convention, FPRDI, U.P. Los Baños, College, Laguna, Philippines (poster)
• Decolorization of Alcohol Distillery Effluents by Chemical and Microbial Methods, Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila (poster)
• Evaluation of Different Methods of Sugar Determination, The Third Asia-Pacific Food Analysis Network (APFAN) Conference on Food Analysis, Philippine Village Airport Hotel, Manila, Philippines (poster)
• A Model for the Flocculation of Melanoidins by Inorganic Cations , 17th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippine International Convention Center, Manila (poster)
• Bioremediation of Pulp Mill Effluents , 25th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Caliraya Recreation Center, Lewin, Lumban, Laguna (poster)
• Ozonation of Distillery Slop Waste: Evaluation of Treatment Efficiencies and Molecular Changes in the Putative Chromogenic Pollutant , 27th Annual Convention of Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas, Los Baños Chapter, SEARCA Auditorium, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna (poster)
• Occurrence of White Spot Virus (WSV) in Cultured Penaeus Monodon in the Philippines , 4th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture. Asian Fisheries Society, SEAFDEC, BFAR, Cebu City (poster)
• Detection of Yellow Head Virus in Cultured Black Tiger Shrimp (Penaeus monodon Fabricus) From Selected Shrimp Farms in the Philippines , 4th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Asian Fisheries Society, SEAFDEC, BFAR. Cebu City (poster)
• The Full Circle: From Sugarcane to Sugarcane , International Symposium on the Bioconversion of Renewable Raw Materials, Expo 2000 Hannover Hannover and Braunschweig, Germany (poster)
• Combined Physico-Chemical and Biological Treatment of Slaughterhouse Wastes , 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc. Waterfront Cebu City, Philippines (poster)
• Biodegradation of Plastic Lens Wastewater , 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Waterfront Cebu City, Philippines (poster)
• Screening of Oil-Degrading Yeasts and Their Application on Treatment of Oil-Containing Wastewater, 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Waterfront Cebu City, Philippines (poster)
• Isolation and Identification of a Chitosan-Degrading Bacterium ad Its Chitosanase Production, 4th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and 30th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Waterfront Cebu City, Philippines (poster)
• Electrochemical Processes for Phytoplankton Control and Shrimp Disease Disinfection , 5th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Gold Coast International Hotel, Surfers Paradise, Queensland, Australia (poster)
• Application of Electrolysis Coupled with Jet Aerator for Shrimp Pond Preparation , Asia-Pacific Aquaculture 2003, Quality: The Focus of Asian Aquaculture. Ambassador Bangkok Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand (poster)
• Electrolytic Removal of Algae and other Pollutants from Water and Wastewater , International Water Association-Asia Pacific Regional Conference, Asian Water Quality, Queen's Park Imperial Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand
• Distillery Effluent as Fertilizer for Sugarcane, 7th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology. Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet
• Distillery Effluent Amendment Effects on N and P Mineralization, Release of K and Microbial Abundance in Sugarcane Field Soil , 7th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology, Benguet State University, La Trinidad, Benguet
• Agro-Recycling of Distillery Effluent For Sugarcane, Southern Tagalog Agriculture Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARDEC), Rizal Technological University, Mandaluyong City
• Vegetable Oil-Based Pour Point Depressant from Neat Biodiesel (poster), Poster paper presented at the 3rd European Federation of Lipids Congress and Expo, European Federation for the Science and Technology of Lipids, Oils, Fats and Lipids in a Changing World, Edinburgh University of Scotland
• Recycling Distillery Effluent as Liquid Fertilizer for Sugarcane , DA-BAR National Research Symposium and Investors' Forum, 2004 National Agriculture and Fisheries R & D Week, Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention Hall, Diliman, Quezon City
• Isolation of Copper-Resistant Microorganisms from Mining Waste-Contaminated Waters in Marinduque, Philippines (poster), 34th PSM Annual Convention and Meeting. Water Insular Hotel, Davao City
• Evaluation of Ammonia Removal and Oxidant Formation in a Continuous Electrolytic Reactor Using a Model System of Artificial Seawater (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Electrolytic Removal of Suspended Solids from White Water (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Treatability Studies on the Electrochemical Treatment of Piggery Wastewater (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Electrolytic Treatment of Coconut Processing Wastewater (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Preliminary Studies on Lipolytic Activity of Endogenous Thermophilic Bacillus Sp. (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Evaluation of Copper (II) Adsorption Capacities of Cyanobacteria from Water Samples in Marinduque (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Bench Scale Production of Biosurfactant from a Local Yeast Isolate, Candida Tropicalis (poster), 27th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel
• Bioremediation of Copper in Mining Wastewater Using Yeast (poster) , 5th Asia-Pacific Biotechnology Congress and the 35th Annual Convention of the Philippine Society for Microbiology, Inc., Bohol Tropics, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines
• Electrolytic Destruction of Azo-Disperse Dye in a Model System (poster), 28th National Academy of Science and Technology Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Analysis of Dissipation of Total Residual Oxidants (TRO) After Electrochemical treatment of Simulated Seawater (poster), 29th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Electrolytic Decolorization of Distillery Sequential Batch Reactor (SBR) Effluent in a Continuous Reactor (poster), 29th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Electrochemical Treatment of Soy Sauce Processing Wastewater (poster), 29th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Metal Removal from Gold Smelting Industry Wastewater by Electrochemical Deposition (poster), 29th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Comparative Evaluation of Alkali Precipitation and Electrodeposition for Copper Removal in Gold Smelting Wastewater (poster), 4th ARRPET II- DLSU National Workshop on Technology Transfer and Commercialization for Hazardous Wastes Management, Orchid Garden Suites, Malate, Manila
• Enzyme-assisted Extraction and Carica Papaya Latex-catalyzed Transesterification of Jatropha curcas L. Oil for Biodiesel Production (poster), 30th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Comparative Treatability Studies for the Decolorization and COD Removal of Sugar Refinery Spent Ion-Exchange Process (SIEP) Effluent (poster), 30th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Electrochemical treatment of Tannery Wastewater (poster), 30th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Scale Up Factors for Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD) Removal from Sugar Refinery Spent Ion-Exchange Process (SIEP) Effluent by Indirect Electrochemical Oxidation (poster), 30th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Performance of Jatropha Seedlings Outplanted in Abandoned Mine Site of Mogpog, Marinduque (poster), 30th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Bioremediation of Copper and Cr (VI) from Industrial Wastewater Using Biogenic Hydrogen Sulfide (poster), 38th PSM Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting, Hyatt Hotel and Casino Manila, Malate, Manila
• Laboratory Scale Bioremediation of Copper Containing Wastewater from Gold Smelting Using Biogenic Hydrogen Sulfide (poster) , 31st Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines
• Microorganisms for Heavy Metal Removal from Local Metal Processing Industries in Bulacan, Philippines by Biogenic Hydrogen Sulfide Technology (poster), 29th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE): Linking Science and Engineeringto Development, Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City
• Training in Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, Course on Analytical Techniques for Selected Natural Products, Forest Products Research and Development Institute, UPLB, College,
• Laguna, Philippines
• Refresher's Course on Basic Nutrients Analysis of Agricultural Commodities, Bureau of Plant Industry, Baguio City, Philippines
• Phycological Methods: Chemical Analyses For Food, Department of Science and Technology-Engineering and Science Education Program (DOST-ESEP)
• Intellectual Property Rights and Life Forms, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Workshop on Promoting Popular Awareness, Understanding and Appreciation of Biodiversity and Biotechnology, UP Mindanao, Ladislawa Village, Buhangin, Davao City
• Workshop on Marine Biotechnology, British Council Jakarta and Center for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies. Bogor University, Bogor, Indonesia
• Training Course on Biotechnology: Concepts and Applications, BIOTECH, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna
• Workshop on Culture Collection and Microbial Identification Techniques , BIOTECH, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna

Awards:

• Visiting Professor , Institute of Applied Biochemistry, University of Tsukuba, Japan, 2001 Je- 2002 My
• International Publication Awards, University of the Philippines System, 2000, 2003-2007
• Distinguished Alumna for Research, College of Arts and Sciences Alumni Association, 2006 N 18
• Distinguished Achievement Award for Extension, Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas, Southern Tagalog Chapter, Local Government Academy Training Center, 2004 O 21
• Best Doctor Philosophy Thesis Award, Gamma Sigma Delta Honor Society for Agriculture, UP Los Baños, College, Laguna, 1995 Mr 16
• Best Poster Paper Award, 30th NAST Annual Scientific Meeting, Manila Hotel, Manila, Philippines, 2008 Jl 8-10
• Best Poster Paper Awards (Second Place), 7th Annual Meeting and Symposium of the Philippine Society of Soil Science and Technology, 2004 My 20-21
• Best Poster Paper Awards, 4th Symposium on Diseases in Asian Aquaculture, Asian Fisheries Society, 1999 N 22-26
• Best Poster Paper Award, 23rd Annual Convention of the Kapisanan ng mga Kimiko sa Pilipinas, 1994 O 25-26
• National Academy Science and Technology Outstanding Scientific Paper, National Academy of Science and Technology (National Academy Science and Technology), 2009
• First Runner-up- Applied Research Category, National Agriculture and Fisheries R & D Week, Bureau of Soils and Water Management Convention, 2004 O 5
• Diplomate, Philippine Academy of Microbiology
• Third Place-Research Category, Southern Tagalog Agriculture Resources Research and Development Consortium (STARDEC), 2004 Ag 13