BISU College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences

23/09/2026

CFES Faculty recognized at the 2026 DOST Philippines In Touch With Excellence Recognition Rites

Congratulations to Dr. Wilbert A. Aureo, Associate Professor of Bohol Island State University, for receiving the Plaque of Achievement at the 2026 DOST-SEI In Touch With Excellence, held last September 21, 2026 at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City!

Dr. Aureo completed his PhD in Environmental Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baños, with a PhD Sandwich Program at the National University of Singapore, under the DOST-SEI Accelerated Science and Technology Human Resource Development Program (ASTHRDP) and Research Enhancement Program (REP)

This recognition celebrates DOST scholars who have excelled in science and technology — proof that knowledge nurtured is knowledge given back to the nation. 🇵🇭

Congratulations, Dr. Aureo! BISU College of Forestry and Environmental Sciences celebrates this Achievement with you.

12/08/2026

𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖤𝖭𝖵𝖨𝖱𝖮𝖭𝖬𝖤𝖭𝖳 𝖭𝖤𝖤𝖣𝖲 𝖳𝖧𝖤 𝖭𝖤𝖷𝖳 𝖦𝖤𝖭𝖤𝖱𝖠𝖳𝖨𝖮𝖭. 𝖢𝖮𝖴𝖫𝖣 𝖳𝖧𝖠𝖳 𝖡𝖤 𝖸𝖮𝖴?

To our incoming first year students, the Environmental Science Department invites you to choose a program that is not only relevant to the world today, but deeply connected to the future we will all share: ʙꜱ ᴇɴᴠɪʀᴏɴᴍᴇɴᴛᴀʟ ꜱᴄɪᴇɴᴄᴇ.

The Philippines is facing growing challenges from climate change, extreme weather, pollution, biodiversity loss, wastes, and the degradation of our natural resources. These are not problems for the next generation to solve: They are happening now, affecting our communities, livelihoods, and future.

We need more people who are willing to understand, care, and take action for the environment grounded in science, evidence, and sound methodology. Through BS Environmental Science, you will explore the areas that shape our understanding of the environment through the subjects featured in this program. From first year to fourth year, you will connect theory with fieldwork, learning beyond the classroom and experiencing environmental science firsthand.

𝗕𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗲𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁. 𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗶𝘁, 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘁.

As you begin your college journey, you have the opportunity to become more than a student. You can become someone who understands environmental challenges, speaks with knowledge, and stands with purpose for the environment.

Be Part of our CFES Community.
Learn. Explore. Understand.
Appreciate. Protect. Make A Difference.

Your journey as an environmental defender can begin with one choice: CHOOSE BS ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE.

Because protecting nature cannot wait for tomorrow. It starts with you, 𝗧𝗢𝗗𝗔𝗬.

Note: All photos feature actual activities of BS Environmental Science students: From fieldwork to internships to actual conduct of theses.

12/08/2026

The CFES community proudly celebrates the academic achievements of our faculty members and warmly welcomes our newest addition to the Environmental Science faculty!

🎓 Congratulations, Dr. Wilbert Aureo, PhD, for successfully completing his Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science at the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

🎓 Congratulations, Rochelyn Parba, M.Sc., for successfully completing her Master of Science in Environmental Biology at Cebu Normal University – Main Campus (CNU-Main Campus)

🎓 Congratulations, For. Jeralyn Abadingo, MADev, for successfully completing her Master in Agricultural Development at Bohol Island State University (BISU)

A warm welcome is also extended to Ms. Katrine Mae Mante, M.Sc., our newest member of the Environmental Science faculty.

Your dedication to continuous learning and professional growth strengthens our academic community and inspires our students to pursue excellence in the field of Environmental Science and Forestry.

Once again, congratulations to our accomplished faculty members and welcome to our newest faculty colleague! 🎉

Padayon, CFES! 💚

10/07/2026

BIG STEP FORWARD FOR THE LOBOC RIVER WATERSHED!

We are thrilled to share that Dr. Wilbert Aureo, CFES faculty representing BISU Bilar, actively participated in the strategic workshop to craft the Manual of Operations (MOP) for the newly established Loboc River Watershed Management Council!

This landmark effort revives, reinstitutes, and strengthens previous initiatives to ensure an integrated, comprehensive, and holistic management and conservation approach for one of Bohol’s most vital natural treasures. The council's foundation is solidly backed by a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) and an Executive Order.

This crucial milestone was made possible through the generous funding and support of Alinea GovCDR, in close partnership with the Government of Canada. Their commitment to environmental governance has been instrumental in bringing these diverse stakeholders together!

True watershed protection takes a village—or in this case, an entire province! The powerhouse council brings together a diverse group of stakeholders, including:
🔹 The Province of Bohol & PBEMO
🔹 DENR PENRO
🔹 The Mayors of the 15 municipalities within the watershed area
🔹 The APASus of the 4 protected areas (Rajah Sikatuna Protected Landscape, Chocolate Hills Natural Monument, Loboc River Forest Reserve, and Alburquerque-Loay-Loboc Protected Landscape/Seascape or AALPS)
🔹 National Government Agencies & Organizations: DPWH, NIA, DA, DAR, Philippine Red Cross, and dedicated NGOs and Civic Society (Youth, Senior, Indigenous People, Women’s Organization among others)
🔹 The Academe: Represented by BISU Bilar

By the conclusion of the intensive workshop, BISU Bilar was identified as one of the key drafters of the Manual of Operations and will proudly serve as a permanent member of the Council!
This seat at the table allows BISU Bilar to continuously extend its expertise in environmental science, forestry, and community development right into the heart of Bohol’s conservation policy.

Congratulations, BISU Bilar, and kudos to everyone involved in safeguarding our environment for the generations to come!

29/06/2026

28/06/2026

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐠𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

As we officially begin 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗬𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲–𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟳, the 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 warmly welcomes all students, especially our freshmen!

"𝓗𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓴 𝓴𝓸 𝓪𝓷𝓰 𝓫𝓮𝓪𝓽..." ..𝓹𝓮𝓻𝓸 𝓼𝓲𝓵𝓪 𝓪𝓷𝓰 𝓱𝓪𝓱𝓪𝔀𝓪𝓴 𝓼𝓪 𝓪𝓽𝓽𝓮𝓷𝓭𝓪𝓷𝓬𝓮, 𝓺𝓾𝓲𝔃𝔃𝓮𝓼, 𝓮𝔁𝓪𝓶𝓼, 𝓪𝓽 𝓵𝓮𝓪𝓻𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓷𝓲𝓷𝔂𝓸 𝓽𝓱𝓲𝓼 𝓼𝓮𝓶𝓮𝓼𝓽𝓮𝓻!

Get to know the dedicated faculty members who will guide, mentor, and inspire you throughout your academic journey. We look forward to helping you grow into future professionals and stewards of the environment.

Welcome to the CFES family, and here's to a successful and meaningful school year!

26/06/2026

Second day field activity of the DLSU's research project entitled “Deep Learning-Enhanced Motion Capture for Biomechanical Analysis of Philippine Bats for Fixed-Wing Bio-Inspired UAVs" at barangay Owac, Bilar, Bohol.

25/06/2026

𝐃𝐋𝐒𝐔 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐁𝐈𝐒𝐔-𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐚ʀ ᴄꜰᴇꜱ 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐁𝐚𝐭 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐡𝐨𝐥

Researchers from 𝗗𝗲 𝗟𝗮 𝗦𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗗𝗟𝗦𝗨) and 𝗕𝗼𝗵𝗼𝗹 𝗜𝘀𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆 (𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗨)-𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿 𝗖𝗮𝗺𝗽𝘂𝘀 have strengthened their academic partnership through a collaborative research initiative involving the non-invasive observation of Philippine bats in Barangay Nueva Fuerza, Carmen, Bohol on June 25, 2026.

The field activity forms part of the research project entitled “Deep Learning-Enhanced Motion Capture for Biomechanical Analysis of Philippine Bats for Fixed-Wing Bio-Inspired UAVs.” The study seeks to document and analyze the natural flight mechanics of Philippine bats using advanced motion-capture techniques and artificial intelligence, with the goal of developing more efficient bio-inspired unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) designs.

Leading the DLSU research team are 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗵𝘆 𝗖𝗵𝘂 from the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗗𝗿. 𝗜𝗿𝗮 𝗘𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗮 from the 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗕𝗶𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹, 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝘂𝗳𝗮𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗼𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴, and 𝗥𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗖𝗿𝗶𝘀𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼, their Research Assistant. Collaborating from 𝗕𝗜𝗦𝗨-𝗕𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗿 is 𝗗𝗿. 𝗥𝗲𝗶𝘇𝗹 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗲 assisted by 𝗥𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗹𝘆𝗻 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗮, 𝗠. 𝗦𝗰., 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, 𝗟𝗣𝗧, and one BSES student representing the 𝗖𝗙𝗘𝗦 – 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁.
The research activity involves observing and recording bats in their natural habitat through non-invasive methods. No animals will be captured, handled, tagged, or subjected to any form of physical interaction. The study prioritizes animal welfare and habitat protection while collecting data necessary for scientific and technological advancement.

This initiative marks another successful collaboration between DLSU and the CFES-Environmental Science Department of BISU-Bilar, reflecting both institutions’ commitment to interdisciplinary research that bridges biodiversity conservation, environmental science, engineering, and artificial intelligence.

Through this collaborative endeavor, DLSU and BISU-Bilar continue to contribute to the advancement of Philippine scientific research while promoting the conservation and understanding of the country’s rich bat diversity. The findings are expected to provide valuable insights for both wildlife studies and the development of innovative nature-inspired technologies.

25/06/2026

22/06/2026

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸, 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗕𝗦𝗘𝗦 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗳𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗢𝗝𝗧 𝗝𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science 3rd Year (BSES) interns who will be completing their 200-hour On-the-Job Training (OJT) participated in an online presentation and sharing session via Google Meet. Interns assigned to host institutions such as the National Irrigation Administration (NIA), Bohol Provincial Environment Management Office (BPEMO), Philippine Mining Service Corporation (PMSC), and the Local Government Units of Guindulman, Pilar, Jagna, and Valencia shared their accomplishments, activities, challenges, and key learnings gained during their training.

They discussed their roles in various environmental programs and projects, the skills they developed, and the challenges they encountered while adapting to professional work environments. They also reflected on the gap between their expectations and actual experiences, providing valuable insights into the effectiveness of their academic preparation. In addition, the interns offered recommendations for future BSES trainees and suggestions to further improve the OJT program, emphasizing professionalism, initiative, and maximizing learning opportunities in the workplace.

The Google Meet presentation was conducted to ensure that the voices and experiences of the interns were heard and documented. The activity provided an avenue for gathering feedback that can be used to improve the implementation of the OJT program and better address the needs, expectations, and professional development of future BSES interns. Through this initiative, the department reaffirmed its commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of internship experiences and strengthening partnerships with host institutions for the benefit of Environmental Science students.