UPLB College of Human Ecology

UPLB College of Human Ecology The College of Human Ecology is one of the eleven degree-granting units of the University of the Philippines Los Baños.

The College of Human Ecology (CHE) advocates and uses interdisciplinary, holistic, and integrative approaches to understand human-environment interactions. It envisions the development of human-centered, self-reliant, and ecologically stable communities by addressing basic human needs, resource utilization and management, environmental stability, and delivery of social services at the family and c

ommunity levels in the Philippines and in Asia. Its mission is to advance the body of knowledge in human ecology to improve operational capabilities and to strengthen functional commitment in human nutrition and food, human and family development, community and environmental resource planning, and social development services. In essence, CHE develops programs for research, training, and community service towards a desirable quality of life. CHE consists of three departments and an institute, namely: Department of Community and Environmental Resource Planning (DCERP), Department of Human and Family Development Studies (DHFDS), Department of Social Development Services (DSDS), and Institute of Human Nutrition and Food (IHNF). For direct concerns, you may visit individual pages here:

CHE Office of the College Secretary: https://www.facebook.com/UPLBCHECSO

DCERP: https://www.facebook.com/UPLBDCERP

DHFDS: https://www.facebook.com/UPLBDHFDS

DSDS: https://www.facebook.com/UPLBDSDS

IHNF: https://www.facebook.com/UPLBIHNF

BIDANI: https://www.facebook.com/bidani.np

CHE Library: https://www.facebook.com/fbUPLBCHELibrary/

CHE Student Council: https://www.facebook.com/UPLBCHESC

CHE Physical facilities, Occupational Safety and Health
Committee (CHE POSH): https://www.facebook.com/cheposhcomm

CHE Alumni Association: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cheaa

CHE Human Ecology Institute of the Philippines, Inc. (HUMEIN): https://www.facebook.com/groups/humein.phils/

💯Congratulations to all new UPLB Environmental Planners!Padayon!
04/06/2026

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Congratulations to all new UPLB Environmental Planners!

Padayon!

03/06/2026
The College of Human Ecology hosted the flag-raising ceremony of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, 02 June 20...
03/06/2026

The College of Human Ecology hosted the flag-raising ceremony of the University of the Philippines Los Baños, 02 June 2026.

29/05/2026
UPLB College of Human Ecology faculty members and researchers participated in the 2nd Science and Technology IMPACT Conf...
28/05/2026

UPLB College of Human Ecology faculty members and researchers participated in the 2nd Science and Technology IMPACT Conference ‘Evaluating what works in STI-led pathways to development,’ on 25-26 May 2026, at the Acacia Hotel Manila.

CHE Dean Jennifer Marie Amparo, together with co-authors and co-producers, presented an insight paper entitled “From Consultation to Co-production: Tracing Inclusive Pathways in Nature-based Livelihoods Across DOST-PCAARRD Projects in the Philippines” based on their R&D work in co-production supported by DOST-PCAARRD. The project leads were Prof. Jennifer Marie Amparo (CP4SL) and Prof. Dhino Geges (CP4AANR).

The research on “Advancing Quality of Life: Development of Social Impact Assessment Tool for Island Economy Convergence Initiative in the Polillo Islands, Quezon” led by Dr. Rita Ang-Bon was also presented. The poster was presented by Christian James Nicolasora (former research assistant and now Teaching Associate of the College of Agriculture and Food Science).

CHE DigiTAB is now live!All CHE students with finalized thesis manuscripts starting June 2025 must use the CHE DigiTAB t...
27/05/2026

CHE DigiTAB is now live!

All CHE students with finalized thesis manuscripts starting June 2025 must use the CHE DigiTAB to facilitate signature and submission.

User’s manual for faculty members and students can be accessed through CHE DigiHub under Undergraduate Research page.

For feedback, comments, and suggestions, kindly email us at [email protected].

24/05/2026

Share with us your BSHE / BSN experience!

The College of Human Ecology is calling students to share with us their experience and have a chance to be included in the CHE official website and other promotional materials!

Scan the QR code below or click this link here: bit.ly/che-student-exp

22/05/2026

📣 ANNOUNCEMENT📣

APPLICATIONS FOR T1 (Transfer from other UP CU) FOR FIRST SEMESTER 2026-2027

📌Qualifications:
☑️ at least 30 units earned
☑️ 2.75 GWA

📌Criteria for Selection/Ranking:
In view of the limited slots available for T1 applicants of the BS Human Ecology and BS Nutrition programs, qualified applicants shall be ranked based on the following:
☑️General Weighted Average (GWA)
☑️Assessed potential to complete the program within the expected 3–4 year timeframe

📌Requirements:
☑️ Accomplished Application Form (OUR Form 2021-1B) (https://our.uplb.edu.ph/)
☑️ Transcript of Records (TOR) or True Copy of Grades (TCG) from student’s home unit (all semesters enrolled)
☑️Certification of GWA in current program
☑️ Certificate of No Contract
☑️ Certificate of Good Moral Character
☑️ Certificate on Non-Enrollment (if student has a semester with Leave of Absence or Absence Without Leave)

Application Period: JUNE 15-26, 2026
Deadline of Hard Copies: JULY 6, 2026
Submission link: https://tinyurl.com/CHET11s2627

NOTE: Submissions through email will not be accepted. Incomplete and incorrect submissions will not be evaluated.

For those who missed the CHE DigiTAB online orientation, the tutorial recording has been uploaded to the College of Huma...
21/05/2026

For those who missed the CHE DigiTAB online orientation, the tutorial recording has been uploaded to the College of Human Ecology’s YouTube channel.

Scan the QR code to view the recording, or visit CHE DigiHub for other CHE DigiTAB resources.

The College of Human Ecology has set up CHE-ll ka lang at the main lobby. Grab some snacks as you push through the final...
19/05/2026

The College of Human Ecology has set up CHE-ll ka lang at the main lobby. Grab some snacks as you push through the finals week!

A friendly reminder to all CHE-ldren: Please practice 𝗖lean 𝗔s 𝗬ou 𝗚o (𝗖𝗟𝗔𝗬𝗚𝗢) and don't forget to bring your own cup or tumbler for the drinks.

Address

University Of The Philippines, Los Banos (Building With A Grasshopper As A Symbol)
Los Baños
4031

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+639696441622

Website

http://che.uplb.edu.ph/

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