UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management

16/10/2026

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓!

Graduate School Admission Application Deadline for 2nd Semester of AY 2026-2027 is extended to 𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 😍

Access Admission Requirements through this link: gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply

Access List of Degree Programs through this link: gs.uplb.edu.ph/programs/

Encountered an issue while filling-in the Graduate School Application & Admission System (GSAAS)? 😱 Kindly report the issues through this link: https://tinyurl.com/GSAASv02 😉 See less

𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓

Graduate School Admission Application Deadline for 2nd Semester of AY 2026-2027 is extended to 𝟑𝟎 𝐎𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 😍

Access Admission Requirements through this link: gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply

Access List of Degree Programs through this link: gs.uplb.edu.ph/programs/

Encountered an issue while filling-in the Graduate School Application & Admission System (GSAAS)? 😱 Kindly report the issues through this link: https://tinyurl.com/GSAASv02 😉

10/10/2026

🏆⚙️ 𝐂𝐎𝐍𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐔𝐋𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒, 𝐃𝐑. 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐋𝐄𝐒 𝐉𝐎𝐇𝐍 𝐂. 𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐀𝐘! ⚙️🌾

The UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) proudly congratulates our faculty member and DOST Balik Scientist, Dr. Charles John C. Gunay, on being awarded the 2026 CEAT Distinguished Young Alumnus in Agricultural and Biosystems Engineering by the UPLB College of Engineering and Agro-Industrial Technology (CEAT)!

This prestigious recognition honors his outstanding achievements and dedication to agricultural engineering.

Your SESAM family is immensely proud of this well-deserved milestone! Thank you for continuing to lead by example and inspiring the next generation of engineers, scientists, and environmental leaders. 🌲🛡️

10/10/2026

𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐃𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄: 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐋𝐔𝐌𝐍𝐈 𝐇𝐎𝐌𝐄𝐂𝐎𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐘𝐌𝐏𝐎𝐒𝐈𝐔𝐌 𝐇𝐎𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐒 𝐄𝐗𝐂𝐄𝐋𝐋𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐃 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄!

In proud celebration of the 108th UPLB Loyalty Day and Alumni Homecoming, the UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) successfully held the 2026 SESAM Alumni Homecoming Symposium yesterday, 09 October 2026, at the NCAS Auditorium, UPLB!

Grounded in the theme “Leading Change: SESAM Alumni Responding to Emerging Environmental Challenges,” the event served as an inspiring gathering that showcased academic excellence, strategic leadership, and dedicated public service.

The symposium officially opened with a warm welcome message from SESAM Dean Dr. Decibel V. Eslava, delivered by OIC-Dean and Associate Professor Dr. Loucel E. Cui. Participants were also honored with an inspiring message from UPLB Chancellor Jose V. Camacho, Jr.

We were deeply privileged to be joined by esteemed SESAM Pillars, Professor Emeritus Dr. Enrique Pacardo, Dr. Percy Sajise, Dr. Antonio J. Alcantara, and Dr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon—who conferred awards upon this year’s distinguished alumni:

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩
Dr. Ramiro F. Plopino
Executive Director, Institutional Planning and Development Office, Baliuag University

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐚 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧
Dr. Armi G. Torres
Professor, Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology

𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐄𝐒𝐀𝐌 𝐀𝐥𝐮𝐦𝐧𝐮𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞
Dr. Joel L. Adorada
Agricultural Center Chief IV, Bureau of Plant Industry – Los Baños National Crop Research, Development and Production Support Center

Special recognition was conferred upon Dr. Mari-Ann M. Acedera and Dr. Paolo N. Pasicolan for their exemplary leadership and dedicated service as President and Vice President of the SESAM Alumni Association (SESAMAA) from 2021 to 2026. Dr. Acedera delivered a heartfelt outgoing address expressing her deep gratitude to the entire SESAM community.

The event also marked an exciting new chapter as UPLB Alumni Association (UPLBAA) President Capt. Mauro W. Barradas administered the oath of office to the newly elected SESAMAA Executive Officers:
President: Dr. Maria Theresa M. Mutia
Vice President: Dr. Loucel E. Cui
Secretary: Ms. Cherry S. Padilla
Treasurer: For. Sofia A. Alaira
Auditor: For. Ma. Ericha M. Amante

Accompanying Capt. Barradas is Ms. Paully May Valencia-Sudio, Director of UPLB Alumni Relations.

Delivering her inaugural address and closing remarks as the incoming SESAMAA President, Dr. Maria Theresa M. Mutia accepted the challenge to lead the association toward greater heights and extended her heartfelt thanks to all attendees and supporters.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in honoring our alumni, upholding our shared vision, and reaffirming our pledge to science-based environmental governance!

08/10/2026

The Continuing Education and Training Division (CETD) of the School of Environmental Science and Management-University of the Philippines Los Baños (SESAM-UPLB), in partnership with the Philippine Reclamation Authority (PRA) and the Pasay Harbor City Corporation (PHCC) completed a four-day Capacity...

08/10/2026

The School of Environmental Science and Management-University of the Philippines Los Baños (SESAM-UPLB) hosts the first SESAM Research Impact Series (SRIS) for 2026 last September 24, 2026 via online platform.  In the opening program, Dr. Decibel F. Eslava, Dean of SESAM said this is an opportunit...

07/10/2026

📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐋𝐈𝐂𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐒: 𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐄 𝐎𝐅𝐅-𝐂𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐆𝐑𝐄𝐄 𝐏𝐑𝐎𝐆𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐒 𝐈𝐍 𝐌𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐎 & 𝐍𝐎𝐑𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐑𝐍 𝐒𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐑!

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐏 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 (𝐏𝐒𝐀𝐄) is an off-campus program that offers MS and PhD Degrees for professionals in the environment management, agriculture, fishery, and forestry sectors.

Through UP PSAE, the UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) and the Graduate School offer flexible, high-impact graduate education right where you are.

Offered Graduate Programs:

📍 Mindanao (Panabo City, Davao del Norte):
🔹 Master of Science in Environmental Science (MS ES)
🔹 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science (PhD ES)
🔹 Professional Master's in Resilience Studies (PMReS)

📍 Northern Samar:
🔹 Doctor of Philosophy in Environmental Science (PhD ES)
🔹 Professional Masters in Resilience Studies (PMRS)

🗓️ Application Deadline: 15 October 2026

How to Apply & Important Contacts:
📌 Step 1: Check Admission Requirements
Visit the UPLB Graduate School portal for the complete guidelines and application steps:
🔗 https://gs.uplb.edu.ph/admission/how-to-apply/

📌 Step 2: Confirm Program Eligibility
Before submitting your application, please coordinate directly with the UP PSAE Office to confirm whether your intended program falls under the UP PSAE offering:
📧 UP PSAE Office: [email protected]

📌 For Academic & Program Inquiries:
Reach out to our SESAM PSAE Coordinator:
📧 Dr. Loucel E. Cui: [email protected]

02/10/2026

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 𝐒𝐀𝐑𝐀𝐈 𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐔𝐏𝐋𝐁 𝐂𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐞-𝐬𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞

Marking a historic transition from a decade-long action research program into an institutionalized university pillar, UPLB officially launched the UPLB Center for Smarter Approaches to Reinvigorate Agriculture as an Industry in the Philippines (SARAI) on September 18, 2026.

The launch was held at the Electrical Engineering Auditorium of Dante B. de Padua Hall and streamed virtually via Zoom and Facebook. The ceremonial launch celebrated the institutionalization of Project SARAI following its approval by the UP Board of Regents (BOR) during its 1,411th meeting on August 26, 2026.

Dr. Joel Joseph Marciano, Jr., UP vice president for research and innovation, formally presented the BOR approval of the Center’s institutionalization. This was followed by the unveiling of the Center’s identity, led by Dr. Marciano Jr., with Chancellor Camacho, other key university officials, current and former SARAI leaders, and representatives from DOST and the Department of Agriculture (DA) present at the event.

Read the full article: https://uplb.edu.ph/all-news/from-innovation-to-institutionalization-sarai-launches-as-uplb-center-for-climate-smart-agriculture/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUr-JRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBHNydGMGYXBwX2lkATAAAR642TNgeC627qLAae-Rrs2BfgyNizWRVb4_BhYd3uivx1wzZS95LTWUBI3gtw_aem_iAAZnoSH4EJFninctyxx9w

Marking a historic transition from a decade-long action research program into an institutionalized university pillar, UPLB officially launched the UPLB

24/09/2026

"Earth Across Scales: From Geologic Processes to Global Change"

24 September 2026

9:00AM to 11:00AM

23/09/2026

Ngayong Biyernes sa Radyo Siyensya: Sa DOST Konektado Ka!

Mula sa Japan at South Korea, Balik-Pinas para sa Bayan!

Makakasama natin ang dalawa sa ating DOST Balik Scientists mula sa UPLB upang talakayin ang kanilang mga makabagong teknolohiya at pananaliksik para sa kalikasan at kaligtasan ng komunidad!

Makakapanayam natin si Dr. Charles John C. Gunay, Assistant Professor mula sa UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management, na magbabahagi tungkol sa Balik Scientist Program at kung paano nito naiuugnay ang agham sa aktuwal na pangangailangan ng bansa.

Kabilang sa kanyang mga engagements ang pangangalaga sa mga kalikasan at kabuhayan ng komunidad sa NATURE SWABE-Mindanao at MAWRCC Project 1, landslide early warning sa LIGTAS-AGAD Project, water security sa Laguna Lake sa P2L2 Project, at capacity building initiatives para sa mga LGU at NGA personnel.

Makakasama rin natin si Dr. Ericson G. Escobedo, Assistant Professor mula sa UPLB Institute of Chemistry, upang ipaliwanag ang kaniyang modular EC/EO technology na mabilis na nagtatanggal ng microplastics at lason sa wastewater.

Kasama rin natin si Mr. Jiego Reyes, co-host ng Siyensikat, upang talakayin ang pagbabalik ng Siyensikat: Pinoy Popular Science Para sa Lahat at kung paano naipararamdam at naipaabot ang siyensiya, inobasyon, at teknolohiya mula sa mga bundok hanggang sa kasuluk-sulukan ng mga isla.

Ngayong Biyernes na 'yan, 3:00 PM, sa RP1 at 104.3 FM.

LIVE rin tayo sa official page ng DOSTv.
Radyo Siyensya: Sa DOST, Konektado Ka!

Hosted by: DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr. at Onin Miranda

23/09/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐍𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐖𝐈𝐓𝐇 𝐌𝐔𝐍𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐏𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐎𝐅 𝐁𝐎𝐁𝐎𝐍 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐋𝐎𝐂𝐀𝐋 𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄

As part of its commitment to empowering local communities through science, the UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management (SESAM) delegation expanded its engagement in Northern Samar with a two-day visit to the Municipality of Bobon to support the development of their People’s Survival Fund (PSF) proposal.

SESAM Dean Dr. Decibel V. Eslava, together with faculty members Dr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, Dr. Loucel E. Cui, and Dr. John Nicolas B. Mejia, met with Hon. Mayor Reny A. Celespara and Municipal Tourism Officer Mr. Eric Lebeco.

Highlights of the Two-Day Technical Visit:
🗓️ Day 1: Coordination & Strategic Planning – Project meeting and consultation to align the municipality’s climate adaptation priorities with PSF criteria and requirements.

🗺️ Day 2: On-Site Reconnaissance – Field visits to local barangays to assess site-specific vulnerabilities, gather ground data, and identify key areas for targeted adaptation interventions.

Through this hands-on partnership, SESAM aims to help the local government tap crucial national funding mechanisms to build long-term, community-level resilience against climate risks.

We extend our sincere appreciation to the Local Government of Bobon for their warm hospitality and proactive vision.

(Photo Source: Municipality of Bobon)