UPM CAS Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Public Service

19/12/2025

📢 ANNOUNCEMENT 📢

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17/12/2025

We proudly congratulate Dr. Dindo P. Cafe and the project team on the approval under Emerging Interdisciplinary Research Program Cycle 10 of their research on the “Humanistic Intensive Intervention Model for Children in Conflict with the Law.”

This milestone reflects a strong commitment to child-centered, humane, and restorative justice.

02/12/2025

POPULARIZING RESEARCH 📰 COMMUNICATING SERVICE🤝

Last November 21, the Office of the Associate Dean for Research and Public Service successfully conducted the Popularizing Research forum with the theme “Popularizing Research: Research Behind the Headlines.”

We were honoured to have Dr. Ricky Rosales, who illuminated us on the current media landscape and its sociological underpinnings. In his talk, he gave us a rare glimpse of what's happening in the newsroom - how stories are curated and delivered to the public - by breaking down the life cycle of a TV news story.

A key component in understanding how media works is recognizing how social realities are constantly constructed and reconstructed within this cycle. Part of this process involves creating an “imagined Filipino audience.” By understanding how this audience is shaped and how media narratives are formed, researchers can more effectively communicate their work and collaborate strategically with the media to reach a wider audience.

Dr. Ricky’s talk reminded us that popularizing research isn’t about prestige or primetime exposure. To popularize research is to speak in a language the public can understand, to connect findings with everyday Filipino experiences, and to ensure our work genuinely reaches the communities it aims to serve.

Ultimately, to popularize research is to make it matter. It’s to take what we discover in our studies and translate it into stories people can understand, relate to, and use in their daily lives.

We would like to extend our gratitude to Dr. Ricky for delivering a deeply insightful discussion, and to our audience for their active participation and thoughtful questions.

27/11/2025

🎊 Congratulations to the CAS Student Presenters at the 21st Science and Technology Week! 🎊

Yesterday, three groups of CAS students presented their research at the UP Manila 21st Science and Technology Week, held at the 7F Plenary Hall, Henry Sy Sr. Medical Sciences Building.

With the theme “Siyensya at Serbisyong Bayan: Nagkakaisang Komunidad para sa Kalusugan,” students from Development Studies and Behavioral Sciences shared their research and experience working in the MAGNAMARTE partnership under the UP Manila Community Health and Development Program.

Each presenter showcased their rich community engagement rooted in public service and research anchored in empathy and humanity. Each of their research continues to expand the depths and lengths of health sciences by showing how culture, community participation, and local realities shape effective and lasting social impact.

Their studies remind us that improving health goes beyond clinical interventions. It requires understanding the socio-economic conditions we live in, the cultures that shape our behaviors, and the systems that influence our access to care. The pursuit of better health is inseparable from the struggles and efforts of other sectors, an ongoing collective fight for a more equitable society.

Presented Studies:

• Improving Participation of Mothers under the F1KD+ Program to the Mothers' Class in Barangay Ramirez, Magallanes, Cavite
Geo Camillus Ma. E. Centino & Lih G. Disomangcop
Department of Behavioral Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

• “Habing Buhay” – The Weaving Industry in Maragondon, Cavite
Marco Erano A. Dumale
Development Studies Intern
UP College of Arts and Sciences

• Participation in Health and Development Committees (HDCs) in Context: Local Meanings and Perceptions, Enablers, and Implications in Ternate, Cavite
Hannah P. Gatus & Bianca Raine R. Sarmiento
Behavioral Sciences Interns
2025 Ternate Rotators, UP College of Arts and Sciences

Congratulations to our presenters for carrying the banner of people-centered research and scientific excellence for public service.

The CAS Community is so proud of you. Keep up the great work!

19/11/2025

‼️ 2 DAYS LEFT ‼️

Popularizing Research: Research Behind the Headlines is fast approaching!
🗓️ Friday, November 21, 2025
⏰ 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
📍 UP Manila Theatre

Join us as we explore how research shapes media communication amid disinformation and AI-generated content.

Featuring Dr. Ricky R. Rosales, broadcast journalist and sociologist known as the “Propesor ng Bayan.”

What are you waiting for? Register now! 🎟️

Scan the QR code below or register here:
https://forms.gle/9VrotaJgWocgRPsv5

11/11/2025

📢 Popularizing Research: Research Behind the Headlines Registration

What really happens behind the headlines? 📰👀

In this age of disinformation and AI-generated content, how do journalists sift through information to craft accurate stories? 🤔
How does evidence-based reporting turn research into fact-finding? 🔍 And most importantly, how can we deliver our stories effectively and truthfully to the public? 🎙️

Join us this November 21, 2025 (Friday), 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM, for our Popularizing Research: Research Behind the Headlines Forum as explore how research unfolds in the field of journalism – with our Propesor ng Bayan, Dr. Ricky Rosales, renowned broadcast journalist and sociologist. 🎤📚

📌 Register here:
https://forms.gle/eMa96i8Azq5PhRZr7
https://forms.gle/eMa96i8Azq5PhRZr7
https://forms.gle/eMa96i8Azq5PhRZr7

11/11/2025

What drives a criminal’s actions? Is it the evidence left behind or something deeper within the mind? 🧐
In bridging the gap between the motive and method, join us in this year’s Popularizing Forensics Forum – Decoding the Criminal Mind: Where Behavior Meets Evidence! 🫆
Discover how human psychology and forensic science come together to reveal the truth with this year’s speakers.
🧠 Dr. Leonardo R. Estacio Jr.
🗂️ Dr. Niño M. Kabiling, RCrim
⚖️ Atty. Ramsey L. Ocampo
Register now to decode the mind!
🔗 tinyurl.com/forensicsforum25
Remember, exploring the truth isn’t just through the traces; it’s also through thoughts. 💭



Caption by: Ayesha Macasaet
Pub by: Scarlet David, Daniela Olarte

What drives a criminal’s actions? Is it the evidence left behind or something deeper within the mind? 🧐

In bridging the gap between the motive and method, join us in this year’s Popularizing Forensics Forum – Decoding the Criminal Mind: Where Behavior Meets Evidence! 🫆

Discover how human psychology and forensic science come together to reveal the truth with this year’s speakers.
🧠 Dr. Leonardo R. Estacio Jr.
🗂️ Dr. Niño M. Kabiling, RCrim
⚖️ Atty. Ramsey L. Ocampo

Register now to decode the mind!
🔗 tinyurl.com/forensicsforum25

🗓️ November 19, 2025 (1:00-5:00 PM)
📍 UPM Little Theater

Remember, exploring the truth isn’t just through the traces; it’s also through thoughts. 💭





Caption by: Ayesha Macasaet
Pub by: Scarlet David, Daniela Olarte

17/10/2025

📚What is plagiarism? What happens when it occurs?

Watch this quick refresher video from OADREPS. 👇

16/10/2025

Recognizing the Unsung Heroes of Research

Research excellence doesn’t happen alone. It is powered by the dedication of research staff and administrative personnel who work tirelessly behind the scenes. The Parangal at Pagkilala 2025 honors those whose vital contributions to research often go unrecognized.

Colleges and units are invited to identify individuals (e.g., research assistants, project managers, administrative assistants, and support staff) who have made significant contributions to research success, whether through technical expertise, logistical support, or administrative leadership.

Guidelines: https://bit.ly/ParangalAtPagkilala2025

Submission Portal: https://bit.ly/AwardeesSubmission2025

Deadline for Submissions: October 20, 2025

Let’s celebrate the unsung heroes who power research forward!

&TWeek

16/10/2025

CALL FOR ePOSTER SUBMISSIONS!

Be part of the 21st Science & Technology (S&T) Week’s ePoster Contest! Submit a Visual Abstract ePoster highlighting your research’s goals, findings, and future directions.

As one of the key features of this year's S&T Week scheduled on November 24-28, 2025 this is a great opportunity for students, faculty, and researchers to showcase their innovative projects, groundbreaking research, and creative ideas with the UP Manila community.

Contest Guidelines: https://bit.ly/ePosterGuidelines2025

Submit via the ePoster Submission Portal (https://bit.ly/ePosterSubmission2025) by October 20, 2025. Don’t miss this chance to share your work and contribute to the celebration of science, technology, and innovation at UP Manila!

14/10/2025

The UP College of Arts and Sciences Health and Safety Committee, in partnership with the UP Biological Sciences Society (UP BSS), is pleased to invite you to the Introductory Biosafety and Biosecurity Seminar to be held on:

📅 Date: October 18, 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Venue: UPM CAS Theater

This seminar aims to strengthen the culture of biosafety and biosecurity within our college by providing participants with essential knowledge and awareness of safe laboratory and research practices.

Topics to be covered include:
- Institutional Biosafety and Biosecurity Committee (IBBC)
- Introduction to Biorisk Management
- Biorisk Assessment
- Risk Control Measures

🔍 Who should attend:
- Faculty members conducting or advising research
- Laboratory and research staff
- Students involved in thesis or research projects using biological materials

We highly encourage your participation in this important learning event to promote responsible research and a safe working environment for all.

For inquiries, please contact the UP CAS Health and Safety Committee through [email protected].

We look forward to your active participation!

29/09/2025

💡 “Our imagination is the limit for 3D printing in improving the current clinical practice...” – Dr. John Paul Bustillo

✨ Research Spotlight ✨

This month’s Faculty Researcher Spotlight features Dr. John Paul Bustillo from the Department of Physical Sciences and Mathematics (DPSM).

Watch as Dr. Bustillo shares his study, “Additive Manufacturing Technology in Fabricating Radiotherapy Tissue-Equivalent Materials for Medical Physics Application,” which explores the use of 3D printing in medical physics, specifically for making radiation therapy more precise, cost-effective, and accessible for cancer patients. 🩺🔬