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Collaborative Linkages: Mindanaoan Researchers on Bioinformatics

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Achievements

The ‘Science Beyond Borders’ anthology of case studies features UK-Philippine research collaborations throughout the Newton Agham Fund lifecycle.

In the anthology, Dr. de Cadiz, the project leader of One Health Omics, provided valuable insights into the challenges and successes of research collaborations, emphasizing the importance of exposing Mindanaoan researchers to bioinformatics tools and techniques.

The One Health Omics project at the University of the Philippines Mindanao, in collaboration with PGC Mindanao, is a great example of how research collaborations between the UK and the Philippines can lead to building a bioinformatics workforce in Mindanao that can push the boundaries of knowledge and contribute to both science and the community.

Read the impact stories and case studies on research partnerships supported by Newton Agham: https://bit.ly/NewtonAgham

(Aleyla de Cadiz, DBSES)

Alumna is 10th placer in Physician Licensure Exam

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Achievements

The University of the Philippines Mindanao, Department of Biological Sciences and Environmental Studies proudly congratulates Dr. Claire Marie Sayon Jacinto, 10th placer in the March 2023 Physician Licensure Examination with a grade of 86.67%. A total of 1,573 out of 2,887 examinees (54.49%) passed the said examination held on March 5, 6, 12, and 13, 2023, in Manila, Baguio, Cagayan de Oro, Cebu, Davao, Iloilo, Legazpi, Lucena, Pampanga, Rosales, Tacloban, Tuguegarao, and Zamboanga.

Dr. Jacinto is a product of the UP Mindanao BS Biology program under the Department of Biological Science and Environmental Studies. She graduated Magna Cum Laude and was the Class Valedictorian of the Class of 2016. She took her degree in medicine at the University of the Philippines Manila.

Dr. Jacinto's achievement is not only a personal milestone but also a source of pride. As a former Iska, she is an inspiration to current and future students of UP Mindanao who will also be making their marks as excellent nation-builders.

Prof. Cayamanda publishes risk communication book

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Achievements

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Prof. Karen Joyce Cayamanda of the UPMin Department of Humanities produced this publication to provide the public with insight into the experience of the flood-vulnerable communities of Davao City, Philippines. The publication was the product of a dissertation for a Ph.D. in Development Studies program. The major objective of the publication is for the academe to assist in mitigating the dangers posed by flooding as a recurring disturbance in these sites.

As extensive literature on disaster studies examined risk communication and disaster risk management, it has been found to be discussed as separate concerns. These studies emphasize the significant role of risk communication and management at the level of the communities to enhance community preparedness and reduce the risks triggered by disasters like flooding. However, no literature has been found specifically in the area of risk communication management. Therefore, the study aimed to focus on this gap in the literature that integrates risk communication with disaster risk management towards a more integrative approach to risk reduction.

Using a convergent parallel mixed method design, the study was conducted utilizing both the qualitative and quantitative approaches in the data collection and analysis guided by the integrated frameworks of disaster risk management and the social amplification of risk (SARF). The merging of both analysis and interpretation results helped identify the findings' convergence or divergence. Results of the study revealed that the risk reduction strategies can be further enhanced through a risk communication management using a localized and participatory approach in the proper knowledge transfer of flood risk communication among the stakeholders involved, placing the community as the central actor for amplification.

This book highlights the proposed community-based flood-risk communication management (CBFRCM) framework as a modification of the SARF labeled as the Flood Risk Amplification Communication Theory (FRACT) as an alternative framework. Applying the theory necessitates enhancing risk communication management toward the resilience of flood-vulnerable communities, specifically in the context of Davao City, Philippines.

The authors wish to share these findings to encourage the use of the proposed theory in other contexts and optimize the role of risk communication as part of the risk reduction approaches of risk managers and policymakers on disaster management.

The book contributes to good governance, participatory decision-making, city disaster risk-reduction, and health risk-reduction, through a collaboration between UPMin's researchers and the city government.

Chancellor Murao's Message at the 28th Anniversary Celebration

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UP President Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez, Ginang Charita Puentespina, mga panauhin, mga awardees, mga estudyante, kasamang guro, manggagawa, at mga kapwa kong lingkod-bayan, magandang umaga.

Maligayang pagbabalik sa Unibersidad ng Pilipinas Mindanao. Binubuksan natin ang taong ito, ang semestreng ito, na mas may tiwala sa ating kapaligiran at mas may pag-asa. Nakikita na natin, sa ating bawat pagbalik sa campus, ang dahan-dahang pagbalik sa normal ng mga kondisyon ng ating mga mag-aaral.

Sa muli nating pagbabalik-kampus, asahan nating lahat ang isang espasyong handang tumanggap ng ibat ibang adhikain, na siyang isa sa mga pinakamahalagang katangiang taglay ng edukasyong nagmumula sa UP. Dito, malaya ang lahat upang ipahiwatig ang kanilang mga hinaing. Sapagkat, aanhin natin ang isang diplomang nagmumula sa UP kung hindi rin naman ito magagamit bilang gabay sa pag-unlad ng sarili nitong bayan at para sa kapakanan ng mamamayan nito.

May ilang bagay kayong muling makikita sa pagbabalik natin sa kampus. Nais ko ring ipakilala sa inyo ang ating mga sisimulan ngayong taon upang magtatag ng isang espasyong nababagay sa pag-aaral ng ating mga estudyante.

May mga karagdagang learning spaces na tayong nailagay sa iba’t ibang lugar ng campus tulad ng Atrium at CHSS Cultural Complex. Ang ating opisyal na kainan, ang Kalimudan, ay naaabot na rin sa wakas ng ating university internet connection. Ito ay palalawakin pa sa tulong ng internet cabling project ng IT Office.

Dahil na rin sa iba’t ibang pangangailangan sa pag-aaral, narinig natin ang hiling na madagdag ng oras para sa ating mga pasilidad. Ngayong semestre, ang ating University Library ay mananatiling bukas hanggang alas syete ng gabi. Inilunsad na rin ang Cafe Libro, isang proyekto ng Library para mas maging kalugod-lugod ang pamamalagi ng mga estudyante sa Library.

Naiintindihan din natin ang mga suliranin sa transportasyon dito sa campus. Nailungsad ngayong araw ang Libreng Sakay sa tulong ng ating UPMin alumni, upang mabigyan ng ginhawa ang inyong paglalakbay sa campus sa pagbubukas ng semestre. Ang dalawang linggong libreng sakay ay iikot sa mga piling lugar sa campus tulad ng admin at kanluran o ang CSM.

(Read the English translation here.)

UPMin celebrates 28th Anniversary, 2023

Written by Rene Estremera. Posted in Achievements

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The University of the Philippines Mindanao (UPMin) celebrates its 28th anniversary on Monday, February 20, 2023, at the Lorenzo Hall, Administration Building. The celebration program is face-to-face with a livestream broadcast for other constituents over the Zoom platform.

Newly-installed University President Angelo A. Jimenez will deliver an inspirational message online and a Guest Speaker will also share life lessons. Chancellor Lyre Anni Murao will recognize personnel who have served with longevity and distinction. In addition, the UPMin Dance Ensemble and the Koro Kantahany chorale will give performances.

Students are taking part in the celebration as classes for the 2nd Semester of Academic Year 2022-2023 started on February 13, 2023. Classes are now face-to-face with health safety measures in place, and enhanced with online learning tools.

The 28th anniversary carries the theme, "Strengthened convergence towards sustainable partnerships/ Malig-ong panagdait ngadto sa malungtarong panag-uban," echoing Chancellor Murao’s strategy for transformative education.

UPMin is the only UP constituent university in Mindanao, created by Republic Act 7998, which Pres. Fidel V. Ramos signed on February 20, 1995. It is mandated to provide Mindanawons with access to quality UP education. It offers architecture, communication, writing, mathematics, economics, sports, social, natural, computing, and food sciences degrees. It also offers graduate degrees in management, food science, urban and regional planning, sports, and Ph.D. by Research. In addition, it focuses on opening new degree programs and colleges in human kinetics, medicine, and engineering. It aims to be a graduate, research, and public service university primed to contribute to Philippine development.

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