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PhD in Chemistry

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What does University of the Philippines Diliman (UP Diliman, UP) stand for?

The University of the Philippines (UP) is a state university system, founded in 1908. It was established to provide advanced education in Science and Arts, Philosophy, Literature, and Technical training for Filipino students under the Act No. 1870 of the first Philippine Legislature. It has eight constituent universities (Diliman, Los Baños, Manila, Visayas, Open University, Mindanao, Baguio, and Cebu). Aside from the universities, UP has also expanded and added new programs to cater the basic education with UP Integrated School.

University of the Philippines offers a wide array of programs in different fields for undergraduate, graduate, diploma, and certificate courses. The Commission on Higher Education (CHEd) awarded the institution’s various programs with Centers of Excellence and Centers of Development. The courses offered by UP vary by campus.

Throughout its history, University of the Philippines upholds its mandate as the country’s state university shaping minds and producing competent students. Notable alumni who graduated from UP include presidents of the Philippines, senators, supreme court justices, and National Artists. The University of the Philippines is one of the top 1000 universities in the world, and is also one of the only three Philippine higher learning institution that is a member of the ASEAN University Network.

University of the Philippines Facts:

UP is one of the top 1000 universities in the world according to the World University Rankings UP held its centennial celebration in 2008 Aside from its quality education, University of the Philippines is also known for its annual Oblation Run where the members of the Alpha Phi Omega organization run completely naked around the university area to expresses the group’s stance on socially relevant issues. Sources: https://www.up.edu.ph/index.php/about-up/university-seal/

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• BS Chem Curriculum
• Graduate Curriculum
• Analytical Services Laboratory
• Terrestrial Natural Products Laboratory
• ANSER Laboratory
• NMR Facility
• Polymer Laboratory
• Thesis submission
• High school investigatory project guidelines
• iChem Library
• Incident Report Forms
• IC Safety Quiz 2022
• Waste Management Manual

The Institute, Faculty and Research

The U.P. Diliman Institute of Chemistry is home to the largest number of the B.S., M.S. and Ph.D Chemistry students in the Philippines. The Institute has a tradition of excellence in Chemistry education.  It has very active undergraduate and graduate research programs supervised by high-caliber Ph.D. faculty members. The students are taught in the core areas (Analytical, Organic, Inorganic, Physical and Biochemistry) and in interdisciplinary studies such as Marine and Natural Products Chemistry, Environmental Science, Surface and Materials Science.    The Institute offers state-of-the-art physical facility and instrumentation which research faculty and students utilise intensively in their various research and academic endeavors.  The Institute also handles the instruction of General Chemistry and the other specialized Chemistry subjects for students of other colleges of UP-Diliman.  There are more than 25 Ph.D. professors, 35 instructors (with M.S. or B.S. degrees) and several non-academic personnel and staff (who support the various academic and research activities of the Institute). The extension activities of the Institute include scientific consulting for various private and public agencies and companies, chemical analysis of different samples, and offering workshops, trainings, seminars and conferences.

Research Centers and Laboratories of the Institute of Chemistry

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• BS Chem Curriculum
• Graduate Curriculum
• Analytical Services Laboratory
• Terrestrial Natural Products Laboratory
• ANSER Laboratory
• NMR Facility
• Polymer Laboratory
• Thesis submission
• High school investigatory project guidelines
• iChem Library
• Incident Report Forms
• IC Safety Quiz 2022
• Waste Management Manual

  I. Admission to the BS Chemistry Undergraduate Program of the Institute of Chemistry

              Incoming first year B.S. Chemistry students (high school graduates from Philippine or international schools) are accepted into

            the College of Science and Institute of Chemistry by passing the UP College Admission Test (UPCAT).

The UP Office of Admission is directly responsible for the UPCAT : 

A. Transferees from other universities and Shiftees coming from UP units, Second-Degree Program

        The IChem accepts transferees (incoming sophomores) coming from other universities and UP students (incoming sophomores or juniors) from other colleges of UP  Diliman/other  UP constituent units.  IChem also accepts UP or non-UP BS/BA college graduates who wish to obtain a second bachelor’s degree in Chemistry.

       Please see the minimum requirements below for shifting to the B.S. Chemistry program.  As the Institute has an annual quota, not all qualified applicants who meet the requirements are guaranteed acceptance to the program.  It is the Office of UP Diliman  College of  Science Secretary which manages the processing of the applications for transfer or shifting.

        The deadline for application is normally set on the 1st week of June and the results are released by the middle of July.

Minimum Requirements for Evaluation and Acceptance to the Program :

        A. Shiftee within UPDiliman College of Science or from other UPDiliman Units

             GWA 2.25 or better for 30 units of formal courses; finished Chem 16 and 16.1 (and preferably Chem 17 and 17.1) on the first enrollment with a grade of 2.25 or better;     

             Science courses average of 2.50 or better.

             Within CS or UPD . Science and Engineering students GWA 2.00 or better;

            other students 1.5 or better; Chem 16 (5 units) on 1 st enrolment 2.25 or better; Science Average 2.25 or better

        B. Transfers from UP constituent units (outside Diliman)

            GWA 2.25 or better for 30 units of formal courses; finished Chem 16 and 16.1 (or equivalent 5 units of  General College Chemistry I with Laboratory) on the first enrollment  with a grade of 2.25 or better, Science courses average of 2.25 or better.  

            Outside UPD:  Science and Engineering students GWA 2.00 or better;

            other students 1.5 or better; Chem 16 (5 units) on 1 st enrolment 2.25 or better; Science Average 2.25 or better.

             Applicants are also strongly encouraged to take Chem 17 and 17.1  (or the equivalent 5 units General College Chemistry II with Laboratory) before applying for transfer to  Diliman.

          C. Transfers from other Colleges or Universities

              GWA 1.50 or better for 30 units of formal course;  finished 5 units of Chemistry with a grade of 1.50 or better; with Science courses average of 1.50. 

              If accepted the transferees must pass a validation exam in Chem 17 and 17.1

              If another 5 units of General Chemistry II had already been taken.

For more information regarding application requirements, please contact the Office of the College Secretary: 

II. Admission to the Graduate (MS and PhD) Programs of the Institute of Chemistry

The UP Diliman College of Science Associate Dean for Mentoring, Academic Progress and Advancement ( ADMAPA ) is in charge of the Graduate Office of the College of Science.  The CS Graduate Office manages anything related to graduate students---the graduate studies application, scholarships and academic records.   

As a primary keeper of the graduate student records, the Graduate Office evaluates the academic standing of all CS graduate students; it also administers readmission, leave of absence, registration, and dropping, etc.

After acceptance to the graduate program, all non-UP graduates are required to take advanced placement examinations in Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, and Physical Chemistry.  These examinations are scheduled first week of August or the week during the 1 st -semester registration.

Minimum Requirements for Acceptance to the Chemistry Graduate Programs.

Each graduate program (Diploma, MS(Thesis or Non-Thesis Track),

PhD (Option I), PhD (Option 2), PhD (Option 3) has its unique set of admission requirements.

For more information regarding the admission requirements, please see the link below:

47 Best universities for Chemistry in the Philippines

Updated: February 29, 2024

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Below is a list of best universities in the Philippines ranked based on their research performance in Chemistry. A graph of 248K citations received by 20.2K academic papers made by 47 universities in the Philippines was used to calculate publications' ratings, which then were adjusted for release dates and added to final scores.

We don't distinguish between undergraduate and graduate programs nor do we adjust for current majors offered. You can find information about granted degrees on a university page but always double-check with the university website.

1. University of the Philippines Diliman

For Chemistry

2. University of the Philippines Los Banos

3. De La Salle University

4. University of the Philippines Manila

5. University of Santo Tomas

6. Mapua University

7. Ateneo de Manila University

8. University of San Carlos

9. Central Luzon State University

10. Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology

11. Visayas State University

12. University of the Philippines in the Visayas

13. University of the Philippines Baguio

14. University of the East - Philippines

15. University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines

16. Caraga State University

17. Central Mindanao University

18. Adamson University

19. Mindanao State University

20. University of Southern Mindanao

21. University of the Philippines Mindanao

22. University of Asia and the Pacific

23. Silliman University

24. Asian Institute of Management

25. Ateneo de Davao University

26. Polytechnic University of the Philippines

27. Angeles University Foundation

28. Technological Institute of the Philippines

29. Benguet State University

30. Xavier University - Ateneo de Cagayan

31. Isabela State University

32. University of Perpetual Help System DALTA

33. Batangas State University

34. West Visayas State University

35. Samar State University

36. University of Mindanao

37. Nueva Vizcaya State University

38. Mariano Marcos State University

39. University of Eastern Philippines

40. Bulacan State University

41. Liceo de Cagayan University

42. Surigao del Sur State University

43. University of the Immaculate Conception

44. Lyceum of the Philippines University

45. Adventist University of the Philippines

46. Laguna State Polytechnic University

47. Cebu Normal University

The best cities to study Chemistry in the Philippines based on the number of universities and their ranks are Quezon , Los Banos , Manila , and Cebu .

Chemistry subfields in the Philippines

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Ph.D of Science Education in Chemistry

The Doctor of Philosophy in Science Education (Chemistry) is designed to upgrade the capabilities of teachers in Teacher Education Institutions, Department of Education and other agencies that require expertise in science education like DOST and NGOs.

The program aims to develop highly competent leaders in science education and highly qualified teachers of science in the tertiary level. Moreover, it helps to develop competent researchers in the field of science and individuals who are highly capable of conducting graduate research especially in the area of thesis/dissertation writing.

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Bachelor of Science in Chemistry (4 years)

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The Department of Chemistry envisions itself as a Center of Excellence that will continually:

• nurture life-long learners committed to excellence in scholarship and research, and equipped with updated technological skills in chemistry and allied fields of studies;
• play a major role in the generation of quality chemical research and development that will address local concerns and create global impact; and
• share its resources in the upgrading of chemistry education and the chemical sciences as a whole, and in community development through S&T-based actions.

The Department of Chemistry has a three-fold mission:

• to produce competent and ethical professionals;
• to generate new knowledge through research;
• to provide academic extension services.
• To develop professional chemists who can serve competently in the academe, industry, and government and non-government organizations;
• To actively update the specialization of faculty members and venture into new research areas;
• To instill social awareness on the relevance of Chemistry through involvement in policy-making and issues related to Chemistry.

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Administrators and Faculty Members

Assoc. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD 

Assoc. Prof. Felicidad Christina R. Peñafiel, PhD

Laboratory Supervisor

Mr. Kent Cesar C. Gervacio, MSc

Assoc. Prof. Dharmatov Rahula B. Albano, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry

Asst. Prof. Rafael L. Alfonso, MSc

Master of Science in Chemistry

Asst. Prof. Arthur A. Alipao, MS

Ms. Abigail A. Arillaga, MS

Assoc. Prof. Jolleen Natalie L. Balitaan, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy, major in Chemistry

Prof. Jose H. Bergantin, Jr., PhD

Prof. Christina A. Binag, PhD

Asst. Prof. Francis G. Biñas, MSc

Asst. Prof. Melfie E. Bungihan, PhD

Mr. Ademar D. Dela Santa, MSc

Asst. Prof. Erlinda E. Dilan, MSc

Asst. Prof. Rene H. Dilan, MSc

Prof. Carlos P. Garcia, PhD

Ms. Katherine Yasmin M. Garcia, MSc

Mr. Kent Caesar C. Gervacio, MSc

Prof. Allan Patrick G. Macabeo, Dr. rer. nat.

Doctor of Natural Science in Organic Chemistry

Academician Professor Emeritus Maribel G. Nonato, PhD

Prof. Maria Cristina R. Ramos, PhD

Assoc. Prof. Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD

Prof. Karen S. Santiago, PhD

Professor Emeritus Fortunato B. Sevilla III, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Instrumentation and Analytical Science

Assoc. Prof. Joyce T. Tan, MSc

Prof. Mario A. Tan, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Pharmaceutical Sciences

Prof. Bernard John V. Tongol, PhD

Doctor of Philosophy in Engineering, major in Applied Chemistry

Assoc. Prof. Cecilia M. Villaraza, MSc

The University of Santo Tomas was the first institution of higher learning in the Philippines to teach chemistry in its science courses. In 1924, the Faculty of Science offered specialized chemistry courses in General and Analytical Chemistry at the then College of Liberal Arts. A four-year B.S. in Chemistry program was introduced in 1931 to respond to the country’s need for more technical experts for which a government recognition was obtained in June 1934 and in July 1961, a B.S. in Industrial Technology was offered. A short-lived three-year course for chemical technicians was introduced in 1974, and then the five-year curriculum in the mid 1970’s was re-organized and condensed to a four-year program. It is also a university-wide service department for various chemistry related general education courses.  

The Department now boasts of having a strong faculty force made up of experts in various fields including two Academicians of the National Academy of Science and Technology a substantial number of modern chemical instruments. With this, the Chemistry Department has been the first unit in the University to be recognized by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) as a Center of Excellence (COE) in 1997. This recognition remains in force. The BS Chemistry program has been certified by the ASEAN Universities Network Quality Assurance (AUN-QA) in 2017.  

The University of Santo Tomas is one of the leading private research universities in the Philippines and is consistently ranked among the top 1000 universities in the whole world. With academic degrees and research thrusts in the natural, health, applied, social, and sacred sciences, as well as business and management, the University continuously strives to make a positive impact on the society.

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DOCTORAL DEGREES PHILIPPINES: List Of Doctoral Courses, Schools

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DOCTORAL DEGREES PHILIPPINES – Here is a list of the schools or universities that are offering doctoral degrees and the courses they offer.

In the Philippine educational system, there are several courses that are open for masteral and doctoral degrees. The two are usually big factors for promotion and higher compensation in the field.

Usually, the list of courses that offer doctoral degrees include medicine-related and education-related courses. A lot of graduates of these courses continue schooling right after the graduation from basic college.

Among the prominent schools in the Philippines offering doctoral degrees are De La Salle University, Ateneo de Manila, San Beda University, and University of the Philippines-Diliman or UP Diliman.

DOCTORAL DEGREES PHILIPPINES

Here is a list of the schools or universities in the Philippines offering doctoral degrees and as well as the doctoral courses they are offering based on Finduniversity.ph:

Manila Central University Caloocan City, Metro Manila

• Doctor of Medicine
• Doctor of Dental Medicine
• Doctor of Optometry
• PhD in Educational Administration

De La Salle University Manila

• Juris Doctor
• PhD in Education
• Doctor of Business Administration
• PhD in Philosophy (Regular and Ladderized)
• PhD in Psychology
• PhD in Science Education
• PhD in Biology
• PhD in Computer Science

Ateneo de Manila University Quezon City

• PhD in Philosophy
• PhD in Mathematics
• PhD in Theology

Mapua University Manila

• PhD in Electronics Engineering
• PhD in Chemistry
• PhD in Chemical Engineering
• PhD in Environmental Engineering
• PhD in Materials Science and Engineering

Philippine Christian University Manila

• Doctor of Education
• PhD in Business Management
• PhD in Religious Studies
• PhD in Development Administration
• PhD in Missiology

St. Paul University Manila Metro Manila

• Doctor of Musical Arts
• Doctor of Leadership and Governance in Health Care Organizations
• PhD in Nursing Education

De La Salle Araneta University Malabon City, Metro Manila

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
• PhD in Educational Management
• PhD in Management
• PhD in Agricultural Sciences
• PhD in Forestry

Lyceum of the Philippines University Manila

• Ph.D. in Business Management
• Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management
• Ph.D. in Fiscal Management

Miriam College Quezon City, Metro Manila

• Post-Graduate Certificate in Designing Education
• PhD in Environmental Management and Studies

Trinity University of Asia Quezon City, Metro Manila

• Doctor of Public Administration
• Doctor in Nursing Management

Far Eastern University Metro Manila

• Doctor of Education major in Educational Administration

La Consolacion College Manila

• Doctor in Business Administration
• PhD in Educational Psychology

AMA Computer University Quezon City

• Doctor of Information Technology

San Beda University Manila

University of the Philippines Diliman Quezon City, Metro Manila

• PhD in Communication
• PhD in Biology (by Research)

Philippine Normal University Metro Manila

• PhD in Filipino
• PhD in Mathematics Education
• PhD in Literature
• PhD in Linguistics
• PhD in Guidance and Counseling
• PhD in Curriculum and Instruction

Based on the article , University of the Philippines-Diliman is among the universities in the Philippines offering the most number of doctoral degrees.

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The PHD ACHM program has a total of 37 units, these are 15 units of major courses which should include at least three of the core courses of the MS ACHM program if not taken during master’s; CHEM or ACHM courses that are aligned with the cognate must be taken to satisfy the number of units; 9 units of cognate ; 12 units of dissertation units and 1 unit of seminar. Minor/cognate must be from any field of specialization in Agriculture or Forestry, and the  thesis/dissertation topic must be application of chemistry to these fields

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MS in Chemistry in the Philippines

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Program overview.

The Master of Science in Chemistry (MSCHEM) is a two-year graduate program that enhances the knowledge of students in the various fields of chemistry. It includes further studies in analytical chemistry, physical chemistry, organic chemistry, biochemistry, and environmental chemistry. 

The program aims to produce graduates who are equipped with the latest knowledge and methodology of chemistry. It also aims to produce graduates who are competent in teaching chemistry and conducting research in various industrial settings.

Recommended Undergraduate Program

Students who wish to pursue a graduate degree in MS Chemistry should currently be taking an undergraduate degree in science. However, students who are not currently taking an undergraduate program in those fields but still wish to pursue the program are encouraged to take at least 18 units of courses in the relevant fields.

Subjects and Curriculum

Inorganic Structures and Reaction Mechanism

Chemical Thermodynamics/Chemical Kinetic

Spectro-chemical Methods of Analysis

Written Comprehensive Examination

Elective on the field of specialization

Instrumental Methods of Analysis

Advanced Analytical Chemistry

Advanced Physical Chemistry

Advanced Organic Chemistry

Fundamentals of Research

Advanced Biochemistry

Inorganic Chemistry

Admission Requirements

Qualifications

The student must have an undergraduate degree relevant to the program

An applicant with a degree not in line with the science field may still be admitted to the program as long as they take the pre-requisite courses. However, some colleges and universities admit any bachelor’s degree holders. 

The student must pass the Graduate Admissions Test of the university

Basic Requirements

Undergraduate Transcript of records (Original and Photocopy)

Recommendation letters from former professors, deans, or colleagues

Letter of intent

Most recent medical and dental health record

Copy of NSO Certified birth certificate

Copy of undergraduate diploma

(1) Latest 2”x2”ID Picture

Areas of Specialization

Biochemistry

Physical Chemistry

Organic Chemistry

Analytical Chemistry

Program Outcome

Graduates of MS in Chemistry are expected to be able to:

Show knowledge and mastery of the core areas of chemistry: inorganic, organic, physical, biological, and analytical

Collect data through standard laboratory tools using classical techniques

Create solutions for chemistry problems using current disciplinary and interdisciplinary principles

Abide with professional, social, and ethical responsibilities in the industry

To become a Licensed Chemist in the Philippines, a graduate of MS in Chemistry needs to pass the Chemist Licensure Examination. The examination is conducted by the Board of Chemistry under the supervision of the Professional Regulations Commission (PRC).

Career Opportunities

Graduates of MS in Chemistry may pursue a career path in pharmaceuticals, food and beverage companies, cosmetics companies, oil and petroleum companies, mineral companies, and chemical manufacturing companies, and clinical facilities. They may apply as a chemistry laboratory technician, chemical hygiene director, chemistry department head, interim laboratory director, college administrator, chemistry manager, scientist, academician, or a researcher.

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Researchers across the Philippines are working together to find potential drug compounds in the country’s diverse plants

When I started my research project, I became part of the story of medicinal plants and herbal medicines in the Philippines. This is long and intertwined with the country’s rich history of trade and colonisation. Among its Asian neighbours, the Philippines is home to some of the most diverse flora and fauna, contributing to more than 5% of the world’s plant biodiversity. However, countries such as China, Vietnam and India place much more emphasis on the use of traditional medicines over western medicines – mostly due to the 300 years the Philippines spent colonised by western countries, who introduced their own forms of therapeutics.

While today the country is very much independent and capable of producing top quality products, the research and development of traditional and herbal medicines still needs more work. The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the potential benefits of well supported natural products research. The Philippines was criticised for having one of the poorest pandemic responses, and one of the reasons for this was our dependency on western approaches. Luckily, this helped us understand the flaws in our system and through government funding, local scientists and local pharmaceutical companies, we are trying to find more sustainable solutions for local health crises.

I decided to find a way to contribute to Covid-19 research done in the country, but the two year lockdown meant I had to find ways to tackle the problem without wet lab work. I settled on proposing a computational study which deals with how we can use compounds from Philippine plants to reduce the risk of Covid-19 infection. This allowed me to work with compounds identified from my research lab in the chemistry department and test them using a modelling method called molecular docking.

I quickly realised that natural products research requires a good level of determination: only one of the more than 50 compounds that I tested had potential as a drug against Covid-19. Nevertheless, this data can hopefully contribute to other laboratories that work on the same problem, providing a starting point for further testing. Limited resources in individual labs means collaborating is the best way for us to develop new drugs.

One benefit of the growing interest in natural products research is that different labs can focus on specific diseases and techniques while also having resources that are useful in larger projects. One of my batchmates, Leo Lenon, works with plant extracts that aim to slow down the production of sugars in our body. His approach involves testing extracts using assays that allow him to determine how effective a solution is at inhibiting an enzyme. His lab also uses bioactivity guided fractionation, a technique that allows researchers to quickly screen many plant extracts to identify which ones are most likely to have bioactive components.

We can do so much more with the resources we have

As Leo told me, one major factor for success is working in a country with a rich biodiversity such as the Philippines. This biodiversity also provides researchers with diverse opportunities for collaboration, with organic synthesis, marine biology, and molecular biology labs working together on large, ambitious projects that ultimately aim to identify new medicinal compounds.

The advancement of herbal and traditional medicines in our country holds great potential for further enhancement. Despite the commendable initiatives undertaken by the government’s Department of Science and Technology in launching significant projects to underscore the importance of natural products research, there remains ample opportunity for growth and refinement. Phil Cruz, a recent master’s graduate who works at Herbanext, one of the country’s leading manufacturers of herbal supplements and spray-dried plant extracts, told me that larger pharmaceutical companies don’t always see the potential benefit of herbal medicines. This probably roots from the lack of urgency for pharmaceutical companies to develop new products, especially since the development of new drugs can take millions of pesos-worth of resources.

If industry leaders can be encouraged to focus more on local research, we could significantly bolster our capacity to transform research endeavours into finalised products. This shift is poised to yield products that are not only more cost-effective to manufacture and acquire than their Western counterparts but also diminishes our reliance on resources sourced from abroad.

Doing research on natural products and herbal medicines is not easy. It requires hours of work over many months or even years, with little guarantee of success. Despite knowing this, many Filipino scientists still pursue natural products research, often devoting a large chunk of their time and effort because they believe that we can do so much more with the resources we have. What keeps me going is knowing that there are others out there who share my dream and who work towards the same goal of providing more for Filipinos using our own natural resources.

Additional information

This article was produced in collaboration with the  Creative Tuition Collective .

Creative Tuition Collective (CTC):  Innovative and inclusive  education is a non-profit organisation aiming to equalise the educational playing field. CTC strives to provide young people from low income backgrounds a free tuition service with holistic, high-quality tutoring, extracurricular opportunities and mental health support groups. With a passion and enthusiasm to teach and innovate education, CTC aims to not only develop the knowledge and self-assurance of young people in STEM but to also better prepare them for beyond the classroom. By assembling a diverse team within CTC along with specialist tutors, collaborating partners and invited speakers, CTC will tackle the lack of belonging, self-confidence and other barriers facing young people through an intersectional and progressive lens.

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