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SELECTED GRANTEES OF THE 2023 DOST-PCHRD UNDERGRADUATE THESIS GRANT IN NATURAL PRODUCTS
Congratulations to the qualified grantees of the 2023 DOST-PCHRD Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products!
The Department of Science and Technology-Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) Undergraduate Thesis Grant in Natural Products provides fund support to undergraduate students who will conduct their thesis on natural products. The program aims to sustain a research culture in natural products to increase the number of research and later on build a pool of researchers/experts specializing in the field. The program supports the Tuklas Lunas (Drug Discovery and Development) program of the DOST-PCHRD, which aims to develop safe, effective, and affordable alternative drugs from the country’s natural resources.
Every year, thesis grants are given to two qualified (2) grantees per region. For this year’s call, the following are the selected grantees from the regions:
| Region | Grantee/s | Adviser/s | Institution | Project Title |
| CAR | Janyte M. Macanes | Dr. Yvonne D. Bolayo | Benguet State University | Characterization of Flavonoids using Quercetin as a Standard for Glochidion luzonense Methanolic Leaf Extract from Atok, Benguet |
| CAR | Geraldin Joy A. Baluquing,
Christa Honeyka Quilla, Jemima Bisquera, Colleen Anne Maluyo, Shayne Lynnex Omilla, and Hannah Mae Sicuan |
Dr. Geraldo K. Sayaan | University of Baguio | In Vitro Study of the Potential of Powdered Bugnay (Antidesma bunius (L.) Spreng) Fruit Extract as an Hmg-CoA Reductase Inhibitor |
| I | Ajih Dalle Mayo | Mr. John Michael Panoy | Lyceum-Northwestern University | Potential Antioxidant and Antibacterial Activity of Volvariella volvacea Soap: A Promising Defense Against Bacterial Infections |
| I | Merlie Joy H. Aguila,
Immanuel L. Dickson, Genesis Bigie L. Gaspar, Jeza Lauren V. Pilarta, Roshine Joy G. Queddeng, Kayka Mae R. Querubin, and Rheidhel John P. Recaido |
Dr. Matt Joseph T. Cabanting | University of Northern Philippines | Anti-Angiogenic Property of Synsepalum dulcificum (Miracle Berry) Ethanolic Leaf Extract using In-Ovo Duck Chorioallantoic Membrane (CAM) Assay |
| III | Renalyn Mae E. Diaz | Mr. Darwin F. Reyes | Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology | Identification and Quantification of Secondary Metabolites of Ficus nota (Blanco) Ethanolic Extracts and its In Vitro Antioxidant and Anti-Cancer Activities |
| IV-A | Daryl B. Ceribo | Dr. Renerio P. Gentallan, Jr. | University of the Philippines Los Banos | Morphological, Molecular and Phytochemical Content, and Antioxidant of Philippine Camia (Hedychium philippinense K.Schum) for Possible Use in Organic Agricultural System |
| IV-A | Bethlehem O. Cabaneros,
Kharen Mae P. De Torres, and John Reymart Quejano |
Dr. Roberth Riggs Rondilla, and
Ms. Kathleen O. Pornobi |
Southern Luzon State University | Biological Activities of Endolichenic fungi (ELF) inhabiting Ramalina hossei from Brgy. Anos Tayabas City |
| NCR | Angel Yanni Mikaela S. Bolacito,
Kaye Ria Julienne L. Cortado, Jenn Christel C. Sampiano, and Renz Miciel M. Trovela |
Dr. Rhea G. Abisado-Duque | Ateneo de Manila University | Combating Multidrug Resistant Nosocomial Bacteria with Philippine Indigenous Plants |
| NCR | Maria Fatima C. Flores, and
Nathalee Kate V. Encinas |
Dr. Maricar W. Ching | Centro Escolar University | Antibacterial Activity of Selected Mangrove Plants Leaf Extracts against Shrimp Pathogen Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
| VI | Mia Rose B. Vergara,
Rina Jane B. Lumawag, and Alleiah John G. Gumban |
Dr. Evelyn Grace de Jesus-Ayson | Central Philippines University | Antiparasitic Activity of Ethanolic Extracts from Makabuhay (Tinospora rumphii Boerl) Stem and Dumb Cane (Dieffenbachia seguine (Jacq.) Schott) Leaves Against Sea Lice (Lepeophtheirus spinifer Kirtisinghe) Infestation in Snubnose Pompano (Trachinotus blochii Lacepède) |
| VII | Ladashia Blessiliza B. Po | Ms. Angel Lyn Kristin C. Tan | University of San Carlos | In vitro Anti-Tyrosinase Activity of Selected Seaweeds of Cebu |
| VIII | Rian Lorenzo Mascarinas, and
Jeremy D. Serojales |
Dr. Rolly G. Fuentes | University of the Philippines Tacloban College | Antibacterial Activity of Bark Fungal Endophytes from Aquilaria malaccensis |
| VIII | Ma. Eralyn M. Abad, and
Hannah Mae M. Duenas |
Dr. Genesis C. Albarico | Visayas State University | A Comparative Study on the Secondary Metabolites and Biological Activities of Pseudelephantopus spicatus (Juss. Ex Aubl) Rohr and Fatoua villosa (Thunb) Nakai Leaves, Stem and Root Extracts |
| IX | Florence Midel, and
Lovey Nino Jey Perez |
Ms. Katherine I. Sinsuan | Ateneo de Zamboanga University | Synergistic Antibacterial Potential of Hylocereus undatus (Red Flesh Dragon fruit) and Persea americana Mill. (Avocado) Fruit Peel Extracts against Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus aureus |
| IX | Jonathan Atendido,
Kayla Clarisse Cabilin, and Renz Jeanno Taronga |
Dr. Kay P. Ramos | Western Mindanao State University | In Vitro Litholytic and Nephrolithiasis Inhibition Potential of Asplenium nidus (Bird’s nest fern) Leaves Methanolic Crude Extract |
| X | Phil John Vincent L. Datoy | Dr. Aileen B. Angcajas | Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology | Anti-Inflammatory, Antioxidant, and Anthelmintic Activities of Artocarpus odoratissimus Blanco (Marang) Core |
| X | Muhammad Bin, Abdulazis A. Usman, Jr., and
Jefferson Shaunrey O. Yu |
Dr. Maria Rhotsyn M. Dacar | Xavier University | Uncovering the Medicinal Potential of Artocarpus odoratissimus B. (Marang) Peels: A Phytochemical Analysis, and its Antioxidative and Anti-inflammatory Activity |
| BARMM | Aiman O. Abduljabbaer,
Nora Mina B. Macapanton, Sohaina C. Mackno, and Norhanipa B. Sultan |
Dr. Yusoph C. Manalundong II | Mindanao State University-Main Campus | Phytochemical Profiling of Solanum aethiopicum Fruit Cultivated in Binidayan, Lanao del Sur as a Potential Antihypertensive Plant |
| XII | Alyssa M. Molino,
Mark Lorenz T. Kanban, Bailyn S. Reyes, and Sittie H. Andong |
Dr. Victoria A. Mijares | Sultan Kudarat State University | Phytochemicals, Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Properties of Tagpo (Ardisia elliptica Thunb.) Stem bark |
After completion of their projects in May 2024, a competition will be held in October 2024 for selected qualified students to recognize their innovative work on natural products.
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