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• 48th Annual National BIOTA Convention at Far Eastern University, Manila

• University of Baguio: Host of the 49th BIOTA Convention

• Winners in the 48th Annual National BIOTA Convention and Scientific Sessions

• 2013 Loyalty and Service Awardees

• Criteria for Judging the Best Papers in the Annual National BIOTA Convention and Scientific Sessions

• 25th Biennial Conference of the Asian Association for Biology Education (AABE)

• BIOTA Chapter Activities• Call for Papers: The Philippine BIOTA

The Biology Teachers Association of the Philippines (BIOTA) holds its 49th annual national convention and scientific sessions on April 3-5, 2014 at Baguio City, a 1st

class highly urbanized city in the province of Benguet in northern Luzon. Because of its cool climate, Baguio City is known as the Summer Capital of the Philippines.

With the theme “Innovations in Biology Education in the New Curriculum,” this year’s BIOTA convention focuses on sharing practices and experiences in employing innovations in biology education to strengthen curricular reforms. The University of Baguio (UB)is the venue of the plenary lectures, seminar-lectures, hands-on demonstrations, workshops and poster paper presentations during the convention. All the

activities are designed for sharing of current researches and experiences on continuing professional development to enhance capabilities of biology teachers, and help achieve excellence in Biology education and research in the country.

IN THIS ISSUE

BIOTA convenes at the Summer Capital of the Philippines

BIOTA NEWSLETTERVol. XVI April 2014



Far Eastern University in the University Belt Area, West Sampaloc, City of Manila, hosted the 48th

BIOTA Annual National Convention and Scientific Sessions on April 4-6, 2013. The theme of the convention was “Enriching Biology Education: Transformative Learning in the K to 12 Curriculum.”

Manila City Mayor, Hon. Alfredo Lim, and FEU President, Dr. Michael M. Alba, welcomed all the participants. Dr. Reynaldo B. Vea, President of Mapua Institute of Technology and CHED Task Force Member, gave the keynote address, entitled “A Time of

Reform in the Philippine Education: K12 and a New Quality Assurance in Higher Education.”During the plenary sessions, an Education Program Specialist of the Department of Education (DepEd), Mr. Joseph R. Jacob, gave “Updates on the K to 12 Basic

Education Program.” Dr. Rommel G. Bacabac, a Research Professor of the Medical Biophysics Group of the University of San Carlos delivered a lecture on “Mechanics of Biopolymer Networks in Living Cells: A Research Direction in Biology-inspired Physics.” Dr. Maria D. Cristina Padolina, the President of Centro Escolar University, Manila, discussed “Learning in the 21st Century,” while Dr. Ireneo L. Lit, Jr., the Director of Natural History of the University of the Philippines, Los Banos, Laguna, gave a lecture about “Biology Teachers and Biodiversity Museums.” Dr. Edsel

Maurice T. Salvana, a Ten Outstanding

Young Persons of the World 2012 awardee and research faculty of the National Institute of Health, University of the Philippines, Manila, talked on “Science, Technology and Society: The Scientist as an Advocate for Eliminating HIV in the Philippines.” Lastly, Dr. Laura T. David, a 2011 L’Oréal For Women in Science National Fellow and professor of the Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman, explained “Ocean Connections” in her plenary lecture.

There were 250 participants comprised of biology educators, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts who attended the 48th

BIOTA Convention. More than 71 papers were presented: 20 Lecture-Seminars, 10 workshops, hands-on demonstrations, 34 poster presentations and 7 student finalists in the Young Biologist Forum research paper competition. Dr. Myrna P. Quinto, Dean of the Institute of Arts and Sciences of FEU and the BIOTA Secretary, Dr. Glorina P. Orozco, were the Convention Chair and Co-Chair, respectively (GPOrozco).

48TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BIOTA CONVENTION AT FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY, MANILA



UNIVERSITY OF BAGUIO: HOST OF THE 49TH BIOTA CONVENTION

The 49th Annual National BIOTA Convention and Scientific Sessions on April 3-5, 2014 is held at the University of Baguio (UB), which is located right at the heart of Baguio City. UB is one of Baguio’s premier institutions of higher learning.

Mr. Fernando Bautista and Mrs. Rosa Bautista founded the UB on August 8, 1948. Currently, UB has an

average student population of 15,000. Granted an Autonomous Status by the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on March 11, 2009, UB is the first non-sectarian university in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) to receive such recognition.

Learning is made fun and worthwhile at UB through its competent faculty, cutting-edge facilities (including a junior Olympic-sized swimming pool), harmonious

family culture, health campus politics, and wholesome intra-school competitions” combined with the cool climate of the city. UB prides itself that in its 65 years of existence, it welcomes students from all walks of life, race and beliefs, and nurtures generations of students from Baguio City, the greater Cordillera region, the rest of the country, and at least 19 foreign nations

(www.ubaguio.edu.ph).The University of Baguio has 11 Schools and offers 55 degree and non-degree programs, including 26 Bachelor’s, 4 Mater’s, 3 Doctorate, and 22 Associate and Diploma programs. It has also a Laboratory Elementary School (UB LES), High School (UBHS), and Science High School. For the second time, UB welcomes BIOTA in its campus. In 1990, UB, in cooperation with the Benguet State University (BSU) hosted the 25th BIOTA National Convention in 1990 (BZNarcelles).

BAGUIO ATTRACTIONS & HISTORICAL LANDMARKS

Baguio City has a rich history that spans centuries of Spanish and American rule, Japanese occupation and until it reached Philippine Independence. The most popular tourist attractions in the Summer Capital of the Philippines include: Burnham Park, Baguio Cathedral, Session Road, Camp John Hay, The Mansion, Wright Park, Mines View Park, Baguio Botanical Garden, and the Philippine Military Academy. The other tourist spots in Baguio are the Kennon Road, Mount Santo Tomas, Lourdes Grotto, Tam-awan Village, Asian Hot Springs, Wood Caver’s Village, Easter Weaving Room, Maryknoll Ecological Sanctuary, Balatoc Mines & Crosby Park, and the Strawberry Farm (www.gobaguio.com).



WINNERS IN THE 48TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BIOTA CONVENTION & SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

YOUNG BIOLOGISTS’ FORUM : BEST PAPER

Phylogenetic Studies of Two Endemic Philippine Species of Ixora L. (Rubiaceae) Including a Novel SpeciesNicol Marie B. Manalastas, Maria Anjelette Patricia F. Belen, Julienne Francine R. Buhay, Raphael A. Espejo,

Mark Anthony P. Mangila, and Grecebio Jonathan D. AlejandroUniversity of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, Philippines

BEST SEMINAR LECTURE

Establishing the Generic Status of Unresolved Philippine Endemic Canthium Lam. (Rubiaceae) Based on Molecular Data

Lyn Enrico Dela Rosa-Paraguison1, Axel H. Arriola2, and Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro2

1Adamson University, Ermita, Manila; 2University of Santo Tomas, España, Manila, Philippines

BEST POSTER PRESENTATION

Distribution and Identification of Ground Dwelling Spiders at 850-1250 Meters Above Sea Level in Mount Banahaw de Lucban, Lucban, Quezon

Mark Joseph R. Perez and Christopher John A. PuebroSouthern Luzon State University, Lucban, Quezon

BEST WORKSHOP/HANDS-ON DEMONSTRATION

Biodiversity Boardgame: A Tool for Teaching Environmental BiologyAimee Lynn A. Barrion-Dupo1,2, Ivy Amor F. Lambio1, Faith S. Maranan1, Charina Gracia B. Banaay1,

Romelia T. Beringuela1, and Analinda M. Fajardo1

1University of the Philippines, Los Baños, Laguna; 2Philippine National Museum, Manila

MOST PRODUCTIVE CHAPTER

BIOTA University of the Philippines, Los Banos (UPLB) Chapter

2013 BIOTA LOYALTY and SERVICE AWARDEES

Dr. Antonio G. RecodoFor invigorating the Western Visayas Chapter; Active recruitment of member from Panay and Negros Island; Infusing

dynamism into the chapter that transformed it into one of the active chapters of the country

Dr. Victor B. AmorosoA multi-awarded researcher and author in the field of Biodiversity and Ferns; For his unselfish contribution as a plenary

speaker, lecturer, contributor, and paper presenter in the BIOTA conventions and scientific sessions; co-founder and first president of Central Mindanao chapter; His nurturing leadership inspired members to be actively involved in chapter activities

Ms. Ana Marie T. AcevedoFor being the prime mover in organizing the Caraga Chapter; Active recruitment of members from the Caraga provinces;

Her congenial and vigorous leadership transformed Caraga into one of the active chapters of BIOTA.

Prof. Socorro P. del CastilloFounder of Bicol Chapter; Her endless and incessant guidance enthused biology teachers in Bicol to join and become

active members of BIOTA; She exemplifies grace, wit, and good character; and in many times that the local chapter has almost died, she remained strong and had the will to rejuvenate the association



CRITERIA FOR JUDGING OF THE BEST PAPERS PRESENTED IN THE ANNUAL NATIONAL BIOTA CONVENTION AND SCIENTIFIC SESSIONS

Every BIOTA convention is a venue for sharing of research findings, teaching practices, and experiences of biology teachers and researchers as they strive to achieve excellence in Biology education and research. The submitted abstracts are screened and shortlisted for awards. The competing papers for Best Seminar-Lecture, Workshop, Poster Paper, and Young Biologist Forum (YBF) are judged according to the following criteria:

CRITERIA SEMINAR/ LECTURE

WORKSHOP POSTER YBF

Content 40 30 40 40

Significance 20 20 20 15

Presentation 20 40 30 25

Answers to Questions

20 10 10 20

TOTAL 100 100 100 100

25TH BIENNIAL CONFERENCE OF THE ASIAN ASSOCIATION FOR BIOLOGY EDUCATION (AABE)

The Asian Association for Biology Education (AABE) first held its biennial conference in 1966 at the City of Manila, Philippines. Its 25th conference will be held at the Living Lab, Centre for Sustainability Sciences, University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur on October 13-16, 2014. This is the second time that AABE is held at Malaysia. In 1978, thirty-six years ago, AABE conference was held at the University of Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.

The Silver Jubilee celebration of AABE conference aims to enhance biology education and to promote biological research in the Asian region. It also aims to build networks and communication channels between biology teachers in schools and biological scientists in institutions of higher learning in the Asian region. AABE conference also aims to publish teaching and learning materials and research papers in books and journals.

The theme of the 25th AABE conference is “Biology Education and Research in a Changing Planet.” The rationale of the conference is based on the fact that biological and geological future of the Earth can be extrapolated based upon influences such as the chemistry of the Earth’s surface, the rate of cooling of the planet’s interior, the gravitational interactions with other objects in the Solar System, and the steady increase in the Sun’s luminosity. What does this mean for biology education and for biology educators in particular? How can we prepare to teach a new biology? What is the new biology? In 1992, Miller stated that Biological Education is the Scientific Future. This can only be possible if teachers and scientists work together to best present out growing discipline to young people.

The subthemes of the AABE convention in Kuala Lumpur include: (i) The Endangered Planet: How can Biology Education help? (ii) Biology education in an X, Y, Z world. (iii) Assessment beyond examinations. (iv) Creating the Next Generation of Biology Teachers; and (v) Seeing the Living world in a new light - Technology in Biology Education.

The submission of papers is open until March 15, 2014 for written proposal for Workshop and until June 15, 2014 for Oral/Poster Abstracts. The end of early registration for conference is on September 1, 2014. The registration fees are as follows: Early Bird: MYR 550 for academics, MYR 400 for teachers; MYR 350 for graduate students. The Late registration fees are as follows: MYR 600 for Academics, MYR 450 for teachers, MYR 400 for graduate students. The registration fee includes the Conference Program and Book of Abstracts, welcome reception, conference dinner, morning and afternoon tea reception. For more information, participants are enjoined to login and register online: http://umconference.um.edu.my/25thAABEConference.



BIOTA DILIMAN CHAPTERSEMINAR WORKSHOP ON LESSON STUDY AND INQUIRY-BASED BIOLOGY

The BIOTA Diliman Chapter conducted a seminar-workshop entitled “Integrating Inquiry-Based Biology Teaching and Learning through Lesson Study” at the UP College of Education on December 7, 2013. The seminar-workshop aims to introduce Lesson Study as a crucial part of professional development among biology teachers. Two plenary sessions were delivered followed by a workshop on inquiry-based biology teaching. The first plenary session was delivered by Ms. Sally B. Gutierrez, Science Education Associate from UP National Institute for Science and Mathematics Education Development (NISMED) and Vice-President of the Chapter. In her plenary session, she focused on the spiralling of biology concepts in the new K to 12 curriculum. The session stressed on how biology concepts are developed with increasing depth in response to students’ prerequisite and expected knowledge and skills at each grade level. The second plenary session was presented by Ms. Kae Yvette R. Quilario, a graduate student of the UP College of Education. In her session, she shared the importance of Modelling-Based Lesson Study, which is adapted from the Japanese-initiated professional development program that implements inquiry-based teaching and learning in the life sciences. Her presentation was an excerpt from her Master’s thesis which

showed the positive result of using a Modelling-Based Lesson Study in the development of the self-efficacy of biology teachers. According to her, the increase in the self-efficacy of the in-service teachers in five components namely: efficacy in student engagement, efficacy in instructional capacity, efficacy in classroom management, efficacy in promoting a positive school climate, and efficacy in responsibility for student achievement, can be attributed to collaborative instructional planning --the most important feature of modelling-based lesson study. During the workshop, the participants had an opportunity

to perform an inquiry-based activity which can serve as a supplement to the activities presented in the life science portion of the Grades 7 and 8 K to 12 learning modules. They were also given the chance to identify the features of inquiry that were embedded in the activity. The

participants expressed their realization that in order to deepen understanding of biology concepts, short and guided investigations with embedded assessment for learning should be performed by the students. The seminar-workshop ended with the awarding of the certificates of appreciation to the speakers and certificates of participation to the 25 biology teachers from both private and public schools mostly from Metro Manila (RTYangco).

BIOETHICS IN TEACHING BIOLOGYScience Teaching Area, College of Education,

University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon CityDate: March 23, 2013

PROMOTING DUGONG CONSERVATION USING NEW-CMS QUESTIONNAIRE SURVEYOld NRED Conference Room, Ninoy Aquino Park and Wildlife Center

Quezon Avenue, Diliman, Quezon CityApril 16, 2013



BIOTA BICOL CHAPTER’S DR. JOSEPHINE G. ARCILLA

The Young Biologists Forum of the 49th Annual National BIOTA Convention is sponsored by the Bicol Chapter’s beloved Dr. Josephine G. Arcilla.

“BIOTA, in sickness and in health, tilldeath do us part” is the famous line of Ma’am Josie or Ma’am Jo. Ma’am Josie is a member of BIOTA since 1965 and served BIOTA as member of the Governing Board from 1984 to 1996, and as Vice-President from 1986 to 1988. A teacher by profession, her teaching vocation spans five decades of teaching biological sciences from a public high school in her hometown San Jose Camarines Sur, to being a laboratory teacher and college professor of the Unibersidad de Santa Isabel (USI), Naga City, and as a Natural Sciences Instructor of the Holy Rosary Minor Seminary of the Archdiocese of Caceres.

Dr. Josephine Garchitorena Arcilla finished her primary education from San Jose Elementary School, Camarines Sur. She obtained three bachelor’s degrees (such as BS in Education, Major in Biology, Home Economics/Nutrition from Centro Escolar University (CEU), Manila; Bachelor of Arts from Ateneo de Naga University, and BS in Elementary Education from USI). She has two master’s degrees: one in Science Education from CEU, and another in Education, Major in School Administration and Supervision, from USI. She

finished her Doctor of Philosophy, Major in Human Resource Development also at USI.

Dr. Arcilla is affiliated in several international organizations, including the Asian Association for Biology Education (AABE), the International Council of Association for Science Education (ICASE), the World Union of Catholic Teachers, and the Asia-Pacific Center of Educational Innovation for Development (ACEID) of UNESCO. Ma’am Josie is a recipient of many awards and citations, such as Ruby and Silver Service Awards and the St. Elizabeth of Hungary Loyalty Award from USI. BIOTA conferred to Ma’am Josie several awards, including the Outstanding BIOTAn in 2001 during the BIOTA Convention at University of Santo Tomas, Manila; Certificate for Meritorious Service in 1997 and in 1989, and the Plaque of Appreciation for being the convention chairperson in 1997, during the BIOTA Convention at USI. Ma’am Jo is currently an adviser of the BIOTA Bicol Chapter, a position she held since she became a member of the organization. It is through her efforts that BIOTA convention was held three times in Bicol. Her presence and constant support in all the activities of the local chapter, make Bicol Chapter able to succeed in

all its endeavors of promoting Biology and in helping biology teachers strive for excellence in teaching and research.

Dr. Josephine Arcilla’s love for BIOTA is so deep that BIOTA can always count on her support (MAClores).

BICOL CHAPTER 1ST INTER-HIGH SCHOOL REGIONAL BIOSCIENCES QUIZ BEE

The 1st Inter-High School Regional Biosciences Quizbee, in cooperation with the Natural Sciences

Department, Ateneo de Naga Biology Majors Organization (ANBIOM), and the BANHI for Environmental

Sustainability (Environmental Management Majors Organization) of Ateneo de Naga University (ADNU), was

successfully held on February 24, 2014 at ADNU Gymnasium. Fifteen private and public schools sent 28

teams of high school students to compete in the quizbee. The team from the Unibersidad de Santa Isabel was the champion, whereas Tabaco National High School and

Nabua National High School won the 1st and 2nd runners-up, respectively. The cash prizes were donated by Dr. Josephine G. Arcilla and Congresswoman, Atty. Leni

Robredo (MAClores).



UPLB BIOTA CHAPTER WORKSHOP SERIES ON ENHANCING TEACHING FOR GRADES 7 AND 8

The UPLB BIOTA Chapter organized a series of workshops which aims to enhancing teaching for Grades 7 and 8 on February 15 and 22, and March 1, 2014. It was held at the MBBLH, Institute of Biological Sciences, UPLB, College Laguna. It was participated by 32 teachers. The activity covered essential topics in Biology, namely, Plant Cell, Plant Reproduction (February 15, 2014); Animal Cell, Animal Reproduction (February 22, 2014) and Food Chain, Food Web, Energy Flow (March 1, 2014).

MANGROVE PLANTING OF THE LICEO DE CAGAYAN UNIVERSITY BIOTA CHAPTER , CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY

Headed by Dr. Lesley Casas Lubos, the BIOTA - Liceo de Cagayan Chapter conducted a series of mangrove tree planting activities on September 1, 2013, May 12, 2013, February 1, 2014 at Barangay Bombon, Cagayan De Oro City. The tree planting activities were co-organized by the School of Graduate Studies and the Liceo Mindanao Center for Biodiversity and Conservation, Liceo Green Advocates Movement, and Research and Publication Office of Liceo de Cagayan University (LCLubos).



BIOTA-CAR CHAPTER 4TH REGIONAL CONVENTION

The BIOTA CAR Chapter, in cooperation with the Benguet State University (BSU), held the 4th Annual Regional BIOTA Convention, with the theme, “Enriching Biology Education through Creative Pedagogy.” The keynote address was delivered by Dr. Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon, President of the BIOTA. Dur-ing the plenary sessions, Dr. Percyveranda Lubrica, the BSU Vice-President for Academic Affairs, talked about outcome-based performance and Dr. Rodolfo Tryes, a Science Education Specialist of UP-NISMED, discussed inquiry-based lesson.

Workshops were conducted on how to enrich learning through the arts and on ecological succession. Field activities were conducted at the Cordillera Ecological Center and at the BSU Agroforestry. The event was successful in providing the 57 participants with a venue for interaction and exchange of ideas, skills and knowledge about the changing education system and in assisting teachers develop techniques related to the current trends in research and teaching biology (BZNarcelles).

On August 16-18, 2013, the Bicol Chapter of BIOTA held its Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Sessions at the Uni-versity of Saint Anthony, Iriga City. Adopted from the 48th Na-tional Convention, the theme of the convention was “Enriching Biology Education: Transformative Learning in the K to 12 Cur-riculum.” The keynote address was given by the BIOTA President, Dr. Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon. She discussed the potentials of transformative learning in the newly drafted K to 12 curriculum. She also emphasized that the K-12 curriculum carries teaching-learning into the richly varied environment beyond the classroom. The world is the school as learners and educators explore, dis-cover and interact with the “new” classroom. The plenary lectures were delivered by experts in school administration, science educa-tion, and biology research. Dr. Lydia T. Goingo, the Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences of Ateneo de Naga University ex-plained the “K to 12 Transition: Preparation and Implementation in Higher Education Institutions” while Dr. Rodolfo S. Treyes of

the UP-NISMED focused his lecture on “K to 12 Science Cur-riculum Framework: Spiraling of Concepts in Life Science Do-mains.” Dr. Edna Amparado of the Institute of Biology, University of the Philippines, gave a very interesting lecture and workshop about “Impacts and Challenges of the Changes in the Environ-ment” while Dr. Ma. Josefa Pante of the Marine Science Institute of the University of the Philippines talked about “Selective Breed-ing: Aquaculture Adaptation to Climate Change.” Lastly, Ms. Marie Christine M. Obusan of the Philippine Science High School - Bicol Region Campus shared her research about “Where the Dolphins Are.” Concurrent workshops and seminars were also conducted dur-ing the convention by resource persons from Bicol Chapter. An Educational Fieldtrip at Buhi Lake was also part of the conven-tion. The convention was participated by more than 90 teachers from the different provinces of Bicol region (MAClores).



Submission of Manuscripts Articles submitted for publication consideration are PRI-MARY and ORIGINAL papers. Review articles may occasionally be accepted. In all cases, papers should present new and previously unpublished materials on any topic relevant to Biology Research, or to Biology or Science Education. Manuscripts are selected for publication according to the editorial assessment of their rele-vance and suitability, as reviewed by two or three independent referees who are chosen for their expertise. Contributors may suggest reviewers. After a peer review process, the editorial board will decide whether an article is accepted for publication. Manu-scripts cannot be submitted for publication elsewhere, unless they were not accepted by The Philippine BIOTA.

Preparation of Manuscripts Authors must submit electronically prepared manuscripts. Two hard copies of the articles should accompany the soft-copy. Papers should be typewritten, double-spaced, on an 8 1/2” x 11” size, with 1” margins on all sides. All pages should be numbered consecutively on the upper right hand corner of the page. Page 1 should contain the article title, authors, affiliations, (and the name and complete mailing address, and telephone number, fax number, and email) of the person to whom correspondence should be sent. Page 2 should contain a short abstract of not more than 250 words. The abstract should contain facts and conclusions, rather than citation of the areas and subjects that have been treated or discussed.

Organization of the Paper A paper presenting research work conducted should be organ-ized as follows: Abstract, Introduction, Materials and Methods, Results and Discussions (or Results separate from Discussions), Acknowledgements, References. A paper describing a teaching strategy or activity must include: Abstract, Introduction, Objectives, Materials and Methods, Re-sults and Discussion Guide Questions, Acknowledgements, Refer-ences.

References The reference lists, figures, tables, and list captions should all be on separate sheets, all of which should be double-spaced, and numbered. Standard nomenclature should be used. Unfamiliar terms, abbreviations, and symbols must be defined at first men-tion. References to the literature citations in the text should be by author and year; where there are two authors, both should be named; with three or more only the first author’s name plus “et al.” (do not italicize) need be given. References in the text should be cited as:� (Gibbs & Charles, 1961) or Gibbs & Charles (1961)� (Brendan et al., 1970) or Brendan et al. (1970)

The list of citations at the end of the paper should include only works mentioned in the text and should be arranged alphabetically by the name of the author. References should be cited as follows:

Journal papers - name(s) and initial(s) of author(s), year, full title, name of the journal, (as abbreviated in Council of Biology Editors Style Manual (1978) and the Journal of American Council Society), volume, number, and first and last page numbers:

Brendan, M. N. Khan, & R. Haynes (1970). Interstellar Molecules. Mo. Gen. Genet. 106(2): 189-310.

Books - name(s) of author(s), year, full title of article, last name of editor and title of book, edition, place of publication, publisher page number(s)

Gibbs, T. & R.T. Charles (1991). Enzymes in membranes. In Selkirk B.A. (ed.). The Molecular Structure of Membranes. Berlin Heidelberg, New York, Springer; 53 pp.

Internet references - name(s) and initial(s) of author(s), year and date published (if available) full title of article, title of online journal, online website url, (date accessed)

Orfield, G. & J. Wald. (2000, June 5). Testing, testing. The Nation. Available online:http://www.thenation.com/issue/000605/0605orfield.shtlml. (Accessed: January 9, 2009)� �

[Note that it is advised to cite articles from refutable authors in online electronic journals, instead of articles from unknown authors or websites that can only be accessed temporarily.] Responsibility for the accuracy of bibliographic references rests entirely with the author, who is requested to use as few “in press” citations as possible. “In press” citations must include the name of the journal that has accepted the paper. Footnotes in the texts should be numbered consecutively. Foot-notes to the title or authors of the article as marked by asterisks and placed on the title page.

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Figures and graphs should always be mentioned in the text and numbered with Arabic numerals. A brief descriptive caption should be provided for each figure or table on a separate page. At the lower hand corner, the name of the author and the figure number should be indicated.

Illustration should comprise: Line drawing should be of good quality and should not exceed 61/2” and 11” size paper, with clearly legible inscriptions, even if reduced to 81% of their size. Photographs/illustrations: Well constructed photographic prints (not photocopies) trimmed at right angles, and in the de-sired final size of the author. When possible, all organisms must be identified by the scien-tific binomial. Mathematical equations should be clearly presented so they can be interpreted properly.

Obscure primes, symbols, and dots must be brought tot he attention of the printer. Distinguish very clearly number 1 and letter l. Use fractional exponents instead of root signs and the solidus (/) for fractions wherever their use will serve vertical space. All equations must be by numbered sequentially in Arabic nu-merals in parentheses on the right-hand side of the equations.

Mailing Address:Sonia D. Jacinto, Ph.D.Editor, The Philippine BIOTAInstitute of BiologyUniversity of the Philippines, DilimanQuezon City [email protected]

Rodolfo S. Treyes, Ph.D.Associate EditorNational Institute for Science and Mathematics Education DevelopmentUniversity of the Philippines, DilimanQuezon City [email protected]

EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIP 49TH ANNUAL NATIONAL BIOTA CONVENTION

Option 1: Balatoc Mines Tour

Thirty minutes away from Baguio City, the mining town of Itogon, Benguet offers an exciting opportunity for visitors to become miners for a day. Using an under-ground locomotive train, visitors, while wearing a com-plete outfits with proper safety gear, go through the famous Vegas Tunner and learn about the various stages of the gold mining (www.gobaguio.com).

Option 2: Benguet State University Biodiversity Tour + Strawberry Farm

The Benguet State University (BSU) Nature Park is a 51-hectare mossy-pine forest reserve of the La Trinidad School Farm School, now Benguet State University. It is 1,500 m above sea level with a

cool temperature, with scenic views of the mountains and the La Trinidad Valley, also known as the Salad Bowl of the Philippines.

In 1976, an Agroforestry Project was established, the first Agro-forestry Demo Project in the Philippines. Other areas were devel-oped in 2003 as repository of some endangered plants and ani-mals found in Benguet and nearly places. In 2005, the whole reser-vation area was turned into a Nature Park.

The BSU Nature Park features a blend of nature and agriculture. It offers opportunities for educational activities in botany, entomol-ogy, forestry, agriculture, and agroforestry, and nature studies as a whole. Some features of the park include the Coffee Grove, Cit-rus Grove, and Herbal Gar-den, Root Crops Gene Bank, Animal Genetic Resources, Insectarium, and Tree-Bamboo Rattan Garden.

After the fun and adventure at the BSU Nature Park, the participants will travel through the Strawberry Farms.



BIOTA NATIONAL GOVERNING BOARD (2013-2015)

President: Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon, Ph.D.Vice-President: Edna A. Amparado, Ph.D.

Secretary: Glorina P. Orozco, Ph.D.Treasurer: Rosalinda Mercedes E. Castillo, M.Sc.

Auditor: Genersol G. Monton, M.Sc.P.R.O.: Michael A. Clores, Ph.D.

Board of Directors:Benilda Z. Narcelles, Ph.D.Ma. Josefa R. Pante, Ph.D.

Maria Elena D. PinlacJosefino R. Castillo, M.Sc.

Jayson G. Chavez, M.Sc.Donna Salve P. Cornes, M.Sc.

Lyn D. Paraguison, M.Sc.Ex-officio: Prof. Rosie S. Madulid, M.Sc.

BIOTA NEWSLETTEROfficial Publication of the

BIOLOGY TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC.EDITORIAL BOARD

Michael A. Clores, Ph.D.Jessamyn Marie O. Yazon, Ph.D.

Edna A. Amparado, Ph.D.Ma. Josefa R. Pante, Ph.D.

Photos courtesy of BIOTA Chapters, MJRPante, and MACloresArticle contributors: Dr. Benilda Z. Narcelles, Dr. Glorina P. Orozco, Dr. Rosanelia T. Yangco, Dr. Lesley C. Lubos

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