Fiona De Castro
Finance Officer at University of the Philippines Visayas- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Data Analyst Pathway
Project SPARTA PHDec, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Data Visualization Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Domain Knowledge: Analytics Project Management Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Domain Knowledge: Human Resources Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Domain Knowledge: Urban Planning Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Operational Analytics Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Certificate Course on Right to Health
Commission on Human Rights of the PhilippinesAug, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Computing Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Research Methods Microspecialization Pathway
Project SPARTA PHJun, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Amazon Web Services - Getting Started with AWS Machine Learning
CourseraNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Amazon Web Services - Introduction to AWS Identity and Access Management
CourseraNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Google Cloud - Introduction to Cloud Identity
CourseraNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
University of Michigan - High Stakes Leadership: Leading in Times of Crisis
CourseraAug, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
University of Cape Town (with Honors) - Becoming a changemaker: Introduction to Social Innovation
CourseraJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
University of Colorado System - Queering the Schoolhouse: LGBTQ+ Inclusion for Educators
CourseraJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Coursera Project Network - Using Google Forms to Analyze User Research Data
CourseraOct, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Duke University - Introductory Human Physiology
CourseraJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
University Of Geneva – University Of Lousanne - Disease Screening in Public Health
CourseraJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Yale University - Essentials of Global Health
CourseraJun, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
American Museum Of Natural History – Howard Hughes Medical Institute - Ecosystem Dynamics and Conservation
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
California Institute Of The Arts - The Language of Design: Form and Meaning
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Deakin University - Introduction to Sustainability and Development
FutureLearnMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Griffith University - Plagues, Pestilence, and Pandemics: Are You Ready?
FutureLearnMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Johns Hopkins University - Disease Clusters
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Johns Hopkins University - Psychological First Aid
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
The University Of North Carolina At Chapel Hill - The Basic Science of Public Health
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
University of Pittsburgh - Epidemics, Pandemics and Outbreaks
CourseraMay, 2020- Nov, 2024
Experience
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University of the Philippines Visayas
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Philippines
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Finance Officer
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Sep 2022 - Present
College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Student Council (CFOS SC)• supervise and safeguard all business and fund-raising activities of the Council.• disburse Council funds in accordance with the appropriation of the Council and to take charge of the Council’s purchasing needs.• keep record of all transactions done in his or her office, to make financial report of all business transactions and fund-raising activities of the Council, and to prepare and present a semestral accounting of these to the students. Show less
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Student Athlete
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Feb 2023 - Present
University of the Philippines Visayas Varsity• underwent a rigorous screening process to determine the university's final pool of student athlete traineesSport/s: Badminton, Swimming
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Volunteer Corps
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Sep 2021 - Sep 2022
College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Student Council• acted as the forefront of discussing social and political issues• conducted data-gathering procedures for statement and publication material releases• assisted in taking charge of public information and dissemination media for posting council notices and resolutions• conceptualized aesthetic themes of council’s social media public materials• preparatory program for officer position of succeeding academic year.
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Discussion Facilitator
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Nov 2021 - Nov 2021
Fisheries in Foresight: Trends on Current Approaches in Multisectoral Sustainable Fishery Resource ManagementIn celebration of 2021's World Fisheries Day, the College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Student Council, in partnership with other UPV student councils and student organizations, presented the "Fisheries in Foresight: Trends on Current Approaches in Multisectoral Sustainable Fishery Resource Management." The UPV CFOS SC, together with its partner student councils and organizations, aim to host and deliver an impactful discussion from various stakeholders on the struggles and triumphs of the sector, and the future plans for sustainable fisheries in the country. Speakers of this event were: • Atty. Gloria Estenzo Ramos, Oceana Philippines, Vice President • Asst. Prof. Jessica Dator-Bercilla, Institute of Fisheries Policy and Development Studies – University of the Philippines Visayas, Instructor • Dr. Emma L. Ballad, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Regional Office 2, Sr. Fisheries Regulating Officer • Mr. Ka Pablo Rosales, Progresibong Alyansa ng Mangingisda ng Pilipinas (Pangisda), President Show less
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The Aesthete
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Non-profit Organization Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Secretariat
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Nov 2020 - Present
The Aesthete is a non-profit, youth-led organization that advocates for the arts whose mission is to address the stigma and the negative connotations of issues directed to art, promote all kinds of art, act as liaison between artists and the public, and educate beneficiaries regarding the broader spectrum of art and expression. The Aesthete is also the pioneering organization of the Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Region Campus with the aforementioned initiatives, whose pioneering team extended applications nationwide to amplify advocacy and initiatives. • systematized the documentation, application, and project facilitation activities • facilitated typography workshops for organization applicants • secured files and resources critical for operations • hosted Introductory Organization Ceremonies, Podcasts, and tutorial workshops related to The Aesthete’s objectives Show less
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Seadhi: Marine Science Youth Organization
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Philippines
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Non-profit Organizations
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Executive Director
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Oct 2020 - Present
Seadhi: Marine Science Youth OrganizationSeadhi is the pioneering organization established within the Philippine Science High School System that aims to educate the people about marine biodiversity, raise awareness regarding the state of the seas and fuel the general public's hearts with passion to become advocates of ocean activism and conservation. The pioneering members came from PSHS - CALABARZON Region Campus, but memberships further opened nation-wide.• spearheaded and overviewed all organizational operations• lead the executive committee and overall community in strategic planning, implementation, and feedbacking of activities• oversees documents, processes, and activities of membership processes and events Show less
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Publicity Partnering Organization
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Oct 2021 - Nov 2021
In publicity partnership with Project Blue Ilocos, the Sea Sessions webinar aims to educate the masses on common information and misconceptions regarding the nature, diversity, and challenges faced by sharks and turtles. As publicity partners, Seadhi Organization • utilized social media platforms to spread awareness on initiative through its publicity materials • encouraged environmental advocates and stakeholders to participate in educational webinar • gathered insights and transformative perspectives on dismantling common shark myths for social network education Show less
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Webinar Partnering Organization
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Oct 2021 - Oct 2021
In collaboration with AYO Enviro, ASEAN Youth Organization - Philippines is presented the webinar "Wasteless Waters" that tackled • modern means in resolving the nation's waterways through policy and innovation (by Dr. Agnes Rola, UPLB IdSC-Water) • the Role of Youth in Tackling Environmental Issues in Waterways (by Ms. Som Lamnutor Dangdaenwiman, Salween Youth Network & Mekong Youth Assembly)Role/s • assisted the organization through conjoined partnership in broadening audience reach and impact • utilized social media platforms to spread awareness on initiative through its publicity materials Show less
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The Climate Reality Project
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Philippine Delegate
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Mar 2023 - Apr 2023
Student Status: Provided with Meal and Internet Allowance Fees The Climate Reality Project Philippines, as supported by the Tara Climate Foundation, implemented its "RE Energize PH" Program, which focused on strengthening the implementation of the Green Energy Option Program through communications and outreach activities. Part of this program is "REalTalk", a training program that aims to raise energy literacy and capacitate Climate Reality Leaders and renewable energy advocates to communicate the benefits and opportunities of renewable energy. Show less
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National University of Singapore
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Singapore
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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TF-NUS Youth Environment Camp 2022 - Philippine Youth Delegate
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Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
• underwent a competitive screening process involving environmental essay discourse drafting and one-on-one panel interviews with the Dean of the UPV College of Fisheries & Ocean Sciences Dean and the Director of the UPV-CFOS Institute of Marine Fisheries & Oceanology (IMFO). • selected as 1 of the five delegates of the University of the Philippines to represent the Philippines in a fully-funded international environmental leadership program last hosted by the National University of Singapore and in partnership with Temasek Foundation. This program is a five-day exchange of lectures, hands-on workshops, field trips, and presentations revolving around climate change and environmental sustainability to promote environmental stewardship and build a network of youth leaders across the ASEAN region and in Asia. • co-authored a research study entitled "Carbon Sequestration and Income Potential of Gardening in Pockets of Urban Households: The Case of Iloilo City, Philippines" which focuses on creating a household pocket gardening model curated based on a conducted survey that can be used as a basis for climate change policies and urban C-reduction efforts in Philippine and global cities. • awarded as Champion out of 20 teams from Singapore and ASEAN countries for the Environmental Research Paper and 1st Runner Up for the Environmental Research Poster on the study presented. Show less
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ASEAN Youth Organization
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Indonesia
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Philippine Delegate
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Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
Environmental Masterclass Program • tackled the roles, responsibilities, and challenges commonly tackled by environment advocates • investigated the common dilemmas, stigmas, and dangers faced by advocates from communities and higher institutions • collaborated with multicultural groups from the ASEAN Region in advocacy-building and value formation Environmental Masterclass Program • tackled the roles, responsibilities, and challenges commonly tackled by environment advocates • investigated the common dilemmas, stigmas, and dangers faced by advocates from communities and higher institutions • collaborated with multicultural groups from the ASEAN Region in advocacy-building and value formation
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Japan International Cooperation Center (JICE)
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Philippine Delegate
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Aug 2022 - Aug 2022
JENESYS2022 Japan-Philippines Online Exchange Program The JENESYS2022 Japan-Philippines Online Exchange Program primarily aims to inform participants to become more knowledgeable about Japan and the richness of its history, culture, and society. It also cultivates profound appreciation of culture and diversity, as well as to also take part and meaningful action in more programs and activities promoting mutual trust and understanding between nations. JENESYS2022 Japan-Philippines Online Exchange Program The JENESYS2022 Japan-Philippines Online Exchange Program primarily aims to inform participants to become more knowledgeable about Japan and the richness of its history, culture, and society. It also cultivates profound appreciation of culture and diversity, as well as to also take part and meaningful action in more programs and activities promoting mutual trust and understanding between nations.
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ASEAN University Network
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Thailand
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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Delegate
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Apr 2022 - Apr 2022
AUN-EEC Workshop: Citizen Science for Addressing UN SDGs in SEA This workshop highlighted how citizen science is a tool to address the UN SDGs and to share the experience of Citizen Science projects in Southeast Asia on managing plastic waste, monitoring coral reefs, conserving water resources, and cataloguing urban biodiversity. The workshop featured a plenary with guest speakers Prof. Darlene Cavalier, Founder of SciStarter and Professor of Practice in the School for the Future of Innovation in Society, Arizona State University, and Mr. Mendel Wong, Co-founder of CitizenScience.Asia. • identified prospective goals for citizen science programs in own community for SDG implementation • networked with participating peers, panelist, and guest speakers on unique and common socioenvironmental advocacies • participated in plenary sessions tackling citizen science and its critical role in democratizing quality education and information • collaborated with co-participants in identifying the role of youth in promoting and introducing citizen science to multisectoral communities Show less
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Philippine Science High School
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Philippines
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Resource Speaker
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Sep 2021 - Sep 2021
• contributed valuable knowledge on the successful research entitled “Evaluation of Guava (Psidium guajava) Leaf Extract Effectivity on the Inhibition of Calamansi fruit (Citrofortunella microcarpa) senescence at different storage temperatures” • assisted in Panel Discussion Facilitation on suggested research topics of exploration during pandemic • accommodated audience inquiries on research implementation and pandemic • contributed valuable knowledge on the successful research entitled “Evaluation of Guava (Psidium guajava) Leaf Extract Effectivity on the Inhibition of Calamansi fruit (Citrofortunella microcarpa) senescence at different storage temperatures” • assisted in Panel Discussion Facilitation on suggested research topics of exploration during pandemic • accommodated audience inquiries on research implementation and pandemic
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University of the East
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Higher Education
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200 - 300 Employee
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Research Presenter
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
UE SHS Balagdiwa at Kamalayan National Research Conference “Balagdiwa” is an amalgamation of two Filipino words: ‘balag’, which refers to a type of lattice work, and ‘diwa’ meaning thought. “Kamalayan,” meanwhile, pertains to awareness. Hence, the conference aims to be an avenue of exchange for the production, growth and sustenance of thoughts that can be translated into palpable results toward achieving goals. • presented successful research entitled “Evaluation of Guava (Psidium guajava) Leaf Extract Effectivity on the Inhibition of Calamansi fruit (Citrofortunella microcarpa) senescence at different storage temperatures” • significantly contributed to the objectives of the conference by imparting valuable information on shelf-life prolongation of food, which is included under the “Environmental Sustainability and Disaster Risk Reduction” Category Show less
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Philippine Science High School
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Philippines
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Finance Officer
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Aug 2019 - May 2021
PSHS CALABARZON Student Alliance (Student Government/Council)• supervise and safeguard all business and fund-raising activities of the Alliance.• disburse Alliance funds in accordance with the appropriation of the Council and to take charge of the Alliance’s purchasing needs.• keep record of all transactions done in his or her office, to make financial report of all business transactions and fund-raising activities of the Alliance, and to prepare and present a semestral accounting of these to the students. Show less
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Program and Technicals Officer
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Mar 2019 - Aug 2019
PANTAS Quiz Bee: Paramihan ng alam sa napapanahong Teknolohiya, Agham at SipnayanPANTAS Quiz Bee 2019 was the pioneering quiz bee at Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Region Campus designed to facilitate a friendly science competition. • tasked with the development of program script and assisted on-the-day logistics and event flow • managed the overall scoring of competing teams
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Dormitory Student Affairs Coordinator
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
• facilitated the channeling of dormitory resident concerns.• established firm ties with student dormers to promote consolidation and consultation.• disseminated information on issues concerning dormitory studentry.• assisted the members of the Dormitory Council in attending their needs such as those, which concern administrative matters.
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Props Coordinator
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Aug 2018 - Aug 2019
PSHS Musicale Program• directed the musicale’s prop acquisition, transition and management.• monitored the activity of peers in obtaining assigned resources.• collaborated with Head Musicale Director in scene design and aesthetic.
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Student Athlete
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Aug 2015 - May 2019
Swimming and Badminton Student Athlete
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Student Trainee
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Aug 2017 - Aug 2018
Leadership Training Program • equipped with the set of skills and competence necessary in leading school organizations. • underwent workshops and activities fortifying intra- and interpersonal leadership through communication and strategic organizational thinking. • established cooperation and camaraderie amongst fellow student leaders within the campus.
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Student Volunteer
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
Tahanan Ng Mahal Na Ina Ng Guadalupe Outreach and Immersion Program • assisted in food distribution among elderly and other event facilitators. • distributed medical kits for the program benefactors
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Student Volunteer
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Aug 2015 - Aug 2016
Clinic for the Sick Children: Outreach and Immersion Program • assisted in food distribution among children and other event facilitators. • distributed medical kits for the program benefactors
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National Institute of Molecular Biology and Biotechnology (BIOTECH)
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Philippines
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Biotechnology Research
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1 - 100 Employee
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Student Intern
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
• collaborated with research personnel in preparing 10% Sucrose Solution (1L), 10% Trehalose Solution (140mL), Nutrient Agar (200mL), Potato Dextrose Agar (PDA) (200mL), Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose Agar (200mL), 0.85% Saline Solution (200mL) • prepared Yeast Extract Peptone Dextrose Broth (30mL), Glycerol (30g), 30% Glucose Solution (30mL) for perusal of researcher and department staff • performed inoculation of A. niger and A. tereus in Potato Dextrose Agar • assembled 150 cotton plugs for laboratory test tubes and pipettes • assisted research personnel in sterilizing centrifugal tubes and feeding experimental yeast with laboratory sour dough starter Show less
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Education
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2021 - 2025
University of the Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Fisheries, Fishing and Fisheries Sciences and Management -
2021 - 2022
Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP)
DOST SPARTA PH - Data Analyst Pathway, Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician -
2015 - 2021
Philippine Science High School CALABARZON Region Campus
High School Diploma, Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) -
University of Washington
Course offering on Policy Development and Advocacy for Global Health, Public Policy Analysis -
2010 - 2015
Morning Star Montessori School Inc.
Grade School Diploma
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