Academic Unit Information

Head: Head

Dr. Aileen P. Maypa, Director

Secretary: AMY JANE Q. PATRON

Phone: 0917 704 6801

Email: [email protected]

About

Silliman University Marine Laboratory (SUML) was established as a research facility of the University in 1974, with materials recycled from a torn Science Building in the main campus. Facilities have improved considerably since then, from a one-building unit to four buildings. Today it boasts of a two-storey facility constructed with support from the United States Agency for International Development under its Coastal Resource Management program.

The new building houses four laboratories: marine botany, biochemistry, and genetics, invertebrate and vertebrate. It has a modest library, herbarium and zoological museum, conference room, visiting scientists’ and administrative offices. There is also a dive shop, flowing seawater/freshwater systems, stand-by generator, experimental ponds and tanks, culture facilities and mangrove garden. IEMS is also equipped with wireless networks available for scientists and students.

On August 25, 2009, the buildings and grounds of SUML were renamed Dr. Angel C. Alcala Environment and Marine Science Laboratories. It was in recognition of Dr. Alcala who together with Prof. Rodolfo Gonzales and other faculty of the biology department, established the marine laboratory in 1974.

Vision:

To become a global leader in environmental and marine research and education, producing competent and responsible graduates trained within the Christian framework of stewardship.

Mission:

Provide quality education in marine biology, natural resource management, specifically ICRM and environmental science;
Produce graduates with competency in marine science and environmental science, coastal resource management and environmental policy;
Undertake basic research in coastal, marine and environmental sciences with emphasis on the shallow coastal ecosystems, such as coral reefs, seagrass beds, mangrove forests, and soft-bottom communities;
Provide laboratory facilities for biological courses of the University;
Promote local and international exchange of scientists and students in marine and environmental science;
Assist public and private agencies in coastal management training, resource and ecological assessment, marine parks, aquaculture, and pollution studies;
Link marine science and humanity;
Promote environmental stewardship;
Conduct resource and ecological assessments as well as environmental impact studies on proposed and on-going industries; and
Provide a marine interpretive facility with nature trails and exhibits.

Leadership

DR. AILEEN P. MAYPA
Leadership: Director, Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences
Coordinator, Graduate Studies
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
PhD in Zoology (Marine Biology) (University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii, USA)
MS in Biology

ASST. PROF. DANIELLE MARK M. FUKUDA
Leadership: Coordinator, ICT and Field Work
Extension Coordinator, FIRE
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
PhD in Marine Biology (on-going)
MS in Marine Biology

FLORAMAE J. NERI
Leadership: Coordinator, Undergraduate Student
Adviser, Students Toward Environmental Welfare & Research for Development & Sustainability (STEWARDS)
Rank: Instructor
Education:
MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)

CLINT G. ALVIOR
Leadership: Curator, Reference Collection, Whale Bone Museum, and Interpretive Center
Rank: Instructor
Education:
MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)

Updated: August 8, 2025
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Faculty & Staff

FACULTY

ALVIOR, CLINT G.
Leadership: Curator, Reference Collection, Whale Bone Museum, and Interpretive Center
Rank: Instructor
Education
MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)

CADIZ, PABLINA L.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
PhD in Marine and Coastal Resource Management (Prince Songkla University, Thailand)
MS in Biology

CALUMPONG, HILCONIDA P.
Rank: Professor Emeritus
Education:
PhD in Botany (University of California – Berkeley, USA)
MS in Biology

DOLAR, MA. LOUELLA L.
Rank: Adjunct Professor
Education:
PhD in Marine Biology (Scripps Institution of Oceanography, University of California – San Diego, USA)
MS in Zoology (James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia)

ESTACION, JANET S.
Rank: Full Professor
Education:
PhD in Zoology (James Cook University of North Queensland, Australia)
MS in Marine Biology (University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City)

FLOREN, ADONIS S.
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
PhD in Biology (Prince Songkla University, Thailand)
MS in Biology

FUKUDA, DANIELLE MARK M.
Leadership: Coordinator, ICT and Field Work
Extension Coordinator, FIRE
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education
PhD in Marine Biology (on-going)
MS in Marine Biology

MALAYANG III, BEN S.
Rank: Professor Emeritus
Education:
PhD in Wildlife Resource Science (University of California – Berkeley, USA)
MA in International Affairs (Ohio University, USA)

MAYPA, AILEEN P.
Leadership: Director, Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences
Coordinator, Graduate Studies
Rank: Associate Professor
Education:
PhD in Zoology (Marine Biology) (University of Hawaii at Manoa, Hawaii, USA)
MS in Biology

NERI, FLORAMAE J.
Leadership: Coordinator, Undergraduate Student
Adviser, Students Toward Environmental Welfare & Research for Development & Sustainability (STEWARDS)
Rank: Instructor
Education:
MS in Tropical Biological Oceanography (on-going)

REBOTON, CLARISSA T.
Leadership: Research Coordinator, FIRE
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
PhD in Marine Biology (candidate)
MS in Biology

SABATER, EDNA R.
Leadership: Instruction Coordinator, FIRE
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization: Marine Mammal Ecology, Biotoxicology, Stable Isotopes, Chemical Oceanography
Education:
PhD in Biological Sciences (Florida Institute of Technology, USA)
MS in Marine Biology

STAFF

CALUMPONG JR., DALMACIO D.
Position: Driver
Education:
Certificate in Electrical Technology

JADLOC, CLARO RENATO L.
Leadership: Faith Coordinator
Position: Stock Room and Equipment Custodian, Technician
Education:
MS in Marine Biology
BS in Biology

LUCAÑAS, JACINTA R.
Position: Laboratory Manager
Education:
BS in Biology (Foundation University, Dumaguete City)

PATRON, AMY JANE Q.
Position: Office Secretary
Education:
BS in Office Management

Updated: August 8, 2025
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F.I.R.E.

CLARO RENATO L. JADLOC
Leadership: Faith Coordinator
Position: Stock Room and Equipment Custodian, Technician
Education:
MS in Marine Biology
BS in Biology

ASST. PROF. EDNA R. SABATER
Leadership: Instruction Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Specialization: Marine Mammal Ecology, Biotoxicology, Stable Isotopes, Chemical Oceanography
Education:
PhD in Biological Sciences (Florida Institute of Technology, USA)
MS in Marine Biology

ASST. PROF. CLARISSA T. REBOTON
Leadership: Research Coordinator
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
PhD in Marine Biology (candidate)
MS in Biology

ASST. PROF. DANIELLE MARK M. FUKUDA
Leadership: Extension Coordinator
Coordinator, ICT and Field Work
Rank: Assistant Professor
Education:
PhD in Marine Biology (on-going)
MS in Marine Biology

Updated: August 8, 2025
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Admission

Departments and Baccalaureate Programs

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

The Silliman University (SU) Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) is now accepting applications for Bachelor of Science (BS) in Environmental Science for SY 2025-2026.

Qualified applicants must proceed with the Admission process through the Silliman University Application Portal: https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php.

Ensure good internet connectivity whenever you open the link and follow the steps and prompts. If technical issues arise, please flag them through the SU HelpDesk here: https://icthelpdesk.su.edu.ph/index.php?a=add&category=9.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Incoming Freshmen (New Applicants)

Accomplished application form
Certified true copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards (scanned copies of both sides)
Accomplished referee form with complete name and email address of at least one referee
Psychological Assessment Test (PAT) results from the SU Guidance and Testing Center
Interview results with an IEMS representative

NOTE: The PAT fee is Php 250.00, payable at the Business and Finance Office, Ground Floor, Leopoldo T. Ruiz Administration Hall. Testing is conducted Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN. For appointments, contact the Center at (035) 420 1901 loc 337 or email [email protected].

B. Shiftees (From Other Academic Units Within SU)

Accomplished application and supplementary forms
Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards or Form 138 (scanned copies of both sides)
Certified true copy of grades
Shifting form and clearance form from the previous academic unit
Accomplished referee form with complete name and email address of at least one referee
PAT results from the SU Guidance and Testing Center
Interview results with an IEMS representative

NOTE: The PAT fee and testing schedule are the same as for A.

C. Transferees

Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards (scanned copies of both sides)
Certified true copy of Transcript of Records (TOR) from the previously attended institution
Accomplished Referee form with complete name and email address of at least one referee (must be a college teacher from the previous institution)
PAT results from the SU Guidance and Testing Center
Interview results with an IEMS representative

NOTE: The PAT fee and testing schedule are the same as for A and B.

D. Foreign Students

Refer to the applicable requirements under A, B, or C.
Additional grade requirements may apply (e.g., grade equivalents or units/marks)
Consult with the International Students Coordinator at the Admissions Office, Room 6, Hibbard Hall, Silliman University Campus for clearance or email [email protected] for student visa-related inquiries.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

A. Incoming Freshmen (New) Applicants

STEM/STEAM strand

General Qualitative Point Average (QPA) of 80% or higher, with no grades below 80% in SHS Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences
Applicants with subject grades between 75% and 79% will be accepted on probationary status; retention depends on first-year performance
Interview scheduled after all required documents are submitted to the IEMS Secretary
Issuance of a Letter of Acceptance (if all subject grades are ≥80%) or a Letter of Conditional Acceptance (if any of the four subjects are below 80%)

NOTES:

Environmental Science majors must obtain grades ≥2.0 in all major subjects during the first semester to lift probationary status.
Those with grades below 2.0 will be granted one more semester with reduced academic load; failure to improve may lead to shifting to another program outside IEMS.
The Letter of Acceptance or Conditional Acceptance must be presented to the University Admissions Office (Hibbard Hall, Room HH6) for enrollment

Non-STEM/STEAM strand

General QPA of 80%
Interview scheduled after submission of all required documents
Issuance of a Letter of Conditional Acceptance (on probationary status), which may be used as proof of acceptance at the Admissions Office
Applicants may be required to take augmentation subjects in Basic Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics

NOTE: These subjects may be taken from other reputable institutions, subject to approval by the IEMS Director. Credentials must be submitted for evaluation.

B. Shiftees

General QPA of 80%
Interview scheduled after submission of all required documents
Issuance of a Letter of Acceptance or Letter Conditional Acceptance (on probationary status)
GE, PE, and NSTP subjects from SU will be credited if general QPA is ≥2.0
GE 11 and GE 12 crediting is subject to faculty discretion and must be processed through the Office of Registration and Records Management (ORRM).

C. Transferees

General QPA of 80%
Interview scheduled after submission of all required documents
Issuance of a Letter of Acceptance or Letter Conditional Acceptance (on probationary status)
Submission of documents (e.g., syllabus, subject outline, assessment methods) detailing the scope and nature of previous coursework
Must process an Advanced Credit Form for GE subjects with relevant SU Colleges/Departments and follow up directly
Credit for major subjects in the natural sciences, marine biology, or environmental science will be at the discretion of IEMS faculty and ORRM.

D. Foreign Students

Foreign transferees will follow the same conditions as local applicants from STEM/STEAM or non-STEM/STEAM strands, depending on their background. After document submission and interview, one of the acceptance letters will be issued.

For inquiries, contact the IEMS at (0917) 704 6801 or [email protected].

MARINE BIOLOGY

The Silliman University (SU) Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences (IEMS) is now accepting applications for Bachelor of Science (BS) in Marine Biology for SY 2025-2026.

Qualified applicants must proceed with the Admission process through the Silliman University Application Portal: https://my.su.edu.ph/public/admission.php.

Ensure good internet connectivity whenever you open the link and follow the steps and prompts. If technical issues arise, please flag them through the SU HelpDesk here: https://icthelpdesk.su.edu.ph/index.php?a=add&category=9.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

A. Incoming Freshmen (New Applicants)

Accomplished application form
Certified true copy of Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards (scanned copies of both sides)
Accomplished referee form with complete name and email address of at least one referee
Psychological Assessment Test (PAT) results from the SU Guidance and Testing Center
Interview results with an IEMS representative

NOTE: The PAT fee is Php 250.00, payable at the Business and Finance Office, Ground Floor, Leopoldo T. Ruiz Administration Hall. Testing is conducted Mondays to Fridays, 8:00 AM – 12:00 NN. For appointments, contact the Center at (035) 420 1901 loc 337 or email [email protected].

B. Shiftees (From Other Academic Units Within SU)

Accomplished application and supplementary forms
Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards or Form 138 (scanned copies of both sides)
Certified true copy of grades
Shifting form and clearance form from the previous academic unit
Accomplished referee form with complete name and email address of at least one referee
PAT results from the SU Guidance and Testing Center
Interview results with an IEMS representative

NOTE: The PAT fee and testing schedule are the same as for A.

C. Transferees

Grade 11 and Grade 12 report cards (scanned copies of both sides)
Certified true copy of Transcript of Records (TOR) from the previously attended institution
Accomplished Referee form with complete name and email address of at least one referee (must be a college teacher from the previous institution)
PAT results from the SU Guidance and Testing Center
Interview results with an IEMS representative

NOTE: The PAT fee and testing schedule are the same as for A and B.

D. Foreign Students

Refer to the applicable requirements under A, B, or C.
Additional grade requirements may apply (e.g., grade equivalents or units/marks)
Consult with the International Students Coordinator at the Admissions Office, Room 6, Hibbard Hall, Silliman University Campus for clearance or email [email protected] for student visa-related inquiries.

ADMISSION PROCEDURES

A. Incoming Freshmen (New) Applicants

STEM/STEAM strand

General Qualitative Point Average (QPA) of 80% or higher, with no grades below 80% in SHS Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Earth Sciences
Applicants with subject grades between 75% and 79% will be accepted on probationary status; retention depends on first-year performance
Interview scheduled after all required documents are submitted to the IEMS Secretary
Issuance of a Letter of Acceptance (if all subject grades are ≥80%) or a Letter of Conditional Acceptance (if any of the four subjects are below 80%)

NOTES:

Marine Biology majors must obtain grades ≥2.0 in all major subjects during the first semester to lift probationary status.
Those with grades below 2.0 will be granted one more semester with reduced academic load; failure to improve may lead to shifting to another program outside IEMS.
The Letter of Acceptance or Conditional Acceptance must be presented to the University Admissions Office (Hibbard Hall, Room HH6) for enrollment

Non-STEM/STEAM strand

General QPA of 80%
Interview scheduled after submission of all required documents
Issuance of a Letter of Conditional Acceptance (on probationary status), which may be used as proof of acceptance at the Admissions Office
Applicants may be required to take augmentation subjects in Basic Calculus, Biology, Chemistry, and/or Physics

NOTE: These subjects may be taken from other reputable institutions, subject to approval by the IEMS Director. Credentials must be submitted for evaluation.

B. Shiftees

General QPA of 80%
Interview scheduled after submission of all required documents
Issuance of a Letter of Acceptance or Letter Conditional Acceptance (on probationary status)
GE, PE, and NSTP subjects from SU will be credited if general QPA is ≥2.0
GE 11 and GE 12 crediting is subject to faculty discretion and must be processed through the Office of Registration and Records Management (ORRM).

C. Transferees

General QPA of 80%
Interview scheduled after submission of all required documents
Issuance of a Letter of Acceptance or Letter Conditional Acceptance (on probationary status)
Submission of documents (e.g., syllabus, subject outline, assessment methods) detailing the scope and nature of previous coursework
Must process an Advanced Credit Form for GE subjects with relevant SU Colleges/Departments and follow up directly
Credit for major subjects in the natural sciences, marine biology, or environmental science will be at the discretion of IEMS faculty and ORRM.

D. Foreign Students

Foreign transferees will follow the same conditions as local applicants from STEM/STEAM or non-STEM/STEAM strands, depending on their background. After document submission and interview, one of the acceptance letters will be issued.

For inquiries, contact the IEMS at (0917) 704 6801 or [email protected].

Courses

UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Years of Study: 4

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

Years of Study: 4

POST GRADUATE

Ph.D. in Marine Biology

Years of Study: 4

Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences

Institute of Environmental and Marine Sciences

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Admission

Courses

UNDERGRADUATE

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science

Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology

GRADUATE

Certificate in Coastal Resource Management

Diploma in Coastal Resource Management

Master of Research in Marine Ecosystems and Governance and Tropical Biological Oceanography (Double Degree Program)

Master of Science in Coastal Resource Management

Master of Science in Environmental Policy

Master of Science in Environmental Science

Master of Science in Marine Biology

POST GRADUATE

Ph.D. in Marine Biology

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