#De La Salle Canlubang

[pinoyscientists]

Meet Billy Almarinez, entomologist

1) What do you do? 

I’m an entomologist specializing on the biological control of insect pests. In particular, I study the taxonomy, biology, and ecology of natural enemies--parasitoids and predators, in particular--of insect pests of agricultural and medical importance to assess their potential for biological control. Eventually, our goal is to develop mass rearing protocols, field conservation, and release strategies for these biological control agents. 

I tend to view what I've been studying both in the laboratory and in the field as being like a crossover between the films "Alien" and "Godzilla" (the 2014 Hollywood version), so my work has never been boring.

2) Where do you work? 

I work in De La Salle University, currently as a postdoctoral research associate under the Biological Control Research Unit (BCRU) of the Center for Natural Sciences and Environmental Research (CENSER). 

BCRU's research laboratory and insect rearing facilities are located at the DLSU Laguna Campus (previously known as the DLSU Science and Technology Complex, the former De La Salle Canlubang).

3) Tell us about the photos!

[Top:] Here I am counting Aspidiotus rigidus (a.k.a. "cocolisap") under the microscope. These pests caused a major outbreak in the coconut planting areas in Southern Tagalog from 2010 to 2015. 

In 2014, my collaborators and I discovered a native endoparasitoid that can be used as a biological control agent for "cocolisap", Comperiella calauanica. We found and described this encyrtid wasp as a new species, hence my name is among the three authors appended to its scientific name.

[Bottom:] This photo was taken at the XXV International Congress of Entomology (ICE 2016) in Orlando, Florida. I am with the Florida branch of my academic lineage: Dr. Divina Amalin, my Ph.D. supervisor (academic "mom") and current head of the DLSU-BCRU, Dr. Jorge Peña, University of Florida professor and biological control specialist and Dr. Amalin's Ph.D. supervisor (thereby making him my academic "grandpa"), and Mr. Daniel Carrillo, Dr. Peña's Ph.D. student (my academic "uncle"). 

I would never have had the chance nor the resources to go abroad and experience the US (and most recently China), meet my academic "lolo", and make new friends and potential collaborators internationally if it weren't for my Ph.D. "mom", my work as a scientist, and my home institution.

4) Tell us about your academic career path so far. 

I completed basic education at the now-defunct Colegio San Antonio (formerly Saint Anthony School of Biñan) in Laguna. After obtaining my Bachelor of Science in Biology for Teachers degree from the Philippine Normal University and a 1-year stint as a college Biology instructor in the same institution immediately after graduation, I pursued my Master of Science in Biology degree at DLSU (where I eventually ended up working as a faculty member of the Biology Department) as a full-time graduate student under scholarship from the Department of Science and Technology.

I obtained my Ph.D. in Biology also from DLSU, which very kindly afforded me with much-needed financial support (through the Student Financial Assistance program, and later through the Ph.D. Research Fellowship program) for my doctorate studies. I can attest to the not-so-known fact that even the cash-strapped can actually earn a degree from what is probably considered by many to be "the rich kid's institution" among the Philippines' so-called Big Four.

5) Anything else you’d like to share?

Unlike some scientists who see scientific discoveries as independent of their faith (or lack of it) and perhaps even see conflict between scientific concepts and the Holy Scriptures, I am one who views and does science as a means not only to understand how our world and the universe works, but more importantly to be able to better understand and appreciate the truly awesome ways by which God actually works in everything in our world and in the universe. For me, there is complementarity between science and Christian faith, hence, my motto as a scientist: #SoliDeoGloria

It has also been my advocacy to promote the culture of scientific research to our youth–the potential research and innovation drivers of our country. Our country may lag behind our international counterparts in terms of financial resources and facilities for research and innovation, but we have never, ever run out of intellectual resources (both tapped and untapped). For this reason, I have considered it my "side quest" to encourage young people in high school, college, and graduate school to strive for excellence in their chosen field and get into research. And I'm not talking about doing research just for the sake of having one's name either appended to the name of a new species, or included among a high-impact publication's co-authors. I'm talking about research whose fruits can really be appreciated by and actually benefit not just the scientific community but all the stakeholders in our society. #AghamParaSaLahat

[keishajuan-blog]

Hi everyone! I’m Keisha Mae Daniella M. Juan, a grade 9 student from De La Salle University Canlubang. The purpose of making this blog is to inspire others from what Jesus can do for us and what Jesus did to us. Others may not believe how some miracles happen but I believe that those miracles where done to show his everlasting love for all of us. I hope you guys enjoy and learn something from my blog.

[mcfamrealty]

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[ultrashmateo-blog]

The settlement

By Kyle Joseph I. Britanico

During the summer of 2015 I was deciding between two universities. My first choice was Lyceum of the Philippines Laguna because it is well known and had good facilities. And my second choice is Don Bosco Canlubang because it is near our residence. It was a difficult decision because these two universities will help shape my future.

                      I chose LPU-L because it looked like they offered better quality education and a better facility. I also considered Canossa Academy Calamba because of its lower tuition fee and its good reputation. And De la salle Canlubang because of its prominence and most of my peers are currently enrolled there but the only problem was that the tuition fee was quite pricey. That is why I ended up choosing LPU-L as my desired school.  

                    The only consequence that I had by studying in LPU-L is that because the school is far from our residence it means that the fare will be costly and that I will save less money. And the travel would be very tiring. But it is just fine with me because I find the travel amusing. If looking back, would I have acted differently if given the chance? No because what I was looking for in a school is found in the decision I made.  

[lykacollado]

I can't express myself enough of how proud I am of this org! Singing for the De La Salle Canlubang 2012 graduates was such an honor for us! Thank you for this first big event. Congratulations to all of the graduates, especially to you, Kuya Gil for finally graduating. I wish you, your son, and your whole family more blessings and happiness, truly and deeply from the bottom of my heart!

*Kuya Gil is in the second photo. He's the oldest one. He was once my classmate in Relstwo. Syempre, I can't lie I was intrigued by him. I think he's 40+ and classmates kami. Later did I know, his wife brought a child with hemophilia in this world. So before he can even go to college, he had to work abroad to finance the needs of his son and family. He had to postphone college and when he had a chance, he chose De La Salle Canlubang. A truly inspiring story for me

[piyong-blog]

World of Film

What is the significance of film/cinema to you? Or, what is it about movies that appeals to human beings in general, and therefore appeals to you?

- Film/cinema creates fantasies in my mind that let me escape real life for a while and entertain myself by the stories and lessons learned in them. Film helps me be more creative and artistic when it comes to making storylines in school for literature and production classes. It also inspires me to be optimistic, especially when the climax and endings are good and happy. The lessons learned in movies can sometimes be applied in real life situations.

Write a list of 50 of your all-time favorite movies (or your most memorable, etc.)

The Notebook

A Walk To Remember

I Now Pronounce You Chuck And Larry

Zombieland

Grown Ups

Dark Shadows

Every Breath You Take

The Mommy Returns

Letters To Juliet

Shrek 1

Shrek 2

Shrek 3

Shrek 4

I Am Number Four

The Avengers

Captain America

Despicable Me

Breaking Dawn Part 1

One More Chance

My Amnesia Girl

The Hot Chick

The Vow

Lemony Snicket's Series of Unfortunate Events

Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire

Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1

Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2

Spiderman 1

Spiderman 2

Spiderman 3

Iron Man 1

Iron Man 2

Thor

Bad Teacher

National Treasure 1

National Treasure 2

Notting Hill

Rio

The Sorcerer’s Apprentice

Percy Jackson and the Lightning Thief

Easy A

Bruce Almighty

Evan Almighty

White Chicks

Herbie

Parent Trap

Are We There Yet

Bedtime Stories

Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol

Taken

The Help

Real Steel

New Year’s Eve

Write another list of 50 films that you haven't seen yet but would like to watch.

Dear John

Snow White and the Huntsman

Stardust

The Amazing Spiderman

Brave

Breaking Dawn Part 2

Perks of Being A Wallflower

Alice in Wonderland

The Hangover Part 2

The Hangover Part 3

Men In Black 3

Just Go With It

Beastly

Red Riding Hood

Zookeeper

We Bought A Zoo

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Taken 2

21 Jump Street

The Hunger Games

The Lucky One

Percy Jackson: Sea of Monsters

Iron Man 3

Grown Ups 2

Despicable Me 2

The Hunger Games: Catching Fire

Battleship

Total Recall

Gambit

Clash of the Titans

Robin Hood

Marmaduke

Step Up 3D

Inception

Salt

Charlie St. Cloud

500 Days of Summer

Yogi Bear

Little Fockers

Pink Panther 1

Gulliver’s Travels

The Last Airbender

Knight and Day

Get Him to the Greek

The Back-Up Plan

Valentine’s Day

Daybreakers

The Spy Next Door

When in Rome

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[cthbdn]

One of my favorite shots during the DLSC Fashion Show. This was October 2011 which happened in our school De La Salle Canlubang featuring all the online shops and designers in our school, so far, their clothes are amazing.

[carlomiguel]

Paradise

[photosbydennlevy]

Still Canlubang

[cthbdn]

This was my first drawing in my ARTMUSC class. Drew this on my first semester in De La Salle Canlubang. This drawing really represents the school's stretch that I will not try to walk. Well, I'm really such a bummer. With the hot weather, I can't be walking that 3km road.

[carlomiguel]

A School Within Paradise

[photosbydennlevy]

De La Salle Canlubang

[piyong-blog]

De La Salle University-Canlubang

© K. Garcia