LIST OF ABSTRACTS FOR SCIENTIFIC POSTERS PRESENTATION 40h Annual Scientific Meeting; 11-12 July 2018 Science and Technology-Enhanced Transformation for Sustainability and Resiliency (2018-2030) MATHEMATICS AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES

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CHEMISTRY MPS-01 Norman DS. Mendoza*1, Norman DS. Norman DS. 1 Philippine Nuclear MPS - 01 Assessment of Groundwater System Soledad S. Castañeda1, Mendoza Mendoza Research Institute, in Angeles and Clark, Pampanga using Isotope Charles Darwin T. Commonwealth Ave., and Chemical Techniques Racadio1, Susan P. Diliman, Quezon City; Abaño2, Charito M. correspondence: Menguito2, Joey C. [email protected] Castro2, Karlen C. .ph; +63-29-296011 local Dawal1 and Raymond J. 276/291 Sucgang1 2 National Water Resources Board, NIA Building, EDSA, Diliman, Quezon City

MPS-02 Alwin J. Alamag, Elaine Alwin J. Alamag Elaine M. Bernardo Institute of Chemistry, MPS - 02 Assessment of the catalytic activity M. Bernardo, Mae College of Arts and Sciences of iron pincer complexes in the reductive Joanne B. Aguila University of the cleavage of C-O bond in lignin Los Baños, College-4031, model compound Laguna Corresponding author: [email protected] No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-03 Jeanne Terese T. Cu, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica Jeanne Terese T. Cu 1Department of MPS-03 Binding of Nanoceramics with Serum Camille Rose V. De Biochemistry, Faculty of Albumins Guzman, Gladys Bathan, Pharmacy, University of Ruel Z.B. Desamero and Santo Tomas, Elmer-Rico E. Mojica jeanneterese.cu.pharma@u st.edu.ph, 2Department of Chemistry, York College, CUNY 3Department of Chemistry and Physical Sciences, Pace University, NYC No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-04 Salvador C. Buenviaje, Jr., Salvador C. Salvador C. 1Materials Science and MPS-04 Chemical Synthesis and Yasmin D.G. Edañol, Ken Buenviaje, Jr. Buenviaje, Jr. Engineering Program, Characterization of Zinc Oxide-Polypyrrole Aldren S. Usman, Roland College of Science, Nanocomposites as Potential Photocatalyst V. Sarmago, Leon M. University of the Payawan, Jr. Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 2Natural Sciences Research Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 3National Institute of Physics, College of Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 4Institute of Chemistry, College of Science, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Presenting Author email address: salvador.buenviaje19@gmai l.com No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-05 Jane Jane Totobenazara Amor A. San Juan a Departamento de MPS-05 Design, Synthesis and Bioassays of 3- Totobenazara,Patricia Química, Escola de Ciencias Substituted-3-Hydroxyoxindoles for Bacalhau, Amor A. San e Tecnologia, Universidade Cholinesterase Inhibition Juan, Carolina S. de Évora, Rua Rom1⁄4o Marques, Ramalho 59, 7000-671 Luis Fernandes, Albertino Évora, Portugal Goth, A. Teresa Caldeira, b Centro de Química de Rosario Martins, and Évora, Institute for Research Anthony J. Burke and Advanced Studies (IIFA), Universidade de Évora, Rua Ramalho 59, 7000 Évora, Portugal c Laboratório HERCULES, Institute for Research and Advanced Studies (IIFA), Universidade de Évora, Palμcio do Vimioso, Largo Marques de Marialva 8, 7000-809 Évora, Portugal d Chemistry Department, College of Arts and Sciences, Central Luzon State University, Science City of Muñoz, 3119 Nueva Ecija, Philippines email: [email protected] h No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-06 Liere Roe Dayao , Karen Liere Roe Dayao Karen Santiago 1Department of Math and MPS - 06 DEVELOPMENT OF POLYANILINE- Santiago Physics, College of Science; MODIFIED CARBON ELECTRODE FOR 2Department of Chemistry, ELECTROCHEMICAL DETERMINATION OF College of Science; ASCORBIC ACID 3Research Center for Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, España 1015, Manila

MPS-07 Allen Marbert S. Lee, Allen Marbert S. Lee Allen Marbert S. Lee Institute of Chemistry, MPS-07 Dissolution of Cellulose in 1-Butyl-3- Eduardo C. Atayde, Jr., University of the methylimidazolium Acetate Susan D. Arco* Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City [email protected] MPS-08 Rosalinda C. Torres, PhD, Rosalinda C. Torres Rosalinda C. Torres Industrial Technology MPS-08 Effect of pH, light and temperature to RCh, Rikkamae Zinca Development Institute the anthocyanin extract from Clitoria Marie L. Walde, Rowelain Department of Science and ternatea flowers Yumang, Peter Yuosef M. Technology Rubio and Dominic Casais General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City, PHILIPPINES Tel. No.: (632) 837-20-71 loc. 2226/ Fax No.: (632) 837-20-71 loc. 2216 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-09 Eduardo Atayde Jr., Eduardo Atayde Jr. Eduardo Atayde Jr. aInstitute of Chemistry, MPS-09 Electrochemical Characterization of 1- Jonathan A. Patricio, University of the Philippines Methylimidazolium Acetate and Its Effect on Menandro Marquez and Diliman, the Properties of Electrospun Poly(Vinyl Susan Arco Quezon City alcohol) Fibers bSchool of Chemical Engineering and Chemistry, Mapua University, Manila [email protected], (02) 9205427

MPS-10 Angelo Gabriel E. Allan Christopher C. Angelo Gabriel E. 1Natural Sciences Research MPS-10 Electrochemical detection of Buenaventura and Allan Yago Buenaventura Institute, University of the Hydrogen Peroxide using Copper Oxide (CuO) Christopher C. Yago, Philippines – Diliman Nanoparticles modified Multiwalled Carbon 2Institute of Chemistry, Nanotube Paste Electrode University of the Philippines - Diliman [email protected]

MPS-11 Jasper S. Dumalaog, Susan D. Arco Jasper S. Dumalaog Institute of Chemistry, MPS-11 Electrospun Poly(1-Hexyl-3- Eduardo C. Atayde Jr.*, University of the Philippines Vinylimidazolium Bromide)/Poly(Vinylidene Jonathan N. Patricio*, Diliman, Quezon City Fluoride) Nanofibers as Supercapacitor Susan D. Arco* [email protected] Separator Membrane No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-12 Alex Carl L. Ng, Alan Alex Carl L. Ng Alex Carl L. Ng Department of Chemistry, MPS-12 Ethanol vapor sensing with thermally Rodelle M. Salcedo*, College of Science, reduced graphene oxide for potential Fortunato B. Sevilla, III* University of Santo Tomas, application in breath alcohol detection Espana Blvd., Manila 1015 Research Center for the Natural and Applied Sciences, University of Santo Tomas, Espana Blvd., Manila 1015 Tel. no.: 406-1611 loc. 8298/4045; e-mail add.: [email protected]

MPS-13 Christine T. Bolo, Christine T. Bolo Christine T. Bolo Institute of Chemistry, MPS- 13 Fabrication of MIP-Based Electrode Eduardo C. Atayde, Jr.*, University of the Philippines for the Potentiometric Determination of and Susan D. Arco* Diliman, Quezon City Chloramphenicol and Method Validation [email protected] No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-14 Christian Paul L. Ramos, Christian Paul L. Janelle D. Cruz 1Natural Sciences Research MPS-14 Heavy Metal Adsorption of Philippine Jannelle Cruz2 and Ramos Institute, Miranda Hall, Zeolite Nanocomposites for Wastewater Marlon T. Conato, , Velasquez cor. Quirino Treatment Streets University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City, National Capital Region; 2Institute of Chemistry, Regidor Street, National Science Complex, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City, National Capital Region Presenting author: [email protected]) No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-15 Shrawan Kumar Shrawan Kumar Vita A. Anarna 1Institute of Chemistry - MPS - 15 Introduction of the Cholesterol- Upadhyay, Ana Teresa B. Upadhyay Graduate School, University Lowering Peptide, LPYPR, to the Major Sucgang, Vita A. Anarna, of the Philippines Los Baños Storage Protein of Mung Bean [Vigna radiata Marivic S. Lacsamana, 2Institute of Chemistry – (L.) Wilczek] through Site-Directed Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, College of Arts and Sciences, Mutagenesis Mary Ann O. Torio University of the Philippines Los Baños 3Institute of Biological Sciences - College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños

Rm. B307, Institute of Chemistry, Physical Sciences Bldg., University of the Philippines Los Baños | [email protected] | +639274713388

MPS-16 Munir Baldomero, Jasper Munir Baldomero Munir Baldomero Institute of Environmental MPS - 16 Inventory of Atmospheric Pollutants Madalipay*, Jerome Science and Meteorology, in the Philippines Tolentino*, Henrison University of the Philippines from 1970 to 2010 Sanchez*, Begie Diliman, Diliman, Quezon Perdigones* and Gerry City 1101 Bagtasa* Tel No.: (02) 929-4250, [email protected] u.ph No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-17 Camille Mendoza, Mel Camille Mendoza Mel Bryan L. Espenilla a Institute of Chemistry, MPS- 17 Ion-exchanged Philippine bentonites: Bryan L. Espenilla, Xandr University of the Preparation, characterization, and phenol Uboan, Carlo A. Arcilla Philippines, Diliman adsorption property and Marlon T. Conatoa b National Institute of Geological Sciences, University of the Philipines, Diliman e-mail address: [email protected] om MPS-18 Cris Angelo M. Cris Angelo M. 1 Institute of Chemistry, MPS- 18 KINETICS OF IN SITU INTERCALATIVE Cris Angelo M. Pagtalunan Pagtalunan College of Science, POLYMERIZATION OF ε-CAPROLACTONE Pagtalunan, Florentino C. University of the CATALYZED BY 12-AMINOLAURIC ACID- Sumera,, and Marlon T. Philippines, Diliman, MODIFIED MONTMORILLONITE Conato, Quezon City 1101 Email of corresponding author: [email protected]

MPS-19 Alleni Tongson, Ma. Alleni Tongson Alleni Tongson Department of Science and MPS-19 Mass Balance Approach for Purity Rosnah Galo, Abigail Bion Technology, Industrial Assessment of Organic Materials: Histamine and Benilda Ebarvia Technology Development dihydrochloride Case Study Institute (DOST-ITDI), Taguig City [email protected] ; Tel /fax no. 837-2071 local

MPS-20 Reynaldo Carlos Susan Arco Reynaldo Carlos 1Natural Sciences Research MPS-20 Oral Drug Delivery Systems from Montalbo1, Eduardo Montalbo Institute, University of the Hyperbranched Methacrylic Acid and Atayde Jr2, Susan Philippines Diliman, Poly(Ethylene Glycol) Copolymer Nanocarriers Arco1,2* 2Institute of Chemistry, University of the Philippines Diliman No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-21 Roberto G. Campos Jr, Roberto G. Campos Jr Roberto G. Campos Jr College of Agricultural MPS- 21 Remediation of Nickel (II) Ions from *Fatima R. Intano,*Mark Sciences and Natural Aqueous Solutions using Sol-Gel Prepared Anthony M. Lavapiez Resources, Department of Zinc Oxide Powders Natural Resources, Environmental Science Division, Caraga State University-Main Campus, Ampayon, Butuan City College of Arts and Sciences, Chemistry Division, Caraga State University-Main Campus, Ampayon, Butuan City E-mail: robertojr.campos24@gmail. com No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-22 Arvin Paul P. Tuaño1,2, Arvin Paul P. Tuaño Arvin Paul P. Tuaño 1Department of Chemistry, MPS-22 Resistant Starch Content and In Vitro Eljezwyne Clomer G. College of Humanities and Starch Hydrolysis Barcellano*2,3, Sciences, Index of Selected Philippine Rices with and Myrna S. De La Salle Health Sciences Varying Rodriguez*3 Institute, Dasmariñas City, Apparent Amylose Content Cavite 4114 Tel No.: (046) 481-8000 loc 1408; E-mail: [email protected] 2Graduate School, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031 3Institute of Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031

MPS-23 Benilda S. Ebarvia, Aaron Benilda S. Ebarvia Benilda S. Ebarvia Department of Science and MPS-23 Production of Reference Material for C. Dacuya, April Rose C. Technology, Industrial Benzoic Acid Analysis in Banana Ketchup Veranga, Johanna Andrea Technology Development C. Valdueza Institute (DOST-ITDI), DOST Cmpd., General Santos Ave., Bicutan, Taguig City Tel.: 837-2071; Fax: 837- 0032; E-mail: [email protected] No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-24 *Institute of Chemistry, MPS - 24 Mechanochemical Synthesis of Urea- Joshua P. Gemperoso Joshua P. Gemperoso Joshua P. Gemperoso College of Arts and Sciences, Potassium Sodium Tartrate Eutectic System and Mae Joanne B. University of the Philippines Aguila* Los Baños, College, Laguna 4031 E-mail : [email protected]

MATHEMATICS MPS-25 Raiza Corpuz, Jerome Raiza Corpuz Raiza Corpuz Institute of Mathematics A Family of Congruent Number Elliptic Curves Dimabayao University of the Philippines with Rank $\geq 2$ Derived from Difference Diliman of Biquadrates Diliman, Quezon City email: [email protected]

MPS-26 AUREA Z. ROSAL AUREA Z. ROSAL College of Science A Proposed Patrolling Scheme for Barangay Rosal, Aurea Z., Brazil Polytechnic University of Tatalon, Quezon City Using Graph Domination John Mico P., Cuevas the Philippines Leonardo S., Sta. Mesa, Manila Decio, Kenneth Q., Giron, Michael James D. No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-27 Jerico B. Bacani and Jerico B. Bacani Jerico B. Bacani Department of An Analytical Approach in Solving a System of Julius Fergy T. Rabago Mathematics and Computer Nonlinear Difference Equations Science College of Science University of the Philippines Baguio 2600 Baguio City, Philippines Tel.: (074)442-7231, Fax: (074) 442-3888 Email: [email protected], [email protected]

MPS-28 Alexander S. Carrascal* Alexander S. Alexander S. Polytechnic University of Construction of 3-, 4-, 5-, and 8-Class Carrascal* Carrascal* the Philippines Association Schemes from the Core of a Sta. Mesa, Manila Conference Matrix [email protected] / [email protected]

MPS-29 Virgilio P. Gragasin, Jr. Virgilio P. Gragasin, Virgilio P. Gragasin, Nueva Vizcaya General MPS-09 Instructional Practices of Secondary Jr. Jr. Comprehensive High School Mathematics Teachers and Predictors of Mobile Phone School Achievement on Mathematics: A Basis #09053336861/ mail for a Teacher Development Program address [email protected] No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-30 Geremae C. Tibule and Geremae Tibule Geremae Tibule Department of Mathematics MPS-30 On the Alternating Sums of the Renz Jimwel S. Mina and Computer Science Reciprocals of Squares of the Fibonacci College of Science Numbers University of the Philippines Baguio 2600 Baguio City, Philippines Tel.: (074)442-7231, Fax: (074) 442-3888 Email: [email protected]

MPS-31 Renz Jimwel S. Mina and Renz Jimwel S. Mina Renz Jimwel S. Mina Department of Mathematics MPS-31 On the Exponential Diophantine Jerico B. Bacani and Computer Science Equation College of Science 3^X+b^Y=〖(b+1)〗^Z University of the Philippines Baguio 2600 Baguio City, Philippines Tel.: (074)442-7231, Fax: (074) 442-3888 Email: [email protected]

MPS-32 Angelica C. Navarrete, Angelica C. Navarrete Angelica C. Navarrete Institute of Mathematics, MPS-32 On the Ideal Class Group of Simplest Julius M. Basilla* University of the Philippines Quartic Fields Diliman, Quezon City, Philippines 09294522751 No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-33 Leah C. Dajay, Jolly C. Leah C. Dajay Leah C. Dajay Food and Nutrition MPS-33 Performance Evaluation Climaco, Melissa O. Research Institute- of Some Philippine Food Testing Laboratories Guerra, Department of Science and through Proficiency Testing Scheme on Jennifer F. Caampued, Technology, Bicutan,Taguig Processed Meat Jessel May D. Casuga City, Manila, Philippines and Prudencio E. Adona, (+632) 837 2071 local 2300 Jr. (+632) 837 6149 [email protected] om

MPS-34 Cathy B. Escuadro, Roel Cathy B. Escuadro Cathy B. Escuadro Physics Department, Central MPS-34 The White Noise Path Integration N. Baybayon Mindanao University Approach to the Inverted Oscillator with University Town, Musuan, Constant Friction Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines [email protected]

MPS-35 Melidiossa V. Pagudpud, Melidiossa V. Melidiossa V. Quirino State University- MPS-35 Data Mining Using Clustering Peter Paul P. Pagudpud Pagudpud Pagudpud Cabarroguis Campus Technique as a Basis in Developing a Gamified 09175010068 Learning System rdo.qsucabarroguis@gmail. com

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MPS-36 Almindor V. Saballa1, Almindor V. Saballa Arvin P. Vallesteros 1Environment and Natural MPS-36 ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS DENSITY Arvin P. Vallesteros2, Resources Office, OF CAPISAAN LANDSCAPE ESTIMATED USING Yolina T. Castañeto2, Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; LANDSAT 8 DATA Ramil S. Rodriguez2, 2College of Forestry, Nueva Shierel F. Vallesteros2 Vizcaya State University, and Elmer T. Castañeto2 Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya; [email protected] m ABOVEGROUND BIOMASS DENSITY OF CAPISAAN LANDSCAPE ESTIMATED USING LANDSAT 8 DATA

MPS-37 Karina Milagros R. Cui-Karina Milagros R. Cui-1Department of Physical MPS-37 BIOSYNTHESIS OF SILVER Vanessa Jane R. Calderon Lim Lim Sciences, College of Science; NANOPARTICLES USING ISOLATED STARCH OF and Karina Milagros R. and 2Research Office NYPA FRUTICANS (NIPA PALM) SEEDS Cui-Lim University of Eastern Philippines, 6400 Catarman N. Samar, Philippines

MPS-38 Julian Carl Maverick Raymond Sucgang Julian Carl Maverick 1Rizal Technological MPS-38 Characterization of Philippine Cortes , and Raymond Cortes University, Mandaluyong Tektites Sucgang City, Philippines Using X-ray Methodologies 2Philippine Nuclear Research Institute, Diliman, Quezon City, Email correspondence to: [email protected] or contact 09399209132 No. AUTHOR/S MAJOR AUTHOR PRESENTING AUTHOR AFFILIATION TITLE OF PAPER REMARKS

MPS-39 Castro, Nicole R.*, Labtic, Nicole R. Castro Nicole R. Castro Department of Physical MPS-39 Eggplant dye-complexed Titanium Adrian Patrick S., Sciences, College of Science, Dioxide Thin Film as a Colorimetric pH Gas Policarpio, Twinnie Mae Polytechnic University of Sensor S. the Philippines *[email protected] om 0

MPS-40 Lorcelie B. Taclan*, Regina Herrera Lorcelie Taclan Adventist University of the MPS-40 Raw Vegan Dried Saba Banana (Musa Regina Herrera,Emson Y. Philippines, Puting, Kahoy, sapientum Linn. Var. Compressa) using the Taclan, Roy Ephraim Silang Cavite Automated Multi commodity Heat Pump Umpad and Darwin [email protected] Dryer (AMCHPD) Garduque

MPS-41 Roger Joseph L. Roger Joseph L. Roger Joseph L. Physics Department, Central MPS-41 Space and Time Transformation Lacubtan, Ariel R. Balinas Lacubtan Lacubtan Mindanao University Factor University Town, Musuan, Maramag, Bukidnon, Philippines [email protected]

MPS-42 Rogelio G. Dizon, Marvin Rogelio G. Dizon Marvin B. Nalayog Department of Physical MPS-42 Synthesis and Characterization of Mg B. Nalayog, Jennieva Sciences, College of Science doped ZnO Micro rods Capped with PVP Grace E. Torremoro* Polytechnic University of Polymer Deposited on Coverslip Substrate via the Philippines, Sta. Mesa, Hydrothermal Method Manila

MPS-43 Jholeeh Charls T. Jholeeh Charls T. Jholeeh Charls T. Mariano Marcos State MPS-43 Wind Resource Assessment using Madalipay, Richard Dean Madalipay Madalipay University, City of Batac, Weather Research Forecasting Model P. Yadao, Nathaniel R. Ilocos Norte Alibuyog, Rodel T. Utrera Tel #: (077) 600-0717, jholeehcharlsmadalipay@g mail.com