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Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions, University of Mindanao, Davao City (2025)

29/10/2025

📢𝗡𝗼𝘄 𝗛𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗜

UMBEL is seeking qualified applicants for a research project on 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘰𝘧 𝘌. 𝘤𝘰𝘭𝘪 𝘒-12 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘗𝘌𝘛 𝘜𝘱𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘰 𝘐𝘯𝘥𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘪𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘱𝘰𝘶𝘯𝘥.

🧬 Contract of Service | SG-10
📅 Start: November 2025
⏳ Duration: Up to 12 months

📎 Open to graduates of Biology, Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, and related fields. Laboratory experience in molecular and microbial techniques is an advantage.

📩 Apply on or before: 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟳, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱
📧 Send your applications to: umbel@umindanao.edu.ph | cc: cgnies@umindanao.edu.ph
Subject: SURNAME_GlycEcol_PTA1 Application

Join UMBEL and be part of advancing molecular biotechnology research! ✨🧬

28/10/2025

Exploring Future Research Collaborations with Kyoto University ||

The Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) warmly welcomed Professor Noriaki Sano of Kyoto University, Japan, during his visit to the University of Mindanao Main Campus on October 28, 2025.

Professor Sano was received by the CGNIES team led by Dr. Khino Parohinog and had a courtesy call with Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza, Vice President for Research and Innovation Center (VP-RIC), together with Research Directors Dr. Joel Tan and Mr. Conrado Jr. Panerio.

This meeting marks an important step toward potential research collaboration between Kyoto University and the University of Mindanao, particularly in areas such as sustainable materials, electrochemical recovery systems, and green process engineering.

Professor Sano’s visit stems from the continuing partnership efforts initiated through the MetalEco Team’s Thailand engagement.Prof. Sano is a recipient of the Japan Science and Technology Agency’s (JST) NEXUS/Y-TEC Program, which promote scientific collaboration and researcher exchange between Japan and ASEAN institutions.

The CGNIES Team is looking forward to the possible collaboration this meeting may lead.

25/10/2025

✨ 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! ✨

The Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) family extends our warmest greetings to 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗯𝗮, our committed Project Technical Aide VI under the DOST-PCIEERD funded project “𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗘𝗰𝗼: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗩𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘀 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗘𝗩 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗴𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝘂𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺.” ⚡💚

May your birthday be filled with happiness, creativity, and the appreciation you truly deserve. 🌷 Your dedication and passion continue to inspire the CGNIES team — here’s to more breakthroughs, opportunities, and fulfilling experiences in your journey ahead. 🌟

𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲!🥂💖
From your CGNIES Family 💚

21/10/2025

🚨 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨 || 𝗣𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗮𝘁

CGNIES Researchers, Chemical Engineering Faculty Members and Students participated in a comprehensive training on the participated in a comprehensive training on the operation and maintenance of the Metrohm Potentiostat System, facilitated by Ms. Nichole Ramos (Applications Chemist) and Mr. Aaron Joshua Lozano (Service Engineer) from Kimika Solutions Corp.

The session covered the fundamental theories and electrochemical principles behind potentiostat operation — including its key components, configurations, and functions such as cyclic voltammetry (CV) and chronoamperometry. Participants also engaged in hands-on exercises, gaining practical experience in setting up electrodes, running tests, and interpreting electrochemical data. The training was attended by faculty and student researchers from the MetaEco Project.

The Potentiostat serves as a core analytical instrument in the MetalEco Project, enabling precise control and monitoring of electrochemical reactions for the sustainable recovery of valuable metals (Li, Ni, Co, Mn) from spent EV batteries. It plays a vital role in validating electrode performance and optimizing reaction parameters—paving the way for an efficient continuous electrochemical system for green metal recovery.

This capacity-building activity strengthens the project’s pursuit of technological innovation and sustainable materials development in support of the circular economy.

This activity is aligned with SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, promoting innovation through clean technologies and responsible resource utilization.

20/10/2025

✨ 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! ✨

The Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) family warmly greets 𝗗𝗿. 𝗧𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝗹 𝗔𝗯𝗮𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗮, PCAARRD Balik Scientist hosted by the University of Mindanao for his short-term and medium-term engagement.

May your special day be filled with joy, inspiration, and well-deserved recognition for all your hard work. Wishing you more success, exciting opportunities, and meaningful achievements in the year ahead.

🌟 Here’s to more remarkable milestones with you! 🥂💚

𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐃𝐑. 𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐄𝐍𝐂𝐄! 🎁💖

From CGNIES ❤

17/10/2025

🚨 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧 🚨 || 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗫𝗥𝗙

CGNIES Researchers, Chemical Engineering Faculty and Environmental Studies Discipline faculty members participated in a comprehensive training on the Handheld X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) Analyzer, facilitated by Engr. George Jr. Catague of QES Technologies Philippines, Inc. The session introduced participants to the theories and mechanisms of X-ray fluorescence, discussed the key components and operational procedures of the Handheld XRF unit, and concluded with an actual hands-on demonstration. The activity was attended by faculty and student researchers engaged in materials characterization and resource recovery research.

The 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗱 𝗫𝗥𝗙 serves a vital role in the 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗘𝗰𝗼 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, functioning as a 𝗻𝗼𝗻-𝗱𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗶𝗱 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀—𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺 (𝗟𝗶), 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗹 (𝗡𝗶), 𝗰𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹𝘁 (𝗖𝗼), 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗲 (𝗠𝗻)—𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘀𝗽𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝘃𝗲𝗵𝗶𝗰𝗹𝗲 (𝗘𝗩) 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀. Its use ensures precise metal profiling, supporting the development of the project’s continuous electrochemical system for sustainable metal recovery. Through this technology, the project advances efforts toward resource efficiency, circular economy, and environmental sustainability.

The training was also made possible through the support of the UM Research and Innovation Center - RIC and the University Of Mindanao(Official Page) administration while also supporting SDG 9: Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure, and SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production, by promoting the use of advanced analytical technologies for sustainable metal recovery and fostering innovation toward a circular and resource-efficient industry.

15/10/2025

✨ 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! ✨

The Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) family warmly greets 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗝𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸 𝗚𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗻, our dedicated Project Technical Assistant IV under the DOST-PCIEERD funded project “𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗻: 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗻-𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗼𝗶𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗪𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗮𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀.” 💚

May your special day be filled with joy, inspiration, and well-deserved recognition for all your hard work. Wishing you more success, exciting opportunities, and meaningful achievements in the year ahead. 🌟 Here’s to more remarkable milestones with you in CGNIES! 🥂💚

𝐎𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐉𝐚𝐦𝐞𝐬! 🎁💖
From your CGNIES Family ❤

11/10/2025

𝗖𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗘𝗦 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 ||

The Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) proudly represented the University of Mindanao (UM) during the 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝗻𝗼 𝗦𝗼𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀 (𝗡𝗦𝗣) held on 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟵–𝟭𝟬, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, at 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗼 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆–𝗜𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 (𝗠𝗦𝗨-𝗜𝗜𝗧).

With the theme “𝘈𝘥𝘷𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘕𝘢𝘯𝘰𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩𝘯𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘨𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘢 𝘚𝘶𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘯𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘷𝘦 𝘍𝘶𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦,” the conference gathered researchers, industry professionals, and academics from across the Philippines and abroad to share innovations in nanotechnology for energy, environmental solutions, and advanced materials.

As a founding member institution of the NSP and an active member of its organizing committee, CGNIES continues collaboration in nanotechnology research and collaboration in the country. Notably, Dr. Chosel P. Lawagon, Director of CGNIES, is among the founders of the Nano Society of the Philippines, together with Dr. Ryan D. Corpuz, Dr. Noel Peter B. Tan, Dr. Rolando T. Candidato Jr., and Dr. Lyn Marie De Juan-Corpuz.

Representing CGNIES and UM were:
🔹 Roumel Salvador Alvarez – Project Leader, STABILIGN
🔹 Sheena Barredo – Researcher, STABILIGN
🔹 Mary Regine Calamba – Researcher, MetalEco
🔹 Larry John Competente – Researcher, RRF
🔹 Claire Jane Fronteras – Researcher, Pa2CEcLAB
🔹 Halden Clyde Manuta – Researcher, Pa2CEcLAB
🔹 Justin Dhavee Sorongon – Researcher, Pa2CEcLAB

The CGNIES delegation also actively contributed to the scientific exchange through poster and oral presentations, showcasing the center’s commitment to green nanotechnology and sustainable materials research:

𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀
“𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐑𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭” — Ms. Sheena Barredo
“𝐌𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐨𝐢𝐫 𝐚𝐬 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐟-𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭” — Engr. Halden Clyde Manuta
“𝐀𝐮𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐚𝐫 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐢𝐎₂ + 𝐂𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐞 𝐇𝐲𝐛𝐫𝐢𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐭” — Engr. Roumel Salvador Alvarez

🎤 Oral Presentations by UM Balik Scientists
Dr. Angelo Bañares — Presented under the Environment and Catalysis
Dr. Terence Al Abaquita — Presented under Biomedical and Biotechnology

Through these contributions, CGNIES and UM reaffirm their leadership in sustainable nanotechnology research, emphasizing innovation that bridges science, sustainability, and real-world impact.

CGNIES expresses its gratitude to the University of Mindanao Research and Innovation Center (RIC) led by its Vice President, Dr. Maria Linda Arquiza, and the Office of the COO, Ms. Gloria E. Detoya, for their continued support in advancing the center’s mission and participation in national research initiatives.

With this milestone, CGNIES strengthens collaborations with DOST-PCIEERD and fellow NSP member institutions—working together toward a sustainable, innovative nanotechnology future for the Philippines.

08/10/2025

✨ 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! ✨

Happy Birthday to the heart and soul of the Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) — 𝗗𝗿. 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗹 𝗟𝗮𝘄𝗮𝗴𝗼𝗻! 💚✨

Your passion for research and unwavering commitment to mentoring continue to inspire everyone around you. You’ve built not just a center of innovation, but a community that learns, grows, and dreams bigger because of your leadership. 🌿💡

We’re so grateful for your guidance, vision, and the energy you bring to every endeavor. Wishing you all the best on your special day — and the greatest success on your postdoctoral journey in Spain! 🇪🇸

Here’s to more breakthroughs, collaborations, and celebrations ahead! 💚

𝗔𝗴𝗮𝗶𝗻, 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝘆 𝗕𝗶𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮’𝗮𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗼! 🎂🎉

06/10/2025

𝗣𝗢𝗟𝗜𝗖𝗬 𝗜𝗡 𝗙𝗢𝗖𝗨𝗦 || 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗽: 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗵𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗘𝗻𝗱-𝗼𝗳-𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝗟𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀

The University of Mindanao, through the Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES), presented the policy brief “𝘊𝘭𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘓𝘰𝘰𝘱: 𝘗𝘰𝘭𝘪𝘤𝘺 𝘗𝘢𝘵𝘩𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘌𝘯𝘥-𝘰𝘧-𝘓𝘪𝘧𝘦 𝘓𝘪𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘶𝘮-𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘉𝘢𝘵𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘴 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘙𝘦𝘤𝘺𝘤𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘹𝘵𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘝𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘴” during the 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗻 𝗘𝗻𝘃𝗶𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 led by its 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗿𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻, 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗺𝘂𝗷𝗶𝗻 𝗢𝗰𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗼 at the Sangguniang Panlungsod of Davao City on October 6, 2025.

Representing Dr. Chosel P. Lawagon, Director of CGNIES and Project Leader, the policy was presented by Dr. Khino J. Parohinog, Director of the Institute of Emerging Technologies, together with Mr. Conrado Jr. Panerio (Director, UM Public Policy Center), Engr. Karlo Isagani Mosqueda, and Mr. Mark Angelou Siega, Project Researchers.

The proposed policy addresses the 𝘂𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲, 𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗮𝗹, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝘆𝗰𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝗳 𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘂𝗺-𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗟𝗜𝗕𝘀) 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀—especially with the anticipated rise of electric vehicle (EV) batteries reaching end-of-life in the coming years. It highlights the gaps in current regulations (RA 6969 and RA 11898) and recommends localized collection systems, extended producer responsibility (EPR) initiatives, and LGU-led ordinances to ensure the safe handling and material recovery of spent batteries.

This initiative represents an important step in translating research into actionable public policy—𝗯𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘀𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗴𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘀𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆. By proactively addressing LIB waste, the City of Davao positions itself ahead of the curve in preparing for the future influx of battery wastes (including EV Batteries), aligning with the goals of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Together, we are closing the loop—turning potential waste into valuable resources for a more sustainable and circular economy.

06/10/2025

✨ 𝗕𝗜𝗥𝗧𝗛𝗗𝗔𝗬 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧! ✨

The Center of Green Nanotechnology Innovations for Environmental Solutions (CGNIES) family joyfully greets 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗿. 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝗿 𝗡𝗮𝗶𝗽𝗮, one of our project leaders under the DOST-PCIEERD funded project “𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗴𝗿𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹-𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗱𝘂𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘀 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲𝘀: 𝗔 𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗘𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝗼𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀 (𝗣𝗮𝟮𝗖𝗘𝗰𝗟𝗔𝗕).” 💚

We wish you continued success, happiness, and fulfillment in both your personal journey and professional endeavors. May this year bring you more breakthroughs and reasons to celebrate! 🌟
Cheers to more milestones with you in CGNIES! 🥂💚

𝐀𝐠𝐚𝐢𝐧, 𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐁𝐢𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐫. 𝐃𝐚𝐧! 🎁💖
From your CGNIES Family ❤

03/10/2025

𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗔𝗡𝗗 𝗙𝗘𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗥𝗘𝗦| 𝗨𝗠-𝗛𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗸 𝗦𝗰𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗕𝗦𝗣 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗹𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗹𝗮, 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆, 𝗣𝗮𝘀𝗮𝘆

Pasay, Manila| The Balik Scientists hosted by the University Of Mindanao(Official Page) attended the 11th Annual DOST-Balik Scientist Program Convention today, October 3, 2025 at the Hilton Manila, Newport City, Pasay.

Among the plenary speakers is our very own Dr. Angelo Bañares who also shared the best practices and innovation of the University through its Research and Innovation Center. Also present from UM are Dr. Khino J. Parohinog and Dr. Terence Al .

This reflects the University of Mindanao’s strong commitment to its vision of becoming a leading university and its mission of providing relevant, quality, and transformative education anchored on research, innovation, and community engagement.

By showcasing the expertise of its faculty and the innovations from its Research and Innovation Center, UM not only strengthens its role in advancing scientific knowledge but also demonstrates its dedication to producing impactful solutions that address national and global challenges, thereby living out its mandate of service to the people.

Stay tuned for more updates about the event today.

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