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FOREWORD
by Juan M. Pulhin
Trichoderma technologies: a complete toolkit for sustainability, resilience, and environmental rehabilitation in Cu-contaminated lowland rice and vegetable areas in Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines
by Charina Gracia B. Banaay, Marisa R. Luna, Agham C. Cuevas, and Virginia C. Cuevas
Microplastic occurrence in rural and urban surface waters: the cases of Lake Sampaloc and Lake Yambo in San Pablo City, Laguna, Philippines
by Fatima A. Natuel, Damasa B. Magcale-Macandog, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Loucel E. Cui, and Stefan Hotes
Mapping coral reef habitats of Apo Reef Natural Park, Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro, Philippines
by Marion Michael A. Bacabac, Victor S. Ticzon, Jesus Gabriel C. Fetil, and Krystal Dayne T. Villanada
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FOREWORD
by Ma. Luisa D. Enriquez
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ARTICLE
A critique on the “war on drugs” policy in the Philippines
by Leonardo R. Estacio Jr., Laurie S. Ramiro, Hilton Y. Lam, Ma. Esmeralda C. Silva, and Carmencita D. Padilla
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A study on complex karyotypes in leukemia by routine G-banding and whole chromosome painting: A report on four Filipino cases
by Ma. Luisa D. Enriquez, Ma. Celeste S. Abad, Michael Ernesto Arnante, and Priscilla B. Caguioa
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Knowledge and attitude of Filipino primary caregivers on sugary foods and dental caries among preschool children
by Janelle Kirsten O. Go, and Michael Antonio F. Mendoza
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ARTICLE
How protected are PhilHealth members and beneficiaries? The 2017 PhilHealth support value survey
by Haidee A. Valverde, Danesto B. Anacio, Abegail L. Garcia, and Hilton Y. Lam
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ARTICLE
Linguistic validation of Mindfulness Attention Awareness Scale in Filipino
by Jose Ronilo G. Juangco, Jennifer M. Nailes, Joy P. Malinit, and Joey Joline M. Nailes
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ARTICLE
Measuring the extent of fraudulent-risky benefit claims in PhilHealth
by Allan R. Ulitin, Haidee A. Valverde, Josephine D. Agapito, Kent Jason G. Cheng, Red Thaddeus D. Miguel, Danesto B. Anacio, and Hilton Y. Lam
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ARTICLE
Chronic arsenic poisoning presenting with widespread bronchiectasis – A case report
by Jeff-Ray T. Francisco, Ruby A. Garcia, Mark Anthony A. Ramos, and Jacqueline T. Ramolete
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Soil-transmitted helminthiases in school-age children following more than a decade of control program implementation in Roxas City
by Vicente Y. Belizario, Deanna Lis Pauline F. Cubarrubias, Lunnel Alexie D. Ong, Agnes Q. Villarruz, and Leo C. Biclar
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ARTICLE
Trans fat policy as pathfinder to curb noncommunicable disease: a review in Philippine perspective
by Ma-Ann M. Zarsuelo, and Zenith D. Zordilla
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ARTICLE
Characterization of Silver Nanoparticles Produced by Wildtype and Mutants Serratia marcescens Bizio
by Arxel G. Elnar, Andrew D. Montecillo, Leodevico L. Ilag, and Lucille C. Villegas
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ARTICLE
Detection of enteric viruses in five important tributaries of Laguna Lake, Philippines by PCR assays
by Joy Ann P. Santos, Maribell A. Dollete, Nadine Janelle E. Sinco, Ma. Jowina H. Galarion, Windell L. Rivera
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UV-irradiation mutagenesis of Chlorella vulgaris Beijerinck SP17 to enhance lipid production for potential biodiesel application
by Pernelle Pamela M. Bruno, Windell L. Rivera, and Pierangeli G. Vital
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Chemical Composition and In vitro Antioxidant and Antibacterial Properties of the Edible Cyanobacterium, Nostoc commune Vaucher
by Milagrosa R. Martinez-Goss, Eldrin DLR. Arguelles, Arsenia B. Sapin, and Ronaniel A. Almeda
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Draft genome sequence of a Philippine mangrove soil actinomycete with insecticidal activity reveals potential as a source of other valuable secondary metabolites
by Armi R. Creencia, Edwin P. Alcantara, Maria Genaleen Q. Diaz, Rina B. Opulencia, and Rosario G. Monsalud
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ARTICLE
Influence of Blastocystis on the Growth of a Representative Gut Bacterium
by Antonio Luis R. Ventura, Davin Edric V. Adao, and John Anthony D. Yason
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ARTICLE
Synthesis of CdS quantum dots by the acidotolerant fungus Trichoderma asperellum and their potential in the flourescence detection of a leptospirosis-related oligomer
by Kenworth Bryle P. Bal-iyang, Alexia Joanne F. Manuel, Don Joseph F. Rialubin, and Ronan Q. Baculi
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The ciprofloxacin resistance of Lactobacillus species isolated from probiotic food products in the Philippines is due to mutations in gyrB and parC genes
by Michael Angelo C. Nicdao, John Clyde Co Soriano, Windell L. Rivera, and Joyce A. Ibana
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ARTICLE
Endophytic bacteria associated with healthy and rust-infected Coffea arabica L. leaves
by Alysa G. Estopace and Ernelea P. Cao
24
ARTICLE
Phytoplankton composition and diversity in Lake Tikub, Tiaong, Quezon, Philippines
by Nerissa K. Torreta, Jeremaiah L. Estrada, Paul John F. Flores, and Noel G. Sabino
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ARTICLE
Effects of nutrient depletion on bioethanol production of indigenous Philippine freshwater Chlorella vulgaris SP17
by Katherine L. Pintor, Windell L. Rivera, and Pierangeli G. Vital
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ARTICLE
Physico-chemical characterization of a recombinant endoglucanase from a clone derived from a mixed microbial culture from mudspring water of Mt. Makiling, Laguna, Philippines
by Richard D. Tambalo and Asuncion K. Raymundo
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ARTICLE
A cocktail of Lactobacillus species controls Salmonella infection and maintains animal productivity in poultry farming
by Michael Angelo C. Nicdao
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ARTICLE
Detection of Vibrio parahaemolyticus in fish samples from selected wet markets in Laguna, Philippines, using loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) and real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR)
by Treena Rica D. Teh, Joy Ann P. Santos, Mylene G. Cayetano, and Pierangeli G. Vital
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ARTICLE
Genotyping of β-Lactamase (blaCTX-M, blaOXA, blaSHV, and blaTEM) genes from Extended-spectrum β-Lactamase-producing Enterobacteriaceae Clinical Isolates of Ospital ng Maynila Memorial Medical Center, Philippines
by Joel C. Cornista, Erika R. de Jesus, Anna Patrizia B. Pacheco, Ramon Arvin Noriel B. Santos, Ronald Cabudoy, and Marilen P. Balolong
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ARTICLE
Development of a closed-tube QUASR-LAMP assay for the detection of human adenoviruses
by Joy Ann P. Santos and Windell L. Rivera
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ARTICLE
Streptococcus suis and S. parasuis in the Philippines: Biochemical, molecular, and antimicrobial resistance characterization of the first isolates from local swine
by Susan A. Sedano, Benji Brayan I. Silva, Ani Giliw M. Sangalang, and Merlyn S. Mendioro
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Variations in enzymatic activity and response to abiotic factors of endophytic bacteria isolated from Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) growing in a forest environment and urban arboretum
by Liezel D.C. Atole, Margareth Del E. Isagan, Raymond H. Parcon, Virgie A. Alcantara, Jocelyn T. Zarate, and Jessica F. Simbahan
120
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Bacteriophage-based biocontrol of Salmonella enterica ser. Enteritidis in selected ready-to-eat food
by Ramon Arvin Noriel B. Santos and Donna May D. Papa
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ARTICLE
Archaeal community profiling of a mixed culture from mud and water slurry from a solfataric mudspring as revealed by a community proteome approach
by Andrew D. Montecillo, Leopold L. Ilag, Ajay Kohli, Nacita B. Lantican, and Asuncion K. Raymundo
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Cyanobacteria and diatoms in the cyanobacterial mats in a natural salt water hot spring in Coron, Palawan, Philippines
by Milagrosa R. Martinez-Goss, Jean Edward B. Manlapas, and Eldrin DLR Arguelles
11
ARTICLE
Diversity and bioactivities of mangrove fungal endophytes from Leyte and Samar, Philippines
by Carlo Chris S. Apurillo, Lei Cai, and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
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ARTICLE
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens, a Narra (Pterocarpus indicus) leaf endophyte, possesses antifungal activity against phytopathogenic fungi due to laminarinase activity and production of antimicrobial compounds
by Raymond H. Parcon, Margareth Del E. Isagan, Liezel D.C. Atole, Virgie A. Alcantara, and Jessica F. Simbahan
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ARTICLE
Enhanced in vitro biodegradation of low-density polyethylene using alkaliphilic bacterial consortium supplemented with iron oxide nanoparticles
by Erika Joy G. Cada, Marion Lei C. Muyot, Joanna Maria C. Sison, and Ronan Q. Baculi*
55
ARTICLE
Biosorption of nickel by Bacillus cereus and Stenotrophomonas maltophilia isolated from Bayto River, Zambales
by John Rex N. Baldomero and Yolanda A. Ilagan
70
ARTICLE
Alkaline proteases from alkaliphilic and alkalitolerant bacteria from Manleluag Hyperalkaline Spring in Pangasinan, Philippines
by Aryana Lee G. Bertuso, Andrew D. Montecillo, and Nacita B. Lantican
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ARTICLE
Detection of antimalarial drug resistance markers in Plasmodium falciparum samples from CARAGA, Philippines: a retrospective study
by Maria Lourdes M. Macalinao, Edelwisa Segubre-Mercado, Ronie J. Calugay, Sherwin A. Galit, June Haidee L. Acuna, and
Fe Esperanza J. Espino
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ARTICLE
Biodegradation of low-density polyethylene by bacteria isolated from serpentinization-driven alkaline spring
by Denisse Yans Z. Dela Torre, Lee A. Delos Santos, Mari Louise C. Reyes and Ronan Q. Baculi
1
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Robust cadmium removal and tolerance by a magnetotactic bacterium isolated from the sediment of an open-pit mine tailings lake
by Ronie J. Calugay, Aurora Ines J. Aguilar, Jerico R. Liwag, Paula S. Ramos, and Ofelia D. Giron
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Removal of heavy metals from aqueous solution by biofilm-forming bacteria isolated from mined-out soil in Mogpog, Marinduque, Philippines
by Lucille C. Villegas, Arlene L. Llamado, Kristine V. Catsao, and Asuncion K. Raymundo
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ARTICLE
Antimicrobial activities of crude culture extracts from mangrove fungal endophytes collected in Luzon Island, Philippines
by Llewelyn S. Moron, Young-Woon Lim, and Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz
28
ARTICLE
Bacteriological screening of fresh and fresh-cut fruits vended in select open air markets and supermarkets in Metro Manila, Philippines
by Adrienne Cornelia Marie Therese A. Mathay, Ma. Angela Z. Dimasupil, Windell L. Rivera, and Pierangeli G. Vital
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Determination of the optimal pre-enrichment period for the detection of Salmonella enterica in artificially inoculated meat products using culture, PCR and LAMP assays
by Christine Aubrey C. Justo, Maria Reynalen F. Mapile, Pauline Dianne M. Santos, and Windell L. Rivera
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus carriage in a residential care institution for the elderly in Quezon City, Philippines
by Mary Grace B. Ayala, Esperanza C. Cabrera, and Gil M. Penuliar
51
ARTICLE
Prevalence, antibiogram and virulence gene profiles of uropathogenic Escherichia coli from pregnant women with urinary tract infection
by Genevieve L. Serrano and Gil M. Penuliar
59
ARTICLE
Serogroup, pathotype and multiple drug resistance of Escherichia coli strains isolated from the cloaca of layer chickens in San Jose, Batangas, Philippines
by Venice Ann Lorreine M. Bautista and Bernadette C. Mendoza
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