TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page PLENARY PAPERS

Church and Society Academician Bienvenido F. Nebres, S..J. . ... . . ... .. .. ... ... ..... ... . .. .. . .. . .... .. .... 3

TI1eHwnanities in Our Intellectual and Cultural Life Jose r !Jt:Jlisay. Jr. ................................................................................... 5

Exchange Relations, Economic History, and Current Philippine institutions

ErnmarnK?l .. <i. de Dios........ .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . .. . ... . ... . . . . . . . . .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .... . .. . .. . . .. . .. . . . . 6

Philippine AgricuJture in an Urbanizing and Globalizing World ArsenioM Balisacan ................................................................... .......... 7

Philippine Marine Re.sources and the Concern for intergenerational Equity

Academician Edgardo D. Gomez ........................................................... 8

Science Culture and Education for Change Part J: Innovative Strategies for Secondary Education in the Philippines

Ma. Victoria Carpio-Bernido .. . .. . .. ...... ... .. ....... .............. .... .. ... . . . . . . .. ... . . .. 9

Part 11: Breaking Barriers Impeding Widespread Development of Scientific Manpower in the Philippines

ChristopherC. Bernido .............................................................. ............ 10

Talent and Innovativeness to ~foet the Challenge of Global Standards in Scientific Productivity

Caesar A.. Saloma ..... .... ...... .............. ......... ... ...... .......... ... . ............... ..... .. . 11

POSTER SESSIONS

Agricultural Science.rt

Endangered Plants in the Forest of Landscape of Quezon Province, Southern Luzon: Biodiversity Conservation Option

Inocencio E. Buol, Jr., K Osumi, J..f.C.N Banaticla, R..N. Baruaicla, N.B. Jifdal and D.N Tandang . ... .. . .. .. ... .. . . .. .. .. ... .. ... .. .. 13

Morphological and Physiological Traits of Seedlings Planted in Lamesa Dam Watershe4 Philippines

Marilyn S. Comba/ice1; Don Koo Lee and So Young Woo................... 14

Modeling Soil Erosion in a Watershed for Sustainable Resources Management

Re_vnaldo L. Lanuza, Nenita E. Dela Cruz and EducrrrioP. Paningbatan, Jr. .................. ,.................................................. 15

Physic-0-Chem ical-Rheological Properties and Structure Elucidation of Carragecnan From Selected Red Algae in the Northwestern Luzon,. Philippines

Anna Linda R. Ragasa, L. Antonio P. Santos, Z. M Agngarayngay, R.G.DumlaoandS.MA. Pabico................................. 16

Distribution and Seasonality, Biomass and Yield of Carrageenan Producing Seaweeds in Northwestern Philippines

L. Antonio, Z. A-I. Agngarayngay, Anna Linda R. Ragasa, R.G. DwnlcvandS. At/A. Pablico.............................................................. 17

Carrageenan Yield and Charac..1erization of Selected Red Algae of Northwestern Philippine-s L. Antonio. Z ,_\1. Agngarayngay, Anna Linda R. Ragasa, RG. DtunlaoandS. MA. Pahlico... ..... ............................. ......................... 18

Cage Culture of Non-Traditional Sources of Carrageenan in Paayas, Burgos, Uocos Notte

L. Antonio P. Santos, R. G. Dumlao, Anna Limki R. Ragasa, Z M Agngaraynga;-~ A.L. TeodosioandS.At4.. Pablico.. ..................... 19

Growth of Micropropagated Ipil (lntsia Bijuga Colebr.) SeedJings in the Nursery

Axel H Arriola, Yolina T. Casraneto and A1inda P. Follosco-Edmist.on.. ... . . . .. . . . ... .. . . .. . . .. . . .. . . ... . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. . .. .. . :l>

Non-Conventional Preparation of Tabacco Stalk Fiber Shirley C. Agrupis, Dugay, W Aganon, D. Pitpit, A. F abi, and Nelly U Castro .. ... .......... ,................. .. ........... .............................................. 21

Utilization of Trichogramma Parasitoid As BiologicaJ Control Agent Against Sunflower Headworm l/elicoverpa armigera Hugner

1eotimo M Agano11 and.Dt..7Vendra RqjAdhikari .. ....... .......... .... .... . .. .. .. 22

Some Management Practices Against the Eggplant Leafhopper Amrasca biguttula biguttula Ishida on Eggplant

Teotimo M. Ag anon and Hassan A. Nadhif.... ... . ..... ............ ... .. .. . .... ........ 23

Insecticidal Potential of the Formulated Tobacco Seed, Nicotiana Tabacum L. Oil

Shirley C. Agrupis and A. Cacacho.... .................. .................. ................ .. 24

Alternative Methoos of ControlJing Insect Pests and Diseases Using Botanical Materials and Antagonists

MaximaC. 1-nes, r Z. LayaoenandM.L Remolacio.............................. 25

Towards Appropriate BT-Corn _ Strategies for the Asian Com Borer, Ostriniafurnacalis (Guenee): Field Surveys and Laboratory Studies of Alternate Host Plants in Major Corn Growing Areas

Merdelyn r Caasi-Lit, Eduardo C. Fernandez, L.D. Taylo, E.G. de Leus,J.P. AfAntala, and LL Latiza..................... ......................... 26

Bio-Control Potentials of Trichodenna harzianum and Bacillus subtilis Against Purple Blotch Disease of Garlic Under Field Condition

TZ Layaoen,ME. Pascua, andJ. Fermin .. .. .. .............. .......................... 28

The Weeds in the Plantation Fieldc;; of Cordillera L. G. Lirio, L. Molitas-Colting, and R Lawingan... .. .. .. .. . .. . ... . .. . . . . . .. . .. .. . 'B

Genetic Diversity in Cercospora canescens Ellis and Martin, the Cause of Leaf Spot of Mungbean (Vigna radiafa (L.) Wilczek) Using Rep-PCR

Jedeliza B. Ferrater and Fe M de/a Cueva......................................... 30

PGPRFonnulation as Substitute for NPK Fertilization Increases Farming Profitability

Ponciano .\f Halos, Nora Inciong, Ben Ronduen, and Saturnina C. Halos................................................................ ...... ............... 31

Improved Sy.,"'tem of Plant Regeneration From Unirradiated and Garrnna­lrtadiated Embryogenic Cultures of Avocad<> (Pen;ea americana Mill.) by Somatic Embryogenesis

Renato A. Awmido, .lullla G. Dimaculangoo and Julieta N. "Welgm ... , •. ,. ............... .,,. .... _,N•••'•• t"•<t •·i • •·• '-1 ._tl.91+4 ••••ftt•,.• • ••••1'• ••• t • ••• •tf.1• t•-. • •t•l• ••• • t t ft f• ff 't•* • fft • 32

Plant Regeneration Via Direct Shoot Organogenesis From S~ling Explants of Pole Sitao (Vigna unsJuicuJatfJ {L, } Walp. var. · sesquipedalis {L} Koem.)

Renato A. Avenido, .Julita G. Dimaculangan, Julieta N. ~lg(JIS and F..dwin E. I>el Rosario ......... ., ....... ...... , ........................ ,.......... 33

Developing Plant Regeneration Systems for Jn vitro Conservation of Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanc.o} mtd Pumelo (Citrus Aifaxtma {Burm.} Merr.)

Renato A. A.venido, Leah E. Endone/a, LiJian F. Patena c1lJli .Ra]tlf}n·C. lJarba. ......................... , ... , ......... ,.,.... ..................................... 34

Etlects of PhysicaJ~ Chemical and Light Treatments on Gennination and Growth of Tissue-Cultured Coconuts

Pablito kf M(Jg,aalita, Olivia P. Damas.co, Joseph C. Bereda and Stephen W. Adkins .·-·--···--· · .............. ,.............................. 35

Cryopreservation by Encapsulation~Dehydration and Shoot Regeneration in Lime (Citrus aurantifolia Swing)

Lilian F. Patena, Leah E. Endoneta. Luzmiru:/a C. R~fln<i RC1t11f:Jn c-:. Bar.ha ............. >< ....... ., •• • • •• • • ••• •• • ~. ............ . .... . ...... 36

Somatic Etnbryogenesis and Plantiet Regeneration in Calamansi (X Citrofortunella microcarpa Bunge.)

Lilian R l'atef1<,"f. Leah E. Endonela, Luzminda C. Rejilerz<.1a1rd.R.alnonC: Barba ......... ~ ............. ., ... H............................ ... ... '37

Sooiatic EJ11bryQgenesis an<l Plantlet. aegeneration in I.ime (Citrus aurantifoliti Swing)

Lilian F. Patefla, Leab E. Endon.ela, Luzminda C. RejUerzoatulR/;unQnC, Barba .. ............................................... "............. 38

Cross Compatibility of Elite Papaya Inbred Lines to an Int-erspecific Hybrid of Carica papaya L. x Carie a quercifolui (Saint .. Htt) Hieron

Andres Godwin C. Sajiset Simeona V. Siar ami JuanitoB. Sa11galarzg ... .. ....................... ..... ........ .... .. .................................. 39

Development ofThermosensitive Genetic Male Sterile (TOMS) Lines at PhilRice

Alex T. Rigor, Albert Christian S. Suner. Virginia P. Luciano, Wilhelmina V Barroga, Imelda A. de/a Cna, Tomas M. Masajo, John C. de Leon and Edilbe110 D. Redofia . . .. .. ... .. . ... . .. ... .. .. .. .. .. .. ... . ...... . .. .. .. . . . .. . ... . .. . .. ... .... . . .. . .. .. 40

Genetic Fidelity Testing in Citrus Using Isozyme Markers Roberta N. Garcia, Leah E. Endonela and Lilian F. Pateiia ....... .......... ... ..... .. .......... ... .... ...... ............ ............. .. .......... ... 41

Genetic Variability of Restorer Lines in Rice ( Oryza sativa L.) Samuel A. Ordonez .h:, Jose E. Hernandez, Peter S. Guzman, Teresita H Bonumeo and Edilberto D: Re.dona.. ...................... ........... 42

Morphological Characterization and DNA Fingerprinting of CMS Line Bred at PhilRice

Imeldalyn G. Pacada, John C. de Leon, Edi/berto D. Redoiia, V.H Elecandl.A. delaCna ....... ... .. .......... .. .... .. .. ................ 43

Glyphosate Tolerance and Insecticide Efficacy Against Asiatic Corn Borer, Ostrinia furnacali.v (Guenee) of Transgenic Roundup Ready Corn (NK603/MON 810) Under Screen House Conditions

Aida D. Solsoloy, L.C. Paraoan, Arthur R. Baria and R G. Cabangl:x:Jng ... .. ... .. .... . .... . . .... .. .. .. .. . . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. . .. . . . . .... .. ... . . 44

Screening of R1 Papaya Lines Derived from Microprojectile

Bombardment for Resistance to Papaya Ringspot Vrrus LoliJa D. Valencia, Paglito M Magdalita arui. Violeta N. Villegas . .... . .. .. .. ... . . . . . . . ..... . .. .. .. .. . .. . .. .. .. .. . . . . . . .. . . . .... . .. . . .. . .. .. 45

Development of Transgenic Papaya with Delayed Ripening Characteristics Containing the ACC Oxidase Gene via the Agrobacterium-Mediated Transfonnation

Pablito J.f Magdalita, Anlonio C. Laurena anti RL Cornia .......... .. . ... .. ... ... ... . ...... .. ... .. . .. . ........ ... ... . .. .... ... .... ... .... .. ... .. . . 45

Banana Bunchy Top Vrrus Resistance in Banana (Musa sp.) Cv. Lakatan Developed by irradiation of Shoot Cultures

Olivia P. Damasco. Judith R. Estrella, Leila S. Caymo1

Teodora 0. Dizon, Ruel C. Rabara, Felipe S. de/a Cruz, and Evelyn Mae T Mendoza ... .. . .. . . . .. .. . .. .. ... . ...... . . . . .. .. . . . . .. .. .. .. . ... . .. . .. .. .. .. 46

Effect of Drying Oils on Properties of Phenolic "3.mish from Cashew Nut Shell Liquid

lrmal Pa/anginanand.AJJ/dredM. Fidel · ······ ········ · ·· · ····~····· · · · ········· ·· 47

Utilfaatioo of Fre..~ Golden Snail Meat as Feeds tbr Swine MS. Salat:4r, R.R. &lir01ldA..G. A/o.v ..................................... ............. 48

Biolqgkal Science$

Participatory Inventory and Con.~ation Studie$ ofEndemic, Endangered and Economic.ally ln:ipmantfl(:l"a in Selected Forests of Mindanao

PictorB. Amoroso and Cecilia B. AT11tJfOso ................. .,. ........................ 49

Altitudinid Gradient Distribution Qf Pt~idop,hytes on Mt Banahaw de Lucban, Lu.zoo. Island, Philippines

Maria Celeste N. Banatlcla ar1d l1100encio E. Buot Jr;. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . •• . ... . SO

Biology and C1JJtivation of Schizophyllum commune,, A Ne~iy Cultivated Philippine Edible Mushroom rnith Nnttfoeutir.ai and Antibacterial Properties

Renato G. Reyes. Evaristo A. Abellr.1, John K£ith Gisaia, Marco Gaudencio lJu!sec& and Gladys Grace Gatdtda ........ .,...... ..... 51

Community Structure of Ma\."t'ophytes, Benthie Molluscs, Meiofauna and Mangroves jn the E~loited Intertidal SQ.nd Flat in Darumawang in Pang:Wl Bay, Mindanao

AnnaArlene EycumdCesorG. Demayo ...................... ~.......... ... ...... . . .. . . . 52

The .Reptiles ofMt~ Kint~'tngk,1in fa :Mindanao JJL171nit Wi:llquez, Cesar G. Demayo and Olga M. Nu'1eza.. .. .. . .. ... ... ..... S3

Taxonomic and Ecok~gical Study of Plankton.<> in Ma:ragoodon Rivet'., Cavit~

Ernrm P. Elazegui, Allan 8. lbasco and M'1Tia W111eSalJ. MagbllrlUa .................... ~ ....•.•... ,....... ........................................... 54

Gargantuan Ladybird Beet1e$ of the Philippines {Coleqptera~ CoccineUidae,. Cocclnellinae, Coccinellini)

Jessanryn.D. RJ.«,.wnc°"'Adorrukl - ...•........ ........ .. .. . .. .. . .. . . ... ..... ... .. . .. . ...... ... 54

Fauna Inventory in the Mangroves and Mangrove Communities of the Three Islands .of Ca.motes

Serapion N Ta.nduyan~ Po1acj(;l110 C. Bo11tia. Roa.dfyn

Pascual-Opiniano, Rachel Luz V. Rica, Ricardo B. Gonzaga, JlirginiaD. BensigandHermesM. Alburo · · · ··~·· ·· ······ ··· · · ····· ····· ·· ···· ··· · ·· 55

Synoptic Revision of Southeast Asian LAC Insects (Kerriidae, Cocooi~ Hemiptera)

flf!111!() L Lit .Jr. . . ... . . .. .. ... . .. .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . . . . .. . .. ... .• .. . . ... . .. 56

Biology and Population Abundance of Striped Flea Beetle, Phyllotreta striolata Fab. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on PAK-CHOL Brassica campestris var. chinensis

Marilyn G. Patricio and Amelita C. Quinsay ......... :.............................. 56

Reproductive Potential of Corton Boll worm, Helicoverpa armigera Hubner (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) and its Host lchneumonid Wasp, Eriboros argenteopilosus (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae)

Leonardo T. Pascua and Miriam E. Pascua .................................... ,...... 58

Philippine Species of Mesocyc/ops (Crustacea: Copepoda) As Biological Control of Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus)

Cecilia P. Reyes, Estrella L Cruz and Soledad L. Bautista ................ '!I}

Isolation and Characterization of Vibrio spp. from the Sediment of Caged and Uncaged Sites in Taal Lake

V.S. Prudente, Nellie C. Lopez, W. L. Barraquio andArseniaA. Cas~ ........................... ................................................... 61

Morphological Changes During the Starvation in Nile Tilapia Oreoclvomis niloticus L. Larvae

Melodina D. Fabillo, Annabella A. He"era and Jose S. A.bucay ........ .... .. ... ................ .... . ........ ... ........... ... .. .. . ... ..... ......... 62

Bioremediation Potential of Cyanobacteria and Microalgae Isolated from Some Mining Areas in the Philippines

Jamin Immaculae C. Jao and Erne/ea P. Cao.. ...................................... 6.3

Mercury Uptake and Phytochelatin Production in lpomoea Aquatica Forsk.

Rosemarie dR. Josue, James A. Villanueva, Maribel L Dionisio-Sese and Gilda C. Rivero.. .............................. ..... 64

Detection of Pathogenic and Nonpathogenic Strains of Acanthamoeba spp. Through the Polymerase Chain Reaction

LeahL. Shiong Shu and "Jfindell L Rillera ..... .... .. ... .... .. .... .. .. .. ... .. ... ..... 65

Effect of Hydrogen Sulfide on Extracellular Proteolytic Activity In Marine Sediments

G. V. Bo/alin, X dR. Cwchon, S_4. Sustento, w.r ReichardJ... .. ......... .. . <i6

Effects of Anti-CD3 Monoclonal Antibodies and F(ab' )2

On the Down Regulatim and Internaliz1ltion of the TCR/CD3 Complex in Jurkat Cells

Jonathan James T. Asprer, Maria Pamela C. David, Joyce Sarah A. lbana and Gisela P. Concepcion ............................ .. ... 67

Growth Kinetics of Oxytrica sp. in Two Culture Media and Its Use in Cytotoxicity Assay

JonessaAnnS. Atienza and Windell L. Rivera ... d.. ..... ..... ..................... (JS

Antibody Affinity as a Function of Chemical Reactivity, Stmctural Plasticity and Stability

Maria Pamela C. David, Jonathan James T. Asprer; Joyce Sarah A. lbana, Eduardo A. Pad/an antiGLYela P. Concepcion .......... ,.............................. ................................. (9

Chitosan Acetate Induoos Cell Migration and Tube formation of BoVine Aortic Endothelial CeUs In l'itro

Gloria de Castro-Bernas and Ta/cashi Okamoto ............ ............. .. ....... 'JO

Chemotherapeutic Drug Kills Macrophages by Over Stimulation ofNo Synthase

Orestes Rafael l. Santos and Sonia D. Jacinto............... .......... ........... 71

Chemoprotective Effects of Amaranthus gracilis and Beta vulgaris on Selected Organs of Tumor-Induced Mice

Aileen Arguelles, Annabelle A. Hen-era and lfene M 'Jlil/tJsenor . .. . ......... .. ........ .. .... . .. ...... ....... ......... .. . ... . .. .. ...... ..... ... .. ... 72

lmmwtomodulatory Activity ofMice Injected with Hydrosoluble Extract of Chlorella pyrenoidosa

Canninda J. Pineda, Roan A1ichael l1'1. Rogacion, Sylvie' A. Sustento and Lolita L. Cavinta . .. ... . .. ... . . . . .. ... . . . ... . .. .. .. . .. . .. . ... .. 13

Tlllllcr Progression and Immunoloqalization of Monoclonal Antibody CC49 in a BALB/C Mouse Model

Ronald Allan M Panganiban, Jonathan James T. Asprer, Eloise L. Prieto, Zenaida P. Bo,io, Joyce SarahA. lbana, Amew:/ina D. Santos and Gisela P. Concepcion.. ................................. 74

Age-Associated Changes in the Quantity of m1 Muscarinicacetylcholine

Receptors (mAChR) in the Hippocampus ofthe Rat 8rain DiorellaAnne C. Capco, ChloeJeanM. Mojica 0111l~L Salunga ........ ,.......................................................... ... 75

Angiogenic Property of Aloe barbademis Miller (Aloe Vera) Leaves Marlon E. MendozaandGloriaC. Benrtl3 ............................................ 76

Local Plant Crude Extracts with Inhibitory Activity Against Exten.ded·Spectrwn Beta-Lactamase (ESBL}-Producing E coli and K. pneumoniae and Oxaeillin-Resi:stant

BernardC. Silvalaand~VerlynC. Cruz ...... ~ ..................................... ~·· · ii

Identification and Localization of Three mAChRs Subtypes in Rat Hippocampus Using lmmunohistochemistry

ThucydidesL. Salungaan(iCh/.oeJeanM. Mojica.. ............................ 78

Characterization ofTumor·Associated Glyoopr~ TAG-72, froUl Human Color~ Cancer Tissues

Me.I Clark R. Taveros, .Joyce Sarah A. lbanQ, Ai/aria Pamela C. David Jonathan James t. Asprer, Jmnes A. Villanueva, and Gisela P. C()nceJX:ion ......................... ......................... ......... .... ... .... 79

Isolation ofTheonellapeptolide ID from a Batanes Sponge Theonella sp. Andrea Roxanne J. Anas, Leah G. Castillo, Gtna C. Mangalindt;sn, Nell 0 . Rodriguez,. Sheila C. &nnson, Zenaida P. Bojo, Anokha S. Ratnayake. Chris M lnelandandGiselaP. ·Conc~ion ............ .... .... ........... .......... ... ~. ....... ..... . 80

The Manobo, Higaunon and The Badjao Lumad Males: How Different are They PhysicaUy?

N-athaniel L. Hepowit and Cesar G. Demayo......................................... 81

Understa.nding Differences Between Men and Women: Body Morphometrics, Asymmetry and Attractiveness

Cesar G. Demayo, .Lawrence Chabon and MarkA111ho11)'J. Torres ................... ~. ... ...... .. . .. . .. .. ..... . ..... .. .. . .... .... . ... ... .. . . . . 82

Calciwn Crystals in Leaves of Some Amaranthaceae of the Philippines

Vivian Tolentino, Michael Castro, Ralph Lasala m1tl PivitlnPanes ................................................ _ .............................. ~. . ..... . &3

Gamma-Irradiated Carrageenan as a Growth Promoting Agent in Pleurotus florid.a (Angel Mushroom)

Chitho Feliciano, Angelita Medal/a, Dexter Ga/it, Bqit Santiago and Cu.¥ter ])eocaris... ... ...... ......... ..... ..... .... .•.... ... . .......... .. 84

Direct Acclimatization of In vitro Cultured Grammato~llfllff Scriptum (Orchidaceae)

Camette C. Pulma, Rachel F. MaderaandJovitaA. Anit ................... ~

Embryogenesis and Organogenesis of Phalaenopsis sp. (Orohidaceae)

Lily L. Buquiran and Jocelyn V. Patilano . .. .. .. .. .. ... . ... . . .. . ... . .... .. . .. . ... .. ... . 86

Directional Cloning Strategy for the Coostruetion of A Plant Oene Expression Vector

MltrniE. CuenoandAnlonioC. Laurena ........................................ ,... 86

Ontology and lsoform Discovery of Genes Involved in Fatty Acid Synthesis in Coconut (Cocos nucfjera L.)

Marni Eusebio Cueno, Rita P. Laude~ Antonio C Laurena and Evelyn Mae T. MentitJza .... . ........ .. .... ...... .. .. .. .. ... ... ...... .. . .... fr7

Molecular Analysis of Resveratro1 Synthase Gme in Peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.)

AileenN. Bayot andAntonio C. Laurena ................................. ~······ · · ·· · 88

Partial Characterization and Molecular Cloning of Sweetpota1o Feathery Mottle Virus (SPFMV)

Lolita M Dolores, Gedeun N. Yebron and Mavi G. Colle .................... 89

Molecular Mapping of Grain Quality Quantitative Trait l.oci in Rice ( Oryza saliva L.) by Selective Genotyping Using Simple Sequence Repeats

J.P. Mojica, MerlynS. MendioroandZ U ............. .............................. ~

Ddennination of Genetic Variation in Ginger (Zingt'beraceae) Through RAPD Analysis of the Chloroplast DNA (cpDNA)

Beatrice Jane L Ang and Rmedios R. .Roderos ... .. .. ... .......... ..• ... .. .. .. . . 91

ClleMlc"'7 MlllllemaJJcal a11d Pllyslcal Sciellca

Isolation and Screening for Anti-Protozoa! Activity of Some Novel Lectins

Marla A. Endriga, Almer-Rico E. Mojica, Florinia E. Merca, Marivic s. Lacsamana and Cwt er C. Deocaris.. ..... .. .. ... . ... 92

Supercritical Carbon Dioxide Extraction of Lipase from Genninating Coconut (Cocos nuc{fera)

Dexton L. Omiter, Lydia M Bajo and Roberto M MalaJuan.. .......... 93

Isolation and Purification of the Oil-Body Protein, Oleosin From Coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) Endosperm

Ellen S. Regalado, Antonio C. laW'ena and l!."velyn Mae T. Mentlt:rza ... .... . . ...... .. ... . ....... ............ .. .. .. ......... .... .. . .. . ........ 94

Molecular Cloning of the Oleosin Gene from the Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Endosperm

Ellen S. Regalado, Jorge Gil C. Angeles, Antonio C. Laurena and Evelyn Mae T. Mendoza ... ... ....... .. .. ... ....... ... 95

Removal of Heavy Metals in Wastewater Using Barks of Industrial Tree Plantation Species (ITPS)

Jennifer P. Tamayo and Maxima E. Flavier ........................................ ..

Physicochemical Properties of Seed Gum from Paradise Flower Plant ( Caesalpinia pulcherlm a Linn.)

Jennifer Aguada and Rochelle EIJasus .. .. .. ... .. .. .. .. ... . . .. .. .. .. .... . .. . ... . .. .... CJ7

Analysis of Aldehydes from Emissions of a Diesel Engine Using Diesel..Coconut Methyl Ester Fuel Blends

Fabian M Dayrit, Andre Morie, Antonio Doroliat, Mishael D. Fernandez and.Jenny Mae Perez ....................................... 9CJ

Identification of the Major Organic Emission from a Two­Stroke Motorcycle Engine

Fabian M Dayrit, Mishael D. Fernandez, Janice L. Lao, Jenny Mae Perez and Edward T. Chainani ....... .. . ... ..... ... ..... .. . 100

Packaging Film From Carrageenan Annabelle V. Briones, Wilhelmina 0. Ambal, Romulo, R. Estrella, Rolando Pangilinan, Carlos J. de Vera, Raymund L. Pacis, Ner Rodriguez, Merle A. Villanueva, allil Qui11tulQTIO M. Montevirgen .................. ................................... .... 101

A Study on the Thermal Jntramolecular Cycli.zation of 2-Aminobiphenyl Evelyn C. Creencia and Takaaki Haraguchi .............. ..... .. .... .... .. ... .... 102

Development of Metal Stressed Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Saccharomyces cerevisiae as BiologicaJ Modifier of a Carbon Paste Electrode for Volt.anunetric-Based Lead Sensor

C~ter C. Deocaris, Kristine 0 . Enriquez, Jecylf ah M. lJt:I)lantln anti Elmer Rico E. Mofica ................... ... ..... ............. .... .... ... .... 103

Biocatalysis as an Important Tool in the Synthesis of Pharmacemiatls

MQl')'AmA. Entloma .......... ....................................... ............................. 104

Determination of the Correlation Factor Between Toxicity Characteristic Latching Procedure (TCLP) and Eiutioo Leaching Procedure (ELP) Results in Testing the Leachability of Hazardous Wastes of a Philippine Geothermal Plant

M J. ApaiftJda, J.A. Jardiolin and Anna Marie Hufemia. .................... 105

Recovery of Rare Earth Elements from Beach Sand in Palawan Christina A. Petrache, Gabriel P. Santos Jr., Lourdes G. Fernandez, Marilyn K. Castillo, Estrellita U. Tabora, Socorro P. Inlay and Rolando Y. Reyes ... . ............. .... .... ...... . .. ............ .... 106

Silica Gels From Rice Hull: Structure, Composition and Water Vapor Adsorption Behavior

uniL Quirit and Elma C. Uaguno .... ................................................ 107

Water Substitution by Pyridine in Cobalt (III)-Substituted Keggin and Dawson Type Heteropolyanfons

.llJsf!/JhL &»nonte............. ..................................... .......... ................. .......... lc.l

Performance Testing of Small Plastic Scintillatcr Tales fir the Global Linear Collider (GLC) Electromagnetic Calmmeter

R.L. Reserva, E.P. Jacosalem, HC. Gooc, J.L. Dagondong, R.S. Solidum, R.M Terio, A. Lintasan, A.L.C. Sanchez H Miyata antJ,4ngelinaM Baca/a................................................. ....... 109

Computer Simulation of the Standard Model Process e+e- i+i­at the Propaied Globll Liner Collider (OLC)

1 C. 'Vicente, D. C. Arogancia, A.M Baca/a, C. Palisoc ant/A. Miyatnoto ............... ........................................................................ 110

Growth of Y-DopedBi-2212 Single Crystals Hanna P. Rillera, R D. Sioson, and Roland V. Sarmago ... ........... -···. 111

HighlyTexturedB~Sr2~0,+d Film Synthesis Unto Silver Substrates By Electrophoretic Deposition

R Sarmiento, A.H Manuel and Roland V. Sarmago... .. ....... .... .... ..•.... 112

The MacArthur-Wilson and Monomolecular Volumetric Models for Saturated Fluids and Gases

IJericJc Erl P. SU»IQ/OJ'<111 .....•...•..•..... ... ~. ........... .. .................................... . 113

Phase Transitions of a Square Lattice Ising Model Harry ll Lim. Jericho B. Omagbon, Dennis C. Arogancia and Jingle B. Magallanes.. ................................................... 114

Low-Field AC Susc.eptibllity Behavior of Pb-Doped Bi-2223 S. Pigaroa, D. Ramos Jr. and Roland V. Sannago..... .. .. .. .. ... ....... ......... 115

On Cycle Derivatives of Complete Graphs, Ccmplete Bipartite Graph~ end Other Graphs

Romulo C. Guerrero and Jude S. Malia, Sr. .......... ......... ................ ........ 116

Superposition of lntergranular and lntragranular Losses to the AC Harmonic Susceptibilities of Bulle YBCO

Jessica Pauline C. Afalla, Ma. Veronica Sibayan-Torralba, and Roland V. Sarnrmgo .................... ···-····.. ...... ..... ... .... . .... ....... ..... .... .. ... . 117

On the Geodetic Covers and Geodetic Bases of the Composition G[KJ Gilbert B. CagaananandSergtoR. Canoy, Jr. .................... ................ 118

On the Hull Sets and Hull Number of the Cartesian Product of Graphs Gilbert B. Cagaanan and Sergio R Canoy, Jr. .......... ...... .................... 119

On the Edge Covering of Graphs Rosalio G .. Artes and Sergio R. Canoy, .IT: . ... •. .. . . . .... ....... .. .. . •. . . ... .. ........... 120

Another Look at the Convexity in Graphs LillJznar L"fia ant1 Sergio R Canoy. Jr. . ....... ... .. .. . .. .. . . ... .. . . . .... ........... ... ... 121

On Convex Basic Graphs Sergio R. Canoy, .Jr. a11d Severino V. Gervacio ... .. .. . .. .. . .. . . . ..... .. ..... ..... .. 122

On the Structure of the Sedenion and Octonion Loops Raoul E. Cawagas, Sheree Ann Gutierrez, Emerson 1 Catalan, Shane Ganiron, Gerylyn M Ganioco, Edna Lyn Victoria, Arriane M Plegaria, Raphael E. &tores, m"1 M1ilvinJ. Terre11lll. .................. ....................... ........................... .......... 123

Special Isotopes of the Cyclic Group CN and Their Use in the Construction of Certain Factorable Groups, Loops, and Quasigroups

Raoul E. Cawagas, Jf.ilerle T. Huf4110, Avgil P. Megino, Jadd Onasis, C. Rabaya and Cinderella R. Zulueta ... ... ....... ...... ....... .. . 124

Measuring Developmental Instability in Dragorrllies Mark Anthony J 1brres and CesarG. Demayo....................... ... .... ........ 125

Solving Hard Computational Problems by In silico Molecular Catalysis

Jaderjck P. Pabico, Elmer Rico E. Mojica, Jose Rene L. Micor; Alejandro Q: Nato, Jr. and Custer C. Deocaris ...... ... .. . ..... .... 126

Characterization ofNoo-Abelian NAFIL LoQps of Order 7 Eric Ramos, Josephine A. Tolentino, Jay-RA. Manamam, Rafael Alejandre, Jan Jade S. Fernandez anti Roou1 E Cawargas .. .... .. . . .. .. . .. ..... . ... ..... .. . ............. ..... . ..... .... .. . .. .... .. . . 127

Vertex Cover of the Product and Sum of Graphs Joselito .A.. Uy and Lopito C. Eguia........................................................ 128

Engln~erlng Sclmces and Technology

Development of Computer-Based Mathematical Models foc Estimating GrOWldwater Recharge in Shallow Aquifers

Natht:Jniel R .Alibujlog ........................... ,, .•. ~........ . .. ..... ....... ......... ... ............ 129

Development of Low-Fire Parian Porcelain Using Ilocos Nerte Raw Materials

Ben Ezra P. Apollo and Marie Fe Galacgoc ... .. ... ... .. ...... ..... ...... .... ...... 130

Regeneration ofUsed Transformer Oil by Adsorption Using Activated Carbon

M)'ra G. Borines. Robyn Joy C. Alcanzare., Rex B. Demafelis, Sixto A. Valencia, Jovita L Movillon and Henry R. Lib it ........... ........ 131

Organic Builder: A JAVA Program that Djspl~ys the 3-D Molecular Structure of an Organic Compound Given its 1.U.P.A.C, NAME

Richard Bryann Chua, Ma. Sheila Maghoo C1111iNoel QuimiPlg ••........•.. .,." ......... - ...................................................... .... 132

A Comparative StQdyof Selected Commercial Structural Clay Bricks in Vigan City, Ilocos Sur and in San Nicolast and Paoay, Ilocos Norte Using S.E.M.

RlxlriJJD r. ~o ...... _,.,, ............ ....................... ,...... ............................... 133

Formulation of Cennnic Glazes Using Indigenous Ceramic Raw Materials Found in IJocos Region

Rotiligo V. /)ejeto ········- ················ ............................................................. 134

Bioougmentation of Trickling Filter for Domestic Wastewater Treatmmt Rex I:J. Demafelis, Bayani M Espiritu~ Ronald R. Nav$'1'Q, Renacel P. Promentillo and Aldrin IJ.. Bellen.... .................................... 135

Development of Controlled Release. Fertilizers. for the Lahar Affected Areas and Coarse Textured 80,ils

L. G. Dominguez, J:L. Po'l1(ievida, C. P. Agcuu;m, MB. Carandang, U. Cmgado, A.G. MactaJ, H ... 4. J.tlatvlac and R. B. B:aaco ., ......... ... ............ ......... .... ...... .... ....... .... . . .. . .. 136

Color ROOloval of Distillery Biodigester Effluent by Flocculation Using Malunggay (Moringa oleiferea) Seed Extract

Ronald R. Nwarro.,. Angeli GuiUemto and Fi<ieJ Rey P. N(l)!Ve, Jr. .... ~.. ......... .......... .. ........ . ... ... ..... . .. . . .. ... .. . .... ..... ....... . . 137

Vutual Cla.ljSf'OO(Jl in Gena-al Chemistry .A-1.S.A. Magboo, N. Qztiming, A. P. Munar, J.C. Huhat: and R. U ReJ;e~"i ............. ., .... _ ................................. .... ..•.. ...... .• .• 139

Flocculation of Copper (II) from Wastewater 'by Polyelecmolyte Complex Focmation of Rhizobium sp ., Exopolysa~haride (EPS) and MalWlggay Seed Extrati

Alex V. Anorzt.6, Ronald 1l Navarro, Estt!lla Paner, andrltlel ReyP. .N,lJ!Ve, .Jr. ............... ,...... .................... ........ ...... ........... ..... 140

Miner:al Identification of Selected llcxm Norte Ceramic Raw Material Deposits Using Their Intemal Microstructure

/Jionesio .C. Poniloc _ .... _......................................... .................. ................. 141

HCV Genotypes in the Philippine Population

Phosphoric Acid Activation of C-Omcobs Sixto A~ Vakncia. Jovita L. klovillon, ~7aG. Dorine$. anti.Ariz C. lmentllfltl ........ ·-·· ·········~ ....... -0 .. - ....... '"····~··· ·· ~····· ···· .. ··· · · · · 142

lmpa:ct: and Compressiort Resi·stan<.,~ of Yoong Coconut A. Pascua, K..F. }aptenco and'E.K Peralta .u.................... ...... ......... ... 143

Characterization of Plaque-Purified Defigue Vmises ·•Reagents For IgM Capt\l'e ELISA

Co.r~ C. Bu.erano, .l<Jf111na Marie Guerra, Car.of Z 1anig, Joyce D. R-eyes, Deu.lohn M Cruz, Ronald R. Afatias aN:I Fil"i]Jinas F. Nativi<hd .. .,............................................ .. ...................... 144

Antimicrobial Effects of f3-Monogl~ide :from Coconut Oil an4 Its Potential in the Treatment of Urinary Tfa(..1 Infections

il.bigaJJ P. Bantcc, .. Evangeli1ie P. Capul., SyhliaA. Sustento, A.tsenia B. &lpin, Fides Z TambaloandJoseL. Diaz .......... _,............. 145

Diagnosing Pulmonary Embolism Using Artificial Neural Netw«.ks .l 1'~ Cat~oanandY.P.C. Maglk!>o .............. , ...................... ~................. 146

The Validity of a Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay in the Detection of Mycobacterium tubercidosis in Liver Biopsy Specimens Qf Children

Josie Grace K Causing, Alicia Co.rnista., Jose Maria Avila, Fran~isco NarciA·o) Filipinos F Natividad and .Germana V. GnegorifJ ._ ................... ~ ...... ~ ........................................... .,. ...... 14"1

The Imp11ct of"Disease Database Symems on the Molecular Diagnostic Services Developed at St. Luke's Medical Center1 Philippines

Ma. Luisa 0. Daroy, Ronald R. Matias. Blanquttc:; JI. tk Guzman. Cynthia A. Mapua, Maris.SC! C. Buhat; Alicia S. Comista, ).,fa. Theresse G. Alonzo, Jayce D. ~"!$ anti Filipb1os F.1Vatividtld ........................... ... , .... ,. ......................... u..... ... 148.

Existence of Helicobacter pylori Jn the Oral Cavity ofFUipino Patients with Oastroduodenal Diseases

Blanquita B. de Gtaman, Jan Ho.mer Cua,, Loriean,ne B. Angele,s, Ma. Luisa S. Gtmzoles. H pylori Study Group, EdgmrJoM. .BOndo(~QndFllipinas F. Natividad ........................ ....... 149

Simultaneous Detection Using Mismatch Amplification Mutation ~y(Mama)-Multiplex PCR, andCharacteriz.ation of Enterohemorrhagic and Enterop-dthogenic Escherichia coli

Frederick B. de/a CnlZ, Glenn G. Oyong, Ronald R. Matias and Edgardo Jt,f. Bondoc ........................................... 150

Diabetes and Body Morphometrics: A Case Study of a Maranao Muslim Clan

Carima Usman, Cesar G. Demayo and MarkAnthonyJ. Tones ... ................ ..... .... ................................ .... ......... 151

Inactivation of a Rogue p53 Mutation Using siRNA Reverses Resistance to Chemotherapeutic Agents in Breast Tumor Cells

Custer C. Deocaris, Renu Wadwa, ll!asayuki Sano, Sunil C. Kaul and Ka..WUITi Taira .. . .. . . ......... . .. .... ... .... .. . . . . . . . .. . . ... . . . .. .. .. . .. 152

Mutation Detai1ion in Mismatch Repair Genes of a Filipino Family with HNPCC (Hereditary Nonpolyposis Colorectal Cancer)

Ana Barbara S. Evangelista, A.fa. Luisa D. Enriquez, anti Edgar® M Bont.kx.· .. .. . .. . .. .. . ...... ..... . . . ........... ....... .. . .. .. . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . .. 153

Dude Embryogenesis: Effects of3 Plant Extracts Annabelle A. Herrera andNicelle Semadilla .... ... ........ ................ ...... . 154

Effectiveness ofPediaH.E.A.R.T. (Holistic Education Against Rheumatic Threats) on the Health Status of R.HD Patients

Rizo G. Lasconia, Sheri~vn E. Lim, .Ma. Feliciana T Reyes, .Michelle N. Tumholwn, Zenaida C. Fojas, Eva Teodora T. Sison, Maria Romina G. Aidea, Cannelita A. Naral. amd Maria Lina G. Buhat ........ ..... ... .. ..... ..... ..... .. ........... .... ..... ..... .... ........ 155

Dental Registry MS.A. Magboo, E P Magboo, C. Aquino, E. Magalong, P. Dimn, L Tenmatay, C. Atienza and M. Sunico ... .. ... ...... .. ... ..... ..... .. .. 156

Philippine Medicinal Plants Information System MS.A. Magboo, VP. 1~agboo, A .. Regadio, E. V.C. Sevillalll, anti, J. R. larmzahal . .. . .. . . . ......... .. . .. . .. ... ...... ... .. . .. ...... .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . .. .. . . . .... . . . 157

Reporting and Querying Notifiable Diseases Via SMS MF. Man::eloandMS.A. Magboo ............................................... .......... 158

Bioinformatics and Data Management: A Key Component in Biomedical Research at St. Luke's Medical Center, Philippines

Cynthia A. MC1[11Ja .... ···-····· ·····-·····-·············· ................ .. ...................... .... 159

The St. Lukets Dengue Sennn and Data Banks: Advancing Dengue Research in the Philippines

Ji'il'i/.Jinas F Nativi&:id ........................................... ... .................. .. ............ 160

Sequence Analysis of the Envelope Crene from Philippine Denguc-1 Isolates

Philippe Noriel Q. Pascua, Xerxes Morgan R. Lozada, Jhoe Antho11}· R. A ?fon, Ronald R . .Matiru, antiFiliJJinas F. NativUiad .. ................. "'.... .. .. ......................................... 161

Chromatographic Profiling ofMetabolic Disorders Ma. Cristina B . .Portilla .. Princes S. Galvez antiCherrie B. Pa.SL'Utli .. .. .. ......... .... ... ......... ........ ...................................... 153

Effects of Open and Closed Sternotomy Dressing on Wound Healing among CABG Patients

Jimmy B. Bersamin, Ramon A. Rueda. Catherine R. Casas, Liza Ruth Pagaddu, Elsbeth E. Conlu, Joan Calimag, Marietta A. Velasco, Susan .V. Umali, 1\,/a. Romina G. A Idea, Eva Teodora T. Sison, Carmefk.~ita A. Lingan, andMarialindaG. Buluit ......... .... .... ........................ ........... .. ............... 163

Point Mutation in the EndotheHar Nitric Oxide Synthase (1NOS) Gene Associated with Non-Insulin-Dependent Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) in Filipino Patients

Rhodora R.. Santos. },.fa. Luisa G. Daroy, Ronald R. lvfatias, Philippe Noriel Pascua, Afichael Vincent S. i\.fendoza, Ricardo Fernando and Filipinas F. Nam;irj:uJ ... ........... ....... ....... ........ . 164

A Five.. Y~ ( 1996-2000) Survey of the Prevalence of Cancer Cases in lligan City, Philippines Based on Hospital Records

Apolinario A. A/icante and Franco G. Teves .... ........ ... .. .. . ... .. .. ...... ... ... .. 165

Aflatoxin in Environmental Tobacco Smoke (ETS): Potential Link to ln<,,Teased Incidence of Cancer and Emerging and Re­emerging hlfectious Diseases

Aple L Cuartttro, Rene J Dagoc and Fra111:.~o G, Teves..... ................... 166

Socllll Scknca

Sustaining the Sampaguita Flower/Garland Livelihood System in Peri·Urben Metro Manila

Mario Navasero, Marcela Navasero, Constancio de Guzman, Cristina Bajet and Raul Boncodin ....... ........................................... ...... 167

Effects of J>r:uning and Bagging Tachnologies on Productivity and Cost in Mango Production in Selected Areas in the Philippines

Maria Excelsis A1. Orden, Aurora S. Paderes, Jocelyn L Aveno and Analou L Santos .. .. .. .. . .. .. .. .. ... .. .. . ... .. .. .. . ... . .... .. . . . 169

Pesticide Regulatim and Farmers' Education en Rice Production in Nueva EcUa. Ph.ilippines: An Economic Analysis

Maria E:xcelsis M Orden and Lr;abe/ita M. Pabuayon ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... 170

A Fanner-Participatory Approach in the Adaptation and Adoption of Controlled Irrigation for Water-Saving: A Case Study in Canarem, Victoria, Tar1ac, Philippines

FlorG. Palis, P.A.A. Cenas, B.A.M Bouman, M Hossain, R..M. LampQ)ran, A. t Lacraoen, T.M Norte, V. R. Jlicmudo, anti G.T. Castillo ...................................................................................... 171

Populatim Data ofthe 15 Philippine Regional Centers at Five STR Markers: A Look into our Genetic History

MM. Tan, G.C. Ca/aca/, E.C. Delfin, K.A. Tabbada, MP. Tan, JC. Ferreon, HB. Perdigon. Satw-nina C. Halos and Ma CorazonA. de Ungria .............................. .. ................... 172