Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics

Vision

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics is an internationally recognized center of excellence in the fields of epidemiology and biostatistics nurtured by competent, efficient, honest, dynamic and God-centered professionals who constantly seek and promote new ideas, technologies and programs in collaboration with local, regional, and international partners.

Mission

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics develops human resource on epidemiology and biostatistics through undergraduate and graduate education, specialty training programs, enhances capabilities of policy makers, program managers, and other health professionals from government, non-government, and private institutions both local and international through training, research and technical services.


Research Productivity

Epidemiology of current, emerging and re-ermerging Public Health problems
• Tuberculosis
• Schistosomiasis
• Malaria
• Dengue
• HIV/AIDS
• Leptospirosis
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Cardiovascular Diseases
• Asthma

Burden of Disease and Health impact of Important Public Health problems
• Malaria
• Dengue
• Leptospirosis
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Cardiovascular Diseases

Development and validation of screening tools for Sexually Transmitted Infections

Surveys to establish baseline data prior to implementation of interventions
• Reproductive Health
• Food Security and Nutrition Among Children
• Drug Security

Evaluation of health intervention
• Reaching the Urban Poor (RUP) Project
• Peer Education Approaches For Sex Workers and injecting Drug Users
• HIV and STI Prevention Interventions For Vulnerable and Most-At-Risk Adolescents amnd Young People
• Reproductive Health
• Health reform on the Responsiveness of the Philippine Health System for ARMM islands

Assessment of Surveillance Systems (HIV Registry)

Assessments of the Completeness and Acceptability of the Cause of Death Statement in Death Certificates


Degree Programs

Doctor of Public Health (Epidemiology)
Master of Science in Public Health (Biostatistics)
Master of Science in Epidemiology (Public Health)


Extension Services

    Consultancies
  1. World Health Organization (WHO)
  2. United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA)
  3. Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS)
  4. United Nations Children's Education Fund (UNICEF)
  5. United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  6. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
  7. International Committee for the Red Cross (ICRC)
  8. World Food Programme (WFP)
  9. World Bank (WB)
  10. Asian Development Bank (ADB)
  11. Department of Health (DOH)
  12. Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (PCHRD-DOST)
  13. Philippine Tuberculosis Society, Inc. (PTSI)
  14. Department of Agriculture (DA)
  15. Food and Nutrition Research Institute (FNRI-DOST)

Other Activities

  1. Statistical Consultancy
  2. Computer Laboratory Services

Contact Info

Contact Number: +632 526 0784
Fax Number: +632 521 1394


Researches

  • Association of Dietary Intake of Coconut Oil and Coconut Products with Dyslipidemia and Hypertension, PCA (2014)
  • Enhancing Private Sector Participation in an Expanded TB Prevention and Control, IMPACT (November 2013)
  • Research Capacity Assessment of the Centers for Health Development and the Regional Hospitals Nationwide, DOH/PCHRD (September 2013)
  • Leading morbidity and mortality among OFWs, OWWA (March 2013)
  • A Literature Review of the Curriculum of Selected Graduate Public Health Courses, CRICED, University of TSUKUBA, Dec 1, 2012 to Mar 1, 2013
  • Baseline Survey and Formative Research: Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition among Children 0 – 23 Months of Age, UNICEF, Oct 1, 2010 to Aug 1, 2011
  • Burden of Disease of Cardiovascular, DOH, Mar 1, 2010 to Aug 1, 2011
  • Burden of Disease of Diabetes, DOH, Mar 1, 2010 to May 1, 2011
  • Burden of Disease: Leptospirosis in an Urban Setting, Metro Manila, PCHRD-JICA, Aug 1, 2010 to Jan 1, 2012
  • Endline Survey and Formative Research Ensuring Food Security and Nutrition among Children under 0 – 23 months old in the Philippines, UNICEF, Jan 1, 2012 to Apr 1, 2013
  • Evaluation of the PCH & Disaster Management Project, PNRC, Nov 1, 2008 to Jan 1, 2011
  • Evaluation of the WHO-Reaching the Urban Poor Project, WHO, Dec 1, 2011 to Mar 1, 2012
  • Extent of Coverage and Updating of the National Database of Human Resources for Health--- in Makati City & Pasig City, WHO, Sep 1, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013
  • Extent of Coverage and Updating of the National Database of Human Resources for Health--- in Quezon City, WHO, Sep 1, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013
  • Extent of Coverage and Updating of the National Database of Human Resources for Health--- in the National Capital Region, WHO, Sep 1, 2012 to Jan 1, 2013
  • Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Baseline Research, UNICEF, Jan 1, 2011 to May 1, 2011
  • Needs Assessment of General Practitioners on Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care, DOH, Jun 1, 2011 to Dec 1, 2011
  • Risk Factors of Infectious Diseases & Psychosocial Problems in the Aftermath of Disasters, CIDS-UPS, Jul 1, 2013
  • Technical Assistance to Increase Private Sector Participation for the Prevention and Control of TB, USAID TB Linc, Feb 1, 2010 to Jul 1, 2011


Publications/Creative Works

  • Latorre A, Rivera A, Quitiquit P, Antonio C. A Review of Policies Relating to Speech and Language Development of Children in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. (2022); 21 (1); 48-53
  • Pinlac PV. The Epidemiology of Noncommunicable Diseases: A Review of Literature [Monograph]. Philippine Council for Health Research and Development-Department of Science and Technology (PCHRD-DOST). ISBN: 978-971-8662-30-4.. (2022); ;
  • Guevarra JP, Antonio CAT, Cochon KL, Bermudez ANC, Garcia Jr FB, Manalo JA, Pagtiilan GT, Guevarra EGM, Lao SM, Benedictor EG. Financial assistance for the treatment of schizophrenia in the Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina. doi:https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3376. (2022); 56 (5); 68-74
  • Estuar, M.R.J., Bautista, M. C., Pulmano, C., Acacio-Claro, P. J., Sugon, Q., Jr, Villamor, D. A., Valera M. Text Mining for Patterns and Associations on Functions, Relationships and Prioritization in Services Reflected in National Health Insurance Programs. In: Meiselwitz, G. (eds) Social Computing and Social Media: Design, User Experience and Impact. HCII 2022. Lecture Notes in Computer Science, vol 13315. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-05061-9_20. (2022); ;
  • Acacio-Claro PJ, Koivusilta L, Vainikainen M-P, Rimpelä, A. Psychosocial reserve capacity, family background and selection of an educational path – a longitudinal study from Finland, International Journal of Adolescence and Youth. DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2022.2043916. (2022); 27 (1); 166-180
  • Furio EG, Raz ML, Sandico AG, and Pinlac PV. Linking Suicide Attempts with Educational Attainment among Filipinos 15 to 24 Years Old: A Cross-sectional Study. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. Print ISSN: 2704-3517; Online ISSN: 2738-042X.. (2022); 26; 51-59
  • Co, N. A., Limcaco, J. C., Tan, H. C., Estuar, M. R. J., Pulmano, C., Villamor, D., Sugon, Q., G. Bautista, M. C., & Claro, P. J. Clinical interactions in electronic medical records towards the development of a token-economy model. Procedia Computer Science, https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2021.12.037. (2022); 196; 461-468
  • Alvina K, Clemente R, Fabian MC, Ong LA, Rivas TM, and Pinlac PV. Fishing Methods and Occupational Safety Practices of Fishermen in a Coastal Municipality of Central Luzon. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.1336. (2022); 56 (5); 59-67
  • Acacio-Claro, P. J., Estuar, M. R. J., Villamor, D. A., Bautista, M. C., Sugon, Q., Jr, & Pulmano, C. A Micro-analysis Approach in Understanding Electronic Medical Record Usage in Rural Communities: Comparison of Frequency of Use on Performance Before and During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Procedia Computer Science, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.procs.2021.12.051. (2022); 196; 572-580
  • Medina, JRC, Valdez, FCG, Daduya, MADL, Cruz, RV, Abrigo, MR, Molino, JCPD, Latorre, AAE, Co, KCD, Pinlac, PAV, Asaad, AS. Time Series Analysis Forecasting using a SARMA Model Fitted on Dengue Cases (2010-2017): A Potential Tool for an Early Warning System in Quezon City, Philippines. ; The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. (2021); ;
  • Restar AJ, Breslow AS, Jin H, Quilantang MI, Sison O, Bermudez AN, Palatino M, Adia A, Cu-Uvin S, Operario D, Nazareno J. Transgender-specific developmental milestones and associated experiences of violence, discrimination, and stigma among Filipinx transgender women who are sexually active with men. DeBaets AM, ed. PLOS ONE. (2021); 16 (3); e0248248. doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0248248
  • Velayo CL, Reforma KN, Sicam RV, Diwa MH, Sy AD. Determining a reliable strategy for the prediction of early-stage ovarian cancer: Individual biochemical markers versus a multivariate index assay. Gynecologic Oncology, August, Vol. 162, Supp 1, p. S127-S128 . (2021); ;
  • Guigayoma J, Bermudez AN, Palatino M, Nazareno J, Cu-Uvin S, Operario D, Restar A. Responsive medical providers and recent HIV medical services engagement among transgender women and cisgender men who have sex with men in the Philippines. AIDS Educ Prev. . (2021); 33 (6); 495-510 doi:10.1521/aeap.2021.33.6.495
  • Saniel OP, Pepito VCF, Amit AML. Effectiveness of peer counseling and membership in breastfeeding support groups in promoting optimal breastfeeding behaviors in the Philippines. International Breastfeeding Journal. 16:53 https://doi.org/10.1186/s13006-021-00400-5. (2021); ;
  • Martin Aaron M. Mamangon, Gabrielle Anne G. De Ocampo, Danielle Marie S. Abantao, Kim Angelie V. Bataga, Josiah Keith F. Domingo, Carlos Joshua A. Lazaro, Ma. Carmen C. Tolabing. Assessment of psychometric properties of the health literacy short-form 12 among hypertensive patients from a barangay in Manila. . Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. Published online October 11, 2021 https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/510. (2021); ;
  • Velayo CL, Suplido SAL, Sy AR, Funamoto K, Kimura Y . Preliminary Results of the Shen Zhen Gong in Pregnancy Study: A Randomized Control Trial to Evaluate Maternal and Fetal Responses. Reproductive Sciences, July, Vol. 28 (Supp 1), p. 221-222 . (2021); ;
  • Guevarra JP, Antonio CAT, Bermudez ANC, Cochon KL, Agbon AG, Avelino MD, Manalo JA, Orolfo DDA, Mendoza EC, Fabella RAM. Facilitators and barriers to implementation of the Pharmacy DOTS Initiative in selected project sites in the Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina. Published online 2021. (2021); ; 43-48. doi:10.47895/amp.vi0.3106
  • Novero VM, Yu ML, Gamilde A, Berramende R, Sy ADR. Age Specific Serum Anti-Mullerian Hormone Reference Range for Infertile Filipino Women in a Tertiary In-Vitro Fertilization Center in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, March-April, Vol. 45, No. 2, p. 68-75 . (2021); ;
  • Velayo CL, Reforma K, Sicam R, Hernandez-Diwa M, Sy A . Determinants of gynecologic – oncology referral and management of ovarian masses in the Philippine General Hospital (Preliminary Results of the Overa Study). International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, Vol. 30, (Suppl 3): A135. (2020); ;
  • Quilantang MIN, Bermudez ANC, Operario D. Reimagining the future of HIV service implementation in the Philippines based on lessons from COVID-19. AIDS and Behavior. doi:10.1007/s10461-020-02934-x. (2020); 24 (11); 3003-3005
  • Nisay JV, Enriquez OR, Pinlac PV, Salcedo TM, and Quizon RR. Lessons Learned from Healthy Balangueño 2020: A Participatory Approach to Health Improvement in Rural Philippines. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. ISSN: 0125-1562.. (2020); 51 (Supplement 1); 98-107
  • Medina J,Valdez F, Daduya M, Cruz R, Abrigo M, Molino J, Latorre A, Co K, Pinlac P, Asaad A. Time Series Forecasting Using A SARMA Model on Dengue Cases (2010-2017): A Potential Tool for Early Warning System in Quezon City, Philippines. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. (2020); 51 (1); 31-46
  • Catalig MP, Leyso NC, Estrellado VP, Pinlac PV, and Cochon KL. Association of Weight Misperception with Unhealthy Diet-related Behaviors among University of the Philippines Manila Undergraduate Students. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v54i5.2263. (2020); 54 (5); 583-591
  • Rivera A, Bullecer E, Latorre A. Factors Affecting Anemic Status of Women of Reproductive Age in Tondo. Acta Medica Philippina. (2020); 54 (5); 509-516
  • Bermudez ANC, Antonio CAT, Guevarra JP, Cochon KL, Orolfo DDA, Manalo JA, Avelino MD, Agbon AG, Mendoza EC, Fabella RAM. Pharmacy DOTS Initiative (PDI): A case study on integrating pharmacies in the tuberculosis directly observed treatment-short course (TB DOTS) network in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/327. (2020); 24 (1); 59-64
  • Macatangay ID, Liao SS, Dadural JA, Gagui FS, Galas AA, San Antonio RA, and Pinlac PV. Factors Associated with Treatment Outcome of Patients with Pulmonary Tuberculosis in the Philippines, 2015 to 2016. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v54i5.2248. (2020); 54 (5); 604-611
  • Fowler K, Co K, Latorre A, Medina J, Gonzales M, Wong J. Is ECQ Working? A COVID-19 Monitoring and Evaluation Guide for Government Response. Available at: bit.ly/covidtb2 . (2020); ;
  • Pamin J,Co S, Arda J, Latorre A, Wong J. Empowered Devolution: The COVID-19 Preparedness and Response System Handout. Available at: https://epimetrics.com.ph/assets/projects/c19/5.pdf. (2020); ;
  • Sumalapao DEP, Villarante NR, Agapito JD, Asaad AS, Gloriani NG. Topological polar surface area, molecular weight, and rotatable bond count account for the variations in the inhibitory potency of antimycotics against Microsporum canis. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology. (2020); 14 (1); 247-254
  • Velayo CL, Reforma K, Sicam R, Hernandez-Diwa M, Sy A . Prediction of ovarian cancer using a multivariate assay: a randomized controlled trial to improve diagnostic strategies in Filipino women (Preliminary Results of the Overa Study). International Journal of Gynecologic Cancer, Vol. 30, (Suppl 3): A70-71 . (2020); ;
  • Medina JC, Valdez FG, Daduya MD, Cruz RV, Abrigo MR, Molino JD, Latorre AE, Co KD, Pinlac PV, and Asaad AS. Time Series Forecasting Using a SARMA Model Fitted on Dengue Cases (2010-2017): A Potential Tool for an Early Warning System in Quezon City, Philippines. The Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. ISSN: 0125-1562.. (2020); 51 (Supplement 1); 31-46
  • Acacio-Claro PJ, Koivusilta LK, Doku DT, Rimpelä AH. Timing of puberty and reserve capacity in adolescence as pathways to educational level in adulthood—a longitudinal study. Annals of Human Biology. (2019); 46 (1); 35-45
  • Doku DT, Acacio-Claro PJ, Koivusilta L, Rimpelä A. ocial determinants of adolescent smoking over three generations. Scandinavian Journal of Public Health.1403494819839854. (2019); ;
  • Reyes MaSGL, Torres CDH, Bermudez ANC, Cochon KL, Roxas EA, Liao SASP, Ortega DJN, Silang AVMC, Uezono DR, Salamat MSS, Antonio CAT. Intersectoral collaborations for the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases: A scoping review. Acta Medica Philippina. doi:10.47895/amp.v53i4.34. (2019); 53 (4); 315-326
  • Latorre A. Factors Associated with Unmet Need for Family Planning among Young Women in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. (2019); 23 (2); 10-19
  • Cochon KL, Bermudez ANC, Orolfo DDA, Guevarra JP, Avelino MD, Agbon AG, Manalo JA, Mendoza EC, Fabella RAM, Antonio CAT. Outputs and outcome of the Pharmacy Directly-Observed Treatment Short-Course (DOTS) Initiative in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/262/142. (2019); 23 (1); 48-53
  • Co KCD, Bermudez ANC, De Guzman MLRE. Type and severity of intimate partner violence and formal help-seeking among women in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/275/148. (2019); 23 (2); 1-9
  • Antonio CAT, Torres CDH, Lofranco VS, Torres AH, Lao SM, Bermudez ANC, Benedicto EG. Clinical experience of Filipino clinicians on the use of bedaquiline for treating multidrug-resistant tuberculosis. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/277. (2019); 23 (2); 20-25
  • Mira, N.R.C. & Simbulan, N.P.. Promoting Sufficient Fruit and Vegetable Intake Among Teachers: An Intervention Using the Solomon Four Group Design.. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. (2019); 23 (2); 26-39
  • Co E, Sia I, Lopez J, Caragay R, Estacio L, Lam H, Madamba J, Abola R, Villena M. . Scaling up primary health care in the Philippines: lessons from a systematic review of experiences of community-based health programs. . Acta Medica Philippina. (2018); 52 (2);
  • Pepito VCF, Amit AML, Samontina RED, Abdon SJA, Fuentes DNL, and Saniel OP. Variations in the Clinical Management of Multibacillary Leprosy Patients in Selected Hospitals in Metro Manila. Acta Medica Philippina. (2018); 52 (3); 269-276
  • Lam H, Rivera A, Chua P, Lopez J, Cheng K, Palasi W.. Cost of Hospitalization of Different Types of Schistosomiasis Cases in Endemic Areas in the Philippines: Indicating the Need to Increase the Coverage of Government Health Insurance and Effective Control and Prevention.. Acta Medica Philippina . (2018); 52 (2);
  • Lam H, Gundran C, Lopez J, Santamaria E, Tuazon A, Tayao L. . Enabling Factors, Hindrances, and Self-Perceived Level of Preparedness of Typhoon Haiyan Emergency Medical Services Responders.. Acta Medica Philippina . (2018); 52 (2);
  • Doku DT, Acacio-Claro PJ, Koivusilta L, Rimpelä, A. Health and socioeconomic circumstances over three generations as predictors of youth unemployment trajectories. European Journal of Public Health. (2018); 29 (3); 517-523
  • Gundran C, Lam H, Lopez J, Santamaria E, Tuazon A, Tayao L. . Medical needs documented by EMS responders to areas affected by Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines: implications on disaster response policy. . Acta Medica Philippina. (2018); 52 (2);
  • Acacio-Claro PJ, Doku DT, Koivusilta LK, Rimpelä AH. How socioeconomic circumstances, school achievement and reserve capacity in adolescence predict adult education level: a three-generation study in Finland. International Journal of Adolescence and Youth. (2018); 23 (3); 382-397
  • Adia AC, Bermudez ANC, Callahan MW, Hernandez LI, Imperial RH, Operario D. “An evil lurking behind you”: Drivers, experiences, and consequences of HIV–related stigma among men who have sex with men with HIV in Manila, Philippines. Philippines. AIDS Education and Prevention. doi:10.1521/aeap.2018.30.4.322. (2018); 30 (4); 322-334
  • Lopez J, Caragay R, Sia I, Madamba J, Velasco D, Lam H, Estacio L, Co E.. Catalyzing Development of Best Practice Guidelines for Community-Managed Health Programs: Case Study of a Community-Academic Partnership. Acta Medica Philippina. (2018); 52 (4);
  • Tolabing, MC. Assessment of the Research Capacity of the Centers for Health Development, Philippine Department of Health. ACTA Medica Philippina. (2018); 52 (2);
  • Lam H, Sia I, Lopez J, Caragay R, Estacio L, Co E, Madamba J, Abola R, Maybituin C, Velasco D.. Community-Managed Health Programs for Better Health Outcomes: Preliminary Results of a Community Participatory Research in Murcia and Isabel, Negros Occidental, Philippines.. Acta Medica Philippina. (2018); 52 (2);
  • Abelardo CA and Saniel OP. Ethical Issues in Public Health Research: Philippine Perspective. Accepted for Publication, Acta Medica Philippina. (2018); ;
  • Acacio-Claro PJ, Koivusilta LK, Borja JR, Rimpelä AH. Adolescent reserve capacity, socioeconomic status and school achievement as predictors of mortality in Finland - A longitudinal study. BMC Public Health. (2017); 17 (1); 980
  • Lopez J, Lam H. . Data analysis and presentation. In: Research protocol writing: a beginner’s guide. Manila, Philippines: Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium.. . (2017); ;
  • Lopez J. . Citing references. In: Research protocol writing: a beginner’s guide. Manila, Philippines: Metro Manila Health Research and Development Consortium.. . (2017); ;
  • Saguil EA, Bermudez ANC, Antonio CAT, Cochon KL. Consensus recommendations on the prevention and management of surgical site infections (SSI) in the Philippine setting. Philippine Journal of Surgical Specialties. https://pcs.org.ph/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/PCS-v72-no2-5-consensus_recommendations1.pdf. (2017); 72 (2); 70-84
  • Antonio CAT, Bermudez ANC, Cochon KL, Garcia FB, Guevarra JP, Manalo JA, Quizon RR, Salvino RP, Benedicto EG. Stakeholder perceptions on the challenges of financing debilitating illnesses: The case of colorectal cancer and schizophrenia in the Philippines. Philippine Journal of Health Research and Development. https://pjhrd.upm.edu.ph/index.php/main/article/view/171. (2017); 21 (2); 17-19
  • Pinlac PV, and Soonthornworasiri N. Descriptive and Predictive Time Series Analysis of Premature Mortality from Noncommunicable Disease among Filipinos. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v50i3.805. (2016); 50 (3);
  • Go M, Lopez J. . Modules for the Emerging Health-Related Issues Course. Master in Public Management, Major in Health Systems and Development program. Pasig City: Development Academy of the Philippines.. . (2016); ;
  • Bermudez ANC, Juban NR, Galvez-Tan JZ. Factors associated with household food insecurity in the santa rosa sub-watershed area of Laguna Lake Watershed, Philippines. Southeast Asian Journal of Tropical Medicine and Public Health. https://www.tm.mahidol.ac.th/seameo/2016-47-4/28-CPH044Ap844.pdf. (2016); 47 (4); 844-851
  • Agoncillo AR, … Saniel OP, and Rivera PT. Factors associated with non-compliance with anti-malarial treatment among malaria patients in Puerto Princesa, Palawan. Acta Medica Philippina. (2015); 49 (3);
  • Tolabing, MC. Online Classroom for Bio 206. . (2015); ;
  • Pinlac PV, Castillo EC, Guevarra JP, et al, and Gloriani NG. The Status of Noncommunicable Disease Prevention and Control in the Philippines: A Systematic Review. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v49i3.925. (2015); 49 (3); 19-26
  • Islam, T., Marais, B. J., Nhung, N. V., Chiang, C.-Y., Yew, W. W., Yoshiyama, T., Mira, N.R., van den Broek, J., Lumb, R., Nishikiori, N., and Reichman, L. B.. Western Pacific Regional Green Light Committee: progress and way forward. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. (2015); 32; 161-165
  • Guevarra, JP, Cordova Jr, RQ, Mercado, CEG, & Asaad, A.S. . Tobacco Use Among Fourth Year Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH) Students of the College of Public Health, University of the Philippines Manila, Academic Year 2012–2013.. Journal of community health, October 2014, vol./is. 39/5(886-93), 1573-3610. Journal of community health. (2014); 39 (886-93);
  • Asaad, A.S. and Barrios, E.B. . Nonparametric Bootstrap Inference in a Multivariate Spatial-Temporal Model. . Handbook of Emerging Trends in Scientific Research, Kuala Lumpur: PAK Publishing Group. (2014); ;
  • Tolabing, MC. Palatino, M. . Online Classroom for Research Methods for DOH Regional Offices/Hospitals . . (2014); ;
  • Tolabing, MC. . Self Instructional Module on Measuring Study Variables . . (2014); ;
  • Soares Magalhães RJ, Salamat MS, Leonardo L, Gray DJ, Carabin H, Halton K … Saniel OP … Clements. A geographical distribution of human Schistosoma japonicum infection in The Philippines: Tools to support disease control and further elimination. International Journal of Parasitology. (2014); 44 (13); 977-984
  • Tolabing, MC. . Self Instructional Module on Introduction to Health Research. . (2014); ;
  • Delos Trinos, JR, Lobo, LJ, Cabana, CA, De Leon, SB, Guines, AA, Asaad, AS. Valuation for Cigarettes among University of the Philippines Manila Students through Stated Preference Methods. . (2014); 48 (3); 72-78
  • Tolabing, MC.. Self Instructional Module on Research Problem Identification and Objective Setting . . (2014); ;
  • Lota M, Latorre A. A Retrospective Study on Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase Bacteria in the Philippines from 1999 – 2013. Acta Medica Philippina. (2014); 28 (1); 28-35
  • Tolabing, MC.. Self Instructional Module on Analysis of Qualitative Data . . (2014); ;
  • Guevarra JP, Oidem MG, Estrada JE, Bertuso AG, Borja MP, Pinlac PV. Partnership for Health Development through the Field Practice. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v48i3.1144. (2014); 48 (3); 1-5
  • Pinlac PV. Epidemiologic Principles for Communicable Diseases [Self- Instructional Module]. UP Manila College of Public Health. (2014); ;
  • Villarta, R.L. Jr. and Asaad, A.S.. Sample Size Determination in an Epidemiologic Study Using Web-Based Calculator of Epitools. ACTA Medica Philippina. (2014); 48 (1); 42-46
  • Pinlac PV. Literature Review [Online Module for Virtual Classroom]. DOH. . (2014); ;
  • Pinlac PV. Literature Review [Self-Instructional Module]. Department of Health (DOH). (2014); ;
  • Guevarra J.P., Oidem M.G., Estrada J.E., Bertuso A.G., Borja M. P., Pinlac P.A., et al. Partnership for Health Development through the Field Practice. ACTA Medica Philippina. (2014); 48(3); 1-5
  • Soares Magalahaes R.J., Salamat M.S., Leonardo L.R., Gray D.J., Carabin H., Halton K., McManus D.P., Williams G.M., Rivera P., Saniel OP, Hernandez L., Yakob L., McGarvey S., Clements. A geographical distribution of human Schistosoma japonicum infection in the Philippines: Tools to support disease control and further elimination. . International Journal for Parasitology. (2014); 44(13); 977-984.
  • Rohner F., Woodruff B.A., Aaron G.J., Yakes E. A., Lebanan M.A.O., Raycon-Solon P. and Saniel OP. Infant and young child feeding practices in urban Philippines and their associations with stunting, anemia, and deficiencies of iron and vitamin A. Food and Nutrition Bulletin. (2013); 34(2);
  • Bilano VLF, Borja MP, Cruz EL, et. al.. Smoking attributable burden of lung cancer in the Philippines: a comparative risk assessment. The Lancet 381(2013): S15. (2013); ;
  • Borja MP. Chapter 8: Applications of Epidemiology in Community Health. In: Nursing Care of the Community. Edited by Famorca Z., Nies MA and McEwen M. Elsevier. . (2013); ;
  • Rohner F, Woodruff BA, Aaron GJ, Yakes EA, Lebanan MA, Rayco-Solon P and Saniel OP. Infant and young child feeding practices in urban Philippines and their associations with stunting, anemia, and deficiencies of iron and vitamin A. Food and Nutr Bull. Vol 34:S17-34. . (2013); ;
  • Mira, N.R.,Williams, V., and Nursasi, A.Y.. Training and practice improvement following the ICN Training for Transformation (TFT) in Indonesia: impact, facilitating and hindering factors.. International Journal of Tuberculosis and Lung Disease. (2013); 17 (12); (Supplement 2):S408.
  • Leonardo L., Rivera P., Saniel OP, Solon J.A., Chigusa Y., Villacorte E., et al. . New endemic foci of shistosomiasis infection in the Philippines.. Acta Tropica. (2013); ;
  • Saniel O, Leonardo L., Rivera P. et al. A National Baseline Prevalence Survey of Schistosomiasis in the Philippines Using Stratified Two-Step Systematic Cluster Sampling Design.. Journal of Tropical Medicine. (2012); ;
  • Ulep V G & Borja MP. Association between Pregnancy Intention and Optimal Breastfeeding Practices in the Philippines: A Cross-sectional study. BMC and Childbirth. (2012); 12(69);
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  • Tolabing MC & Saniel OP. Development and Validation of Screening Test for Genital Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea Infections. Acta Medica Philippina. (2007); 41(2);
  • Borja, MP & Detels R.. HIV Prevalence and HIV Related Risk Factors among Filipino Male Sex Workers. UP Manila Journal. (2006); 11; 1-15
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  • Asaad, AS and Hailaya, WM. Statistics as Applied to Education and other Related Fields. Rex Publishing Co., Inc., Philippines. (2001); ;
  • Saniel OP. Module 10: Ethics in Health Research. Basic Research Methods. . ; ;
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  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Balana, A.J.T., Obias, M.P.E.U., & Reyes, Y.I.A. (2017). Hardness of tap water samples in Manila City, Philippines through complexometric titration. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(12), 1385-1389. ; ;
  • Saniel, OP. Prevalence of HIV and Correlates of Condom Use Among Commercial Sex Workers in Metro Manila, Philippines, (Doctoral Dissertation, University of California Los Angeles, 1996). . ; ;
  • Htay, Mila Nu Nu; Parial, Laurence Lloyd; Tolabing, Ma Carmen; Dadaczynski, Kevin; Okan, Orkan; Leung, Angela Yee Man; Su, Tin Tin. Digital health literacy, online information-seeking behaviour, and satisfaction of Covid-19 information among the university students of East and South-East Asia. Published online Apr 13, 2022 doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0266276. ; ;
  • Guevarra JP, Ongkeko Jr. AM, Antonio CAT, Bermudez ANC, Fernandez–Marcelo PH. The application of the ADDIE Model and the training cycle in the development, implementation and evaluation of training program on data use for decision-making among end-users of electronic health information system. Acta Medica Philippina. Published online December 2020:398-405. doi:10.47895/amp.vi0.2449. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., del Rosario, B.K.M., Suñga, L.B.L., Walthern, C.C., & Gloriani, N.G. (2019). Frequency of typhoon occurrence accounts for the Poisson distribution of human leptospirosis cases across the different geographic regions in the Philippines. Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, 12(1), 38-42. ; ;
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  • Almirol BJQ, Diwa CCS … Saniel OP. Prevalence of psychosocial distress among flood victims in selected urban barangays in Manila. The Philippine Journal of Psychiatry, January – June 2017. ; 30 (1); 3-13
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  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Cruz, L.L.A., Cua, S.K.N., Dauigoy, H.V.G., & De Leon, E.A. (2016). On the pH and acid neutralizing capacity profile of Manila Bay coastal water samples in Manila, Philippines. Manila Journal of Science, 9, 104-113. ; ;
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  • Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2017). Physiologic kinetic profile of glycemic response in a single dose of clonidine. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(7), 701-706. ; ;
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  • Tolabing, MC. Villalobos, J. Case Control Study on the Association of Malnutrition and Time of Supplementation. Medical Journal of DLSU-EACM, vol.4.no.1, June 1988. ; ;
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  • Saboriendo, S.V., Sumalapao, D.E.P., & Villarante, N.R. (2017). Therapeutic and prophylactic effect of Andrographis paniculata on aspirin-induced gastric ulcer. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(8), 781-787. ; ;
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  • Carpio, LPD., Cayabyab, HT., Te, DMI. Determining the Implementation Status of Benefits Under Magna Carta for Public Health Workers (RA 7305) in the Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina 55(1). 2021 (Presented in National Health Research Action, September 2018) . ; ;
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  • de Castillo, L.L.C., Sumalapao, D.E.P., & Pascual, J.L.R. (2017). Risk factors for pneumonia in acute stroke patients admitted to the emergency department of a tertiary government hospital. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(8), 855-859. ; ;
  • Carpio, LPD., Espallardo, NL., Joves, PB., Cruz, MVP. Readiness of Family Practice Clinics to Reforms in Universal Health Care. The Filipino Family Physicians. 58(2): 80-86. 2020 . ; ;
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  • Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2020). Elucidation on the physicochemical properties of potential and clinically approved antiviral drugs: a search for effective therapies against SARS-CoV-2 infection. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 14(suppl 1), 1025-1034. . ; ;
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  • Acosta, A.G.D., Camara, C.N.M., Ongsiako, J.R.M.J., Tsoi, J.N., Flores, M.J.C., Janairo, J.I.B., Carandang, J.S.R., Flores, R.G., Amalin, D.M., Abes, N.S., & Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2017). Bioaccumulation of cadmium, copper, lead, and zinc in water buffaloes (Bubalus bubalis) infected with liver flukes (Fasciola gigantica). Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 33(4), 1684-1688. ; ;
  • Pardo-Saniel, Ofelia. Institutional Capacity for HIV/AIDS and HRSR Linkages. Case Study in the Philippines. In: Zaman W and Masnin H, editors. Sexual and Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Linkages: Assessment at Policy, Systems and Service Delivery Levels. International Council on Management of Population Programs. Malaysia, 2012:97-113 . ; ;
  • Becina, APJ., & Carpio LPD. Developmental Tasks, Family Structures, and Functions of Selected Filipino Families with Young Children: A Cross-sectional Study. The Filipino Family Physicians 57(2): 86-92. 2019 . ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Villarante, N.R., Salazar, P.B.D., Alegre, F.M.D., Altura, M.T., Sia, I.C., Flores, M.J.C, Amalin, D.M., & Gloriani, N.G. (2020). Polymeric compositions of medical devices account for the variations in Candida albicans biofilm structural morphology. Current Research in Environmental & Applied Mycology (Journal of Fungal Biology), 10(1), 1-9. . ; ;
  • Villarante, N.R., Bautista, A.P.R, & Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2018). Adsorption isotherm and thermodynamic profile of hexavalent chromium onto lumbang (Aleurites moluccana) activated carbon chitosan composite crosslinked with epichlorohydrin. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 22(5), 1-9. ; ;
  • Alvañiz, A.F.A., de Castro, E.C., Tablizo, B.J.B., Flores, M.J.C., Maghirang, E.S.V., Esmeli, L.A.R, Pacificador, A.Y., & Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2017). Prevalence, physiologic effects, and risk factors of soil-transmitted helminth infections among grade school children. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(9), 907-913. ; ;
  • Laviña, SMS., Isidro-Lapena, J., Carpio, LPD. Practice Profile of Filipino Family Physicians Nationwide: A Web-based survey. The Filipino Family Physician 58(2): 95-100. 2020 . ; ;
  • Alinea AA, Antonio CAT, Bermudez ANC, Cochon KL, Martinez MFV, Guevarra JP. Clinical experience with paliperidone palmitate in a specialty hospital in the Philippines: A short report. medRxiv. Published online January 1, 2022:2022.01.25.22269857. doi:10.1101/2022.01.25.22269857. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Villarante, N.R., Agapito, J.D., Asaad, A.S., Gloriani, N.G. (2020). Topological polar surface area, molecular weight, and rotatable bond count account for the variations in the inhibitory potency of antimycotics against Microsporum canis. . ; Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 14(1), 247-254;
  • Regunton, P.C.V., Sumalapao, D.E.P., & Villarante, N.R. (2018). Biosorption of methylene blue from aqueous solution by coconut (Cocos nucifera) shell-derived activated carbon-chitosan composite. Oriental Journal of Chemistry, 34(1), 115-124. ; ;
  • Lopez, C.P., Sumalapao, D.E.P., & Villarante, N.R. (2017). Hepatoprotective activity of aqueous and ethanolic Bixa orellana L. leaf extracts against carbon tetrachloride-induced hepatotoxicity. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(9), 972-976. ; ;
  • Ma. Carmen C. Tolabing, MPH, DrPH; Kim Carmela D. Co, RN, MS Epi; Ophelia M. Mendoza, MSPH, DrPH; Nona Rachel C. Mira, RN, MPH, DrPH; Romeo R. Quizon, MSc TPHE, FPSSE, ASEAN Eng; Ma. Sandra B. Tempongko, DAPE, MPH, DrPH; Martin Aaron M. Mamangon, BSPH; Is. Prevalence of limited health literacy in the Philippine: first nationwide survey.. Health Literacy Research and Practice, https://doi.org/10.3928/24748307-20220419-01. ; 6 (2);
  • Cruz, JMC, & Carpio LPD. The effect of mHealth on vaccine uptake, coverage, and acceptance among children, adolescents, and adults: a meta-analysis. The Filipino Family Physicians. 58(1): 63-70. 2020. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Alegre, F. M. D., Salazar, P. B. D., Villarante, N. R., Sia, I. C., Gloriani, N.G. (2020). Susceptibility profile of Candida albicans biofilms on polyvinyl chloride endotracheal tube to antifungal azoles. Journal of Pure and Applied Microbiology, 14(2), 1143-1148. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Janairo, J.I.B., & Gloriani, N.G. (2018). Dipole moment, solvation energy, and ovality account for the variations in the biological activity of HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor fragments. Annual Research & Review in Biology, 22(5), 1-8. ; ;
  • E.D. Estrella, M.S. De Leon, E.N. De Regla, B.s. Duay and Edric D. Estrella. Determination of Lead Concentration of Waters in the Angat River network in Bustos Bulacan. International Journal of Chem Tech Research ISSN 0974-4290. ; 7; 1895-1901
  • Saranza, G.R.M., Sumalapao, D.E.P., Batara, J.M.F., & Arceo, C.P. (2017). A mathematical approach in the management of hydrocephalus from tuberculous meningitis. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(11), 1195-1200. ; ;
  • Tolabing MC and Saniel OP. Development and validation of screening test for genital Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea infections. cta Medica Philippina, Vol. 41 No. 2, July to December 2007. ; ;
  • Soares Magalhães RJS, Salamat MS, Leonardo L, Gray DJ, Carabin H, Halton K, …. Saniel O, … Clements ACA. Mapping the Risk of Soil-Transmitted Helminthic Infections in the Philippines. PLOS Neglected Tropical Diseases | DOI:10.1371/journal.pntd.0003915 September 14, 2015.. ; ;
  • Angela Yee Man Leung, Laurence Lloyd Parial, Ma. Carmen Tolabing, Timothy Sim, Phoenix Mo, Orkan Okan & Kevin Dadaczynski. Sense of coherence mediates the relationship between digital health literacy and anxiety about the future in aging population during the COVID-19 pandemic: a path analysis. Aging & Mental Health, 26:3, 544-553, Published online Jan 13, 2021: DOI https://doi.org/10.1080/13607863.2020.1870206. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Bagwan, L.E.C., Lao, A.R. (2020). Constrained supply chain scheduling model using sequential quadratic programming algorithm. Journal of Sciences, Islamic Republic of Iran, 31(4), 349-356. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Cabrera, E.C., Flores, M.J.C., Amalin, D.M., Villarante, N.R., Altura, M.T., & Gloriani, N.G. (2018). Viability kinetic profile, morphological structure, and physicochemical characterization of Candida albicans biofilm on latex silicone surfaces. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 24(3), 1-8. ; ;
  • Sumalapao, D.E.P., Mesina, J.A.R.T., Cabrera, E.C., & Gloriani, N.G. (2017). Viability kinetics of Lactobacillus casei Shirota strain in a commercial fermented milk drink during refrigerated storage. National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 7(11), 1242-1246. ; ;
  • Carcamo C, Fernandez T, Saniel O. Assessment of the Philippines National HIV/AIDS National Surveillance System. The Synergy Project of the Social and Scientific Systems with funds from USAID. January 2005. ; ;
  • Macaranas, I,T., Notarte, K.I.R., Ver, A.T.M., Pastrana, A.M., Chua, F.J., & Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2020). An epidemiological report on the burden and trend of injuries in the Philippines from 2011 to 2018. Journal of Acute Disease, 9(5), 200-205. ; ;
  • Flores, M.J.C., Bautista, Y.M., Carandang, L.G.E., Go, K.M., Olalia, M.B.I.T., Maghirang, E.S.V., de Peralta, A.S., Esmeli, L.A.R., & Sumalapao, D.E.P. (2018). Risk factors associated with intestinal parasitic infections among school children. Annual Research and Review in Biology, 24(4), 1-6. ; ;
  • Pepito VCF, … and Saniel OP. Patterns and determinants of treatment completion and default among newly diagnosed multibacillary leprosy patients: a retrospective cohort study. Heliyon (Elsevier) – accepted for publication.. ; ;
  • Villarta R.L. Jr., and San Agustin M.L.. Auditory Steady State Response (ASSR) Frequency-Specific Thresholds with Absent Auditory Brainstem Response (click-ABR) Test Results among Filipino Children. . Philippine Journal of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. ; 29;
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  • Baltasar JT, Saniel OP and Baello EB. Kidney Transplantation: A new approach in the prevention of coronary events in end-stage renal disease. (abstract) Journal of the American College of Cardiology (Supplement A), February 2001. 37(2):449A. ; ;
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