The National Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity (NCBB) officially concluded the 10th and final batch of the Basic Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Course (BLBBC) last May 25–29, 2026, at Hotel Kimberly Manila.

Representing institutions from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao, all delegates successfully passed the intensive 5-day onsite course. The NCBB commends the participants for their dedication to elevating biosafety standards nationwide.

Upcoming Center Updates:
1. Curriculum Revision: Following this milestone batch, the BLBBC will be temporarily paused as the Center reviews and updates the curriculum to ensure consistent alignment with DOH guidelines.

2. SOP Writing and Validation Training: The NCBB is currently conducting an interest check among BLBBC alumni for a potential training session in July 2026. The announcement has been sent to their respective email addresses.

3. IATA Training (July 22–23, 2026): Official registration is now open. Please refer to our pinned post for more details.

Interested to have an exclusive training for your institution? Send us a message at ncbbtraining.upm@up.edu.ph