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Congratulations to Dr. Rohani Cena-Navarro: 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist in Veterinary Medicine
Read More: Congratulations to Dr. Rohani Cena-Navarro: 2026 Outstanding Young Scientist in Veterinary MedicineThe National Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity is proud of its very own Dr. Rohani Cena-Navarro, former NCBB Director, for being named one of the 2026 Outstanding Young Scientists in the Field of Veterinary Medicine by the National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST). Your dedication to advancing biosafety and biosecurity while championing excellence…
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BLBBC10 SUCCESSFULLY WRAPPED UP
Read More: BLBBC10 SUCCESSFULLY WRAPPED UPThe 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…
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National Center for BIosafety and Biosecurity Relaunching Ceremony
Read More: National Center for BIosafety and Biosecurity Relaunching CeremonyThe National Center for BIosafety and Biosecurity Relaunching Ceremony marks a renewed commitment to safeguarding health, strengthening national resilience, and advancing scientific excellence. Together with our partners and stakeholders, we reaffirm our mission to uphold the highest standards in biosafety and biosecurity for the protection of every Filipino.
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NCBB CONCLUDES 2ND BATCH OF BRM & CHEM SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING
Read More: NCBB CONCLUDES 2ND BATCH OF BRM & CHEM SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAININGNCBB CONCLUDES 2ND BATCH OF BRM & CHEM SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING On April 14–15, 2026, the National Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity successfully concluded the second batch of the Introduction to Biorisk Management and Chemical Safety and Security Training, held at Hotel Kimberly Manila. The training was granted 12 CPD units for registered Chemists.…
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STRENGTHENING BIOSAFETY: BLBBC BATCH 9 CONCLUDES WITH 29 PASSERS
Read More: STRENGTHENING BIOSAFETY: BLBBC BATCH 9 CONCLUDES WITH 29 PASSERSSTRENGTHENING BIOSAFETY: BLBBC BATCH 9 CONCLUDES WITH 29 PASSERS Now on its 9th batch, the Basic Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Course (BLBBC) officially concluded on March 23–27, 2026, at Hotel Kimberly Manila, with 29 successful passers. The 5-day course, with 20 approved CPD units, combined plenary sessions, group discussions, actual demonstrations, and a laboratory visit…
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FIRST IATA TRAINING FOR 2026
Read More: FIRST IATA TRAINING FOR 2026FIRST IATA TRAINING FOR 2026 The first batch of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Shipment of Biological and Infectious Substances Training was successfully conducted at the UP National Institutes of Health Conference Room last March 4-5, 2026. The two-day training gathered 31 participants from various private and government institutions, bringing together professionals involved in…
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FIRST BRM & CHEM SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING FOR 2026
Read More: FIRST BRM & CHEM SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING FOR 2026FIRST BRM & CHEM SAFETY AND SECURITY TRAINING FOR 2026 The National Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity successfully conducted the first batch of the Introduction to Biorisk Management and Chemical Safety and Security Training for this year at the UP National Institutes of Health Conference Room from February 11-12, 2026. The training was attended by…
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FIRST TRAINING FOR 2026: BLBBC8 CONCLUDES WITH 31 PASSERS
Read More: FIRST TRAINING FOR 2026: BLBBC8 CONCLUDES WITH 31 PASSERSThe 8th batch of the Basic Laboratory Biosafety and Biosecurity Course (BLBBC), held at Hotel Kimberly Manila, officially concluded last January 23, 2026, with a total of 31 participants successfully completing the course. BLBBC Batch 8 was the first training offered by the Center for this year with 20 approved CPD units. Participants came from…
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NCBB Researcher Represents the Philippines in UN Biosecurity Fellowship
Read More: NCBB Researcher Represents the Philippines in UN Biosecurity FellowshipWe proudly congratulate Ms. Coleen Pangilinan, Senior Research Associate of NCBB, for successfully completing the Young Women for Biosecurity (YWB) Fellowship Program organized by the UN Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). She was selected alongside nine outstanding young women scientists from the Global South, marking a special edition of the fellowship in celebration of the…
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NCBB Researchers Presented at the World Conference on Lung Health 2025
Read More: NCBB Researchers Presented at the World Conference on Lung Health 2025Researchers from the National Center for Biosafety and Biosecurity (NCBB) of the University of the Philippines Manila – National Institutes of Health (UPM-NIH) proudly participated in the World Conference on Lung Health (WCLH) held on November 18–21, 2025 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen, Denmark. The team presented four posters highlighting innovative research on tuberculosis…
