UPLB Institute of Renewable Natural Resources

📢 𝐂𝐀𝐋𝐋 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐓𝐇𝐄𝐒𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐓𝐔𝐃𝐄𝐍𝐓𝐒!

Are you passionate about geospatial technologies, disaster risk reduction, and environmental research?

The 𝗟𝗜𝗚𝗧𝗔𝗦-𝗔𝗚𝗔𝗗 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 (Project LIGTAS) is inviting undergraduate and graduate (MS and PhD) thesis students from IRNR-CFNR, UPLB to contribute to innovative research on landslides and debris flows.

Explore topics such as:
✔️ Geospatial mapping of landslide-prone areas
✔️ Remote sensing and satellite data analysis
✔️ Hazard prediction through numerical simulation
✔️ Soil analysis for real-time landslide monitoring

Be part of a research initiative that advances climate resilience, geohazard monitoring, and community safety in the Philippines.

📩 For applications and inquiries, contact Dr. Jenielyn T. Padrones at [email protected].

𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐰𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐪𝐮𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐥𝐥💚💙🤍🤎

The constituents of the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) participated in the UP-wide Earthquake Drill as part of the 2nd Quarter Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill held on 18 June 2026.

During the activity, IRNR faculty, staff, and students practiced the prescribed evacuation procedures and proceeded to the designated muster area for the second floor of Calixto Mabesa Hall. The drill was led by the Facilities and Beautification Committee (FabCom), which facilitated the orderly evacuation, building inspection, and post-drill orientation.

This activity was conducted pursuant to Memorandum No. PAJ 26-02 on the 2026 Nationwide Simultaneous Earthquake Drill and in accordance with OVCCA Memorandum No. 16, Series of 2026. Through initiatives such as this, the University continues to strengthen its culture of safety, preparedness, and resilience in the face of seismic hazards.

📣𝐀𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐒 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐒𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐞𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝟐𝟎𝟎 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐝𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 📣

You may now schedule your thesis proposal or manuscript defense.

To reserve your preferred schedule, please accomplish the Google Form prepared by the IRNR Student Progress and Wellness Committee (SProWCom) through the link below or by scanning the QR code in the attached photo:

🔗 bit.ly/IRNRThesisMidyear2026

📌 Important Reminders:
✅ Submit your thesis proposal or manuscript to your panel members at least two (2) weeks before your scheduled defense.
✅ The final day for thesis proposal and manuscript defenses is 6 July 2026.

Please coordinate closely with your adviser throughout the process to ensure a smooth and timely completion of your requirements.

𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐑𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐨 𝐓. 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐈𝐈: 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 💚💙🤍🤎

The Institute of Renewable Natural Resources proudly congratulates Dr. Rogelio T. Andrada II on his new appointment as Director of IReNaR.

As he assumes this important role, we express our full support and best wishes as he leads the Institute toward new opportunities, greater achievements, and meaningful impact in instruction, research, extension, and public service.

With his leadership and the collective efforts of the IReNaR community, we look forward to continuing our mission towards achieving verdant mountains, blue waters and healthy soils.

Congratulations, Sir Goons! May your term be marked by excellence, innovation, and service as we continue to soar higher. 🧑🏼‍🦱💗🫶🏼👩🏼‍⚕️

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞, 𝐃𝐫. 𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐠! 💚💙🤍🤎

Today marks the end of Dr. Marco A. Galang’s term as Director of the Institute of Renewable Natural Resources.

The IReNaR family extends its deepest gratitude for his dedicated leadership, steadfast guidance, and unwavering commitment to the Institute. Through his leadership, IReNaR continued to grow, innovate, and soar higher in pursuit of excellence in instruction, research, extension, and public service.

More than the milestones and accomplishments, we will carry forward the values, principles, and inspiring messages you have shared with us. These will continue to guide us as we strive to build on the foundation you have helped strengthen and encourage future generations of IReNaR to soar higher.

Thank you, Dr. Galang, for your service, mentorship, and leadership. We wish you continued success and fulfillment in your future endeavors.

Highest salutes and deepest appreciation!

𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐫—𝐰𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐢𝐬 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐮𝐬. 🌏🌊🔥🌳

The Institute of Renewable Natural Resources (IRNR) joins the global community in celebrating World Environment Day 2026!

This year's observance highlights climate action through the campaign. As the Earth sends clear signals through rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and changing ecosystems, we are called to respond with meaningful actions that protect and restore our environment.

Observed every 5 June and led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), World Environment Day serves as the world's largest platform for environmental awareness and action. As an institute committed to the sustainable management, conservation, and restoration of natural resources, IRNR stands with the global call for urgent climate action.

The signals are clear. The time to act is now. 🌱
Read more: https://www.worldenvironmentday.global/

🔊𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑'𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐓𝐀𝐬 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐦𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔. 🔊

IRNR is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistants for AY 2026–2027.
Teaching Assistants may be appointed as Teaching Associates (TAs) for M/MSc students or Teaching Fellows (TFs) for PhD students. They are graduate students who pursue (or will pursue) their studies on a half-time basis while assisting in teaching on a half-time basis.

The minimum requirements, including educational background and required documents, are indicated in the attached images.

📅 Application Deadline: 𝟏𝟐 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 (𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲)
📩 Interested applicants may submit all required documents via email to [email protected]
We encourage interested applicants to apply and be part of the IRNR family!

Read More: bit.ly/UPTAP

𝐈𝐑𝐍𝐑 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐅𝐍𝐑 𝐅𝐥𝐚𝐠 𝐑𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐟 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 💚💙🤍🤎

IRNR faculty and staff led the College of Forestry and Natural Resources’ regular flag-raising ceremony for June 2026. In line with the celebration of Philippine Independence Month and Philippine Environment Month, messages highlighting nationalism and environmental stewardship were shared during the program. CFNR unit heads also reflected on the significant events of the past month and presented upcoming activities and initiatives for June.

Thank you to everyone who joined this month’s flag-raising ceremony.

📣 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘁𝘂𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗥𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 (𝗜𝗥𝗡𝗥) 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘀! 📣

IRNR is now accepting applications for Teaching Assistants for AY 2026–2027.

Teaching Assistants may be appointed as Teaching Associates (TAs) for M/MSc students or Teaching Fellows (TFs) for PhD students. They are graduate students who pursue (or will pursue) their studies on a half-time basis while assisting in teaching on a half-time basis.

The minimum requirements, including educational background and required documents, are indicated in the attached images.

📅 Application Deadline: 19 June 2026 (Friday)

📩 Interested applicants may submit all required documents via email to [email protected]

We encourage interested applicants to apply and be part of the IRNR family!
Read More: bit.ly/UPTAP