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CPU faculty member serves as Resource Speaker at 33rd Philippine Society for Microbiology Visayas Regional Convention

by | Oct 23, 2026 | The Centralian Link | 0 comments

By Asst. Prof. Cherrylyn M. Macairan


Prof. Kyla Dela Cruz (right) of CPU’s Department of Life Sciences presented her research, “Microbes, Resistance, and Resilience: Unravelling Antimicrobial Resistance in Mangrove Crabs,” highlighting the importance of understanding antimicrobial resistance in marine organisms.

Bacolod City, Philippines — Prof. Kyla Dela Cruz, a registered microbiologist from the Department of Life Sciences, was invited as a resource speaker at the 33rd Annual Regional Convention and Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Society for Microbiology (PSM) – Visayas Chapter, held on October 15–16, 2026, at Acacia Hotel, Bacolod City. She presented her study entitled “Microbes, Resistance, and Resilience: Unravelling Antimicrobial Resistance in Mangrove Crabs.”

The two-day scientific gathering brought together microbiology professionals, researchers, educators, and students, providing a platform for scientific discussions, knowledge exchange, and professional networking in the field of microbiology and its related disciplines.

Prof. Dela Cruz’s participation as an invited speaker highlights the active engagement of Central Philippine University’s faculty in professional scientific organizations and academic activities beyond the university. Her invitation also reflects the importance of faculty involvement in advancing scientific knowledge, strengthening research networks, and promoting collaboration among academic and research institutions.

The convention provided opportunities for participants to exchange scientific perspectives, explore developments in microbiological research, and strengthen professional connections within the scientific community.

This academic engagement underscores Central Philippine University’s continuing commitment to academic excellence, research advancement, faculty development, and scientific collaboration. Through participation in regional and national scientific gatherings, the University continues to support the professional growth of its faculty and contribute to the advancement of microbiological sciences in the Philippines.