Faculty and Staff
LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE DEPARTMENT

SAJED S. INGILAN, MEng
Associate Professor
Director, Institute of Languages and Creative Arts
Program Head, AB English Language
Email: ingilan.sajed@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 00000-0002-4466-2028
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in English (USeP)
- Master of English in Applied Linguistics (USeP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Studies major in Language (CAR- UP Diliman)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Language
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- LINGUISTICS
- LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
- MINDANAO STUDIES

RIOLIZA B. MOLINA, MEd
Associate Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: rio.molina@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0003-3724-9742
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- AB in Language and Literature
- MEd in Language Teaching major in English
- PhD in Applied Linguistics (ongoing)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Language Teaching
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Sociolinguistics
- Discourse Analysis
- Language Teaching

JENEIFER C. NUEVA, Ph.D.
Professor
Director, Curriculum and Instruction
Dean, Advanced Studies
Email: jcnueva@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-3786-6575
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Doctor of Philosophy in English (TESOL)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- English (TESOL)
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Genre Analysis
- Discourse-based/Genre-based Instruction

REAH IZZA T. PAGLINAWAN, MA
Instructor
Coordinator, CAS Public Affairs Division/CAS Gender and Development
Email: ritpaglinawan@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-7462-464X
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Master of Arts in Literature
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Major in Literary Studies (On-going)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Gender Studies
- Philippine Studies
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Philippine Literature
- Philosophy
- Theory of Literary Production
- Feminism
- Deconstruction
- Marxism
- Poststructuralism
- Popular Culture
JOY R. RISONAR, MA
Assistant Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: joy.risonar@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-4056-6645
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts
- Master of Arts in Language and Literature Teaching
- Doctor of Philosophy in Language and Literature (On-going)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Language
- Literature
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Language
- Literature
- Applied Linguistics
- IKSP

CATHERINE M. ROBLE, Ph.D.
Professor
Program Head, Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics (MAAL)
Email: catherine.roble@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-8397-178X
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in English
- Master of Education in Language Teaching major in English
- Doctor of Philosophy in Applied Linguistics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Applied Linguistics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Language teaching and testing
- Language acquisition
- Reading

VIRGEL S. TORREMOCHA, MA
Instructor
Coordinator, Alumni and Student Affairs/OJT
Email: vstorremocha@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-9020-8865
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Master of Arts in Literature
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Major in Literary Studies (On-going)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Literature
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Literary and Cultural Studies

JENIFER R. TUBAN, MA
Instructor
Resident Faculty
Email: jrtuban@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Language (English)
- Master of Arts in Literature
- Doctor of Philosophy in English Major in Literary Studies (On-going)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Literature
- Cultural Studies
- Research
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Literary studies
- Social science
- Cultural studies

ANGELO LENARD E. YU, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Program Head, Bachelor of Arts in Literary and Cultural Studies & MA Literature
Email: angelolenard.yu@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-7302-1353
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Literature
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in Literature
- PhD in Literature
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Literature
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Indigenous Knowledge System and Practices
MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS DEPARTMENT

EVA D. BENACER, MA
Assistant Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: eva.benacer@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
- Ed.D. in Educational Management (Units Earned)
- Ph.D. in Mathematics (Completed Course Work)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mathematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Mathematics Education

PERCIVAL B. CABANG, MA
Associate Professor
Coordinator, CAS Planning, Development/Facilities Maintenance
Email: percival.cabang@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Arts in Mathematics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mathematics
- Statistics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Operations Research

ANTHONY F. CAPILI, MSc
Assistant Professor
Head, Bachelor of Science in Statistics Program
Email: anthony.capili@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-6018-1948
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Statistics
- MS Applied Mathematics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Experimental Designs
- Time Series Analysis
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Optimal Designs
- Application and Comparison of Forecasting Models

ROEL F. CEBALLOS, MSc
Assistant Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: rfceballos@up.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-8267-6482
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Statistics (2009- USeP)
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics (2016-USeP)
- Doctor of Philosophy in Statistics (On-going - UPLB)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Survey Sampling
- Biostatistics
- Data Science
- Statistical Computing
- Time series analysis
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Modeling biological and public health data
- Crime analytics
- Environmetrics

EVEYTH P. DELIGERO, Ph.D.
Professor
Dean of College
Email: eveyth.deligero@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0003-4316-7671
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Ph.D. in Science
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mathematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Probabilistic Number Theory

STEPHANIE O. ESPINOLA, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Program Head, BS Mathematics and MSc in Applied Mathematics
Email: saomega@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Mathematics
- MS Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mathematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Graph Theory

REMEGIA L. GANOT, MA
Associate Professor
Head, CAS Quality Assurance
Email: remegia.ganot@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS in Mathematics
- MA in Mathematics
- Ph.D. in Mathematics (Candidate)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mathematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Graph Theory

FE F. LARGO, MSc
Associate Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: fe.largo@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Statistics
- Master of Arts in Teaching Mathematics
- Master of Science in Statistics
- PhD in Mathematical Sciences major in Mathematics Education (Candidate)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Statistics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Statistical Modelling

ARIEL C. PEDRANO, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: ariel.pedrano@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0003-0545-2121
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Applied Mathematics
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Mathematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Graph Theory
- Graph Domination
- Graph Labeling

RICKY F. RULETE, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Associate Dean
Email: ricky.rulete@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-1901-7342
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Doctor of Philosophy in Mathematics
- Master of Science in Mathematics
- Bachelor of Science in Mathematics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Graph Theory
- Topology
- Analysis
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Domination in Graphs
- Point Set Topology
- Ito-Henstock Integral
NATURAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

KHMER GRIFFIN S. ALONZO, MA
Instructor
Coordinator, CAS LMS
Custodian, CAS Document Control
Email: kgsalonzo@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-5548-1513
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Master of Arts in Literature
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Microbiology
- Human Anatomy & Physiology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Microbiology
- Ferns
- Orchids

MAJELLA G. BAUTISTA, Ph.D.
Professor
Head, Master of Science in Biology Program
Email: majella.bautista@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-3870-6725
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Botany
- Master of Science in Environmental Science
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biology
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Systematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Biodiversity
TAMSI JASMIN D. GERVACIO, MSc
Assistant Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: tamsi.gervacio@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Master of Agri. In Horticulture
- MS in Agricultural Study in Envnt'l Science & Dynamics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS

RESTITUTA D. MACARAYO, MA
Assistant Professor
Coordinator, Knowledge Development Center
Email: rdmacarayo@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BSEd Major in Science, Minor in Economics, Library Science
- Master in Library and Information Science
- PhD in Development Administration (Units Earned)
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- General Science
- Library Science
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Library Science

SAMUEL HERBERT T. MAMORA, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: samuelherbert.mamora@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS in Biology
- MS in Biology
- Ph.D. in Genetics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Genetics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Bayesian Statistics

YVES PAUL M. MONTERO, MSc
Instructor
Program Head, Bachelor of Science in Biology
Email: yves.paul@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Biology major in Ecology
- MS Biology
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Ecology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Ecology
- Biodiversity

JUDEE N. NOGODULA, MSc
Assistant Professor
Center Manager, Research and Development for Arts and Sciences/KTTD
Email: jnnogodula@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0003-1684-1659
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Biology Major in Microbiology
- MS Biology
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Microbiology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Natural Products
- Bacteriocin for Food Safety
- Fungal Endophytes

ANA P. OCENAR, Ph.D.
Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: ana.ocenar@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-9634-4905
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Biology
- MS in Biology
- Doctor of Philosophy
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Biology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Conservation Biology
- Mined Land Rehabilitation

MARIDIT C. PEDROSA, MSc
Associate Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: maridit.pedrosa@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-5724-2612
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- BS Chemistry
- MS Chemistry
- Master in Educational Studies
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Chemistry
- Chemistry Education
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Environmental Chemistry
- Nano Chemistry
- Science Education
DARYL I. SALAS
Resident Faculty
Email:
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS

MARNIE GRACE I. SONICO, Ph.D.
Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: marniegrace.sonico@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-5883-1040
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Biology
- Master of Science in Biology major in Genetics
- Doctor of Education major in Planning and Management
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Biology
- Genetics
- Biodiversity
- Educational Planning and Management
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Biodiversity

JOHN PAULLETTE M. VIERNES, MPhys
Assistant Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: paullette.viernes@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Physics
- Master of Physics
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Photonics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Material Science
- Computational Physics
- Photonics

HILARIO L. WONG, JR., Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: hilario.wong@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0002-0685-4635
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- PhD in Biology
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Systematics
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Biodiversity conservation
SOCIAL SCIENCE DEPARTMENT / GENERAL EDUCATION

RICHARD E. ACERON, MAEd
Instructor
Director, National Service Training Program
Email: richard.aceron@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Political Science
- Master of Education - Major in Educational Management
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Political Science
RESEARCH INTERESTS

JUNIL A. ALTES, MA
Assistant Professor
Adviser, CAS Students Local Council
Email: junil.altes@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Filipino
- Master of Arts In Filipino
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Panitikan
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Panitikan at Wika

NOREENA DOMINIQUE F. APOLINAR, MSc
Instructor
Coordinator, CAS International Affairs
Email: nfapolinar@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
- Master of Science in Psychology
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Clinical psychology
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Special education
- Psychological disorders in education

LIZA C. ASOMBRADO, MEd
Associate Professor
Deputy Director, ETEEAP
Email: liza.asombrado@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Filipino
- Master of Education in Language Teaching (Filipino)
- Master of Educational Studies Major in TESOL
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Language and literature
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Sociolinguistics
- Culture

JAY J. BALAN, MA
Instructor
Nurse, Health Services Division
Email: jjbalan@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Sciences in Nursing
- BSED - BIO SCI (unit earner)
- Master of Arts in Nursing
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Social Sciences
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Medical and Health Science

LUDEN L. BATERINA, MA
Associate Professor
Head, General Education Department
Email: luden.baterina@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts in Filipino
- Master of Arts in Filipino
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Language
- Literature
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Language Planning
- Cultural Research

JANETTE D. BUTLIG, MA
Associate Professor
Resident Faculty
Email: janette.butlig@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Science in International Relations
- Master of Arts in Literature
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Politics
- History
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Social issues
SHEILA GRACE B. EUROPA
Instructor
Resident Faculty
Email: esgbeuropa@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- AB Engl/Philo
- MAT
- MBA-APEX
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
RESEARCH INTERESTS

FRANCIS N. REGINIO, MPA
Instructor
Deputy Director, Publication Unit
Head, CAS Extension
Email: francis.reginio@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 00000-0001-5939-4508
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- Bachelor of Arts major in Political Science
- Master of Public Administration major in Public Policy and Program Administration
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Political theory and methodology
- Comparative politics and government
- Public policy and governance
- International relations
- Culture
- Peace and conflict studies
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Contentious politics
- Security sector governance
- Local and grassroots governance
- Politics of participation
- Conflict studies and peace education
- Cultural studies

FE MONIQUE M. TAGAYTAY
Instructor
Director, Gender and Development/Public Affairs Division
Email: femonique.musni-tagaytay@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230
ORCID No.: 0000-0001-7667-2346
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT
- AB Communication Arts
- Master of Arts in Education Major in English
FIELD/S OF SPECIALIZATION
- Communication
- Media
RESEARCH INTERESTS
- Media
- Culture
- Communication in Education and Society
STAFF

KAREN L. BARGASA
Staff, Dean's Office
Email: cas@usep.edu.ph | klbargasa@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230

ARVIN GARRET A. ARBIZO, CSE
Administrative Aide III, Dean's Office
Email: cas@usep.edu.ph | agaarbizo@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230

JULIDYN P. BERNIDO
Chemist I
Email: jpjulidyn@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230

ROSVELIO L. ALAN
Staff, Dean's Office
Email: cas@usep.edu.ph | rlalan@usep.edu.ph
Tel: (082) 227-8192 local 230