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Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office

Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office

The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office (LESO) under the Vice-Rector for Finance supports academic and research units of the University regarding their chemical, apparatus, and equipment requirements. It has umbrella supervision over the different laboratories in the University addressing the needs of the students, laboratory instructors, and researchers. 

The main office is located on the 8th floor of the UST Central Laboratory Building which houses the Administrative Office, Chemical Preparation Area, Instrumentation Service Center, Chemical Stockroom, and the state-of-the-art Laboratory Glassware & Apparatus Warehouse. LESO maintains a storage room on the 9th floor for controlled and regulated chemicals with licenses from PNP and PDEA. At the same time, the Hazardous Waste Storage Area is located on the ground floor.

A satellite office on the 9th floor of the Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati Building caters to the needs of the UST Senior High School.

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Services

Mission Statement

The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office is committed to providing selfless support services to students, academic staff, and researchers and promoting high standards of honesty and integrity in the management of laboratory resources at the University.

Vision Statement

The Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Office envisions itself as a department of competent and compassionate persons, adequately equipped with state-of-the-art safety and security provisions, committed to quality services for the Thomasian community. 

Services

Administrative and Support Division

  • Laboratory Safety Inspection 
  • Laboratory Equipment and Supplies Procurement
  • Laboratory Safety Seminar/Workshop

Chemical Preparation Division

  • Chemical/Reagent Requisition
  • Hazardous Waste Management

Chemicals and Apparatus Stockroom

  • Apparatus and Glassware Management
  • Chemical Stock Management

Instrumentation Service Center 

  • Equipment Calibration, Repair, and Maintenance 

Programs

Administrators

Asst. Prof. Vincent Thomas S. Alferos V, RMT, MD

Administrator

Laboratory Supervisors/Coordinators

Mr. Nino Andree Caguimbal, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor,
Department of Biological Sciences

Assoc. Prof. Felicidad Christina R. Peñafiel, PhD

Laboratory Supervisor,
Department of Chemistry

Mr. Gerald Thomas B. Soliven, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Biological Sciences

Mr. Kent Cesar C. Gervacio, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Department of Chemistry

Mr. John P. Paulin, MSc

Laboratory Coordinator, Biochemistry

Assoc. Prof. Maria Ruth B. Pineda-Cortel, PhD

Laboratory Coordinator,
Medical Technology

Asst. Prof. Rhona P. Ramos, MSc

Laboratory Coordinator, Pharmacy

Prof. Franelyne P. Casuga, PhD

Animal House

Assoc. Prof. Grace F. Azares, RCh, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Education

Mr. Lyle Patrick D. Tangcuangco, MSPT

College of Rehabilitation Center

Engr. Divine Angela G. Sumalinog, PhD

Laboratory Supervisor,
Chemical Engineering

Engr. Rocel Pioquinto-Surla, MEng

Laboratory Supervisor, Civil Engineering

Engr. Hyson Peter R. David, MEngSc

Laboratory Supervisor,
Electrical Engineering

Engr. Josyl Mariela R. Reyes, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Electronics Engineering

Engr. Yoshiki B. Kurata, PhD, CIE, Assoc. öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Engr

Laboratory Supervisor,
Industrial Engineering

Engr. Jeffrey G. Mercado, RMEE, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Mechanical Engineering

Asst. Prof. Rogelio Jr. O. Almira, PME, MSc, öÏÓãÊÓƵapp Engr

Laboratory Supervisor,
Machine Shop

Asst. Prof. Noel S. Sabarillo, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Chemistry Laboratory

Asst. Prof. John Michael S. Abrera, MEng, MSc

Laboratory Supervisor, Engineering Physics Laboratory

Junior Teacher Ellis Mika C. Triño, MSc

SHS Laboratory

Support Staffs

Joel P. Gutierrez

Office Clerks

Aida Gertrudes M. Manapat

Office Clerks

Guillermo M. Parica

Counter Clerk

Jennifer G. Lopez-Madlangbayan

Chemist

Jesusa Maria Aileen S. Brigado

Chemical Technician

Jielyn U. Cruz

Laboratory Technician (Chemicals)

Carlo Oliver M. Olayta

Laboratory Technician (Chemicals)

Daniel C. Velarde

Laboratory Technician (Apparatus)

Henry C. Gimenez

Stockroom Clerks (Apparatus)

Elvis E. Rodulfo

Stockroom Clerks (Chemicals)

Niño Marvin V. Añasco

Instrumentation Technician

LESO LABORATORY REQUISITION PROCESS

Contact Information

Office Address

Telephone Numbers

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Office Address

Telephone Numbers