University of the Philippines Diliman
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD
University of the Philippines Diliman
RESEARCH ETHICS BOARD
The UPD REB and the composition of its Reviewers will perform the independent ethical review of research protocols involving human participants submitted by Faculty members, Research, Extension, and Professional Staff (REPS), administrative personnel, and students of the University of the Philippines Diliman (UPD). The UPD REB will provide services solely to UPD constituents from all Academic Units, Institutes, and Offices.
Research involving live nonhuman vertebrates is referred for review to the UPD Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (UPD IACUC), following Administrative Order No. ECLV-24-016 or the latest issuance thereof. Research with biosafety implications should consult the UPD Institutional Biosafety Committee (UPD-IBC) following Administrative Order No. ECLV-24-067 or the latest issuance thereof. Lastly, research concerning the acquisition, processing, distribution, and storage of all types of biospecimens and their derivatives should consult the UP Policies on Human Biobanks approved by the University Board of Regents (BOR) on July 28, 2022. The Manual was formulated following Administrative Order No. PDLC 21-27 to provide a minimum set of standards governing all Human Biobanks in all Constituent Universities (CU).
Submitted by Web Admin: Friday, 07/14/2023 - 9:27 AM
Date of Protocol Review Management Meeting (PRMM): --
Date of Full Board Meeting: --
Posted by Web Admin: Friday, 07/07/2025 - 3:17 PM
Submitted by Web Admin: Wednesday, 07/04/2025 - 1:54 PM
These individuals have been carefully selected and screened based on their qualifications, experience, skills, and willingness to render services in the research ethics review of protocols submitted by UP Diliman stakeholders. Please refer to the UPD REB Standard Operating Procedures for the organizational structure and respective duties and functions relevant to this appointment, effective 01 July 2025 to 30 June 2026.
Submitted by Web Admin: Wednesday, 04/02/2025 - 3:07 PM
With Dr. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria as Chair (please see attached A.O. No. ECLV-24-086 for a copy of Dr. De Ungria's appointment), you are hereby appointed as members of the UP Diliman Research Ethics Board (UPD REB) for one (1) year effective 01 January 2025 to 31 December 2025, as follows:
Submitted by Web Admin: Wednesday, 09/18/2024 - 4:06 PM
In view of the establishment of the University of the Philippines Diliman Research Ethics Board (UPD REB), I hereby appoint you, Dr. Maria Corazon A. De Ungria, as Chair of the UPD REB for a period of three (3) years effective 1 July 2024 until 30 June 2027 with the entitlements prescribed for the UPD REB Chair under relevant University issuances.
Submitted by Web Admin: Monday, 08/05/2024 - 2:27 AM
In accordance with Republic Act No. 10532 and its implementing Rules and Regulations, and consistent with the mandate of the University of the Philippines (UP) as a research university that is committed to ensuring that all research activities conducted by its faculty, research extension and professional staff (REPS), administrative staff, and students follow national and international ethical standards, the UP Diliman Research Ethics Board (UPD REB) is hereby established effective 1 July 2024.
Submitted by Web Admin: Monday, 08/06/2024 - 2:25 PM
This Administrative Order for the Project "Operationalization of the UPD REB" is effective from 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. This AO encompasses all REB-related actions upon proper coordination with and approval by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development (OVCRD).