History and Background
Established in 1982, the Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) aims to promote and represent the science and practice of taxonomy, systematics and natural history in the country. Initially formed by a core group of Filipino biologists and researchers based in the National Museum, its membership has grown to encompass professionals, students and enthusiasts all over the Philippines and abroad. Its scope has expanded in recent years outside of the traditional sphere of basic taxonomy and systematics to include ethnobiology, biodiversity conservation and public education. Membership in the ASBP is open to all who subscribe to the goals of the organization.
ASBP Officers 2018-2020
Past Officers
| PRESIDENT | Lawrence Liao, Ph.D. |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Rey Donne S. Papa, Ph.D. |
| SECRETARY | Florfe Acma, Ph.D. |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Juan Carlos Gonzales, Ph.D. |
| TREASURER | Axel Arriola, Ph.D. |
| AUDITOR | Hendrik Freitag, Ph.D. |
| BUSINESS MANAGER | Robert Guino-o |
| PRESS RELATIONS OFFICER | Roberto Pagulayan, Ph.D. |
| EX-OFFICIO | Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat. |
| PRESIDENT | Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro, Dr. rer. nat. |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Lawrence Liao, Ph.D. |
| SECRETARY | Florfe Acma, Ph.D. |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Juan Carlos Gonzales, Ph.D. |
| TREASURER | Edwin Tadiosa, Ph.D. |
| AUDITOR | Paciente Cordero, D.Sc. |
| BUSINESS MANAGER | Rey Donne S. Papa, Ph.D. |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | Roberto Pagulayan, Ph.D. |
| EX-OFFICIO | Luisito Evangelista, Ph.D. |
| PRESIDENT | Dr. Luisito T. Evangelista |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Dr. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro |
| SECRETARY | Dr. Paulina A. Bawingan |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Dr. Thomas Edison E. dela Cruz |
| TREASURER | Dr. Melanie P. Medecilo |
| AUDITOR | Dr. Jonathan S. Rubio |
| BUSINESS MANAGER | Dr. Paul John L. Geraldino |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | Dr. Lawrence M. Liao |
| EX-OFFICIO | Dr. Roberto C. Pagulayan |
| PRESIDENT | Dr. Roberto Pagulayan |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Dr. Luisito Evangelista |
| SECRETARY | Dr. Paulina A. Bawingan |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Dr. Victor Amoroso |
| TREASURER | Dr. Anthony Lee |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | Dr. Lawrence Liao |
| BUSINESS MANAGER | Dr. Grecebio Jonathan D. Alejandro |
| PRESIDENT | Dr. Inocencio E. Buot Jr. |
| VICE PRESIDENT | Dr. Luisito T. Evangelista |
| SECRETARY | Melanie P. Medecilo |
| ASSISTANT SECRETARY | Dr. Edwin R. Tadiosa |
| TREASURER | Dr. Rosario R. Rubite |
| PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER | Dr. Lawrence N. Liao |
| BUSINESS MANAGER | Dr. Paul John L. Geraldino |