Mayaen Sports Complex โ To equip the students from the BS in Criminology program under the College of Criminal Justice Education and Liberal Arts with up-to-date scientific knowledge and practical skills in fire chemistry, drug identification, arson investigation, and laboratory procedures, the second Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Seminar was held on 06 December 2025.
Dubbed โJustice through Science and Equality: A Forensic Chemistry and Toxicology Seminar with a Gender Lens,โ the activity further aims to capacitate the students with essential skills in fire and drug chemistry analysis, arson investigation techniques, laboratory examination protocols, and drug enforcement procedures, while promoting awareness of gender sensitivity within forensic investigations.
The resource speakers from the Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) presented various topics. These include the chemistry of fire; fire science investigation; collection, preservation, and analysis of arson chemicals; commonly abused drugs in the Philippines; drug identification and their ill effects; clandestine laboratory operations; basic laboratory guidelines for laboratory examinations; and PDEA Licensing requirements.
Said activity was an initiative of the College of Teacher Education and the Criminology Department Student Association in collaboration with partners from BFP and PDEA.
University officials, including University President Dr. Edgar G. Cue, represented by MPSU-Bontoc Administrator Dr. Arel B. Sia-ed, and College of Teacher Education Dean Dr. Annie Grail F. Ekid, represented by Ms. Saryan F. Chewiran, delivered messages of support during the event. Faculty members teaching subjects in chemistry and toxicology were also present.
