Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines

The Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) is a Philippine scientific association established in 1982. It was initially formed by a core group of Filipino biologists and researchers based at the National Museum, and its membership has since grown to include professionals, students and enthusiasts across the Philippines and abroad. The association aims to promote and represent the science and practice of taxonomy, systematics and natural history in the country. Its scope has expanded in recent years beyond basic taxonomy and systematics to include ethnobiology, biodiversity conservation and public education. Membership is open to all who subscribe to the goals of the organization. The ASBP is registered under the corporate name Association of Philippine Taxonomists, Inc. It maintains an official website at asbp.org.ph and publishes information about its officers, history and activities. The association is governed by elected officers serving fixed terms, with recent leadership including presidents such as Dr. Rey Donne S. Papa and Dr. Lawrence Liao. Through its programs and membership, the ASBP supports the study and documentation of Philippine biodiversity and the professional community of systematists and taxonomists.

The Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines (ASBP) was established in 1982. It was initially formed by a core group of Filipino biologists and researchers based at the National Museum. The association was created to promote and represent the science and practice of taxonomy, systematics and natural history in the Philippines. Over the years, its membership has grown to encompass professionals, students and enthusiasts throughout the Philippines and abroad. In recent years, the ASBP's scope has expanded outside the traditional sphere of basic taxonomy and systematics to include ethnobiology, biodiversity conservation and public education. The association is registered under the corporate name Association of Philippine Taxonomists, Inc. It is governed by elected officers serving fixed terms; documented officer slates include those for 2010–2012, 2012–2014, 2014–2016, 2016–2018, 2018–2020, 2021–2023 and 2023–2025. Past presidents include Dr. Lawrence Liao (2018–2020) and Dr. Rey Donne S. Papa (2021–2023), with Dr. Axel Arriola serving as president for 2023–2025. Membership remains open to all who subscribe to the goals of the organization.

• 2023

  Documented officer slate for 2023–2025; Dr. Axel Arriola served as president.

• 2021

  Documented officer slate for 2021–2023; Dr. Rey Donne S. Papa served as president.

• 2018

  Documented officer slate for 2018–2020; Dr. Lawrence Liao served as president.

• 2016

  Documented officer slate for 2016–2018.

• 2014

  Documented officer slate for 2014–2016.

• 2012

  Documented officer slate for 2012–2014.

• 2010

  Documented officer slate for 2010–2012.

• 1982

  Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines established by a core group of Filipino biologists and researchers based at the National Museum.

National scientific association for taxonomy, systematics and natural history in the Philippines.

1. 1Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippines | Official website of ASBPasbp.org.ph
2. 2About | Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippinesasbp.org.ph
3. 3Association of Systematic Biologists of the Philippineswikidata.org