About Us
This project is a DOST-PCHRD funded research that aims to create an online platform for the community to be able to utilize and reuse relevant information about Philippine Functional Foods. This online platform allows consumers, researchers, and policymakers to easily get data about the characterization, functional factor, scientific substantiations, health claims, and end products of Philippine Functional Foods.
Our Story
The Philippine Functional Foods platform was established to bridge the gap between scientific research and public knowledge about functional foods in the Philippines.
Our team of researchers, nutritionists, and food scientists work together to verify and substantiate the health claims of various functional foods found in the Philippines.
We believe that by providing accurate, science-based information about functional foods, we can help Filipinos make better dietary choices and improve their overall health and well-being.
Mission & Vision
Our Mission
To provide Filipinos with reliable, science-based information about functional foods and their health benefits, empowering them to make informed dietary choices that contribute to better health and wellness.
Our Vision
To be the leading authority on functional foods data in the Philippines, fostering a culture where scientific knowledge about food and health is accessible to all, contributing to a healthier Filipino population.
Our Team
Meet the dedicated professionals behind the Philippine Functional Foods platform.
Assoc. Prof. Eric John Emberda
Project Leader
- Takes charge in handling the entire project.
- Lead the development of the system.
- Supervises and monitors progress.
- Manages finances.
- Initiates team meetings.
- Contact person for the project.
- Technical and Administrative Leader.
- Overall in-charge of the project.
Prof. Ma. Nanette Casquejo
Project Staff
- Ensures quality content of documents.
- Helps in keeping track of the finances.
- Helps validate the gathered data.
- Internal validator/tester of the system.
- Helps in writing a paper for publication.
- Assumes project leadership when needed.
Prof. Harrold Beltran
Project Staff
- Conducts statistical analysis.
- Helps validate the gathered data.
- Internal validator/tester of the system.
- Helps in writing a paper for publication.
James Gacote
Project Assistant
- Conducts reviews/research/data gathering about the current status of functional foods in the Philippines, existing studies that provide scientific substantiation to health claims, and areas or locations where the functional food or product can be found.
- Helps in writing a paper for publication.
Rendel Jeff Gerongco
Project Assistant
- Conducts reviews/research/data gathering about the current status of functional foods in the Philippines, existing studies that provide scientific substantiation to health claims, and areas or locations where the functional food or product can be found.
- Helps in writing a paper for publication.
Jose Carlo Aranas
Data Entry Machine Operator
- Encodes the data to the database.
- Ensures that the encoded data are properly formatted.
- Ensures that there is no duplication of data in the database.
- Ensures that the encoded data are accurate.
John Larry Limbo
Computer Programmer
- Assist the Project Leader in the design and development of the system.
- Design and develop the database.
- Ensure that the system follows the appropriate design and coding standards and provides great User Experience (UX).
- Ensure that the system is secure.
- Assist in the deployment and testing of the system.
Mark Angelo Sollano
Computer Programmer
- Assist the Project Leader in the design and development of the system.
- Design and develop the database.
- Ensure that the system follows the appropriate design and coding standards and provides great User Experience (UX).
- Ensure that the system is secure.
- Assist in the deployment and testing of the system.
Dr. Mario V. Capanzana
Consultant
Dr. Ludivina M. Porticos
Consultant
Mr. Jason O. Molina, RND
Consultant
Want to learn more?
Contact us today to discover how functional foods can benefit your health.