Faculty

Pedro Alviola IV

Pedro A. Alviola IV

Professor 4

paalviola1@up.edu.ph

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ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Post-Doctoral Research, University of Arkansas

PhD in Agricultural Economics, Texas A&M University

MA in Economics, University of the Philippines Diliman

BS Economics, University of the Philippines Los Baños

SPECIALIZATION/AREAS OF INTEREST

Applied economics, Health & Nutrition

RESEARCH INTERESTS

Applied economics, Health & Nutrition, Zoonotic Diseases, Human & Built Systems

SELECTED RESEARCH ENGAGEMENTS

  • Project Leader, Assessment of Nutrition and Development of Appropriate Food Product Intervention Among Children in Flood Prone and Geographically Isolated and Disadvantaged Areas (GIDA) in Davao De Oro, Philippines, DOST-PCHRD, 2025–2026

  • Project Staff, Mindanao Center for Applied Modeling, Data Analytics, and Bioinformatics for Decision-Support Systems in Health under the Accelerated R&D Program for Capacity Building of Research and Development Institutions and Industrial Competitiveness: Niche Centers in the Regions (NICER), DOST, 2021–2024

  • Co-Investigator, Indigenous Vegetable Consumption of In-School Adolescents in Urban and Rural Areas in Davao City, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2019

  • Project Staff, Bio-Economic Assessment and Modelling of Reef Fisheries in Davao Gulf for Sustainable Harvest (BEAM), CHED DARE TO RESEARCH GRANT, 2018

  • Co-Investigator, Food Safety Issues on the Nitrate/Nitrite Levels in Selected Meat Products Sold at Bangkerohan Public Market, Davao City, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2018 (completed)

  • Co-Investigator, Assessing the Production and Marketing Systems of Smallholder Goat Value Chains in Mindanao, Philippines, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2018 (completed)

  • Project Leader, STOP Rabies: Synoptic Study on Transmission and Optimum Control to Prevent Rabies
    CHED DARE TO RESEARCH GRANT, 2018 (completed)

  • Co-Investigator, Effect of Indigenous Preparations on the Antinutrient Factors in Foods in Ovu Manuvu Community in Sitio Ladian, Marilog District, Davao City, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2017

  • Co-Investigator, Improving Consumption of Indigenous Vegetables by School-Age Children Through Vegetable Gardens and Supervised Cooking in Three Schools in Davao City, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2016

  • Co-Investigator, Identifying Important Drivers of Reef Fishery Stocks for Sustainable Management in Mabini, Compostela Valley, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2016

  • Co-Project Leader, Molecular Biology of Porcine Rotaviruses and Drivers of Infection: Empowering the Animal Health System in Local Backyard Farms, UP Balik PhD Grant, 2016

  • Co-Investigator, Molecular Surveillance of Group A Rotaviruses in Swine Farms in Davao City, UP Mindanao In-House Grant, 2015

  • Project Leader, Sustainable Development of the Philippine Tuna Value Chain
    CHED DARE TO RESEARCH GRANT, 2018

  • Co-Project Director, Interventions for Obesity Prevention Targeting Young Children in At-Risk Environments: An Integrated Approach, Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) Competitive Grants Program, 2009–2013

SELECTED PUBLIC SERVICE ENGAGEMENTS

Presentations (National and International Venues)

  • Castro MMC, Beldera JKT, Calumba KFA, Sarmiento JMP, Alviola PA IV. Association of Food Intakes with Social Amelioration Program (SAP) among Low-Income Adults during the COVID-19 Pandemic in Maragusan Davao De Oro. UP Mindanao Research Colloquium Series for In-House Funded Projects. Feb 27, 2024
  • Ligue-Sabio, KD; Mijares, JEC; Lacaba, MF; Alviola IV, PA. Spatiotemporal Patterns and Risk Factors of the 2020-2021 African Swine Fever. UP Mindanao Research Colloquium Series for In-House Funded Projects. Feb 27, 2024
  • Alviola, PA IV. Technical efficiency of cocoa farms at varying elevation levels in Davao City, Philippines: implications to sustainable upland farming systems. Chung-Hua Institute of Economic Research (CIER), Taipei. March 15, 2024
  • Pedro Alviola IV & Arianne Dacalos. Reinforcing Sustainable Agricultural Policies: Collaborative Approaches for Infectious Disease Mitigation on Farms in the Philippines. 2024 Policy Roundtable on Sustainability and the Future of Agriculture. March 13-14, 2024
  • Gwinn Maxian, Pedro A. Alviola IV, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, Effects of Fishery Closure on the Nutrient Intakes of School-Aged Children in a Marine Protected Area in Davao De Oro, Philippines. ADBI Virtual Conference on “Food and Nutritional Security in Asia – Exploring Challenges and Opportunities” 18 – 19 March 2024
  • Adrianne John A. Nuñeza, Miko Mariz C. Castro, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, and Pedro A. Alviola IV. Analyzing Consumer Preference for Organic Coffee in Davao City. AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Mark James S. Saguimpa, Miko Mariz C. Castro, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, and Pedro A. Alviola IV. A Chrono-nutrition Approach to the Nutrient Intake and Sleep Duration of In-School Adolescents in Davao City, Philippines. AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Sherelyn Evangelio, Dathleen Bituin M.Satur, Kim Dianne B. Ligue, Pedro A. Alviola IV, and Leo Manuel B. Estaña. Urban-Coronavirus Vulnerability Index Construction for Davao City, Philippines. AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Kim Ligue, Sharisse Joy Gomez Pedro A. Alviola IV. Optimizing the Location of Healthcare Facilities for Emerging Infectious Diseases Using Location-Allocation Modeling. . AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Erika Ocon, Pedro A. Alviola IV, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba. Effect of Fishery Closures on the Nutrient Intake of Adolescents & Income and Livelihood of Fishing Households from Mabini, Davao de Oro. AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Axh C. Timoteo, Pedro A. Alviola IV, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Juma Novie A. Alviola,Faye A. Calumba, Rodgessa A. Lopez, and Roxanne T. Aguinaldo. The Effect of Seasonal Fishing Closures on the Food Level of Coastal Fishing Households in San Isidro, Davao Oriental. AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Gwinn Maxian, Pedro A. Alviola IV, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, and Leo Manuel B. Estana. 2023. The Effect of Fishery Closures on Fisherfolks’ Income and School-Aged Children’s Nutrient Intake in Mabini, Davao De Oro, Philippines. AECON 2023: International Conference on Agricultural and Applied Economics. October 19-20, 2023
  • Damgo, S.A. Evengelio, J.D.A. Bernido, N.A.B. Rivas, A.J.C. Lebanon, M.G. Bacus, L.M.B. Estaña and P.A. Alviola IV. Vulnerability Assessment of Emerging Infectious Emerging Infectious Diseases (EID) in Davao City, Southern Philippines. 3rd Global Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (GAME): Breaking the Mold, Agribusiness and Entrepreneurship Amidst the Pandemic: Disaster Resilience Session. November 18-19, 2021. 
  • Charisse B. Miguel, Daena Francesca A. Acosta, Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Zython Paul T. Lachica, Gernelyn T. Logrosa, Genevieve D. Tupas, Pedro A. Alviola IV. Risk Factors Associated with Severity and Survivability of COVID-19 patients: Empirical Evidence from Davao Region. 11th Health R&D Expo-Regional Health Research and Development Consortium of Davao Region (RHRDC XI). November 15-16, 2022. (3rd place award, Poster Exhibit Presentation Graduate/ Professional Category)
  • Zython Paul Lachica, May Anne Mata, Pedro Alviola IV, and Emmanuel Baja. The Statistical Drivers of the Time-Varying Reproduction Number of Covid-19 in Davao City, Philippines During the Pre-Vaccination Period: Insights for Policy and Future Pandemics Madayaw 4.0: An Online International Research Conference via Zoom San Pedro College. August 25-26, 2021
  • Charisse B. Miguel, Daena Francesca A. Acosta, Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Zython Paul T. Lachica, Gernelyn T. Logrosa, Genevieve D. Tupas, Pedro A. Alviola IV. Risk factors Associated With The Likelihood of Covid-19 Contraction in Northern Mindanao, Philippines. Madayaw 4.0: An Online International Research Conference via Zoom San Pedro College. August 25-26, 2021
  • Johanna Marie Peralta, Zython Paul Lachica, Eliezer Diamante, Lyre Anni Murao, May Anne Mata, Pedro Alviola IV. Does Hot Weather Hasten Disease Transmission?: Evidences From Cointegration Analysis of Rabies Cases and Weather Components in Davao City, Philippines and Insights to Sars-Cov-2 Transmission. Madayaw 4.0: An Online International Research Conference via Zoom San Pedro College. Aug 25-26, 2021
  • Pedro A. Alviola IV & Zython Lachica. “Seeing you every day!” Understanding Disease Dynamics using Panel Regression Approach”. 4th International Workshop of Mathematical Biology (IWOMB). June 9-11, 2021
  • Kriza A. Calumba, Miko Mariz C. Castro, Aileen Grace D. Delima, Melissa P. Loquias, Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, and Pedro A. Alviola IV. “Linking Familiarity with Indigenous Vegetables to the Nutritional Status of In-School Adolescents in Urban and Rural Areas in Davao City, Philippines”. 1st International Conference and 51st National Convention. Philippine Agriculture and Economic Development Association (PAEDA). June 3-4, 2021
  • Cielo Fe C. Blasing-Montecillo, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Daena Francesca A. Acosta, Charisse B. Miguel, Faizal John P. Untal, Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Sherelyn A. Evangelio, Cleto L. Nañola, Jr., and Pedro A. Alviola IV. “Fishing gears and its Impact to Technical Efficiency in a Marine Protected Area in Davao de Oro, Philippines”. 1st International Conference and 51st National Convention. Philippine Agriculture and Economic Development Association (PAEDA). June 3-4, 2021
  • Zython Paul T. Lachica, Feby Kirstine A. Evangelio, Pedro A. Alviola, IV, Emanuel S. Baja and May Anne E. Mata. “Linkages of Community Quarantines, Non-pharmaceutical Interventions (NPI), Weather Components, and COVID-19 Cases in Davao City, Philippines” 2021 Annual Convention of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines. May 29, 2021
  • Kenneth P. Montajes, Arlene Lagare, Ma. Noreen Eng , Gloria Marquez, Pedro A. Alviola IV and Lyre Anni E. Murao. “Spatiotemporal Dynamics of Canine Rabies and the Rabies Control Program in Davao City, Southern Philippines, 2005-2017”. 2021 Annual Convention of the Mathematical Society of the Philippines. May 22, 2021
  • Pedro A. Alviola IV. “Nexus of Health Risk-Natural Resources Degradation Tracing the Effects of the Built & Physical Environments, Conflict & Seasons on the Nutritional and Health Outcomes in Children”. 2021 National Academy of Science and Technology, Philippines (NAST PHL) Mindanao-wide Regional Scientific Meeting. 27 to 28 April 2021
  • Daena Francesca A. Acosta, P. A. Alviola IV, J. P. Sarmiento, Sherelyn A. Evangelio, Giovanna Faye R. Oguis, Cleto L. Nañola Jr., and L. B. Estaña. “Optimized Nutritional Intakes of Fisher’s Children: The Case of Mabini, Davao de Oro, Southern Philippines,”, Paper presented at the 1st National Conference on “Health, Environment, and Economic Development: The Road to Recovery and Resiliency (HEED The 3Rs), November 19-20, 2020.
  • Charisse B. Miguel, Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Francesca A. Acosta, Pedro A. Alviola IV, and J. P. Sarmiento. “Shifting Patterns of Fishing Gears, Monsoons and its Impact in the Overall CPUE: The Case of Davao Gulf, Southern Philippines”, Paper presented at the 1st National Conference on “Health, Environment, and Economic Development: The Road to Recovery and Resiliency (HEED The 3Rs), November 19-20, 2020. 
  • Estana, LMB, Sarmiento, JMP., Alviola IV, PAA, Ligue, KDB.,Miguel, CB and CL  Nanola. “Philippine CoVID–19 Fisheries Vulnerability Index”, Poster presented at the 40th Annual Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Meeting and Symposium (APAMS), August 7, 2020. 
  • Sarmiento, JMP, Mendez, Q.L., Estana, LMB, Giray, E.S., Nanola, CL, and PA Alviola IV. “The role of motorized boats in fishers’ productivity in marine protected versus non-protected areas in Davao gulf, Philippines”, Paper presented at the 40th Annual Philippine-American Academy of Science and Engineering (PAASE) Meeting and Symposium (APAMS), July 24, 2020. 
  • Diamante, EO, Arandela, X.M., Lachica, ZPT, Oguis, G.F., Alviola IV, PAA and MA Mata. “Modeling Rabies Transmission Dynamics and Control in the Three Administrative Districts of Davao City”, Poster presented at the 3rd International Workshop on Mathematical Biology-IWOMB 2020, January 6-8, 2020 at University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna Philippines.
  • Evangelio, SA, Satur, D.A., Lachica, ZPT, Mata, M.A., and PA. Alviola IV. “Risk Factor Analysis for Dog Bite Victims in Davao City, Southern Philippines”, Poster presented at the 3rd International Workshop on Mathematical Biology-IWOMB 2020, January 6-8, 2020 at University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna Philippines.
  • Lachica, ZP., Paras, A.B., Gamot, RMT, Alviola IV, P.A., and MAE. Mata. “Canine Spread Dynamics Under Different Control Interventions and Promotion of Responsible Pet Ownership Using Agent Based Modeling”, Poster presented at the 3rd International Workshop on Mathematical Biology-IWOMB 2020, January 6-8, 2020 at University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna Philippines.
  • Montajes, K., Diamante, E.O., Herrada, N, Oguis, G.F., Alviola IV, PA and MA Mata. “Cost Optimization of Intervention of Intervention Strategies to Eradicate Rabies in Davao City using Linear Programming”, Poster presented at the 3rd International Workshop on Mathematical Biology-IWOMB 2020, January 6-8, 2020 at University of the Philippines Los Banos, Laguna Philippines.
  • Padios, PA, Romo, G.R., Sarmiento, JMP, and PA Alviola IV. “Consumer Behavior and Retail Outlet Choice for Fresh Meat in Panabo City, Philippines”, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Hollite, JB, Alviola IV, PA., Bangcaya, EJE., Sarmiento, JMP., and LO Calatrava. “Technical Efficiency of Smallholder Backyard Goat Farming in Davao Region, Philippines.”, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Ligue, KJB, Alviola IV, PA, Romo, GDA., Acuna, TR., Bangcaya, EJE., Laorden, NL, and AN Regulacion. “Productivity and Profitability of Soybean in Cateel, Davao Oriental Southern Philippines.”, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Wabina, VER, Alviola IV, PA., Sarmiento, JMP and GD Romo. “Sociodemographic Drivers of Resource Conflicts in Davo Region, Philippines”. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Durano, FLA, Alviola IV, PA., Digal, LN, Sarmiento, JMP and NB Oponda. “The Effects of Altitude on the Profitability, Productivity and Technical Efficiency of Cacao Farms in Calinan and Marilog Districts, Davao CIty”. Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Bangcaya, EJE, Placencia, S.P., Alviola IV, PA, Sarmiento, JMP, Obsioma, VP, and JP Manila. “Assessing the Production of and Marketing Systems of Smallholder Goat Value Chains in Davao Region, Philippines”, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Callanta, DS, Romo, G.R., Sarmiento, JMP, and PA Alviola IV. “Consumer Behavior and Retail Outlet Choice for Seafood in Zamboanga City, Philippines”, Paper presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Lorilla, AP, Guiral, K.J., Matullano, KR, Sarmiento, JMP, Tagubase, JLJ, Alviola, PA IV, and VP Obsioma. “Socio Economics Drivers of Application of Nitrates as a Curing Agent in Skinless Longganisa Processed Meat Products sold in Bankerohan Public Market in Davao City Philippines”, Poster presented at the 9th International Conference on Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM), November 13-16, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Ligue, KJB, Alviola IV, PA, Romo, GDA., Acuna, TR., Bangcaya, EJE., Laorden, NL, and AN Regulacion. “Productivity and Profitability of Soybean in Cateel, Davao Oriental Southern Philippines.”, Paper presented at the 25th FCSSP/1st FPSAP Scientific Conference, September 16-21, 2019 Davao City, Philippines.
  • Sabanal, BT, Achondo, M.J., Gamalo LF, Alviola, PA IV, and MA. Responte. “Spiders (Arthropoda;Araneae) in the University of the Philippines Mindanao Campus”, Paper presented at the 28th Annual Philippine Biodiversity Symposium and General Assembly of the Biodiversity Conservation Society of the Philippines (BCSP), August 13-16, 2019 Baybay, Leyte, Philippines.
  • Sumaoy, P A., Rovi Gem E. Villame, Aileen Grace D. Delima, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Pedro A. Alviola IV, and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. Development of Moringa Powder-Fortified Peanut Butter Cookies as Potential Snack Item for Iron Deficient School Age Children in Davao City. Poster presented at the 2019 IFT, June 2-5, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana. 
  • Soriano, P., Rovi Gem E. Villame, Aileen Grace D. Delima, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Pedro A. Alviola IV, and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. Utilization of Alugbati (Basella Alba L.) Leaves Powder to Increase Vitamin A Content of Fresh Egg Noodles. Poster presented at the 2019 IFT, June 2-5, 2019 in New Orleans, Louisiana.       
  • Lachica, Z, T., Mata, ME., Alviola, PA IV., Murao, LE., G N. Marquez, A L. Lagare, J H. Mendoza, N J. Eng. Dog Population Control as Key Intervention Strategy for Eradicating Rabies in Davao City Philippines: A Policy Implication via Mechanistic and Phenomenological Models. Poster presented at the 2nd International Workshop on Mathematical Biology-IWOMB 2019, January 6-10, 2019 in Bohol Bee Farm, Panglao Island, Bohol Philippines. (1st Place Winner: Gong Show Oral Competition) 
  • Lachica, Z, T., G N. Marquez, A L. Lagare, J H. Mendoza, N J. Eng, L E. Murao, M E. Mata & PA Alviola IV. The Impact of Government Initiated Interventions, Dog Characteristics and Climate on Rabies Cases in Davao City Philippines. Poster presented at the 18st Philippine Network of Microbial Culture Collections, Inc. (PNMCC, Inc.) Symposium and Pre-Symposium Workshop, Nov. 9-10, 2018 in Angeles City, Pampanga, Philippines. (1st Place Winner: Poster Competition)
  • Carilhay, N, E., Aileen Grace D. Delima, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, PA Alviola IV and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. Nutrient Intake Estimates from Three Day Diet Recall by Grade V Pupils in Selected Elementary Schools in Davao City, Southern Philippines following Vegetable Gardening and Cooking Interventions. Poster presented at the 31st Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) Conference, Aug 23-25,2018 in Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines
  • Sumaoy, P A., Rovi Gem E. Villame, Aileen Grace D. Delima, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Pedro A. Alviola IV, and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. Development of Moringa Powder-Fortified Peanut Butter Cookies as Potential Snack Item for Iron Deficient School Age Children in Davao City. Poster presented at the 31st Southern Mindanao Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development Consortium (SMAARRDEC) Conference, Aug 23-25,2018 in Mati, Davao Oriental, Philippines    
  • Carilhay, N, E., Aileen Grace D. Delima, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Pedro A. Alviola IV and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. Nutrient Intake Estimates from Three Day Diet Recall by Grade V Pupils in Selected Elementary Schools in Davao City, Southern Philippines following Vegetable Gardening and Cooking Interventions. Poster presented at the 4th AFSA International Conference on Food Safety and Food Security, Aug 10-12,208 in Siem Reap, Cambodia
  • Sumaoy, P, A., Rovi Gem E. Villame, Aileen Grace D. Delima, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Pedro A. Alviola IV, and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. Development of Moringa Powder-Fortified Peanut Butter Cookies as Potential Snack Item for Iron Deficient School Age Children in Davao City. Poster presented at the 4th AFSA International Conference on Food Safety and Food Security, Aug 10-12,2018 in Siem Reap, Cambodia    
  • Bacus, MG., Junsay, NT., Otero, C., Buenaventura SGC., Alviola IV, PAA and LAE Murao. Molecular Surveillance and Risk Factor Analysis of Rotavirus an Infection in Backyard Pig Farms in Davao City.  A paper presented at the Philippine Society of Microbiologist (PSM), 47th Annual Convention and Scientific Meeting, Legazpi City, Albay, Philippines, July 19-20, 2018. (Finalist: Best Paper Competition: Non-Professional Category)
  • Ladera, Y., Murao, LAE., Alviola IV, PA, De Cadiz, AE., and N. Oponda. Mapping and Risk Factor Analysis of Zoonotic Enteropathgens in Swine Backyard Farms from Davao City.  A paper presented at the 10th PSP Scientific Conference, Davao City, Philippines. June 7-9, 2018.
  • Limpoco, MAA., J.M.P. Sarmiento, P.A. Alviola IV, A.J. Galaura, and R. Sentones. Climate Change Impact on Agriculture and Aquaculture Income in Davao Region, Philippines. A paper presented at the 2018 McCarl Series – Economic Evaluation for the Impacts of Climate Change on Agriculture, Chung-Hua Institution for Economic Research (CHIER), Taipei. Taiwan. May 16-21, 2018.
  • Ruedas, PM, Alviola IV, PA., Roxanne T. Aguinaldo, Marilou O. Montiflor, Glory Dee A. Romo, & Jon Marx P. Sarmiento. Income Optimization for Vegetable Farming in Sitio Upper New Sabang & Sitio Pamuhatan, Barangay Marilog, Davao City.  A paper presented at the 13th Supply Chain Management Forum: Developing Value Chains and Communities: Challenges and Lessons Learned, UP Mindanao, Philippines. February 26, 2018.
  • Ricalde, RG., Libranza, AP., Alviola IV, PA., Sarmiento, JM, Obsioma, VP., and NL Laorden. Optimal Diets of Indigenous Children in Conflict and Non-Conflict Areas of Davao Del Norte, Philippines.  A paper presented at the SOM Public Lecture Series, UP Mindanao, Philippines. February 21, 2018.
  • Miguel CB, Limpoco, MAL, Alviola IV, PA, Estaña, LM and JM P. Sarmiento. Bayesian Spatial Probit Estimation of the Determinants of Hybrid Rice Adoption of Small-Holder Farmers from Padada and Hagonoy, Davao Del Sur, Southern Philippines. A paper presented at the Philippine National Remote Sensing Conference, Butuan City, Philippines. November 28-29, 2017.   
  • Bacus, M., Otero, C., Alviola IV, PA., and LM Murao. Molecular Surveillance of Rotavirus A in Backyard Pig Farms in Davao City.  A poster presented at the Philippine Society of Microbiologist (PSM) Mindanao Chapter- 22nd Mindanao Convention and Scientific Meeting, Davao City, Philippines. November 17-18, 2017. (2nd Place Winner: Poster Competition)
  • Ricalde, RG., Libranza, AP., Alviola IV, PA., Sarmiento, JM, Obsioma, VP., and NL Laorden. Optimal Diets of Indigenous Children in Conflict and Non-Conflict Areas of Davao Del Norte, Philippines.  A paper presented at the 2nd Global Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (GAME) Conference, Manila, Philippines. October 26-27, 2017.
  • Vaquilar, EB., Laorden, NLL., Alviola IV, PA., Murao, LM., Sarmiento, JM and C. Otero. A Social Network Analysis on the Epidemiology of Porcine Rotavirus A in Davao City.  A paper presented at the 2nd Global Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (GAME) Conference, Manila, Philippines. October 26-27, 2017.
  • Gilles, P., Alviola IV, PA, Murao, LM., Acuna, TR., Sarmiento, JM and C. Otero. Economic Effects of Rotavirus A (RVA) in Backyard Swine Farms: The Case of the Districts of Bunawan, Calinan, Toril and Tugbok in Davao City.  A paper presented at the 2nd Global Agribusiness Management and Entrepreneurship (GAME) Conference, Manila, Philippines. October 26-27, 2017.
  • Bacus, M., Otero, C., Alviola IV, PA., and LM Murao. Molecular Surveillance of Rotavirus A in Backyard Pig Farms in Davao City.  A poster presented at the 1st PSBMB Mindanao Scientific Conference, General Santos, Philippines. October 26-27, 2017. (3rd Place Winner: Poster Competition)
  • Murao, L., Alviola IV, PA, Oponda, N, Lagat, F, Ladera, Y., Gilles, P., Otero, C. Vaquilar, E., Acuna, TR., Sarmiento, JM., and NL Laorden. The Combined Power of Molecular Biology and Numbers to Understand Rotavirus Circulation and Impact in Backyard Farms.  A paper presented at the 1st PSBMB Mindanao Scientific Conference, General Santos, Philippines. October 26-27, 2017.
  • Ricalde, RG., Libranza, AP., Alviola IV, PA., Sarmiento, JM, Obsioma, VP., and NL Laorden. Optimal Diets of Indigenous Children in Conflict and Non-Conflict Areas of Davao Del Norte, Philippines.  A paper presented at the 7th Health R&D Expo, Davao City, Philippines. September 21-22, 2017. (2nd Place Winner: Oral Competition)
  • Ricalde, RG., Libranza, AP., Alviola IV, PA., Sarmiento, JM, Obsioma, VP., and NL Laorden. Optimal Diets of Indigenous Children in Conflict and Non-Conflict Areas of Davao Del Norte, Philippines.  A poster presented at the 7th Health R&D Expo, Davao City, Philippines. September 21-22, 2017. 
  • Gilles, P., Alviola IV, PA, Murao, LM., Acuna, TR., Sarmiento, JM and C. Otero. Economic Effects of Rotavirus A (RVA) in Backyard Swine Farms: The Case of the Districts of Bunawan, Calinan, Toril and Tugbok in Davao City.  A poster presented at the 7th Health R&D Expo, Davao City, Philippines. September 21-22, 2017.
  • Limpoco, MAA., J.M.P. Sarmiento, P.A. Alviola IV, A.J. Galaura, and R. Sentones. Climate Change Impact on Agriculture and Aquaculture Income in Davao Region, Philippines. A poster presented at the 2nd International Conference on Environmental Science (ICES), NCAS Auditorium, University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines.  August 3-4, 2017.
  • Otero, C., Murao, L., Alviola IV, PA, Oponda, N, Lagat, F, Ladera, Y and P. Gilles. Identification of Risk Factors for Rotavirus Circulation in Pigs from Philippine Backyard Farms.  A paper presented at the 2017 International Union of Microbiological Societies (IUMS), Singapore. July 17-21, 2017.
  • Limpoco, MAA., J.M.P. Sarmiento and P.A. Alviola IV. Measuring the Economic Impact of Climate Variables on High Value Crops and Fish Commodities Production in Davao region. A paper presented at the In-House R&D Reviews, UP Mindanao. January 30, 2017.
  • Morales, D., Estana, L., and P.A. Alviola IV. Dengue Incidence Studies: A National Study on Precipitation, Gross Regional Domestic Product, Population, and Dengue Incidence in the Philippines.  A paper presented at the 54th Philippine Economics Society Conference (PES), Manila, Philippines. November 8, 2016.
  • Hairol, S., PA Alviola IV, H.M. Niere, N.L. Laorden, J.M.P. Sarmiento, N.B. Oponda. The effects of soil erosion on rice productivity and its impact on household welfare levels.  A paper presented at the 8th International Conference in Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM) 2016, Davao City, Philippines. October 27, 2016.
  • Alviola, IV PA., R. Tugay, Y.G. Alvarez, J.MP. Sarmiento, H.M. Niere, N.L. Laorden & N.B. Oponda. The effect of Soil erosion to Calorie intakes of children among corn-producing household. A paper presented at the 8th International Conference in Agribusiness Economics and Management (ICAEM) 2016, Davao city, Philippines. October 28, 2016.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

Child Obesity and Food Deserts

  • Calumba KFA,, Miko Mariz C. Castro, Aileen Grace D. Delima , MP. Loquias ,ER V. Bayogan PA. Alviola IV. 2023. Association between nutrient intake from vegetables and BMI category of in-school adolescents in urban and rural areas in Davao City, Philippines. Dialogues in Health. 2 100116
  • Thomsen M., Nayga, R.M. Jr. Alviola PA IV., and H. Rouse. 2015. “The Effect of Food Deserts on the BMI of Elementary Schoolchildren.” American Journal of Agricultural Economics. 98(1):1-18.
  • Alviola IV, P.A., R.M. Nayga, Jr., M. Thomsen D. Danforth and J. Smartt. 2014. “The Impact of Fast-food Restaurants on School Level Obesity”. Economics and Human Biology: 12: 110-119.
  • Alviola IV, P.A., R.M. Nayga Jr., M. Thomsen., and Z. Wang. 2013. “Determinants of Food Deserts”. American Journal of Agricultural Economics: 95(5) 1259-1265.
  • Alviola IV, P.A., R.M. Nayga Jr., and M. Thomsen. 2013. “Food Deserts and Childhood Obesity”. Applied Economic Perspectives and Policy: 35(1) 106-124. 
  • Cai, Y., P. Alviola IV, R.M. Nayga, Jr., and X.Wu. 2008. “The Effect of Food Away from Home and Food at Home Expenditures on Obesity Rates: A State Level Analysis.” Journal of Agricultural and Applied Economics: 40(2) 507-521. 

Livestock and Zoonotic Diseases 

  • Damgo M Michael G. Bacus Jan Danelle A. Bernido  Sherelyn A. Evangelio1,5, Kim Dianne B. Ligue1,5, Leo Manuel B. Estaña,  Von Carlo P. Dela Torre, Lyre Anni E. Murao, and P A. Alviola IV. 2023. Vulnerability Assessment of Emerging Infectious Diseases in Davao City, Southern Philippines: Utilizing Global Predictors to Develop Localized Interventions. Philippine Journal of Science. 152(5): 1555–1577.
  • Miguel C., Gernelyn T. Logrosa,  Leo Manuel B. Estaña, Genevieve D. Tupas , Zython Paul T. Lachica, and PA. Alviola IV. 2023. Risk Factors Associated with Contracting COVID-19 Infection in Selected Regions of Mindanao, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science. 152(3): 837–848
  • Kenneth P. Montajes, Arlene Lagare, Ma. Noreen Eng, Gloria Marquez, Pedro A. Alviola IV, Lyre Anni E. Murao. 2021. Spatial Analysis on Rabies Incidences and Rabies Control Program in Davao City, Southern Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 150 (6A):1461-1473
  • ZP Lachica, JD Ang, PD Dy, CY Arrieta, A Ong, MA Mata, and P Alviola IV. 2021. School-based Information and Education Campaign (IEC) Program and Knowledge Gain of Student Participants on Rabies in Davao City, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 150(5): 887-899
  • Diamante, E, N Herrada, ZP Lachica, GF Oguis, P Alviola IV and MA Mata. 2021. “Cost Optimization of the Intensified Rabies Control Program in DavaoCity, Philippines using Linear Programming”. Philippine Journal of Science, 150 (3): 683-692
  • Lachica, ZP., JM Peralta, EO Diamante, LAE Murao, MAE Mata, and PA Alviola IV. 2020. “A cointegration analysis of rabies cases and weather components in Davao City, Philippines from 2006 to 2017 PLoS ONE 15(8): e0236278. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0236278
  • Evangelio, S, DA Satur, ZP Lachica, MA Mata, and P Alviola IV. 2020. “Risk Factor Analysis for Dog Bite Victims in Davao City, Southern Philippines” Philippine Journal of Science: 149(2): 225-233
  • Lachica, ZP., S Evangelio, E Diamante, A Clemente, JM Peralta, LA Murao, MA Mata, and PA Alviola IV. 2019. “Trends of Canine Rabies Lyssavirus and Impact of the Intensified Rabies Control Program in Davao City, Philippines: 2006–2017” Philippine Journal of Science: 148(4) 751-763.

Child Nutrition, Food Security, IP, and Health

  • Gwinn Maxian, Pedro A. Alviola IV, Jon Marx P. Sarmiento, Juma Novie A. Alviola, Kriza Faye A. Calumba, Roxanne T. Aguinaldo. 2024. Effects of Fishery Closure on the Nutrient Intakes of School-Aged Children in a Marine Protected Area in Davao De Oro, Philippines. In Food and Nutritional Security in Asia – Exploring Challenges and Opportunities (Dil B. Rahut, KE Seetha Ram Raja Rajendra Timilsina, (eds.). Asian Development Bank Institute
  • Daena Francesca Acosta, Jon Marx Sarmiento, Leo Manuel Estana, Giovanna Fae Oguis, Sherelyn Evangelio, Cleto Nanola, Pedro Alviola IV. 2024. Optimized Nutritional Intakes of Fishers’ Children in Coastal Communities in Mabini, Davao de Oro, Philippines. The Philippine Journal of Fisheries 31(1): 137 – 154
  • Sumaoy, PSA,  Rovi Gem E. Villame, Aileen Grace D. Delima, Juma Novie A. Alviola,  Kriza Faye A. Calumba, PA. Alviola IV and Emma Ruth V. Bayogan. 2023. Nutrient Intakes of School-Age Children in Selected Schools in Davao City, Philippines. CMU Journal of Science. 27(1): 60-68. 
  • Villame-Gayagas, Rovi Gem E.; Fronteras, Jennifer P.; Nacar, Maria Christna D.; Lorilla, Aaron P.; and Alviola, Pedro A. IV. 2023. Village-level Processing of Pangi (Pangium edule Reinw.) Seeds by the Obu Manuvu Improves the Edibility and Level of Some Nutritional Factors [RESEARCH NOTE]. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist: Vol. 106: No. 4, Article 1.
  • Lorilla, A.P., Jennifer P. Fronteras, Belfred Bryan G. Chavez, Rovi Gem E. Villame & PA. Alviola IV. 2022. Effect of Indigenous Processing by Obu Manuvu on the Anti-nutrient and Nutrient Factors of Taro (Colocasia esculenta).2022. Mindanao Journal of Science and Technology. 20 (2): 88-11.
  • Joquiño, C JM Sarmiento, LM Estaña, C Nañola Jr., and P Alviola IV. 2021. “Seasonal Change, Fishing Revenues, and Nutrient Intakes of Fishers’ Children in Davao Gulf, Philippines”. Philippine Journal of Science: 150 (1): 307-323
  • Obsioma,VP  KL Guiral, KR Matullano, AP Lorilla, JLTagubase, KF Calumba, JMP Sarmiento, PA. Alviola IV. 2020. “Linking socio-demographics to residual nitrite in Philippine skinless native sausage”. Philippine Journal of Science: 149 (4): 1141-1149
  • Soriano, P RG Villame, KF Calumba, JN Alviola, AG Delima, P Alviola IV, and ER Bayogan. 2020. “Utilization of ‘Alugbati’ (Basella alba L.) Leaves Powder to Increase Vitamin A Content of Fresh Egg Noodles.” Philippine Journal of Science: 149(2): 273-281.
  • Fronteras, JP, Malida, PL, Lumakin, C., Villame, RG, Alviola IV, PA and A.P. Lorilla. 2019. “Effect of Indigenous Processing on the Nutrient and Anti-Nutrient Content of Corn (Zea mays L.).” Philippine Journal of Science: 148(1): 179-187.
  • Ricalde RG., Libranza, AP., Alviola IV, PA., Sarmiento, JMP, Obsioma, VP., Limpoco, MAP, NL. Laorden. 2018. “Diet Constraints of Indigenous Children in Conflict and Non-conflict Areas of Davao del Norte, Philippines”.  Journal of Economics, Management and Agricultural Development, 4(1):19-38.
  • Alviola IV, P.A., Tugay, R., Alvarez, Y, Sarmiento, JMP, Laorden, N, and N. Oponda. 2016. “The Effect of Soil Erosion on Children’s Calorie Intake among Corn-producing Households”. Journal of Economics, Management and Agricultural Development, 2(2): 15-37.

Climate Change, Agricultural Productivity, Conservation and Diversity

  • Durano, FLA, Sarmiento JM, Digal LN, & PA Alviola IV. 2024. Technical efficiency of cocoa farms at varying elevation levels in Davao City, Philippines: implications to sustainable upland farming systems. Journal of Mountain Science. 21(1). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11629-023-8325-x
  • Jon Marx P Sarmiento, Queenie Lynly T Mendez, Leo Manuel B Estaña, Evette S Giray, Cleto L Nañola & PA Alviola IV. 2021. The role of motorized boats in fishers’ productivity in marine protected versus non-protected areas in Davao Gulf, Philippines. Environment Development Sustainability. 23, 16786–16802. 

Agricultural Commodity-Related Production and Demand 

  • Miguel, C., Sarmiento, JMP. Estana, LMB.,Limpoco, MAA., Calag, VB., Novero, AU., and PA Alviola IV. 2021. Neighborhood Effects in Hybrid Rice Production in Davao Del Sur, Philippines. Philippine Journal of Science, 150 (6A): 1461-1473.
  • Castro, M.C., Sarmiento, J.M., Alviola, PA IV. and L.N. Digal. 2017. “Import Demand Estimation of Yellowfin Tuna in the European Union.” Asian Fisheries Science Journal: 30(4) 306-318.
  • Alviola IV, P. A., and O. Capps, Jr. 2010 “Household Demand Analysis of Organic and Conventional Fluid Milk in the United States Based on the 2004 Nielsen Homescan Panel.” Agribusiness: An International Journal: 26(3) 369-388.

OTHER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

  • UP Scientist 
  • Associate Editor, Philippine Journal of Development
  • Gawad Chanselor para sa Pinakamahusay na Guro – Senior Category 2022 (Chancellor’s Award for Outstanding Faculty – Senior Category 2022), University of the Philippines Mindanao
  • UP International Publication Awardee
  • Board Member, Philippine Agriculture and Economic Development Association – PAEDA
  • Fellow, UP Resilience Institute 
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