PROFESSOR 3
E-mail Address: ctbayaga@up.edu.ph
Master's Degree: M.S. in Nutrition
Doctorate Degree: Ph.D. in Nutrition
Specialization: Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics
Research Interests: Breast Milk Composition (Chemical and Microbiological), Clinical Nutrition (management of diseases and disorders such as diabetes, CVD, and kidney failure), Relationship of diet and the management of autism, ADHD, and cerebral palsy
Professional Eligibility: Nutritionist-Dietitian Licensure Exam
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Maritonie B. Pico, Jethro Ian G. Belano, Demetria C. Bongga, and Alonzo A. Gabriel. 2021. Knowledge and Consumption Practices on Probiotics in Selected Low to Middle-Income Class Filipino Mothers in an Urban City. Acta Medica Philippina. DOI: https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.vi0.3007
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Karen May N. Tanguilig, Richard Paolo M. Aba, Marietoni B. Pico, and Alonzo A. Gabriel.Culturable micro-organisms in human milk were found to be associated with maternal weight, diet and age during early lactation. 2021. Journal of Applied Microbiology 131(2):925-937. https://doi.org/10.1111/jam.14974
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Marietoni B. Pico, Jethro Ian G. Belano, Demetria C Bongga, and Alonzo A. Gabriel. Breastfeeding Practices of Lactating Women in Selected Cities in Metropolitan Manila. 2020. Philippine Journal of Science. 149(3):565-570.
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Yasmin Janina A. Serrano, Marietoni B. Pico, Demetria C. Bongga, and Alonzo A. Gabriel. Sociodemographic factors associated with nutrient intake of women living in urban areas. 2020. Philippine Science Letters. 13(1):34-42.
Alonzo A. Gabriel, Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Eiric A. Magallanes, et al. Fates of pathogenic bacteria in time-temperature-abused and Holder- pasteurized human donor-, infant formula-, and full cream cow's milk. 2020. Food Microbiol. 89:103450.
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Marietoni B. Pico, Demetria C. Bongga, Erniel B. Barrios, and Alonzo A. Gabriel. 2019. Development and Evaluation of a Culturally Sensitive Food Frequency Questionnaire for the Assessment of Prebiotic and Probiotic Intake of Urban-living, Low-to-medium-income Women. Philippine Journal of Science 148 (3): 551-561.
Alonzo A. Gabriel, Errol John O. Ables, and Cecile Leah P. Tiangson-Bayaga. 2017. Estimation of Grapefruit Juice Color Degradation from Physicochemical Properties and Thermal Inactivation Parameters of E. coli O157:H7. Philippine Journal of Science 146 (1): 65-79.
Michelle Leslie C. Quiambao-Pablo, Cecile Leah P. Tiangson-Bayaga, Ernani R. Bullecer and Alonzo A. Gabriel. 2015. Handler Hygienic Practices and Aerobic Plate Counts of Blenderized Whole Food Tube Feedings among Selected Tertiary and Specialty Hospitals in the National Capital Region, Philippines. Acta Medica Philippina. 49(3):39-49.
Alonzo A. Gabriel, Joanna Marie Carla L. Usero, Kimberly J. Rodriguez, Angelo R. Diaz, Cecile Leah P. Tiangson-Bayaga. 2015. Estimation of ascorbic acid reduction in heated stimulated fruit juice systems using predictive model equations. LWT-Food Science and technology. 64:1163-1170.
Alonzo A.Gabriel, Jochelle Elysse C.Cayabyab, Athalie Kaye L.Tan, Mark Lester F. Corook, Errol John O.Ables, and Cecile Leah P. Tiangson-Bayaga. 2015. Development and validation of a predictive model for the influences of selected product and process variables on ascorbic acid degradation in simulated fruit juice. Food Chemistry 177: 295–303.
Leonora N. Panlasigui, Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Erniel B. Barrios, and Kim L. Cochon. 2010. Glycaemic Response to Quality Protein Maize Grits. Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism. Volume 2010 Article ID 697842. doi:10.1155/2010/697842.
Alonzo A. Gabriel, Cecile Leah P. Tiangson-Bayaga, and Carleneth P. Fernandez. 2006. Consumer Acceptance of Philippine Orange Drink as an Iron-Fortified Beverage for Filipino Women. Food Sci. Technol. Res. 11 (3): 369-377.
Cecile Leah P. Tiangson and Genevieve Deveza. 2005. Milkfish (Chanos chanos Forskaal) consumption in the Philippines and the Docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) levels of the cooked fish. Food Sci and Technol Res 11:127-133.
Cecile Leah P. Tiangson, Victor C. Gavino, Grace C. Gavino, and Leonora N. Panlasigui. 2003. Docosahexaenoic acid level of the breast milk of some Filipino women. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 54:379-386.
Co-author. 1999. Carbohydrate Availability of Arroz Caldo with lambda-carrageenan. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition. 50:283-289.
Cecile Klaudine C. Cabigas. Marietoni B. Pico, and Cecile Leah T. Bayaga. 2022. Enhancing the Skills and Competencies of Nutrition and Dietetics Students in the Philippines to Manage COVID-19 by Reinforcing Hospital Practicum Programs. Asian Journal of Dietetics. 4(4): 103-108.
CAGAbaya, TDCLim, and CLTBayaga. 2022. Relationship between diet quality, breakfast, and ultra-processed food consumption and the menstruation cycle of BS Community Nutrition students in the University of the Philippines Diliman. Journal of Nutritionist-Dietitian’s Association of the Philippines 35 (1&2).
CLTBayaga, Marietoni B. Pico, Jethro Ian G. Belano, Karen May N. Tanguilig, Yasmin Janina A. Serrano, Richard Paolo M. Aba, Demetria C. Bongga, and Alonzo A. Gabriel. 2020. Human Milk and Factors influencing its Chemical Compositions: A Narrative Review. Journal of Nutritionist-Dietitian’s Association of the Philippines 34 (1&2): 1-11.
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga, Felicidad V. Velandria, Jason L. Almario, and Babylyn D. Cayabyab. 2017. A Comparative Analysis of Serum Lipid Profile Among Hypercholesterolemic Filipino Adults on Low-fat Milk Powder Fortified with Plant Sterols. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines. 31:1-10.
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga. 2016. Ethics of Authorship of Health Sciences Related Articles in Peer-reviewed Journals. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines. 30:1-12.
Cecile Leah T. Bayaga. 2015. Registered Nutritionists-Dietitians’ Understanding of Autism and its Dietary Management. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines. 29:1-6.
Co-author. 1997. Blood Glucose Response of Normal Subjects to a Carrageenan-Incorporated Filipino Food. Journal of the Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines. 11:87-92.
Co-author. Fundamentals of Nutrition: A Laboratory Manual. 2007. Quezon City: C and E Publishing, Inc.
Co-author. 2006. “Chapter 4: Benefits and Sources of Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) in Human Milk” in Focus on Dietary Fats by Frank Columbus editor. New York: Novaeditorial Publications Inc.
Co-author. Copyright - Nutrition Clinic Diet Counseling Flyers/Handouts
Co-author. Proposed Revision of the MS Nutrition degree program offered by the College of Home Economics, UP-Diliman. Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UP-Diliman
Co-author. Copyright – Food Frequency Questionnaire to assess prebiotic and probiotic intake of adult Filipino women. Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, University of the Philippines.
2023 UP Diliman Centennial Faculty Grant
2023 Outstanding Professional of the Year in Nutrition and Dietetics
2023 Most Outstanding Registered Nutritionist-Dietitian, Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines Foundation
2022-2024 One UP Faculty Grant Award in Nutrition and Dietetics for Outstanding Research and Public Service
2022 Clara Ruth Darby Memorial Lecture Series Award, Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines Foundation
2021-2022 One UP Faculty Grant Award in Nutrition and Dietetics for Outstanding Research and Public Service, University of the Philippines Diliman
2021-2022 Source of Solutions, Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development, University of the Philippines Diliman
2020 Outstanding Scientific Paper Award, National Academy of Science and Technology (NAST)
2019-2021 One UP Faculty Grant Award in Nutrition and dietetics for Outstanding Research and Public Service
2017-2019 Emerging Interdisciplinary Research Grant
2017-2018 Enhanced Creative Work and Research Grant
2005 Preciosa Irma Florentin Award (Most Promising Young Nutritionist-Dietitian), Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines