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NUMBER OF MEMBERS AS OF TODAY
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MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
Membership to the Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology is classified into Regular, Associate, Student, Lifetime, Honorary and Corporate. PSBMB has over 1,800 members as of January 2018. Any professional who has at least a BS degree major in Biochemistry or allied disciplines, any bona fide student of a recognized institution who has completed at least five (5) units of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, or any company, institution, corporation or partnership which is in capacity to support the objectives of the Philippine Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc. can qualify for membership.
New Members applying for Regular, Associate and Student Membership to the society are required a onetime payment of an admission fee of Php 800.00. Annual membership fee for Regular, Associate and Student Membership is valid for a period of one year upon the approval of membership.
For further information about membership, you may read Article II of the Constitution and Articles III, IV, V of the By-Laws through this link.
STEPS IN BECOMING A MEMBER
To become a member of PSBMB
- You must be a qualified professional/student/company, institution, corporation or partnership.
- You must attend any activities of the Society to apply for membership.
- You must fill up the application form available in the secretariat/membership booth. Application form is also downloadable through the table below.
- You must have your application form signed by at least two (2) good-standing PSBMB members for recommendation.
- You must complete payment on-site during a PSBMB Activity or in advanced through bank deposit (See Online Payment for more details on bank deposit). Claim and keep your official receipt.
- You must take an oath of membership to activate your application. PSBMB only administers oath of membership on site during Annual Convention, RevUp Workshops, and Chapter Activities. Failure to take an oath on one of the events mentioned above will not constitute membership to society.
- You must submit your completed application form with your oath of membership (PSBMB Form 5) to the authorized staff in the secretariat/membership booth.
- You may claim your Certificate of Membership on-site or wait for five to ten (5-10) business days to receive an e-copy of Certificate of Membership online through your registered email address. Lifetime members will receive their Membership ID on-site.
MEMBERSHIP TYPES, FEES, AND FORMS
TYPE OF MEMBERSHIP |
MEMBERSHIP FEE |
QUALIFICATIONS |
APPLICATION FORM |
Regular Membership |
PhP 500.00 |
Anyone who has at least a BS degree major in Biochemistry or allied disciplines and who is active in teaching and/or research in the field of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology in a recognized institution |
PSBMB Form 1 or 2 |
Associate Membership |
PhP 500.00 |
Anyone who has at least a BS degree major in Biochemistry or allied disciplines, is not presently engaged in teaching and/or research in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, but is interested in and will support the activities of the Society |
PSBMB Form 1 or 2 |
Student Membership |
PhP 300.00 |
Any bona fide student of a recognized institution who has completed at least five (5) units of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology |
PSBMB Form 1 or 2 |
Corporate Membership |
PhP 100,000.00 |
Any company, institution, corporation or partnership which is in capacity to support the objectives of the Society |
PSBMB Form 4 |
Lifetime Membership |
PhP 5,000.00 |
Must be a regular member of good standing. A regular member is considered to be of good standing when he/she attends the activities of the Society for three (3) consecutive years. |
PSBMB Form 3 |
DOWNLOAD FORMS HERE
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MEMBERSHIP GUIDELINES
Deposit payment to PSBMB Account at the Bank of the Philippine Islands (Current Account No. 0151-0233-47, BPI Espana Branch, Manila.). Submit a scanned copy of the application form and deposit slip of payment to psbmb.membership@gmail.com. A scanned copy of the official receipt will be emailed within five to ten (5-10) business days. Claim original official receipt in any PSBMB Activity.