Professor Doralyn Dalisay, Ph. D. of the University of san Austin- College of Health and Allied Medical professions is one of the 50 all-Filipino teams of scientists seen off by Pres. Rodrigo R. Duterte aboard the BRP Davao del Sur last May 15, 2018, in Aurora, Quezon to explore the Philippine Rise, a portion of which was declared as marine resource reserve by virtue of PD 489. The all-Filipino team of scientists will be doing a Coordinated National marine Scientific Research Initiatives and Related Activities (CONMIRA) in the underwater plateau. In briefing with the press, Prof. Dalisay explained that the team will be studying marine microorganisms thriving in the Philippine Sea.

USA prof, all-Filipino team of scientists sent to explore Philippine Rise. (2018, May 28). Panay News, p. B3.