MARIA SOLEDAD M. LOPEZ-DISTOR
Registered Chemist and a Civil Service Commission Eligible Professional. She has completed her Bachelor
of Science in Chemistry from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos and post-graduate studies in
Management major in Public Administration from Laguna College of Business and Arts. She is presently a
part-time faculty (Associate Professor V) of Systems Technology Institute (STI)-Sta. Rosa. She is at the
same time a member of the pool of Technical Expert/Assessor of the Philippine Accreditation Bureau of
the Department of Trade and Industry, tasked to assess the technical competence of chemical testing
laboratories for ISO 17025 accreditation. She is also an in-house resource speaker (March 2014 to
present) of International Standards Certification Philippines, Inc. (ISC-Phil).
Professional Experience
Part-time Instructor, BA/HRM Department-Systems Technology Institute Sta. Rosa Laguna
(June 2014 to Present; June 2009 to March 2011)
Handles lecture classes on General Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Natural Sciences,
Food Safety, Total Quality Management and Human Resources Management.
Technical Assessor/Expert, Philippine Accreditation Bureau-Department of Trade and Industry
(September 2014 to Present)
Conducts audit/assessment of chemical testing laboratories in compliance to ISO 17025 requirements.
Resource Speaker (In-house), International Standards Certification Philippines, Inc. (ISC-Phil)
(March 2014 to Present)
Delivers seminar/workshops on topics for current Good Manufacturing Practices and HACCP.
Food Drug Regulation Oficer, Food Drug Administration-Philippines
(Nov 2003 to April 2014)
Conducts physico-chemical analysis of drug/antibiotic finished dosage forms and involved in the project
on establishment of pharmaceutical reference standards. An approved signatory for ISO 17025 on
drugs/antibiotics and active pharmaceutical ingredients. Also a member of the Document Control of the
Laboratory’s QMS.
Chemist, Laboratory Services Division-Technology Resource Development Department (National Food
Authority) March 1998 to November 2003
Conducts chemical analyses and tests of grains and grain by products to include proximate analysis,
aflatoxin tests and other special tests to determine its chemical composition and nutrient content and
conduct same on sample from other government and private agencies and interested parties.
Conceptualizes and implements researches on laboratory standards and procedures on grains and byproducts in support to research activities and operation needs.
Quality Assurance Chemist- Bottled Water Department/Brewery Division- Asia Brewery Inc.
(December 1996-July 1997)
Conducts chemical analyses and tests for bottled water using official analytical methods to include
conductivity, alkalinity and hardness in conformance to standard specifications as a means of monitoring
quality of raw materials and finished products. Assists in the development of methodology/techniques
for the analysis of sample as specifically required for establishing quality standards and product
specifications and conducts validation on the same. Prepares reports on the results of analysis and
makes necessary evaluation with regards to conformance to specifications.
Educational Experience
Master in Management, Major in Public Administration October 2002 – May 2007
Laguna College of Business and Arts- Calamba, Laguna Philippines
Bachelor of Science in Chemistry June 1991- April 1996
University of the Philippines Los Banos -Los Banos, Laguna Philippines
Professional Certificate/Licenses
Philippine Chemistry Licensure Exam: September 1996 - passed
Career Service Professional Exam: May 2003 –passed
Publications/Researches
1. Paper accepted for oral presentation entitled “Strengthening Regional Collaboration among
ASEAN Regulatory Laboratories to Ensure Quality Assurance in Pharmaceuticals” to the 4th
International Conference on Pharmaceutical Regulatory Affairs held at Releigh, North Carolina
USA on 8-10 September 2014.
2. Workshop on Health, Public Safety and Border Control as Resource Speaker for topic on
“Investigation and Prosecution of Counterfeit Medicines” held at Bureau of Customs Manila last
20 March 2014.
3. Implementing QA/QC in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories in Preparation for ASEAN 2015 as
Resource Speaker for topic on “FDA Laboratory Accreditation”, Integrated Chemists of the
Philippines Convention held at Camp Crame Multi-Purpose Hall last Feb 19-20, 2014.
4. FDA Central Laboratory Quality Assurance on Health Product/Pharmaceuticals for Laboratories
as Resource Speaker for topic on “System Suitability”, FDA Academy Seminar Series held at
Vivere Hotel last Dec 2-3, 2013.
5. 42nd Annual Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas-Southern Tagalog Chapter Convention: "Chemistry
2015: Standards & Regulations for Philippine Products & Services" as Resource Speaker for topic
on “Strengthening Regional Collaboration among ASEAN Regulatory Laboratories To Ensure
Quality Assurance in Pharmaceuticals held at SEARCA UPLB last October 29-30, 2013.
6. 10th Annual USP Science & Standards Symposium: "Partnering Globally for 21st Century
Medicines" /3rd Global Summit of Pharmacopoeias as Resource Speaker for topic on “ASEAN
Harmonization on Pharmaceutical Reference Standards”, held at Baltimore Maryland USA last
September 18-20, 2013.
7. Workshop for Criminal Investigators and Public Prosecutors on the Special Rules of Procedures
for Intellectual Property Cases and Manual for Investigation and Prosecution of Intellectual
Property Cases as Resource Speaker for topic on “Legal Updates on RA 9711/Case Study on
Counterfeit Pharmaceutical Products” held at Hyatt Hotel and Casino Pedro Gil last 9-10
September 2013.
Summary of Trainings (Just a few)
Assessors Forum 2015
6 February 2015 PAB-DTI
Makati
Implementing QA/QC in Analytical Chemistry Laboratories in Preparation for ASEAN 2015
19-20 February 2014 Integrated Chemists of the Philippines
Camp Crame Multi-Purpose Hall
Training on ISO 17043 for Proficiency Testing
7 November 2013 Phil-MSTQ
FDA Alabang
10th Annual USP Science and Standards Symposium: Partnering Globally for 21st Century Medicines and
3rd Global Summit of Pharmacopoeias
17-20 September 2013- Baltimore Maryland USA
3rd ASEAN-USP Scientific Symposium and 2nd Stakeholders Forum
“Strengthening Regional Collaboration to Ensure Quality Assurance in Pharmaceuticals”
10-12 June 2013- Hanoi Vietnam
Laboratory Quality Management Documentation System
16-17 April 2013 Philippine Trade and Training Center-DTI
Pasay City
1st ASEAN-USP Scientific Symposium
“Quality of Medicines for Public Health”
26-27 April 2011, Sofitel Bangkok Thailand
Seminar Workshop/ Hands on Training
Spectrophotometry (LCMS) Model 1020EV
8-12 November 2010 Shimadzu PTE Ltd. Singapore
on
Shimadzu
Liquid
Chromatography-Mass
ISO 34 Awareness Seminar
14 October 2010 Philippine Accreditation Office-Department of Trade and Industry, Makati
Training Course on Quality Assurance in Chemical Analysis
22-23 July 2010 Food and Drug Administration Philippines
Training on Good Laboratory Practices and Pharmaceutical Analysis- Dissolution and HPLC
28 September – 2 October 2009 United States Pharmacopoeia/USAID
Training on Measurement Uncertainty
19-20 August 2009 Food and Drug Administration-Laboratory Services Division
Training Course on the Production of ASEAN Reference Standards (Chemical Assay)
7-11 July 2008 Japan Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (JPMA)
Bureau of Drug and Narcotics, Nonthaburi Thailand