Course: Panel Presentations

Topic outline

Chair/Moderator: Mr. Ariestelo Asilo, UPOU DSus Student

Venue: Function Hall

Date and time: 17 September 2025 | 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Theme: Nutrition in Food Systems in the Agricultural Sector

	Discussants	Description of the Panel
1	Christine De Siree F. Jodloman Director of Community Development and Programs AGREA Agricultural Communities International Foundation Inc.	Excellent nutrition is fundamental to a healthy society. Our agricultural sector is the primary source of our food. We must therefore ensure our food systems provide nutritious and safe food for everyone. Let us promote sustainable farming and food manufacturing practices to improve food quality to create a healthier future for all.
2	Carl Vincent D. Gapasin (Online) Office of the Chief (OIC), Crop Research and Production Support Division (CRPSD) Bureau of Plant Industry
3	Dr. Leila S. Africa (Online) Professor, Institute of Human Nutrition and Food College of Human Ecology University of the Philippines Los Baños, Philippines

Chair/Moderator: Dr. Jake Lauren Mercado, STIWNU

Venue: Meeting Room 1

Date and time: 17 September 2025 | 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM

Theme: Agri-Food Landscapes as a Circular Economy

	Discussants	Description of the Panel
1	Dr. Andrew G. Mercado (Online) Co-Founder Subay Marketing Inc.	Our farms and natural environments are deeply connected. A circular economy approach treats this entire landscape as one system. We must eliminate the idea of waste and see it as a resource. For example, crop residues can become compost to enrich the soil. This creates a regenerative cycle that strengthens our food security and protects our planet.
2	Sr. Camilo Beltran Montoya (Online) International Plant Protection Convention Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
3	Dr. Rodel Lasco (Online) Executive Director The Oscar M. Lopez Center

Chair/Moderator: Dr. Cherry Mae Praico- Epacta, STIWNU

Venue: Function Hall

Date and time: 18 September 2025 | 11:10 AM - 12:10 NN

Theme: Natural Products for Wellness and Sustainability

	Discussants	Description of the Panel
1	Ms. November Canieso-Yeo Founder Plantsville Health	The Philippines is rich in natural resources that can improve our well-being. These natural products offer pathways to health, from traditional medicine to nutritious foods. We must develop them sustainably to protect our precious biodiversity. This approach supports local communities and creates green economic opportunities. Choosing these products allows us to care for our personal health and the health of our planet.
2	Mr. Philip Cruz President Herbanext Laboratories, Inc.

Chair/Moderator: Dr. Ferdinand Maquito, FMDS/UPOU, Sekiguchi Global Research Association/Atsumi International Foundation

Venue: Meeting Room 1

Date and time: 18 September 2025 | 11:10 AM - 12:10 NN

Theme: KKK47@IFFS3: Sustainable Food Forest

	Discussants	Activity/Title of Paper/Topic
1	Dr. Ferdinand Maquito	A Case Study of a Farm in Laguna
2	Dr. Jabez Joshua Flores (Online)	A Design for Zones 4/5 of the UPOU FMDS Perma G.A.R.D.E.N.
3	Prof. Inocencio Buot, Jr.