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  • Day 1 | 17 September 2025

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    3rd International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS 2025)

    17-18 September 2025 | 17-19 September 2025 (SDG Fair)

    “Circularity, Renewability, and Regenerative Futures for Food Systems”

    • [PARALLEL SESSION 1]

      Moderator: Prof. May Olorga, TUPV

      Venue: Function Hall

      Date and time: 17 September 2025 | 2:55 PM - 4:25 PM

      Theme: Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems through Digital Innovation and Regenerative Practices
       

      Presenter

      Author/s

      Title of Paper

      1

      Kelcie Miguel Jacob
      Biology Program, Department of Natural Sciences, University of St. La Salle

      Kelcie Miguel Jacob,
      Ysha Marie Delfin,
      Jhaztin Banico,
      John Moises Relles,
      Kyle Patrick Taruc,
      Joval Martinez

      Project TAM-IS: Thermophile-Activated Microbial Inoculant System to Enhance Early Sugar Metabolism in Sugarcane

      2

      Finaflor F. Taylan
      Project Leader and Dean, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University

      Finaflor F. Taylan,
      Joane Serrano,
      Jabez Joshua Flores,
      Maria Lourdes Jarabe,
      Remsce Pasahol,
      Raizza Anna Alforja,
      Tiffany Leanne Catbagan

      Participatory Approach in Assessing and Promoting Women-led Permaculture among Selected Permaculture Sites in the Agriculture, Aquatic, and Natural Resources (AANR) Sectors in the Philippines

      3

      Almira Nerissa Andin
      DSus Student, UP Open University

      Almira Nerissa A. Andin,
      Bernadette B. Bugtong,
      Mild R. Hombrebueno,
      Jaycee M. Manansala,
      Joseph G. Navarro

      Participatory Action Research for Sustainable Food Systems: A Case Study on Designing a Self-Administered Questionnaire for Building Resilient and Empowered Communities in Northern and Central Luzon, Philippines

      4

      Sherry Marasigan
      Associate Professor, UP Los Baños

      Mary Grace Campollo
      Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University

      Mary Grace Campollo,
      Joane V. Serrano, Ph.D,
      Sherry B. Marasigan, Ph.D

      Exploring the Production Practices in terms of Sustainability in the Coffee Value Chain of Patikul, Sulu

      5

      Dinusha Rathnayake (Online)
      Hector Kobbekaduwa Agrarian Research and Training Institute

      Dinusha Rathnayake

      Sustainable Paddy Farming in Sri Lanka: Current Practices and Farmer Preferences on Organic Fertilizers

      6

      Thushari Senavirathna (Online)
      Department of Plantation Management, Wayamba University of Sri Lanka

      Thushari Senavirathna,
      Brian Dunsford

      Bamboo Pots (Bambusa vulgaris) as a Circular and Regenerative Alternative in Tea (Camellia sinensis) Nurseries

      7

      Isuri Jayarathne (Online)
      Department of Biosystems Technology, Faculty of Technology, University of Sri Jayewardenepura

      Isuri Jayarathne,
      Brian Dunsford,
      Thiyagaraja Yogachamini

      Building Community Resilience through Water-Centric Disaster Management: A Case Study of Flood Vulnerability in Puliyankulam, Sri Lanka

    • [PARALLEL SESSION 2]

      Moderator: Mr. Rolando Lazo, UPOU DSus Student

      Venue: Meeting Room 1

      Date and time: 17 September 2025 | 2:55 PM - 4:25 PM

      Theme: Innovative Circular Economy Food Systems
       

      Presenter

      Author/s

      Title of Paper

      1

      Tricia Ascan
      Assistant Professor, UP Open University

      Tricia Ascan,
      Emilio Climaco

      Promoting Eco-Inclusive Enterprises through an Academic-Community Partnership: The Case of OUgnayan Wednesdays at UPOU

      2

      Julius Remar Gabiota
      Technological University of the Philippines Visayas

      Julius Remar Gabiota,
      Vivien A. Articona,
      Joe Marl Bangcaya,
      Joan Claire Bebelone,
      Junalyn Dela Cruz,
      Rosalenda Diaz,
      Rhea Isabelle Gonzaga,
      Rico Orcine,
      Antonette Reyes,
      John Rry Villas,
      Rengie Claver

      A Portable, Thermoelectrically-Cooled Transport System for Enhancing the Survivability and Sustainability of Mangrove Crab (Scylla serrata) Aquaculture in the Philippines

      3

      Leo Mendel Rosario
      Assistant Professor, UP Open University

      Leo Mendel Rosario

      Case-Based Derivation of Food Innovation Challenges in an Online Project Management Course

      4

      Emilio Climaco
      Course Coordinator, University of the Philippines Open University (UPOU),
      Organic farmer and Beekeeper

      Emilio Climaco

      From Waste to Worth: A Circular Approach to Vegetable Retail Through Farmer Partnerships and Composting

      5

      Ivy Nallos
      MS Sustainability Student, UP Visayas

      Ivy Nallos,
      Edison Macusi

      Taro (Colocasia esculenta), bloodmeal, banana pseudostem waste-loss, and their effects on juvenile milkfish growth

      6

      Mary Jane Magpale (Online)
      Caraga State University

      Mary Jane Magpale,
      Irish Ambo,
      Roen Calivoso,
      Angel Cello,
      Honey Llanos,
      Vergenia Reducto,
      Charlotte Tabayag

      From Local Harvest to Circular Plates: Budgeting and Sustainable Consumption Intentions for Squash-Based Noodles

  • Day 2 | 18 September 2025

    3rd International Forum on Sustainability Science (IFSS 2025)

    17-18 September 2025 | 17-19 September 2025 (SDG Fair)

    “Circularity, Renewability, and Regenerative Futures for Food Systems”

    • [PARALLEL SESSION 3]

      Moderator: Dr. Melinda Sisles, TUPV

      Venue: Function Hall

      Date and time: 18 September 2025 | 9:10 AM - 10:40 AM

      Theme: Design Thinking for Sustainable Food Systems: Integrating Social Enterprise, Mechanization, and Community-Centered Approaches
       

      Presenter

      Author/s

      Title of Paper

      1

      Amelyn Laro, RSW, MASW
      Dean, College of Arts and Sciences, City College of Ormoc

      Amelyn Laro

      Excelling in Extremes: Merging Documentary Stories with Social Work Reflection Essays on Food Systems and Futures Thinking

      2

      Gregorio Crisostomo
      Assistant Director for Research and Extension
      Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV)

      Crizel Ann Biton,
      Henmark De la Cruz,
      Ma. Korina Claudia Hinayan,
      Ronald Ray Labayen,
      Charisse Pesquera,
      Jayboy Santillan, and
      Joel Manuel Villaluz

      Multi-Crop Powder Processing Machine for Enhancing the Value of Root Crops in Negros

      3

      John Rey Reyes
      Negrosanon Young Leaders Institute Inc., IFPDS-CFOS UP Visayas

      John Rey Reyes,
      Farrah Mitchelle Armateo,
      Rodelio Subade,
      Farisal Bagsit,
      Liberty Espectato,
      Joshua Regalado

      Anatomy of Fish Losses: Nature, Drivers, and Extent in the lens of small-scale fishers in Barangay Nayon, San Enrique, Negros Occidental

      4

      Arrel Diamse (Online)
      University of the Philippines Diliman Extension Program in Pampanga

      Arrel Diamse,
      Carissa Mae Fernando

      Profitability and Sustainability of Goat Farming in Paniqui, Tarlac

      5

      Qiarrah Syrah Chavez (Online)
      UP Open University

      Elijah Jeremiah Abad,
      Cedrick John Alejandrino,
      Ernie Avila,
      Van Olem Benitez,
      Rupert Jeremiah Bustamante IV,
      Emerson Cabudol,
      Qiarrah Syrah Chavez,
      Kyle Russelle Paredes,
      Merryrose Red,
      Margaret Tadeja

      The Future of Philippine Coffee Production: A Case Study of an Award-winning Social Enterprise

    • [PARALLEL SESSION 4]

      Moderator: Ms. Shalel Galope-Billones, TUPV

      Venue: Meeting Room 1

      Date and time: 18 September 2025 | 9:10 AM - 10:40 AM

      Theme: Digital Tools for Food Systems Monitoring
       

      Presenter

      Author/s

      Title of Paper

      1

      Reinald Adrian Pugoy
      Associate Professor, UPOU Faculty of Information and Communication Studies (FICS)

      Blancaflor Arada,
      Roda Tajon,
      Lei Kristoffer Lactuan

      Sowing Intelligence: User Perceptions and Gendered Insights on AI Adoption in Regenerative Agriculture

      2

      Gershom Defe
      Technological University of the Philippines Visayas

      Gershom Defe

      Lettuce Production in Microclimate Environment and its Environmental Impact using Life Cycle Analysis

      3

      Ari Luis Halos
      Assistant Professor, Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University

      Ari Luis Halos

      Just Energy Transition for Unenergized Mountain Communities in Laguna

      4

      Jabez Joshua Flores (Online)
      Senior Lecturer, UP Open University
      Permaculture Consultant

      Joane Serrano,
      Raizza Anna Alforja,
      Karl Abellard Villegas,
      Larry Cruz

      The Application of Permaculture as a Climate Change Response to Reduce the Land Surface Temperature (LST) within the UPOU Campus

      5

      Mc Lean Bayasca
      Varacco Inc.

      Ariestelo Asilo,
      Mc Lean Lorenz Bayasca,
      Glady Reyes,
      John Michael Tingson

      Digital Transformation Roadmap of Coffee Farmers Association Towards Improved Livelihood in Murcia, Negros Occidental

    • [PARALLEL SESSION 5]

      Moderator: Dr. Salvador Sigaya Jr., STIWNU

      Venue: Function Hall

      Date and time: 18 September 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

      Theme: Policy Hack Lab: Local Food Bills
       

      Presenter

      Author/s

      Title of Paper

      1

      Joe Anthony Claus
      City Government of Batangas

      Joe Anthony Claus

      Surfacing R&D In The Legislative Process: An Ethnomethodological Analysis Of The Journal Of Proceedings Of A City Government's Committee Hearing On An Agricultural Ordinance

      2

      Ma. Celeste Abad
      Faculty of Management and Development Studies, UP Open University,
      and DNA Sequencing Core Facility, UP System Philippine Genome Center

      Ma. Celeste Abad

      Enhancing Awareness And Empowering Community To Manage Biodiversity Loss Heal Program

      3

      Jephte Muñez
      Assistant Professor and Diploma in/ Master of Land Valuation and Management Program Chair, FMDS, UP Open University

      Jephte Muñez

      Regenerative Food Systems In The Age Of Circularity: A Systematic Review Of Frameworks, Metrics, And Governance Models

      4

      Jonathan Chris Bañas
      Institute of Fisheries Policy and Development Studies, College of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences, UP Visayas

      Jonathan Chris Bañas,
      Rodelio F. Subade

      Understanding Narratives Of Small-Scale Fishers In Iloilo City’s Food System: Policy Insights For Regenerating Coastal Livelihoods

      5

      Alvie Simonette Alip
      Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, UP Open University

      Jayson Cainglet
      Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura

      Alvie Simonette Alip,
      Jayson Cainglet

      Bridging The Disconnect: Rural-Urban Food System Integration In The Philippine Agriculture Value Chain

      6

      Trisha Jean Lozano
      UP Visayas

      Abasolo, Isaiah Niccol S.,
      Cuajotor, Georgia Sophia Alexia R.,
      Dequiña, Gwyneth Hilary C.,
      Guanco, Mariz Nicole C.,
      Hije, Jons Stephen F.,
      Jinon, Jim Claufel E.,
      Lozano, Trisha Jean T.,
      Subade, Rodelio F.,
      Tagamolila, Matthew Dominic M.

      Examining The Effects Of Urbanization On The Livelihood Of Farmers, Fishers, And Households In Buyu-An, Tigbauan, Iloilo

      7

      Maria Carolina Bello Dawonlay
      UP Open University

      Maria Carolina Bello Dawonlay

      Practices That Build Young Moro Women’s Economic And Health Resilience: Search For Policy Recommendations

      8

      Ian Invierno
      DSus Student, UP Open University
      Sr Manager - Fresh Produce, S&R Membership Shopping

      Ian Invierno

      Integrating Sustainability In Philippine Undergraduate Food Science And Technology Education Towards Food Security: A Case Study

    • [PARALLEL SESSION 6]

      Moderator: Dr. Renith Guanzon, Professor, College of Education, STIWUN

      Venue: Meeting Room 1

      Date and time: 18 September 2025 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

      Theme: Sustainability through Bio-innovation and Cultural Diversity
       

      Presenter

      Author/s

      Title of Paper

      1

      Arwen Jover
      University of St. La Salle - Bacolod

      Arwen Jover,
      Joval Martinez,
      Aran Jay Nonato,
      Raezel Harvey Pitong,
      Angel Hope Robles

      Functional Characterization Of Potassium Solubilization Potential Of Hot Spring-Derived Thermophilic Bacteria For Sustainable Agricultural Biofertilizer Development

      2

      Ken Patrick Bucayan
      Biology Program, Department of Natural Sciences, University of St. La Salle

      Edrian Kyle Verzosa,
      Johnny Balidion,
      Joval Martinez,
      Kyle Patrick Taruc,
      Ken Patrick Bucayan and
      Sammi Gabriel U. Policarpio

      Tsoco-Shield: Treatment With Soil-Based Organisms On Cacao-Infecting Oomycetes

      3

      Jemyna Barenos
      Technical University of the Philippines - Visayas

      Jay Ryan Gomez
      Technical University of the Philippines - Visayas

      Jay Ryan Gomez,
      Jemyna Barenos,
      Chammy Galve,
      Jerl Adriane Sembrano,
      Cris John Pepito,
      Ridick Aguirre,
      Nhel John Pesquera,
      Gizel Deanon,
      Angelo Baja

      Synergistic Hydroponics Enhancing Lactuca Sativa Via Ozone, Sonic Vibration, Electrical Stimulation And Led Spectral For Artificial Sunlight

      4

      Seanne Austin Soliva
      Technological University of the Philippines Visayas

      James Rafael Alojipan,
      Christian Fritz Alvissi,
      Trisha Marie Casas,
      Stephanie Ebedo,
      Aldrix John Hilario,
      Christian Medalla,
      Sandara Peraño,
      Clark Jade Severino,
      Seanne Austin Soliva

      A Comparative Study on the Effects of Electrical Stimulation and Ozone Water Treatment on the Germination and Development of Rice (Oryza sativa)

      5

      Junella Trixia C. Porol
      Technological University of the Philippines Visayas

      Bryan Albay,
      Fionna Rhianna Buenacosa,
      Christine Lama,
      Sherly Ann Lumanog,
      Joyce Plagata,
      Junah Quilla;
      Cenon III Linazan,
      Junella Trixia Porol

      Biofilm Reinforced With Chitosan Derived From Blue Crab Shells Incorporated With Sweetpotato Leaf And Stem Ethanolic Extract For Packaging Applications