Program at a Glance
"Circularity, Renewability, and Regenerative Futures for Food Systems"
Conference Programme
HYBRID
Negros Residences Function Hall
REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
OPENING CEREMONY
Master of Ceremony
Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido
Head of External Affairs and Linkage Office,
STI West Negros University
VP For External Affairs, Internal Relations Officers’ Council of the Negors Island Region
Prayer and National Anthem
Led by the Technological University of the Philippines Visayas (TUPV)
Welcome Remarks 1
Hon. Eugenio Jose V. Lacson
Negros Occidental Provincial Governor
Welcome Remarks 2
Hon. Greg G. Gasataya
Mayor, City of Bacolod
Opening Message
Dr. Leah J. Buendia (Online)
Undersecretary for Research and Development
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Formal Declaration of the Opening of IFSS 2025
Prof. Joane V. Serrano
Chancellor, UP Open University
President, Philippine Satoyama Landscapes and Satoumi Seascapes Network
Keynote Address
Mr. Roel Z. Castro
President and Chief Executive Officer, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power)
MOA Signing
Prof. Joane V. Serrano
Chancellor, UP Open University
President, Philippine Satoyama Landscapes and Satoumi Seascapes Network
Mr. Roel Z. Castro
President and Chief Executive Officer, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power)
Conference Rationale
Engr. Glady T. Reyes
Negros Occidental Assistant Provincial Science and Technology Director
(45 minutes)
Function Hall
PLENARY SESSION 1
Regeneration as the New Norm
Yong-Chao Su, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology, Kaohsiung Medical University
Moderator: Mr. Rolando Lazo, UPOU DSus Student
(20 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 1
NETWORKING BREAK
(1 hour)
PANEL SESSION 1
Nutrition in Food Systems in the Agricultural Sector
Moderator: Mr. Ariestelo Asilo, UPOU DSus Student
Venue: Function Hall
PANEL SESSION 2
Agri-Food Landscapes as a Circular Economy
Moderator: Ms. Almira Nerissa Andin, UPOU DSus Student
Venue: Meeting Room 1
Function Hall
LUNCH BREAK
Ayala Mall Capitol Central
OPENING OF POSTER GALLERY
and LAUNCHING OF SDG FAIR AND EXHIBIT
(45 minutes)
Function Hall
PLENARY SESSION 2
Biodiversity Mainstreaming in the Agriculture and Fisheries Sectors
Ms. Katherine C. Viñegas
Landscape Coordinator and Biodiversity Advisor
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmBH
Moderator: Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido
(20 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 2
(10 minutes)
Function Hall
NETWORKING BREAK
Presentation of Poster 1
(1 hour and 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 1
Inclusive and Sustainable Food Systems through Digital Innovation and Regenerative Practices
Venue: Function Hall
(20 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PARALLEL SESSION 1 AND 2
Conference Programme
HYBRID
Function Hall
REGISTRATION FOR IN-PERSON ATTENDEES
(45 minutes)
Function Hall
PLENARY SESSION 3
Circular and Just Transitions
Ms. Abigail E. Marcos
R&D Specialist/Vice Chairperson - Laboratory Accreditation Committee for Biological Testing (ISO 17025:2017) and Philippine Accreditation Bureau - Laboratory Accreditation Division (PAB-LAD)
Moderator: Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido
(45 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 3
(45 minutes)
NETWORKING BREAK
Presentation of Poster 2
(1 hour and 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 3
Design Thinking for Circular Agripreneurs
Moderator: Mr. Rolando Lazo, UPOU DSus Student
Venue: Function Hall
PARALLEL SESSION 4
Digital Tools for Food Systems Monitoring
Chair/Moderator TBA
Venue: Meeting Room 1
(20 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PARALLEL SESSIONS 3 AND 4
(10 minutes)
NETWORKING BREAK
(1 hour)
PANEL SESSION 3
Natural Products for Wellness and Sustainability
Moderator: Dr. Mae Llamas, Vice President for Academic Affairs of University of St. La Salle
Venue: Function Hall
Function Hall
LUNCH BREAK
(1 hour and 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 6
Sustainability through Bio-innovation and Cultural Diversity
Moderator: TBA
Venue: Meeting Room 1
(20 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PARALLEL SESSIONS 5 AND 6
(10 minutes)
NETWORKING BREAK
(45 minutes)
Function Hall
PLENARY SESSION 4
Roadmap to Regenerative Futures
Dr. Naomi Cosette R. Luis
ARD for Technical Operations
Department of Science and Technology-Negros Island Region
(15 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 4
Function Hall
CLOSING CEREMONY
Master of Ceremony
Yasmin Dormido
Designation, TUPV
Synthesis
Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt
Chair, IFSS 2025 Program Committee
Presentation of Awards and Certificates
• Best Paper Presenter
• Best Sustainable Showcase
Dr. Rodelio Subade
Chair, IFSS 2025 Paper Committee
Prof. Inocencio Buot Jr.
Chair, IFSS 2025 Awards Committee
Closing Remarks