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
Opening Message
Dr. Leah J. Buendia (Pre-recorded Video)
Undersecretary for Research and Development
Department of Science and Technology (DOST)
Message of Support
Hon. Eugenio Jose V. Lacson
Negros Occidental Provincial Governor
Hon. Greg G. Gasataya
Mayor, City of Bacolod
Hon. Atty. Rowena Lopez-Lizares
Mayor, City of Talisay
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
Engr. Bernard Bailey R. Del Castillo
Chief Technical Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Negros Electric and Power Corp. (Negros Power)
UPOU-Negros Power MOA Signing, Tripartite MOA Signing, and UPOU-STI MOA Signing
Prof. Joane V. Serrano
Chancellor, UP Open University
Mr. Roel Z. Castro
President and Chief Executive Officer, Negros Electric and Power Corp.
Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga
Officer-in-Charge, DOST-NIR Regional Director
Engr. Reynaldo P. Ramos, PhD
President, Technological University of the Philippines
Dr. Ryan Mark S. Molina
President, STI West Negros University
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
Topic: Feeding Bees, Feeding Humanity: When Bees are Not Hungry, So will Humans
Yong-Chao Su, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Department of Biomedical Science and Environmental Biology
Kaohsiung Medical University
Moderator: Asst. Prof. Lorena Jean Saludadez, UP Open University
(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: Dr. Jake Lauren Mercado, STIWNU
Venue: Meeting Room 1
Function Hall
LUNCH BREAK
Ayala Mall Capitol Central
LAUNCHING OF SDG FAIR EXHIBIT (Purely on-site)
Master of Ceremony
Dr. Yasmin Pascual-Dormido
(45 minutes)
Function Hall
PLENARY SESSION 2
Food System Resilience in a BANI (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear, and Incomprehensible) World
Topic: 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. Ana Panganiban, TUPV
(20 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 2
(10 minutes)
Function Hall Hallway
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
Moderator: Prof. May Olorga, TUPV
Venue: Function Hall
PARALLEL SESSION 2
Innovative Circular Economy Food Systems
Moderator: Mr. Rolando Lazo, UPOU DSus Student
Venue: Meeting Room 1
(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
Topic: Making Better Possible: Manufacturing Challenges and Pathways for Sustainable Food Systems
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. Felicidad N. Altalaguire, Dean, College of Engineering, STIWNU
(15 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 3
(10 minutes)
Function Hall Hallway
NETWORKING BREAK
Presentation of Poster 2
(1 hour and 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 3
Design Thinking for Sustainable Food Systems: Integrating Social Enterprise, Mechanization, and Community-Centered Approaches
Moderator: Dr. Melinda Sisles, TUPV
Venue: Function Hall
PARALLEL SESSION 4
Digital Tools for Food Systems Monitoring
Moderator: Ms. Shallel Galope-Billones, TUPV
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. Cherry Mae Praico, STIWNU
Venue: Function Hall
PANEL SESSION 4
KKK47@IFFS3: Sustainable Food Forest
Moderator: Dr. Ferdinand Maquito
Venue: Meeting Room 1
Function Hall
LUNCH BREAK
(1 hour and 30 mins.)
PARALLEL SESSION 5
Policy Hack Lab: Local Food Bills
Moderator: Dr. Salvador Sigaya Jr., STIWNU
Venue: Function Hall
PARALLEL SESSION 6
Sustainability through Bio-innovation and Cultural Diversity
Moderator: Dr. Renith Guanzon, Professor, College of Education, STIWUN
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
Sustainability Science: Urgent Global and Local Challenges
Topic: Roadmap to Regenerative Futures
Dr. Naomi Cosette R. Luis
ARD for Technical Operations
Department of Science and Technology-Negros Island Region
Moderator: Dr. Mima M. Villanueva, Dean of STIWNU College of Business Management and Accountancy
(15 minutes)
OPEN FORUM FOR PLENARY SESSION 4
Function Hall
CLOSING 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 Negros Island Region
Synthesis
Assoc. Prof. Finaflor F. Taylan, DProfSt
Chair, IFSS 2025 Program Committee
Exchange of Institutional Gift
Representatives of UPOU, DOST, TUPV, STI West Negros University, and Negros Power
Presentation of Awards and Certificates
• Best Paper Presenter
• Best Paper Presenter
• Best Sustainable Showcase
Dr. Rodelio Subade
Chair, IFSS 2025 Paper Committee
Dr. Gerald Salas
Member, IFSS 2025 Awards Committee
Engr. Glady T. Reyes
Co-Chair, IFSS 2025 SDG Fair Committee
Closing Remarks
Engr. Rowen R. Gelonga, CESO II
OIC-Regional Director
DOST Negros Island Region