Program Schedule

Day 1: 26 May 2022

Oral Presentations

Highlighted papers (in green): Participants for the Cherry Ringor Best Student Oral Presentation Award

Day 1: May 26, 2022

Session A


Land use and forest ecosystem restoration in the context of sustainable human society

Session A1: Land-Use and Geohazards
Moderator: Dr. Richard B. Parilla, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
Convener: Prof. Junmar Gentuya, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
01:30 – 01:42Assessment of changes in land use and land cover of western coastal barangays of Puerto Princesa City, PalawanEarl Vincent M. Cañaveral, Dayanara B. Abenilla, Brenda Lhyn D. Aquino, John Vincent C. Colili and John Rey H. Jumangit
01:43 – 01:55Bringing back the greens: Assessing the trends on Land Use/Land Cover Changes (LULCC) using remote sensing analyses in Rizal, PhilippinesAnne O. Parojinog, Pauline Angela S. Maglipon, James Edward Limbo-Dizon, King Joshua Almadrones-Reyes and Nikki Heherson A. Dagamac
01:56 – 02:08Perception of landslides: risks, preparedness, and acceptance in select Project LIGTAS study sites in Benguet Province, PhilippinesJose Mari C. Lit, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Gabriel Angelo R. Mamaril, Isaac Qairo B. Burgos, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Maria Regina V. Regalado, Beth Zaida H. Ugat, Loucel E. Cui, Jenielyn T. Padrones and Juan Miguel R. Guotana
02:09 – 02:21OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates
Session A2: Coastal Communities, Disaster Risk and Climate Change
Moderator: Dr. Evaristo Niño T. Cando III, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Convener: Dr. Zoe K. Mallonga, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
01:30 – 01:42Prospects of Agarwood Plantation in Eastern Visayas PhilippinesEulito Casas, Jr., Richard Parilla, Jay Torrefiel and Richard Cagara
01:43 – 01:55Abaca Production Models as Linked to a Three-Decade Changing Climate in Catanduanes, Bicol Region, PhilippinesGlenn Paul Lopez
01:56 – 02:08Post-Typhoon Monitoring and Assessment of Rice Areas in Dumangas, Iloilo Using the Community-Level SARAi Enhanced Agricultural Monitoring SystemMaria Regina V. Regalado, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Jose Mari C. Lit, Leo Neil T. Viado, Kezia Shem G. Brusola, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Loucel E. Cui, Moises A. Dorado, Ricky S. Dador, Eugenio D. Decastillo Jr, Margaret May D. Arengo, Kim Dumdumaya and Maria Victoria O. Espaldon
02:09 – 02:21Barriers in Sustainable Agricultural Technology Adoption and its Policy Implications: The Case of Rice Farming in Nueva EcijaRico Ancog, Stellah Grace Aclan, Clarissa Lontoc and Mia Angela Salcedo
02:22 – 02:34OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates

Day 2: May 27, 2022

Session B

Local Perceptions of the Blue Carbon Ecosystems

Session B1: Wetland Ecosystems
Moderator: Dr. Leni G. Yap-Dejeto, Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
Convener: Mr. Rey T. Verona, Instructor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
10:15-10:27Performance Evaluation of Constructed Wetland in Treating Domestic Wastewater and its Potential as a Natural Water Pollution Abatement TechnologyRachel E. Caldaira, Jessica D. Villanueva-Peyraube, Janice B. Sevilla-Nastor, Jey-R S. Ventura, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Ciara Sophia L. Roxas, Michael Jason L. Mozo and Nicolas Peyraube
10:28-10:40Change Detection Analysis using Google Earth Engine Mangrove Mapping Methodology of Mangrove Forest in Central Visayas, PhilippinesJustin Rhea F. Osa, Gifford Jay L. Agudo, Annie G. Diola
10:41-10:53Mangrove Community Structure within the Proposed Reclamation Site in Barangay Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu, PhilippinesFilipina B. Sotto, Joey L. Gatus, Kevin Johns Edis, Kurt Bacharo and Karen P. Gatus
10:54 – 11:06Fish Assemblages in seagrass meadows of Tawi-Tawi Southwestern PhilippinesRosanda T. Tarabasa, Fauriza J. Saddari, Dahlia P. Burias, Fatima Faiza T. Amil, Kimtang Joy H. Muhammad, Mary Crystelle Amores, Nurizna T. Jumaide, Alimar J. Sakilan, Aldimar S. Bara, Gerwin V. Tupas, Ferdaus Abdulgani, Rolando Erilis, Sitti Zayda B. Halun
11:07 – 11:19OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates
Session B2: Coastal Communities, Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change
Moderator: Dr. Hildie Maria E. Nacorda, Associate Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Convener: Mr. Jeremy B. Romero, UP Envisage
10:15 – 10:27Integrating Science and Technology Innovation (STI) Systems for the Development of the Blue Economy-based Policy Framework in Borongan City, Eastern SamarRico Ancog, Rusty Keith Placino, Gil Gabriel Villancio, Virgilio Villancio, Lara Ebal, Cenon Elca, Hildie Maria Nacorda and Alvin Mendros
10:28 – 10:40Coastal vulnerability assessment of climate change impacts in the Municipality of Virac, Catanduanes, PhilippinesMa. Cecilia Arcilla and Ricardo Jr. Arcilla
10:41 – 10:53Using toponymy as a climate change mitigating strategy in Eastern Visayas, PhilippinesVoltaire Oyzon and Melodina Fabillo
10:54 – 11:06Perception and Awareness on Marine Plastic Litter: The Case of the Coastal Community of Sultan Naga Dimaporo, Lanao Del Norte, PhilippinesChristine Joy M. Pacilan, Judea Christine M. Requiron, Shiela Mae S. Gaboy, Sherley Ann T. Inocente, Ivane R. Pedrosa-Gerasmio, Arnold A. Lubguban Jaime Q. Guihawan,, Maria Pia M. Sison and Hernando P. Bacosa
11:07 – 11:19OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates

Session C

Governance and social context for marine ecosystem restoration, drawing on cases from coral reef restoration and mangroves

Session C1: Freshwater Ecosystem
Moderator: Dr. Loucel E. Cui, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Convener: Ms. Cherryhel B. Toralde, UP Envisage
01:30 – 01:42Derivation of Laguna Lake Specific Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) and Perfluorooctane Sulfonic Acid (PFOS) Thresholds for the Protection of Aquatic Ecosystems Using Various MethodsMichael Jason L. Mozo, Janice B. Sevilla-Nastor, Jessica D. Villanueva-Peyraube, Fumiyuki Nakajima and Ciara Sophia L. Roxas
01:43 – 01:55Evaluating selected potential domestic sewage treatment technologies for Cabuyao City, Laguna for water quality improvement of Laguna de Bay, PhilippinesKristina B. Reyes, Jessica D. Villanueva-Peyraube, Jey-R S. Ventura, Janice B. Sevilla-Nastor, Nicolas Peyraube, Ciara Sophia L. Roxas, Michael Jason L. Mozo and Maria Victoria O. Espaldon
01:56 – 02:08Preliminary study of nanosilica-chitosan coated superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles as adsorbent for lead removal in groundwaterMaris Asuncion L. Bayhon, Janice B. Sevilla-Nastor, Marisa J. Sobremisana and Jey-R S. Ventura
02:09 – 02:21An Investigation on the Microplastic Contamination of Oreochromis niloticus present in Laguna de BayEdmar John S. Caporal, Cris Lloyd E. Cawaling, Ariana Micaela M. de Guzman, Robert Timothy S. Reyes, Lester John T. Tambalo and Zandra T. Salut
02:22 – 02:34OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates
Session C2: Marine Ecosystem
Moderator: Dr. Filipina B. Sotto, Professor, Cebu Normal University
Convener: Mr. Mark Leonard S. Silaras, UP Envisage
01:30 – 01:42Calibrating coastal retracked Jason 1,2,3 in the Philippines using tide gauge harmonic analysis and geoid correctionPaul Caesar M. Flores, Rosalie B. Reyes, Charina Lyn Amedo-Repollo, Abegail Rediang, Rey Mark Alfante, Ma. Divina Angela Bauzon, Nikki Alen Pasaje and Dennis Bringas
01:43 – 01:55The Coral Reef Community and Water Quality in the Proposed Reclamation Project off the waters fronting the shipyard in Tayud, Consolacion, Cebu, PhilippinesFilipina B. Sotto, Joey L. Gatus and Kevin Johns Edis
01:56 – 02:08Coastal gleaning and layered risks and uncertainties in times of crisisAnacorita O. Abasolo
02:09 – 02:21Microplastics in Organisms: The Susceptibility of Cultured Slipper-Cupped Oysters (Crassostrea iredalei) in San Pedro, Dapitan City, Mindanao, PhilippinesJudea Christine M. Requiron, Christine Joy M. Pacilan, Shiela Mae M. Gaboy, Sherley T. Inocente, , Renz John Estrada, Arnold A. Lubguban, Ruben F. Amparado Jr., Ivane R. Gerasmio and Hernando P. Bacosa
02:22 – 02:34OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates

Session D

Policy and governance in relation to natural resources management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable development

Session D1: Valuation and Natural Resource Accounting
Moderator: Dr. Juan Miguel R. Guotana, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Convener: Mr. John O. dela Cruz, University Research Associate, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
04:02 – 04:14Would Tourists Support Restoration?: Tourists’ Willingness-to-Pay for Forest Restoration of Mount Arayat Protected Landscape (MAPL), in Pampanga, PhilippinesRoy Joven R. Amatus, Margaret M. Calderon, Canesio D. Predo, Nathaniel C. Bantayan and Rico C. Ancog
04:14 – 04:26Socio-ecological System Assessment for Conservation Planning in Riverine and Mangrove Fishery Areas in Bataan, PhilippinesMark Nell C. Corpuz and Ma. Victoria O. Espaldon
04:26 – 04:38Consequences of the Shifting of the Allah River, Sultan Kudarat from 2009-2019Gemma Constantino, Richard C. Cornelio and Cherry L. Ringor
04:38 – 04:50OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates
Session D2: Contemporary Issues/Gender
Moderator: Prof. Dakila Kim P. Yee, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
Convener: Prof. Victor M. Romero II, Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Visayas Tacloban College
04:02 – 04:14Mining impacts to sediments: Ecological risk assessment of surface sediments in select sites in the Agno River Basin, PhilippinesYlam Shalev dT. Matba, Ariza Dnielle P. Lagang, Decibel V. Eslava, Kennethjer G. Alejo, Loucel E. Cui, Jenielyn Padrones, and Juan Miguel Guotana
04:14 – 04:26Content Analysis of Philippine Policies Related to Disaster Waste ManagementGlenn Fernandez, Noralene Uy and Liza Velle Ramos
04:26 – 04:38Enhancing Sustainable Agriculture Through Women’s Participation: Perspectives from Selected Organic Women Farmers’ Groups in the PhilippinesClarice Colting-Pulumbarit, Aries C. Tibar, Jenalyn P. Sarte, Jessica P. Villanueva-Peyraube and Irene R. Tanzo
04:38 – 04:50Project LIGTAS: Soil characterization in landslide areas from mineralized and non-mineralized zonesIsaac Qairo B. Burgos, Jenielyn T. Padrones, Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Beth Zaida H. Ugat, Gabriel Angelo R. Mamaril, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Jose Mari C. Lit, Maria Regina V.
Regalado, Loucel E. Cui and Juan Miguel R. Guotana
04:50 – 05:05OPEN FORUM
Awarding of Certificates