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 7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL
CONFERENCE ON
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
Environmental Science, Green Technology, and Society:
Pushing the Boundaries Toward Sustainability

PROGRAM
13-15 June 2018
University of Eastern Philippines
University Town, Northern Samar, Philippines

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 CONFERENCE PROGRAM

DAY 1 13 JUNE 2018

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8:00-9:00 Registration
9:00-9:15 Opening Ceremony
Prayer and National Anthem University Chorale
Opening Remarks Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones
President, Philippine Environmental Science Association (PESA)
Director and Professor, Institute of Environmental Science and
Meteorology, University of the Philippines Diliman (IESM-UPD)
9:15-9:30 Welcome Remarks Dr. Rolando A. Delorino
Conference Chair
President, University of Eastern Philippines
9:30-9:40 Conference Overview Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava
Conference Co-chair
Dean, School of Environmental Science and Management
(SESAM-UPLB)
9:40-10:30 Keynote Address and Open Forum MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS TO COPE WITH FOOD AND
HEALTH SECURITY IN ASIA
Dr. Ryohei Kada
Professor, Shijonawate Gakuen University, Osaka, Japan
Moderator Dr. Tito M. Cabili
Dean, College of Education
University of Eastern Philippines
10:30-11:00 Group Photo and Coffee Break
11:00-11:30 Plenary Talk and Open Forum CONDUCTING POLYMER COMPOSITES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL
APPLICATIONS
Dr. Christina A. Binag
Professor, University of Santo Tomas
Moderator Dr. Abel Alejandro U. Flores, Jr.
Professor, College of Science
University of Eastern Philippines
11:30-12:00 Plenary Talk and Open Forum JOURNEY TO THE DEPTHS OF BENHAM BANK
Dr. Hildie Maria E. Nacorda
Assistant Professor, SESAM-UPLB
Moderator Dr. Ronelie C. Salvador
Professor, College of Agriculture, Forestry, and Natural Resources,
University of Eastern Philippines
12:00-1:00 Networking Lunch
1:00-1:30 Keynote Address and Open Forum THE JOURNEY OF ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE(S) IN THE
PHILIPPINE CONTEXT
Dr. Percy E. Sajise
Honorary Research Fellow, Biodiversity International
Senior Fellow, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study
and Research in Agriculture
Moderator Dr. Rolando A. Delorino
Conference Chair
President, University of Eastern Philippines

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1:30-2:00 Speed Talks: Selected Papers Dr. Loucel E. Cui
University Researcher, SESAM-UPLB
2:00-3:00 Parallel Sessions 1. Climate Change, Variability, and Air Quality
2. Environmental Impact Assessment
3. Biodiversity and Conservation (Terrestrial)
4. Biodiversity and Conservation (Aquatic)
3:00-3:30 Poster Session and Coffee Break Sponsor Exhibits
3:30-4:30 Parallel Sessions 1. Climate Change, Variability, and Air Quality
2. Environmental Impact Assessment
3. Biodiversity and Conservation (Terrestrial)
4. Biodiversity and Conservation (Aquatic)
4:30-5:30 Poster Presentation Session
6:00-9:00 Cultural Night and Dinner

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 DAY 2 14 JUNE 2018

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE PERSON

7:30-8:30 Registration
8:30-9:00 Plenary Talk and Open Forum THE 3GS AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PUSHING ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCE BEYOND BOUNDARIES
Dr. Perry S. Ong
Dean, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman
Moderator Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones
President, PESA
Director and Professor, IESM-UPD
9:00-9:30 Plenary Talk and Open Forum CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES BY PRODUCING MORE
Atty. Asis G. Perez
Executive Director, Tanggol Kalikasan, Inc.
Moderator Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones
President, PESA
Director and Professor, IESM-UPD
9:30-10:00 Group Photo and Coffee Break
10:00-10:30 Plenary Talk REHABILITATION EFFORTS IN BORACAY ISLAND
Mr. Livino B. Duran
OIC, Assistant Regional Director for Management Services
Department of Environment and Natural Resources, Region VI
Moderator Prof. Romula A. Obleopas
Professor, College of Science
University of Eastern Philippines
10:30-12:30 Parallel Sessions 1. Environment, Resources, and Population Dynamics
2. Integrated Water Resource Systems
3. Environmental Education and Integration of Information Database
and Networks
4. Lakes and Wetlands
12:30-1:30 Networking Lunch
1:30-2:30 Keynote Address and Open Forum Senator Cynthia A. Villar
Senate Chair on Food and Agriculture
Senator, Republic of the Philippines
Moderator Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez
Associate Professor, SESAM-UPLB
2:30-3:00 Speed Talks: Selected Papers Dr. Loucel E. Cui
University Researcher, SESAM-UPLB
3:00-5:00 Parallel Sessions 1. Land use and Land Cover Change
2. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management
3. Human Health and Environmental Hazards
4. Best Practices and Green Solutions for Sustainable Development
5:00-5:30 Discussions: The Future of Environmental Dr. Lemnuel V. Aragones
Science in the Philippines President, PESA
Director and Professor, IESM-UPD
5:30-5:45 Closing Remarks Dr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon
Chair, Scientific Session
Professor, SESAM-UPLB
6:00-8:00 Dinner at the University of Eastern Philippines, White Beach Resort

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 DAY 3 15 JUNE 2018

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE PERSON

6:00-8:00 Travel to Biri Island
8:00-12:00 Field Exposure and Lectures TECTONICS OF CENTRAL PHILIPPINES AND THE
PALEOGEOGRAPHY OF BIRI ISLAND
Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava
Conference Co-chair
Dean, SESAM-UPLB

THE BIOGEOGRAPHY OF BIRI AND NORTHERN SAMAR

Dr. Myrna N. Ogoc
Professor, College of Science
University of Eastern Philippines
12:00-1:00 Lunch Break
1:00-3:00 Travel back to UEP

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 ABSTRACT KEYNOTE ADDRESS

MANAGING ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS TO COPE WITH FOOD AND HEALTH SECURITY IN ASIA

Ryohei Kada
Professor, Shijonawate Gakuen University, Japan

1. Introduction: Expanding Ecological Risk and Food Insecurity

Increasing ecological risks and greater impacts of climate change are among the most serious threats to many Asian countries.
High economic growth, population increase, industrialization and rapid urbanization have not only affected the sustainability of natural
resources and socioeconomic systems, but also endangered food and health security of the people.

In our Philippines-Indonesia-Japan joint research project, entitled as “Managing Environmental Risks to Food and Health Security
in Asian Watersheds,” we have tried to seek for practical solutions for food and health securities of the people in Asian watersheds. Drastic
changes in water system and land use patterns in many watersheds have caused serious damages and expanded natural disasters such as
flooding and soil erosion.

The damages not only result in huge economic loss but also affect serious public health issues in the urban areas located
downstream, and pose a threat to the food security of the people, as typically shown in the Laguna Lake region, Philippines and Sekampung
watershed in west Sumatra, Indonesia. We tried to build up partnership with local governments, community leaders, yraders and other
private sector people and other stakeholders to put in place community-based resource management system to ensure sustainable
resource-base and food-health securities of the people.

2. Transdisciplinary Approach in Laguna Lake Regions, Philippines

Our research project is a social action research that showcased the comprehensive process of integrated trans-sectoral analysis of
impact of urbanization in the Laguna Lake region. It is a kind of social action research that demonstrates the process of establishing and
adoption of common multi-stakeholder resource management.

The “Yaman ng Lawa (YNL, blessings of lake in Tagalog) Project” has been conducted since April 2012. A trans-disciplinary
watershed research, a participatory, community-based social action research based on local knowledge and wisdom, has been challenged
so as to combat lake degradation and for restoring local fish habitat and population and livelihood of fisherfolks. This project has inspired
the renewal of the practice of traditional “Bayanihan Spirit (Collective Volunteerism)” This trans-sectoral social action research is basically a
revival of the traditional culture called “Bayanihan” (Volunteerism or Self-help) between and among local fishermen with various scientists
from UP-Los Banos and those from Kyoto, Japan.

This indicates the transformation of traditional practices into science-based knowledge by showcasing the adoption of local
fishermen’s bio-signals and other forms of traditional communication of locally observed ecological changes for combatting fish kills and
other forms of environmental risks in the lake. It has established a one year daily actual fish harvest by open lake fishermen which now
become the benchmark for future studies of lake productivity by students and professors of school of environmental science, economics,
fisheries and rural development at the University of the Philippines and various colleges in and around the Laguna Lake Watershed areas.

3. Sustainable Community-Based Resource Management

The project has inspired the renewal of the practice of traditional “Bayanihan Spirit (Collective Volunteerism)” which now serves
in harmonizing partnership of lakeshore communities in restoring lake productivity. The project has created academic interests among
Development Communication students at the UPLB who have started studying the YNL Yankaw Project for their MS research/thesis
programs. As a result instead of current practice of providing “small eco-dot” in open lake provided by single Yankaw, the Yaman ng
Lawa Fish Garden Sanctuary cover a total surface area of 12 hectares of ecologically restored lake sanctuary, where community of fishes
took shelter, refuge and is able to breed and repopulate. As a critical part of the Community-based approach, a set of requirements and
limitations of the Yaman ng Lawa Fish Garden Sanctuary Approach, at its very inception and implementation, are fully recognized among
stakeholders in the project.
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 It highlighted the experience in adopting the transdisciplinary approach to understand the major environmental issues facing
the Santa Rosa-Silang subwatershed areas. These issues specifically refer to the relationships among economic and demographic changes,
the nature of ecosystems services, and the role of these services in the interlinked urban/rural livelihood systems, particularly those of the
poor who are very dependent on the natural environment for livelihood and the measures or strategies taken to address them.

It also highlighted the importance of going beyond the traditional environmental management approach of predicting,
mitigating, implementing and possibly monitoring that is a one-time event and a result of intensive research and modeling as well as
opinions of experts. The reason is that unanticipated changes in the environmental conditions that are borne by subsequent information
would render predictions inaccurate and outcomes uncertain. The adaptive management approach, which adds two additional steps of
“monitoring and adapting,” was seen to provide a significant improvement.

4. Roles of Agroforestry and Coffee Certification in Upper Sekampung Watersheds, Indonesia

In Indonesia, we have examined the economic significance of coffee agroforestry system in Upper Sekampung watersheds, west
Sumatra. We conducted a thorough household survey by interviewing 408 coffee farmers in two sub-districts in the Upper Sekampung
watershed. This watershed not only serves as major food baskets such as rice, maize, cassava, and fishery products, but also produces major
export commodities such as coffee, cocoa, palm oil, and coconut.

However, the current land use system especially in the catchment area has led to serious soil degradation in the watershed, where
49 percent of land area is degraded, 34 percent potential to degrade and 17 percent non-degraded. The average rate of soil erosion is 67.5
ton per hectare per year, which is much higher than the tolerable soil loss of 25 ton per hectare.

By conducting farm-economic analysis, we have compared the economic performance of coffee agroforestry in different land-
use systems in the study sites. Farmers in the study sites have adopted coffee agroforestry system for a while using shaded fruit trees and
multi-strata coffee system to secure household income and to contribute to conservation practices in the catchment area of the watershed.
Average coffee production in Upper Sekampung is 394 kg/ha, which is far away below the national average of 645 kg/ha, mostly due to
traditional farming practices and simple processing techniques. Coffee crops remain profitable in the watershed, but ample opportunities
could be explored to improve the coffee yield and quality to fulfill increasing demand for coffee.

Agroforestry system has provided additional income sources, mostly from tree species, shown by significant higher B/C ratio
than the coffee farm only. Supply chain certification programs have attempted to create price premiums at the farm level, where Rainforest
Alliance and 4C certificates have been around in the study sites for about 5 and 2 years respectively. Farm gate price of coffee closer to
the premium market price has more short-term attention from coffee farmers in the study sites, although environmental risks are higher.
The study calls for more empowerment programs for coffee farmers to improve coffee yield and coffee quality, for example by adopting
selected red-cherry picking, green-washing and dry processing of the post-harvest handling.

5. Key Elements of Sustainable Water Resource Management

We have also examined the nature and impacts of land use changes in Way Betung Watershed on the capacity of water resources
supplier of Bandar Lampung City, and estimated the economic value of Way Betung water resources. Way Betung watershed serves as one
important network of Sekampung Watershed and the most potential water resources supplier for the City of Bandar Lampung, particularly
for potable regional water company (PDAM) in the Provincial Capital.

An integrated bio-physical and economic model was employed to examine the impact of land-use changes. A demand function
of willingness to pay (WTP) was adapted to estimate the annual economic value of water resources in the watershed. The results shows
that the drivers of land use changes in the Way Betung watershed include: (1) increasing annual run off coefficient, (2) the maximum
daily discharge (Q max), and (3) decreasing daily minimum discharge (Q min), as (4) increasing fluctuation of river discharge. Total annual
economic value of water resources of Way Betung watershed was Rp 101.1 billion per year and the total WTP value for the rehabilitation
of Way Betung watershed was Rp 1.5 billion per year.

These estimates were derived from public clean water sector, tourism, water mineral companies, households and paddy field
farmers in the upstream portion of the watershed. The study recommends some scenarios of water resources development, by simulating
the erosion level and run-off and potential economic consequences for the future. The best scenario for sustainable water resources of
Way Betung watershed includes forest cover as much as 30 percent of the watershed and alley cropping on mixed farming system. This
development will reduce the erosion to lower than the tolerable soil loss (TSL) and decrease the fluctuation of monthly run off from 64.7
to 30.9. Finally, association of water users is willing to pay the rehabilitation costs in the catchment area of watershed.

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6. Concluding Remarks on Community-based Resource Management

In the Philippines Lake Laguna case, the trans-sectoral social action research addresses key game changers for the effective risk
management resulting from poor urban waste management for reducing the impacts of declining lake ecological and economic productivity
on human health and livelihood. Of great significance is the participation of community volunteers in all phases of the researches that
respond fully well to the growing recognition that the sustainable local governance of water resources requires building social-ecological
resilience against future surprises. It provided researchers the opportunity to recognizing the concept of adaptive co-management, a
distinct institutional mechanism that combines the learning focus of multilevel linkages of co-management with appropriate mechanisms
for building social-ecological resilience.

Following the ideas promoted by E. Ostrom on the role of community organization as the deterrent to Hardy’s Tragedy of the
Commons, we have developed community-friendly methods of enhancing with science the local adaptation option for reducing the impacts
of fishkills and lake pollution on livelihood of open water fisherfolks. This was accomplished by the implementing community-based
pilot demonstration of “Yankaw Floating Fish Garden Sanctuary,” which now serves as the living model for downscaling Trans-disciplinary
Watershed Research to Participatory, Community-oriented social action research on local knowledge in combatting lake degradation and
for restoring local fish habitat and population and livelihood of fishermen.

One significant observation is that stakeholders’ participation is an important factor to achieve sustainable ecosystem services in
regional communities. Our study has revealed an important role of major stakeholders and involvement of local authorities. Furthermore,
policy changes are needed to provide alternatives for farmers’ decision on land-use systems and crop rotations to manage ecological risks
and to ensure the level of profitability of agroforestry systems in the watersheds.

Such integrated approach could also contribute to better farming practices that would ensure sustainable resource management,
agricultural production and livelihood consequence at the landscape and regional levels. Involvement of local community and other
key stakeholders could also contribute to the improvement of social capital and effective networking for co-design of integrated natural
resource management.

Keywords: Trans-disciplinary approach, Community-based resource management, Laguna de Bay, Co-adaptive management

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1. Ryohei Kada, Valuation of Non-Marketed Agricultural Ecosystem Services, and Food Security in Southeast Asia.(Mar. 2014) In Kaneko,
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431-54803-4, DOI 10.1007
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2. Roberto F. Rañola Jr., Fe M. Rañola, Maria Francesca O. Tan, Ma. Cynthia S. Casin (Mar. 2014). Emerging Socio-Economic and
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 ORAL PRESENTATIONS DAY 1
SESSION A: CLIMATE CHANGE, VARIABILITY, AND AIR QUALITY
Moderator: Dr. Merle N. Tonog | Venue: UEP Gymnatorium

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:00-2:12 Assessment of the adaptation strategies by farmers at Mt. Isarog A.R. Pesimo, E. M. Basilla, R.A. Tabardillo,
watershed area to the impacts of extreme weather conditions & J.D. Tabardillo Sr.
2:12-2:24 Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment of the Agri-fisheries Sector in B. Peñaflor & M.R. Romero
the Province of Isabela, Philippines
2:24-2:36 Perceptions toward Climate Change: The Case of Batad Community R.J.C. Ducusin, M.VO. Espaldon,
of Banaue, Ifugao C.M. Rebancos, & L.E.P. De Guzman
2:36-2:48 Trends in Local Climate Change And Agriculture And Fisheries F.E. Cortez
Productivity In The Province Of Northern Samar
2:48-3:00 Open Forum
POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK
3:30-3:42 Mainstreaming Climate Change and Disaster Risks in Planning Y.A. Sucol, E.G. Rozul, C.C. Francia,
for Development and Capacity Building for Resilience: The Case in R. Revilla, M. Juangco, C.S. Padilla,
Region IV-A CALABARZON & H. Ramos
3:42-3:54 Climate Change and the Academe: Insights and Initiatives MP. De Asis & M.N. Ogoc
3:54-4:06 Carbon Sequestration Potential of a Dedicated Carbon Forest Site in J. A.G. Palomar, H.B. Centeno, F.B. Pulhin,
Sicogon Island, Iloilo J.F.B. Porras, A.M.M. Gonzales,
A.K.V. Monzon, D.G. Tablazon, O.G. Coroza,
E.L.B. Rico, & N.A.D. Mallari
4:06-4:18 Human Health Problems Associated with Climate Change in R.M. Bontia & A.M. Obrar
Poblacion, Catarman Northern Samar
418-4:30 Open Forum

SESSION B: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT

Moderator: Dr. Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Plenary Hall

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:00-2:12 Sediment Quality Assessment near a Tailings Pond of a Large-Scale D.F. Palma, K.A.C. Catalan,
Mining Project in Northern Luzon, Philippines M.J.B. Nucum, & B.A.L. Santillan
2:12-2:24 Detection of Heavy Metals In Batissa Angulate (Clams) Obtained M.L.C. Alvarez & C.C. Paradero
From Two Selected Barangays Of Mondragon, Northern Samar,
Philippines
2:24-2:36 Environmental Impact Assessment of Catarman Oil Mills, Inc., San M.N. Ogoc
Jose N. Samar
2:36-2:48 The Impact of Mining activities in alteration of as levels in the J.Garcia, K-H. Kim, M.C. Jung,
surrounding ecosystems: An encompassing risk assessment and & A.C.V. Siababa
evaluation of remediation strategies
2:48-3:00 Open Forum
POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK
3:30-3:42 Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals In Cultured Scylla Serrata (Mud J.L. Erivera & K.M.R. Cui-Lim
Crab) Collected From Northern Samar
3:42-3:54 Biosorption of Heavy Metals in La Trinidad, Benguet using Banana J.R.E. Espinas, J.R. Unson, & M.A.L. Guzman
Peels
3:54-4:06 Lead Phytoremediation Potential of Water Hyacinth [Eichhornia J.A. Arriesgado, M.A.P. Medina,
Crassipes (Mart.) Solms.] and Water Mimosa (Neptunia Oleracea A.G. Toledo-Bruno, & J.H.P. Patricio
Lour.) in Pulangi Lake, Maramag, Bukidnon
4:06-4:18 Bioremediation of Bacillus subtilis in Diesel-Contaminated Loamy A.P. Cadiz, J.D. Dacasin, & M.M. Fontanar
Soil
4:18-4:30 Open Forum
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 SESSION C1: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (TERRESTRIAL)
Moderator: For. Sofia A. Alaira | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 1

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:00-2:12 Avifaunal Biodiversity and Population at the Bird Sanctuary of A.A. Yusop
Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology
2:12-2:24 Avifaunal Diversity within Different Habitat Types in Malbato, Coron D.P. Lovina, S.C. Ling, A.D. Talaña,
and Calauit Island, Palawan K.M.E. Pitogo, & L.E. Afuang
2:24-2:36 Assessment of Avian Fauna in Selected Barangays of Pambujan, J.L. Lucban & A.A.U. Flores, Jr
Northern Samar
2:36-2:48 Found and Lost Again: The Philippine Eagle in Leyte Island and J. Fuentes & P.S. Ong
Potential Prey Items Found Therein
2:48-3:00 Open Forum
POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK
3:30-3:42 Ecology of Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta Linnaeus, 1758): S.G.F. Bejar, D.M.P. Purificacion, M.R.M. Duya,
Ranging behavior of a population in an isolated forest patch in M.V. Duya, & P.S. Ong
Mindanao
3:42-3:54 Local Ecological Knowledge on Land Snail Diversity in Mt. Banahaw, K.M.G. Perez, V.C. Cuevas, E.R.C. de Chavez,
Luzon Island, Philippines C.M. Rebancos and J.C.T. Gonzalez
3:54-4:06 Environmental conservation mechanisms of small-island in Northern T.M. Cabili & Z. Cabili
Samar
4:06-4:18 Species Richness of Lichens in Center For Ecological Development R. Simbajon, I. Ontoy, R. Alcuizar, & M.Z.Gatela
And Recreation (Cedar), Impalutao,
Impasug-Ong, Bukidnon
4:18-4:30 Open Forum

SESSION C2: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (AQUATIC)

Moderator: Dr. Perry S. Ong | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 2

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:00-2:12 First report on the fishery and ecology of thresher sharks in R.N Muallil & M.G.N. Hapid
Tawi-Tawi, Philippines
2:12-2:24 Identifying Potential Upper Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems Using P.C.M. Flores, F.P. Siringan, K.T. Go, R.L.
Low-Cost Side Scan Sonar in Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines Albelda, & P.C. Cabaitan
2:24-2:36 Profiling of antibiotic sensitivity, virulence, and resistance of human J.A.A. Caras, L.S.L. Lumang, M.C.M. Obusan, &
pathogenic microorganisms isolated from stranded cetaceans in the L.V. Aragones
Philippines
2:36-2:48 Assessment of the Status of Blue Swimmer Crab, Portunus pelagicus, F.G. Romero, A. Inkani, & S.Paalan
Wild Stock in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi
2:48-3:00 Open Forum
POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK
3:30-3:42 Biodiversity of Freshwater Mollusks in Molawin Creek, Los Baños A.M. Obrar, C.J. Factor, R.A. Evora, R.E. Guia,
Laguna, Philippines R.M. Alemania, & R. de Chavez
3:42-3:54 Water Quality Assessment of Natigbasan Stream and Benthic I.I. Ontoy, R.K. Alcuizar, R. B. Simbajon, &
Macrovertebrates as Bioindicators in an Ecopark, Impasugong, M.Z.P. Gatela
Bukidnon, Southern Philippines
3:54-4:06 Importance of Enhalus acoroides and Identification of its Associated K.J. D. Caimbre, M.V.D. Naboya, S.M.A. Lianza,
Invertebrate Fauna & M.G. Udtujan
4:06-4:18 Habitat Preference of the Mud Clam Polymesoda expansa A.G. Antong, A.G.G. Balatayo, C.J.B.
Mousson, 1849 (Bivalvia: Corbiculacea) in the Pagbilao Mangrove Constantino, K.T. Santos, J.B.M. Zuñiga, &
Experimental Forest, Quezon Province, Philippines H.M.E. Nacorda
4:18-4:30 Open Forum
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 ORAL PRESENTATIONS DAY 2
SESSION D: ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES, AND POPULATION DYNAMICS
Moderator: Dr. Tito M. Cabili | Venue: UEP Gymnatorium

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

10:30-10:42 Women on the Ground at Ground Zero: Addressing Gender-Based R.L. Ty
Violence in the Aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan
10:42-10:54 Changing Techno-Politics in Indigenous People’s Agroecosystem: E.F. Roquino
The Disappearance of Pingkol in Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippines
10:54-11:06 The Mansaka People, Their Belief-system on Nature, and their N.F. Marquez & G. Eviota-Rivera
Environmental Participation an Investigation based on Spinoza’s
Pantheism and Nietzsche’s Dual Forces
11:06-11:18 The Vigan Burnay Industry and its Sustainability: A Challenge to the M. Javier
Millennials
11:18-11:30 Open Forum
11:30-11:42 Analysis of Profitability and Poverty of Small-Scale Fishers from T.M.F. Perez, M.M. Fabella, R.F. Subade
Romblon
11:42-11:54 Conservation Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Contribution of R.N. Pareja
Tenured Migrants in Mts. Palaypalay Mataas na Gulod Protected
Landscape, Maragondon, Cavite
11:54-12:06 Household perception and remote sensing determination of D.A. Luna, M.L.O. Espaldon, & I.A.F. Lambio
mangrove cover trend of Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon

12:06-12:18 To Irrigate or Not?: Case stories of ATs on Monitoring for Crop Water R.L.D. Areglado, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, L.E. Cui,
Stress M.R.V. Regalado, M.V.O. Espaldon, & Y.A. Sucol
12:18-12:30 Open Forum

SESSION E: INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE SYSTEMS

Moderator: Dr. Abel Alejandro U. Flores,Jr. | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Plenary Hall

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

10:30-10:42 Philippine Water Security: A Review of Government Policies and P.A.J. Sanchez, M.J. Sobremisana, J.O. Aquino
Initiatives on Water & C.B. Gigantone
10:42-10:54 Assessment of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting System Potential for U.F. Roa & P.A.J Sanchez
Improved Water Source in Sitio Pulot-Bay San Antonio, Kalayaan,
Laguna Philippines
10:54-11:06 Potential Drinking Water for Brgy. San Juan, Kalayaan, Laguna using J. Magdalera & P.A.J Sanchez
Biosand Filter with Granular Activated Carbon from Locally Available
Coconut Shell
11:06-11:18 Distribution Pattern and Multi-statistical Analyses for Anthropogenic J.R.P. Encarguez, M.J.B. Felisilda, S.J.C.
Apportionment of Coastal Water Characteristics along Macajalar bay, Asequia, & V.R.K.R. Galarpe
Philippines
11:18-11:30 Open Forum
11:30-11:42 Water Quality in an Isolated Community: Ecological Profiling in Sitio
J.I.E.F. Castaneda, C.B. Cuevas, M.L.F. Del
Pulot-Bae, Barangay San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna, Philippines Mundo, A.J.S. Dolores, A.M.I. Inson, L.V. Vista,
& P.A.J. Sanchez
11:42-11:54 Effect of Water Quality on the Distribution and Abundance of “Bebe” E.A. Galo, S.F. Gabona, J. Lora, & A. Cerbito
Batissa violacea (Bivalvia: Cyrenidae) in Catubig River
11:54-12:06 Water Quality of Drinking Water Pump Sources In Selected M.N. Tonog, M.L.C. Alvarez, & C.V. Mollejon
Municipalities Of Northern Samar
12:06-12:18 Performance Efficiency of a Modified Laboratory-scale Model for D.P. Baclayon
Rubber Wastewater Treatment Using Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor
12:18-12:30 Open Forum
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 SESSION F: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION DATABASES AND NETWORKS
Moderator: Prof. Romula A. Obleopas | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 1

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

10:30-10:42 Adoption of SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural monitoring system M.R.V. Regalado, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, L.E. Cui,
(SEAMS) among Agricultural Technicians and Researchers R.L.D. Areglado, H.D. Mendoza,
M.V.O. Espaldon, & Y.A. Sucol
10:42-10:54 Collaborative and Near Real-time Agricultural Monitoring through H.D. Mendoza, M.V.O. Espaldon, M.A. Dorado,
SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural monitoring system (SEAMS) V.G. Ballaran, L.N.T. Viado, J.M. Suarez, &
R.P.M. Cabangbang
10:54-11:06 Re-examing Environmental Valuation R. Subade
11:06-11:18 Communication, Education, Public Awareness (CEPA) towards J.R. Constantino, M.T. Manglicmot, M.Y.Y. Sta
Improving Coastal Erosion Management in the Philippines Maria, C.M.B. Jaraula, C.L. Ringor, &
F.P. Siringan
11:18-11:30 Open Forum
11:30-11:42 Center for Environmental Studies and Advocacy: Its Turning Point R.A. Delorino & M.N. Ogoc
From Vision To Action
11:42-11:54 Social Acceptability of Pollution Abatement Technologies to Improve R.P.M. Cabangbang, M.V.O. Espaldon,
the Quality of Laguna de Bay C.M. Rebancos, H.D. Mendoza, J.A.M. Lacson,
C.M. Tatlonghari, & G.L.B. Dimasuay
11:54-12:06 Valuing Coastal Areas Loss Towards Transformation of Coastal J.C.C. Bañas, C.T. Posa, R.F. Subade, &
Communities of Fishers: A Case in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines D.N. Salaum
12:06-12:18 Environmental literacy and Network Reinforcement of Secondary V.R.K.R. Galarpe
Science Teachers: Basis for Developing Environmental Science
Enriched Extension Program
12:18-12:30 Open Forum
SESSION G: LAKES AND WETLANDS
Moderator: Dr. Yusuf A. Sucol | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 2

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

10:30-10:42 Diversity of Aquatic Macrophytes in Lake Apo, Valencia City as M.Z.P. Gatela & R.B. Simbajon
Limnological Health Indicator
10:42-10:54 Problem Coding in a Resilience Assessment Instrument and G.M. Salas
Preliminary Findings on the Socio-Ecological Resilience of the
Candaba Wetlands
10:54-11:06 Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Fish-Cage Operators on M.V. Elvira, M.L. Magistrado, J.M. Santos, R.V.
Environmental Protection and Conservation of Taal Lake Protected Domasian, J.A. Parcon, & M.D. Arboleda
Landscape
11:06-11:18 Knowledge System and Transmission Among the Youth About J.E. Razo & C. Tolention-Evangelio
Laguna De Bay
11:18-11:30 Open Forum
11:30-11:42 Analysis of Spatial and Historical Trends in Water Quality: A Case of J.T. Macuroy, D.F. Eslava, A.C.SV. Siababa,
Laguna de Bay M.V.O. Espaldon & L.E. Cui
11:42-11:54 Screening for Biosurfactant Producing Bacteria from Lakewater and A.C.SV. Siababa, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, J.T.
Sediment of Laguna de Bay, Philippines Macuroy, L.E. Cui, B.D. Payot, M.V.O. Espaldon,
C.B. Dimalanta, & N.T. Ramos
11:54-12:06 Local Community Perception: A Key to a Healthy Socioecological M.V.O. Espaldon, J.A.M. Lacson,
System of the Laguna De Bay D.V. Faustino-Eslava, C.M. Rebancos, S.A. Alaira,
C.M. Tatlonghari, G.L.B. Dimasuay,
J.M.L. Tapia, A.C.SV. Siababa, J.T. Macuroy,
C.B. Dimalanta, H.D. Mendoza, & L.E. Cui
12:06-12:18 Open Forum
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 SESSION H: LAND USE AND LAND COVER CHANGE
Moderator: Ms. Cherry S. Padilla | Venue: UEP Gymnatorium

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:30-2:42 Iloilo City Throughout the Years: Determining Key Changes to the M.M. Fabella, J.C.C. Bañas, E.J.G. Celis, &
Comprehensive Land Use Program from 1998–2020 T.M.F. Perez
2:42-2:54 Enhancing Integrated Management for Ecologically Sustainable S.A. Pasicolan, W.P. Hintural, & J.B. Labita
Green Spaces in Selected Highly Urbanized Areas in the Philippines
2:54-3:06 Evaluation of the Vegetative and Structural Measures in Upper M.J. Sobremisana, M.V.O Espaldon, S.A. Alaira,
Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape T.P. Lawas, S.Q. Veluz, E.L. Alcantara, C.S.
Padilla, J.M. Lacson, L.A. Pangan, &
M.L.G. Mendoza
3:06-3:18 Strengthening the easement policy to address coastal erosion in the M.Y. Sta. Maria, C.M.B. Jaraula, C.L. Ringor, J.
Philippines Constantino, M. Manglicmot, & F.P. Siringan
3:18-3:30 Open Forum
3:30-3:42 Applying the Concept of Optimum Beach Width in Sustainable C.L. Ringor
Landuse Plan of Tourist Areas: A Case Study of Nacpan Beach, El
Nido, Palawan
3:42-3:54 Land Cover Change Analysis on the Molawin-Dampalit Watershed of M.G. Vallena
Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines
3:54-4:06 Open Forum

SESSION I1: DISASTER RISK REDUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

Moderator: Dr. Hildie Maria N. Nacorda | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Plenary Hall

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:30-2:42 Understanding Landslide Factors: Meta-analysis of Causative Factors J.L. Arizapa, W.Z. Mañibo, B.Z.Ugat, J.P.Torres,
L.E. Cui, C.L. Tiburan, Jr., N.C. Bantayan,J.T.
Padrones, C.B. Dimalanta, & D.Faustino-Eslava
2:42-2:54 Generation of Rainfall Intensity-Duration (I-D) Threshold Formula in W. Mañibo, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, B.Z. Ugat, J.
CALABARZON Region: A Tool for Early Warning Landslides P. Torres, N. Bantayan, C. Tiburan Jr., L.E. Cui, &
J.L. Arizapa
2:54-3:06 Landslides in Southern Leyte, Philippines: A Natural Phenomenon or B.C. Jadina
Man-induced Disaster
3:06-3:18 Addressing Climate Risk Vulnerability and Institutional Barriers to M.J.T. Gabule
Urban Flood-Prone Community in Protecting School Children in
Cagayan de Oro
3:18-3:30 Open Forum
3:30-3:42 Establishment of A Community-Based Local Flood Early Warning J.A.O. Evardone & M.E. Rubenecia
System on The Palapag River Basin
3:42-3:54 Mount Making Forest Reserve Flood Susceptibility Mapping: An B.Z. Ugat, W. Mañibo, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, J.
Integrated Approach using AHP and GIS P. Torres, N. Bantayan, C. Tiburan Jr., L.E. Cui &
J.L. Arizapa
3:54-4:06 Disaster-resilient Academic Community: A HIT-Plan Colloquium G.A. Camer
4:06-4:18 Near-Realtime Watershed Streamflow Forecasting Using Soil and N.H. Tejara & C.L. Khan
Water Assessment Tool
4:18-4:30 Open Forum

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 SESSION I2: HUMAN HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS
Moderator: Dr. Blenah O. Perez | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 1

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:30-2:42 Health risk assessment of heavy metal contamination in urban road- K.P.A. Espejo & I.A. Navarrete
deposited sediments along EDSA, Metro Manila
2:42-2:54 Environmental Elemental Toxin Assay in Wild Birds using Particle- G.A. Camer, S. Ejaz, & M. Ashraf
induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) and Histopathology Analyses
2:54-3:06 Heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment of settled I.C.V. Coronel, & I.A. Navarrete
dust in selected Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) stations in Metro Manila
3:06-3:18 Heavy metal contamination in fluvial sediments and agricultural D.C. Bajaro, I. A. Navarrete, & J.R. Unson
soils along the Pampanga River
3:18-3:30 Open Forum
3:30-3:42 Wound Healing Effect of Milk Bush (Euphorbia Tirucalli Linn) On C.T. Gorda & A.A.U. Flores, Jr.
Albino Mice
3:42-3:54 Environmental Sanitation Practices: Its Implications to The R.A. Obleopas & BJ.L. Dadia
Prevalence Of Schistosomiasis In Barangay Old Rizal, Catarman,
Northern Samar
3:54-4:06 Wound Healing Activity of Ligustrum Sp. (Polipog) Root Decoction M.B. Lucban & M.N. Tonog
4:06-4:18 Impacts of Dumpsite to The Surrounding Environment In Lao-Ang, R.A. Obleopas & R. G. Delim
Northern Samar
4:18-4:30 Open Forum

SESSION J: BEST PRACTICES AND GREEN SOLUTIONS FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Moderator: Dr. Marisa J. Sobremisana | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 2

TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:30-2:42 Bantay Dugong: An innovative conservation program developed by L.V. Aragones, G.J.A. Gacasan, & R. Ramilo
C3 Philippines in Busuanga, Palawan
2:42-2:54 Actinomycete inoculation of NSIC Rc 348 (Oryza sativa L.): A M.J.B. Besmonte, W.R. Morta, J.A. Cruz, &
sustainable rainfed lowland rice production solution J.R. Chavez
2:54-3:06 Development and Optimal Usage of an Absorption Refrigeration P.A.J. Sanchez, K.K. Seroje, M.V.O.Espaldon,
System Cold Storage Facility for Upland Farmers in La Trinidad, J.F. Calora, Jr., B.T. Seng, C. Espaldon, &
Benguet Philippines M.L. Cruz
3:06-3:18 Development of High-Value Materials and Products from C.L. Ringor & C. Pascua
Marginalized and Sustainable Resources
3:18-3:30 Open Forum
3:30-3:42 Perception-based Social Acceptability of Subsurface Flow D.R.D. Camus, P.A.J. Sanchez, D.F. Eslava, &
Constructed Wetland Treated Dairy Farm Wastewater Reuse for R.B. Demafelis
Irrigation
3:42-3:54 A Comprehensive Study of Nutrients/ Nutraceutical Characterization M.J.M. Somoray, K. Milagros R. Cui-Lim,
of The Different Species of Seaweeds in Northern Samar, Philippines P.K.P. Ambida, & M.L.C. Alvarez
3:54-4:06 Production and Evaluation of Paper from Snake Plant E.K.V. Elumba
(Sansevieriatrifasciata)
4:06-4:18 Bantay Lakay’s Trail of Thrill: An Ecotourism Haven in Quirino L.S. Aspiras, E.G. Antonio, & B.G. Damance
Province
4:18-4:30 Open Forum

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TITLE AUTHORS
1 Rapid Assessment On Riparian Vegetation Lotic Ecosystem In Mabuhay, R.K. Alcuizar & I.I. Ontoy
San Jose, Malaybalay City, Bukidnon
2 Phytochemical Screening of the Ethanol extracts of Gliricidia sepium M.G.M. Cruz & K.M.R. Cui-Lim
(Jacq.) Steud. (Kakawate)
3 The Bat Species In Beto Cave Of Barangay Sawang, Capul Northern M.D. Castillo & R.A. Obleopas
Samar
4 Marine Biofouling Communities of Bauan Port, Batangas, Philippines R.T. Verona, G.M. Salas, E.L. Bergonio,
J.G.M. Jansalin, D.V. Marapao, A.M. De Guzman, L.C.
Navarro, & H.M.E. Nacorda,
5 Assessment Of Coral Reefs In Bongao, Tawi-Tawi A. Bara, A. Sakilan, D. Burias, N. Jumaide, & S.Z.B.
Halun
6 Status Of Sea Cucumber Fisheries In Tawi-Tawi N.M.A. Maratas, J. P. Alingas, D.P. Burias, N.T. Jumaide,
A.S. Bara, A. Sakilan, F. Jumawan, & S.Z. B. Halun
7 Textile Application And Antimicrobial Activity Of Biosynthesized Zinc S.C.C. Pamintuan & K.M.R. Cui-Lim
Oxide Nanoparticles From Nypa Frutican Seeds’ Starch
8 Species Composition And Abundance Of Seaweed Resources In The D.M. Galenzoga
Island Town Of Biri, Northern Samar, Philippines
9 Case Study on Ecotourism in Southeast Asia 2002-2017 N.M. Apolinario, R.B. Bicomong , J. Maniscan,
J.F. Rebugio & J.E. Santos
10 Consumers’ Attitudes and Preferences Towards Eco-friendly Bags: Basis R.V. Valenzuela
for the Crafting of Promotional Strategies
11 Carbon Stock Assessment Of Seagrass Beds In Tondon, Panglima Sugala D.P. Burias, N.T. Jumaide, F.L. Jumawan, M.A. Tingob,
And Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi W.I. Lunga, N.T. Jumaide, R. Tarajul, J. Muharram,
A.S. Bara, A. Sakilan, & S.Z.B. Halun
12 Research-Based Information Dissemination Plan for Wildlife M.T.P.M. Iglopas, C. Sta. Ana, & S. Reyes
Conservation in Los Baños, Laguna
13 Biocomposite Films From Kappa-Carrageenan (Kc) Filled With Nanorod- F.M.S. Dagalea & K.M.R. Cui-Lim
Rich Zinc Oxide (Zno-N): Its Physicochemical And Antimicrobial
Properties
14 An Equation To Estimate The Missing Rainfall Data For Catarman, C.A. De Asis
Northern Samar, Philippines
15 Implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program J.L. De La Cruz
in Santiago, Ilocos Sur

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 SPEED TALKS: SELECTED PAPERS DAY 2

TITLE AUTHORS
1 Tropical River Discharge and Coastal Air/Sea Processes in the Philippines O. Cabrera. & J. Pullen
2 Disaster Risk Reduction Management In Selected Coastal Barangays In R.A. Obleopas & S. O. Demeterio
The Municipality Of Palapag, Northern Samar
3 Beliefs Underlying Household Waste Recycling In Barangay Galutan, M.D. Alvarez
Catarman, Northern Samar
4 Breadfruit (Artocarpus altilis) as Black Mosquito Repellent Coil J.A. Marticion, M.J.S. Ozaraga, C.C.G. Almazan, J.C.A.
Dellaba, E.C. Mente, K.L.A. Pabes, T.M.G. Tagab, & J.D.E.
Valdehueza
5 Biosynthesis Of Silver Nanoparticles From Betel Nut Palm (Areca R.J.M. Valenciano
Catechu) Seed Starch
6 Optimal Premium Price of a Weather Index-Based Rice Insurance P.D.M. Samson & D.C.N. Cuaresma
Product in Laguna
7 The Level Of Sustainability, Environmental And Life Cycle Assessment Of R.A. Salmingo
Industrial Technology Research Projects In Carlos Hilado Memorial State
College
8 Assessment For The Adoption Of Sustainable Agricultural Practices R.D. Gallardo
Through Integrated Farming System By The Farmers Of Imelda,
Zamboanga Sibugay
9 Vulnerability of Small-Scale Fisherfolks in Selected Barangays near A.P. Cadiz, B.G. Sanchez, E.V. Evangelista
Laguna Northern West Bay
10 Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Electricity from a Theoretically M.B. Cadalin
Assessed Renewable Resource
11 Estimated plastic marine debris contribution of Badian, Cebu to Tañon M.K.O. Paler, A. Bruce, R.C. Ancog, N.D. Roble, & V.P.
Strait Migo
12 Impacts Of And Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events: A Household F.J.T. Macalam, J.M.A. Del Vega, K.J.R. Lino, M.J.I.
Perspective of Bay, Laguna Ilagan, & J.G. Jomao-as
13 Golden Apple Snail Shell (Pomacea maculata and Pomacea canaliculata) C.S. Saldon, J. Marticion, C.B. Saguin, C. Mercadera
As Chalk Material
14 Compliance to the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA F.K.M. Leopoldo & R.F. Bornales Jr.
9003) in Barangay Sto. Niño, Pagadian City

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 POSTER PRESENTATIONS

TITLE AUTHORS
P1 Impact Of Environmental Factors To Rice Production In Selected Rice Farms In R.A. Oblepas & A.N. Yabao
Catarman, Northern Samar
P2 Pteridophytes Of San Jose, Northern Samar L.P.E. Balasolla
P3 Phytochemical Screening of Sphagneticola trilobata (Wedelia) Plant extract H.L.G. Pulga & F.L. Sanico
P4 Community Structure Of Seaweeds In Selected Coastal Areas Of Mondragon J.P.E. Guasis, F. P. Mahinay, & R.O. Belga
Northern Samar
P5 Inventory of Dioscorea in Selected Barangays of Mondragon, Northern Samar S.P. Marino & B.O. Perez
P6 Inventory of Pteridophytes in Selected Barangays of Mondragon, Northern D.T. Caranzo & B.O. Perez
Samar
P7 The Fresh Water Fauna In Gamay River, Gamay, Northern Samar, Philippines N.E. Pugnit & M.L.D. Santos
P8 Inventory Assessment Of Orchids In Selected Barangays Of Palapag, Northern K.M.P. Militar, M.C.G. Vicencio & R.O. Belga
Samar, Philippines
P9 Pteridophytes Of Biri, Northern Samar P.K.P. Ambida
P10 Histochemistry And Phytochemical Profile Of The Leaves, Stem And Roots Of L.E. Narca & M.L.D. Santos
Salacia Korthalsiana Miq.(Polipog)
P11 Fishes In Seagrass Beds In Three Selected Island Barangays Of Lavezares, F.R.U. Sorio & M.L.D. Santos
Northern Samar
P12 Community Structure Of Forest Trees In Barangay Santander, Bobon, Northern R.A. Obleopas & C.B. Castillo
Samar
P13 A Preliminary Survey Of The Intertidal Seagrass Meadows And Its Associated M. L.D. Santos, P.F.D. Santos & F.R.U. Sorio
Fauna In The Birilarosa Protected Landscape And Seascape, Northern Samar
P14 Inventory Of Macrofauna In Bugko River K.P.A. Mungcal & P.F.D. Santos
Mondragon Northern Samar
P15 Species Composition of Seaweeds in Palapag, Northern Samar T.J.L. Abobo & B.O. Perez
P16 Assessment Of Avian Fauna In Selected Barangays Of Pambujan, Northern Samar J.L. Lucban, Jr. & A.A.U. Flores, Jr.
P17 Beetles In Selected Barangays Of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines J.C. Jazmin & A.A.U. Flores, Jr.
P18 Phytochemical Screening Of Melastoma Malabathricum L.Sp. Flower And Leaf J.R.P. Nordan & L.N. Jonson
Extract, Uep Catarman Northern Samar
P19 Tree Diversity of Catubig Watershed E.A. Galo
P20 Spatially-resolved benthic macroinvertebrate communities in streams at an M.E. Jolejole & M.Cayetano
industrial site in Laguna
P21 Stock Analysis of Fish Catch in Irong-Irong Bay R.O. Abarcar, A.C. Cabib, J.M.C. Cabubas,
M.A.I. Gruta, & J.L. Mahinay
P22 Carbon Stock Assessment Of Seagrass Beds In Tondon, Panglima Sugala And D.P. Burias, N.T. Jumaide, F.L. Jumawan,
Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi M.A. Tingob, W. I. Lunga, N.T. Jumaide, R.
Tarajul, J. Muharram, A.S. Bara, A. Sakilan,
& S.Z.B. Halun
P23 Hydrobiological Study of Catarman Coastal Zone M.N. Ogoc
P24 Beliefs Underlying Household Waste Recycling In Barangay Galutan, Catarman, M.D. Alvarez
Northern Samar
P25 Sociodemographic of Two Municipalities towards Coastal Waters and Solid Waste M.J.B. Felisilda, S.J.C. Asequia, J.R.P.
Management: The Case of Macajalar bay, Philippines Encarguez, & V.R.K.R. Galarpe

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P26 Local-scale Latitudinal Variations in Trace and Major Element Concentrations of C. L. Ringor
Manganese Nodules in the Korea Deep Ocean Study Site (99-2), Central Part of
the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone, NE Equatorial Pacific
P27 Demographics and Environmental Behavior of LGU Employees C.C. Favor
P28 Drinking Water Quality Assessment Of Jetmatic Pump Sources In Selected R.R. De La Torre & M.N. Tonog
Barangay In San Jose Northern Samar
P29 Drinking Water Quality In Barangay Daganas, Catarman, Northern Samar R.A. Obleopas & J. S. Lapizar
P30 Geophysical mapping of submarine groundwater discharge (SGD) in Mabini, M.R.P. Gabuyo & F.P. Siringan, P.C.M.
Batangas, South Luzon, Philippines Flores, K.J.S. Sarmiento, C.M.B. Jaraula,
R.S. Rodolfo & M.R. Lapus
P31 Extent Of Implementation Of Environmental Related Aspects In The University Of M.N. Ogoc
Eastern Philippines
P32 Extent and Character of the Offshore Extension of the East Zambales Fault, P.C.M. Flores, F.P. Siringan, Y. Maac-Aguilar,
Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippines A. Daag, M. I. Abigania, B. Marfito,
K.J.S. Sarmiento, & M.R.P. Gabuyo
P33 Determination of Nutritional Content and Bioavailability of Cr, Co, I, Ni, Fe, Se, M.R.B. Castillo & K.M. Cui-Lim
Zn, Ca and Pb in Ulva reticulata Forsskal (Green Alga)
P34 Secondary Metabolites Of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn (Sugabang) Leaf M.L. Doncillo
Extract In Northern Samar
P35 Nutritional And Nutraceutical Content Of Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don J.E. Tibe & C.V. Mollejon
(TALYAN)
P36 Extent of compliance of the Local Government of Rosario to Republic Act R.T. Florano & M.N. Ogoc
No. 10121
P37 Mount Mayon 2018 eruptions and its effect on indoor air quality in J.R. Chavez & M.G. Cayetano
Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines
P38 Effect of Gigaspora margarita and Entrophospora sp. Inoculation on Growth R.C. Ferre, K.L.O. Untalan, N.S. Aggangan,
Response and Cadmium Accumulation of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill. & L.V. Alvarez
P39 Molluscicidal Effect Of Tuba-Tuba (Jatropha curcas Linn) Extracts On J.L. De Pedro & A.A.U. Flores, Jr.
Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata Lamarck)
P40 Shortest Route Of Solid Waste Collection At The Poblacion Of Catarman, A.S. Balero, C.J.Dr. Hill, C.E. Lopez,
Northern Samar, Philippines J.A.D. Marino, F.B. Ronato, D.C. Basista,
& O.Dg. Unay
P41 Orange Oil and Neem Leaves Powder as Hair Treatment Against Head Lice, R.E. Gloria
Dandruff and Frizz
P42 Utilization Of Natural Made Compost As Potential Source Of Electricity M.E.E. Diongco & C. Del Rosario
P43 Sound Absorption and Thermal Insulation Potential of Selected Agricultural R.M. Ureta, R.J.D. Templo, & R.D.T. Mercado
Wastes Based on their Surface Morphology
P44 Agricultural Biomass as Biomaterial Resources for Sustainable Development L.E. Malaluan, J.J.E. Sescar, & W.J.E. Sescar
of Green Construction Materials: An Innovation Response to the Twenty-first
Century’s Endeavor for Environmental Challenges
P45 Preliminary Characterization of Water Filtered Using Peels from Three Species of N.A.A. Pinarok & A.V.G. Nibalvos
Banana
P46 Sanitation Facilities Of Public Secondary Schools In Cebu City C.M. Martinez
P47 Nypa fruticans (NIPA) Starch Filled With Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles As J.H. Agresor & K.M.R. Cui-Lim
Corrosion Inhibitor In Steel
P48 Shoreline response and recovery to single-storm events along the A.K.S. Gabo & C.L. Ringor
siliciclastic coast of Nasugbu Bay, Batangas

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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dr. Rolando A. Delorino, Chair

Dr. Karina Milagros R. Cui-Lim, Co-Chair (UEP)
Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Co-Chair (SESAM-UPLB)
Dr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon, Scientific Committee Chair

UEP CONFERENCE COMMITTEE

PROGRAM AND INVITATION/WELCOME NIGHT CULTURAL ​MODERATORS FOR PARALLEL SESSIONS

PRESENTATION Chair: Abel Alejandro U. Flores, Jr.
Chair: Dr. Ronato S. Ballado Members: Geraldine P. Muncada, Dr. Marlo Alvarez, Rogelio
Members: Dr. Mary Lynn E. Verano, Melisa Celeste C. Bonsol, Benesisto, Christy Entico, Jenny L. Resuello, Rhea V. Cerbito,
​Dr. Blenah O. Perez, Regina O. Belga Danny Gem T. Entico

BUSINESS PROMOTION SOUVENIR PROGRAMS/KITS

Chair: Dr. Cherry Ultra Chair: Maria Judy M. Somoray
Member: Ma. Leovilla D. Santos Members: Marivic L. Doncillo, Christine V. Mollejon

​REGISTRATION AND FOOD ​​STAGE AND HALL PREPARATION

Chair: Mary Jane B. Calpa Chair: Dr. Allan R. Orejudos
Members: Riva A. Gatongay, Ida E. Esquierdo, Luz B. Pajenado Members: Herminigildo Arteche, Ashuero Ursua

​PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT AND EXHIBITS ​RESTORATION AND CLEANLINESS

Chair: Franklin E. Cortez Chair: Prof. Edward Lagrimas
Members: Fel Muncada Members: GSU Staff

ACCOMMODATIONS ​LIGHT AND SOUND

Chair: Olga DG. Unay Chair: Danilo Entico
Members: Nancy M. Bangco, Perth Kennesa P. Ambida Members: Jonathan Camacho

​​PUBLICITY AND PHOTO DOCUMENTATION FIELD LECTURE/TOUR

Chair: Romula Obleopas Chair: Dr. Divina M. Galenzoga
Members: UPMAO, Jose P. Ching, Jr., Maximo Resuello III, Members: Franklin E. Cortez, Florencio P. Mahinay,
Junmark Docdoc Peter Francis D. Santos

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SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM LOGISTICS

Chair: Dr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon Chair: Maria Luisa G. Mendoza
Members: Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Dr. Loucel E. Cui, Members: Joseph M. Vicente, Jeran J. Bunzo, Ruel P. Lameyra,
Dr. Hildie Maria E. Nacorda, Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Maria Regina V. Regalado,
Dr. Carmelita M. Rebancos Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS COMMITTEE DOCUMENTATION

Chair: Dr. Janice S. Garcia Chair: Simplicio Q. Veluz
Members: Dante Gideon K. Vergara, Dr. Marisa J. Sobremisana, Members: Thaddeus P. Lawas, Henry E. Ramos
Cherry S. Padilla, Thaddeus S. Lawas, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado,
Maria Regina V. Regalado, Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa, S​ OUVENIR PROGRAM
Jayson L. Arizapa, Beth Zaida H. Ugat, Jonathan T. Macuroy, Chair: Evangeline L. Alcantara
Wilbur Z. Mañibo, Heidi D. Mendoza Members: Dr. Loucel E. Cui, Catherine B. Gigantone,
Heidi D. Mendoza

WAYS AND MEANS CONFERENCE KIT (USB ID)

Chair: Dr. Loucel E. Cui Chair: For. Sofia A. Alaira
Members: Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, For. Sofia A. Alaira, Members: Joseph Vicente, Jessa O. Aquino, Robert Patrick M.
Simplicio Q. Veluz, Jessa O. Aquino, Catherine B. Gigantone Cabangbang, Denice Janelle B. Pantua, Heidi D. Mendoza

S​ ECRETARIAT WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Chair: Dr. Loucel E. Cui Chair: Dr. Loucel E. Cui
Members: Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Maria Regina V. Regalado, Member: Joey Philip B. Torres
Jayson L. Arizapa, Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa, Wilbur Z. Mañibo,
Beth Zaida H. Ugat, Marlon V. Elvira

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 Philippine environmental science association
Office: Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology
University of the Philippines Diliman

The Philippine Environmental Science Association (PESA) is a consortium of different higher education
institutions originally composed of the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB), University of the Philippines
Diliman (UPD), Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU), and De La Salle University (DLSU). PESA was organized to
strengthen the value of environmental science as an interdisciplinary field in analyzing and providing solutions
to perennial environmental problems of the country. This is in response to the need for a proactive stance to
continuously upgrade and advance the level of environmental science research and action to address the various
environmental problems affecting the country.

One of the activities to achieve PESA’s goals is the conduct of the Annual National Conference on Environmental
Science. The annual conference provides opportunities for research updates and discussions on key environmental
agenda that include climate change, environmental impact assessment protocols, biodiversity and conservation,
environment- resources-population dynamics, disaster risk management, and best practices and green solutions,
among many others. This annual meeting gathers members of the academe, industry, students, research
institutions, government agencies, and private organizations for a one or two-day meeting for an active exchange
of ideas. The following are the previous conferences organized by the Consortium.

1ST NATIONAL SYMPOSIUM AND WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (1st NCES)

Theme: Environmental Science for a Changing Environment | 7-8 May 2012 | UP Diliman

2ND NATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (2nd NCES)

Theme: Harnessing Environmental Science for a SMARTer Interdisciplinary Analysis and
Adaptive Management of the Environment | 25-26 November 2013 | UP Los Baños

3RD NATIONAL AND 1ST INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE AND WORKSHOP ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(3RD NCES and 1ST ICES)
Theme: Strengthening ASEAN Partnership through Environmental Education and Research for
Sustainable Future | 24-25 November 2014 | Ateneo de Manila University

4TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (4th NCES)

Theme: Towards Achieving Environmental Sustainability through an Interdisciplinary and
Globalized Approach | 24-28 November 2015 | University of San Carlos, Cebu

5TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (5th NCES)

Theme: Breaking Barriers and Bridging Sciences Toward Healthier Ecosystems and Sustainable
Development | 8-10 July 2016 | Mindanao State University – Tawi-Tawi

2ND INTERNATIONAL AND 6TH NATIONAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE

5th NCES and 2ND ICES)
Theme: Baselining, Yardsticks, and Agenda-Setting in Environmental Science Research |
3-5 August 2017 | UP Los Baños

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https://aces-pesa.weebly.com/

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