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May 23-24, 2019 | Century Park Hotel, Manila
Day 1: It's All about the Science!
May 23, 2019 (Thursday)
8:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Opening Ceremonies
Dr. Michael Francis Benjamin
Master of Ceremonies
University of Sto. Tomas
Opening Message
Dr. Kathleen B. Aviso
2019 PAASE President
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
9:20 AM - 9:30 AM
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
10:00 AM - 10:20 AM
Special Feature
“The Discovery of the new Hominin Species: Introducing the Homo luzonensis”
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Dr. Armand Mijares
Archaeological Studies Program
University of the Philippines-Diliman
Presentation of the 2019 Severino and Paz Koh Lectureship Awardee
Acd. Raymond Tan
Chair, Severino and Paz Koh Awards Committee
2019 Severino and Paz Koh Lectureship Awardee in Science
“Lessons Learned from Two Decades of Research on Uncovering Emerging Contaminants and their Ecological Impacts”
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Prof. Diana Aga
Henry Woodburn Professor of Chemistry
Department of Chemistry
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
Awarding Ceremonies and Break
10:20 AM - 11:20 AM
Emerging Researchers Forum
Dr. Angelyn Lao
Mathematics Department
De La Salle University
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Dr. Ian Navarette
Environmental Science Department
Ateneo De Manila Universtiy
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Dr. Erika Legara
Department of Analytics, Information, and Operations
Asian Institute of Management
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Dr. Gay Jane Perez
Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology
University of the Philippines
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(Moderated by Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla and Dr. Joey Ocon - ASEAN Science and Technology Fellows of 2018 - 2019)
11:20 AM - 12:15 PM
Poster Sessions
12:15 PM - 1:15 PM
Lunch
1:15 PM - 2:45 PM
First Parallel Sessions
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1A: Understanding the Health and Climate Nexus – Part I (UHCN)
Session Chair: Dr. Michaelangelo Promentilla, De La Salle University
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“PCHRD Disaster Risk Reduction - Climate Change Adaptation in Health Research”
Ms. Merlita M. Opena
PCHRD RICUD
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“Assessment of the Quality of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Practices of Households in the Province of Quirino: A Basis for Interventions for the Prevention of Flood-associated Diseases and Hazards”
Dr. Melfei Bungihan
Quirino State University
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“Assessment of the Safety Level of Level 1 Government Hospitals in Region 8 Based on DOH’s Hospital Safety Index”
Mr. Clint Karl Noveda
Schistosomiasis Control and Research Hospital
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“Camfant: Retorted Ready-To-Eat Complementary Food For 6-12 Month’s Old Infant”
Ms. Winderose V. Oliverio
Eastern Visayas State University
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“Influence of Habitat and Climate Variables on Dengue Vectors in Cagayan de Oro City”
Dr. Astrid P. Sinco
Xavier University
1B: Integrated Mitigation and Adaptation Strategies to Climate Change (SCC)
Session Chair: Dr. Kathleen Aviso, De La Salle University
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“Monitoring, Assessing and Forecasting Drought in the Philippines”
Dr. Gay Jane Perez
Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology
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“Optimizing Deployment of Negative Emission Technologies”
Acd. Raymond Tan
De La Salle University, Manila
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“Climatic factors: Correlates for Dengue fever and Dengue hemorrhagic fever incidence?”
Dr. Franco Teves
Mindanao State University
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“Life Cycle Assessment of Ammonia as Fuel”
Dr. Luis Razon
De La Salle University Manila
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1C: Advanced Materials (AM)
Session Chair: Dr. Rinlee Butch Cervera, University of the Philippines Diliman
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“Preparation and properties of layered silicate clay-based unsaturated polyester resin (UPR) nanohybrid materials”
Dr. David Peñaloza
De La Salle University, Manila
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“Colorimetric Sensing of Lead (II) ions in Aqueous Solution using Polyvinyl Alcohol-stabilized Silver Nanoparticles”
Mr. Francis Eric Almaquer
University of the Philippines, Visayas
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“Electrode and electrolyte materials development for solid oxide electrochemical cell applications”
Dr. Rinlee Butch Cervera
University of the Philippines
“Adsorption of CO, O, and CO2 on Cu Clusters Supported on Cu Surface: A Density Functional Theory Based Study”
Dr. Allan Abraham Padama
University of the Philippines, Los Baños
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“Approach Toward a Quantum Crystal Structure of a Two Dimensional Gas of Particles with Delta Function Interaction”
Mr. Richard Aragon
Rizal Technological University
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1D: Innovations in Agriculture, Fishery, Forestry
and Food Product Sector (IAF)
Session Chair: Dr. Desiree Hautea, University of the Philippines Los Baños
“Attraction of the cacao pest, Helopeltis bakeri poppius to caryophyllene”
Dr. Jose Isagani Janairo
De La Salle University, Manila
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“Giant Fig Thrips Infesting Ficus nota (Blanco) in Leyte, Philippines”
Dr. Cecilia Reyes
Cagayan State University
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“Case studies on the use of genetic and genomic markers with image analysis, GIS mapping and mobile computing for aquaculture and aquaculture”
Dr. Ma. Carmen Lagman
De La Salle University, Manila
“Assemblages of Antibiotic Residues in Manila Bay from Agricultural Pampanga River and Urban Pasig River”
Dr. Caroline Jaraula
University of the Philippines, Diliman
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“Optimization and Drying Characteristics of Microalgal Biomat (lab-lab)”
Mr. Andre Malvin Calapatia
De La Salle University, Manila
“Breeding High Quality Papayas and Other Fruits with Double Disease Resistance Traits Amidst Climate Change and Role of Scientists for a Sustainable STI Ecosystem for Rural Development”
Dr. Pablito M. Magdalita
University of the Philippines Los Banos
2:45 PM - 3:00 PM
Break
3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Second Parallel Sessions
2A: Understanding the Health and Climate Nexus - Part II (UHCN)
Session Chair: Dr. Michaelangelo Promentilla, De La Salle University
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“Philippine’s STI Roadmap for Health Resiliency and Health Systems Resilience”
Dr. Michael Angelo Promentilla
DOST Philippine Council for Health Research and Development
De La Salle University, Manila
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2B: Energy and the Environment (EE)
Session Chair: Dr. Joey Ocon, University of The Philippines - Diliman
“Where water flows: characterizing domestic water and the institutional arrangements for provisioning and access in two Visayas island-settings”
Dr. Rosalie Arcala Hall
University of the Philippines, Visayas
“Providing livelihood opportunities with basic electrification using renewable energy in poor, remote areas: recent experience in Mindanao, Philippines”
Dr. Ernesto Terrado
Asian Development Bank
“Air Pollution Tolerance Index of Trees in Selected Areas of the Philippines: A Biomonitoring Approach”
Dr. Glenn Sia Su
University of the Philippines Manila
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“Can marine foulers be an indicator of Manila Bay’s environmental quality?”
Dr. Benjamin Vallejo
University of the Philippines, Diliman
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“Plastics and HABs connection: New threats and challenges in marine plastics pollution research in the Philippines”
Dr. Florence L. Onda
The Marine Science Institute, University of the Philippines, Diliman
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2C: Systems Biology (SB)
Session Chair: Dr. Angelyn Lao, De La Salle University, Manila
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“Systems Biology of Alzeimer's Disease: Understanding How to Prevent or Delay Its Onset or Progression”
Dr. Angelyn Lao
De La Salle University, Manila
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“Mechanistic Model of Macroparasite Aggregation in a Host Population”
Dr. Jomar Rabajante
University of the Philippines, Los Banos
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“Understanding the binding of isoniazid to the active site of Mycobacterium tuberculosis catalase-peroxidase (katG) using quantum chemical methods”
Dr. Francisco Franco
De La Salle University, Manila
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“Ab Initio Construction and Conformational Analysis of Amino Acid Potential Energy Hypersurfaces: Application to Peptide Structure Prediction”
Mr. John Justine Villar
University of the Philippines
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“On Cloud-Base Intelligent Total Analysis System Using Geospatial Wireless Sensors and Mobile Microscopy Project: Insights and Learnings”
Mr. Neil Tan Gana
Ateneo De Manila University
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM
Oral Highlights for Poster Presentations &
Cocktails
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