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7TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCEEnvironmental Science, Green Technology, and Society:

Pushing the Boundaries Toward Sustainability

PROGRAM13-15 June 2018

University of Eastern PhilippinesUniversity Town, Northern Samar, Philippines


CONFERENCE PROGRAM

13 JUNE 2018DAY 1

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE PERSON8:00-9:00 Registration9:00-9:15 Opening Ceremony

Prayer and National Anthem University ChoraleOpening 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. DelorinoConference ChairPresident, University of Eastern Philippines

9:30-9:40 Conference Overview Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-EslavaConference Co-chairDean, 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 ASIADr. Ryohei KadaProfessor, Shijonawate Gakuen University, Osaka, Japan

Moderator Dr. Tito M. CabiliDean, College of EducationUniversity of Eastern Philippines

10:30-11:00 Group Photo and Coffee Break11:00-11:30 Plenary Talk and Open Forum CONDUCTING POLYMER COMPOSITES FOR ENVIRONMENTAL

APPLICATIONSDr. Christina A. BinagProfessor, University of Santo Tomas

Moderator Dr. Abel Alejandro U. Flores, Jr.Professor, College of ScienceUniversity of Eastern Philippines

11:30-12:00 Plenary Talk and Open Forum JOURNEY TO THE DEPTHS OF BENHAM BANKDr. Hildie Maria E. Nacorda Assistant Professor, SESAM-UPLB

Moderator Dr. Ronelie C. SalvadorProfessor, 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 CONTEXTDr. Percy E. SajiseHonorary Research Fellow, Biodiversity InternationalSenior Fellow, Southeast Asian Regional Center for Graduate Study and Research in Agriculture

Moderator Dr. Rolando A. DelorinoConference Chair President, University of Eastern Philippines


1:30-2:00 Speed Talks: Selected Papers Dr. Loucel E. CuiUniversity Researcher, SESAM-UPLB

2:00-3:00 Parallel Sessions 1. Climate Change, Variability, and Air Quality2. Environmental Impact Assessment3. 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 Quality2. Environmental Impact Assessment3. Biodiversity and Conservation (Terrestrial)4. Biodiversity and Conservation (Aquatic)

4:30-5:30 Poster Presentation Session6:00-9:00 Cultural Night and Dinner


14 JUNE 2018DAY 2

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE PERSON7:30-8:30 Registration8:30-9:00 Plenary Talk and Open Forum THE 3GS AS THE FOUNDATION FOR PUSHING ENVIRONMENTAL

SCIENCE BEYOND BOUNDARIESDr. Perry S. OngDean, College of Science, University of the Philippines Diliman

Moderator Dr. Lemnuel V. AragonesPresident, PESADirector and Professor, IESM-UPD

9:00-9:30 Plenary Talk and Open Forum CONSERVING NATURAL RESOURCES BY PRODUCING MOREAtty. Asis G. PerezExecutive Director, Tanggol Kalikasan, Inc.

Moderator Dr. Lemnuel V. AragonesPresident, PESADirector and Professor, IESM-UPD

9:30-10:00 Group Photo and Coffee Break10:00-10:30 Plenary Talk REHABILITATION EFFORTS IN BORACAY ISLAND

Mr. Livino B. DuranOIC, Assistant Regional Director for Management ServicesDepartment of Environment and Natural Resources, Region VI

Moderator Prof. Romula A. ObleopasProfessor, College of ScienceUniversity of Eastern Philippines

10:30-12:30 Parallel Sessions 1. Environment, Resources, and Population Dynamics2. Integrated Water Resource Systems3. Environmental Education and Integration of Information Database and Networks4. Lakes and Wetlands

12:30-1:30 Networking Lunch1:30-2:30 Keynote Address and Open Forum Senator Cynthia A. Villar

Senate Chair on Food and AgricultureSenator, Republic of the Philippines

Moderator Dr. Patricia Ann J. SanchezAssociate Professor, SESAM-UPLB

2:30-3:00 Speed Talks: Selected Papers Dr. Loucel E. CuiUniversity Researcher, SESAM-UPLB

3:00-5:00 Parallel Sessions 1. Land use and Land Cover Change2. Disaster Risk Reduction and Management3. Human Health and Environmental Hazards4. Best Practices and Green Solutions for Sustainable Development

5:00-5:30 Discussions: The Future of Environmental Science in the Philippines

Dr. Lemnuel V. AragonesPresident, PESADirector and Professor, IESM-UPD

5:30-5:45 Closing Remarks Dr. Maria Victoria O. EspaldonChair, Scientific Session Professor, SESAM-UPLB

6:00-8:00 Dinner at the University of Eastern Philippines, White Beach Resort


15 JUNE 2018DAY 3

TIME ACTIVITIES RESOURCE PERSON6:00-8:00 Travel to Biri Island

8:00-12:00 Field Exposure and Lectures TECTONICS OF CENTRAL PHILIPPINES AND THE PALEOGEOGRAPHY OF BIRI ISLANDDr. Decibel V. Faustino-EslavaConference Co-chairDean, SESAM-UPLB

THE BIOGEOGRAPHY OF BIRI AND NORTHERN SAMARDr. Myrna N. OgocProfessor, College of ScienceUniversity of Eastern Philippines

12:00-1:00 Lunch Break1:00-3:00 Travel back to UEP


KEYNOTE ADDRESSABSTRACT

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

Ryohei KadaProfessor, 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.


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.


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

REFERENCES

1. Ryohei Kada, Valuation of Non-Marketed Agricultural Ecosystem Services, and Food Security in Southeast Asia.(Mar. 2014) In Kaneko, N. et al. (eds.) Sustainable Living with Environmental Risks, (Chap. 10, pp 111-121). Springer, Tokyo, New York and London, ISBN: 978-4-431-54803-4, DOI 10.1007(Online: http://link.springer.com/book/10.1007%2F978-4-431-54804-1)

2. Roberto F. Rañola Jr., Fe M. Rañola, Maria Francesca O. Tan, Ma. Cynthia S. Casin (Mar. 2014). Emerging Socio-Economic and Environmental Issues Affecting Food Security: A Case Study of Silang-Santa Rosa Subwatershed. in Kaneko, N. et al.(eds.) Sustainable Living with Environmental Risks, Springer, (Chap. 11,pp 123-135). ISBN: 978-4-431-54803-4

3. B.H.N. Razafindrabe, M.A. Cuesta, B. He, R.F. Rañola Jr., K. Yaota, S.Inoue, S. Saito, T. Masuda, R.N. Concepcion, A. Santos-Borja & R. Kada (2015) , Flood risk and resilience assessment for Santa Rosa-Silang subwatershed in the Laguna Lake region, Philippines, Environmental Hazards, 14:1, 16-35, DOI: 10.1080/17477891.2014.981497


DAY 1ORAL PRESENTATIONS

TIME TITLE AUTHORS2:00-2:12 Assessment of the adaptation strategies by farmers at Mt. Isarog

watershed area to the impacts of extreme weather conditionsA.R. Pesimo, E. M. Basilla, R.A. Tabardillo,& J.D. Tabardillo Sr.

2:12-2:24 Climate Risk Vulnerability Assessment of the Agri-fisheries Sector in the Province of Isabela, Philippines

B. Peñaflor & M.R. Romero

2:24-2:36 Perceptions toward Climate Change: The Case of Batad Community of Banaue, Ifugao

R.J.C. Ducusin, M.VO. Espaldon,C.M. Rebancos, & L.E.P. De Guzman

2:36-2:48 Trends in Local Climate Change And Agriculture And Fisheries Productivity In The Province Of Northern Samar

F.E. Cortez

2:48-3:00 Open ForumPOSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK

3:30-3:42 Mainstreaming Climate Change and Disaster Risks in Planning for Development and Capacity Building for Resilience: The Case in Region IV-A CALABARZON

Y.A. Sucol, E.G. Rozul, C.C. Francia,R. Revilla, M. Juangco, C.S. Padilla, & H. Ramos

3:42-3:54 Climate Change and the Academe: Insights and Initiatives MP. De Asis & M.N. Ogoc3:54-4:06 Carbon Sequestration Potential of a Dedicated Carbon Forest Site in

Sicogon Island, IloiloJ. A.G. Palomar, H.B. Centeno, F.B. Pulhin, 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 Poblacion, Catarman Northern Samar

R.M. Bontia & A.M. Obrar

418-4:30 Open Forum

SESSION A: CLIMATE CHANGE, VARIABILITY, AND AIR QUALITYModerator: Dr. Merle N. Tonog | Venue: UEP Gymnatorium

TIME TITLE AUTHORS2:00-2:12 Sediment Quality Assessment near a Tailings Pond of a Large-Scale

Mining Project in Northern Luzon, PhilippinesD.F. Palma, K.A.C. Catalan, M.J.B. Nucum, & B.A.L. Santillan

2:12-2:24 Detection of Heavy Metals In Batissa Angulate (Clams) Obtained From Two Selected Barangays Of Mondragon, Northern Samar, Philippines

M.L.C. Alvarez & C.C. Paradero

2:24-2:36 Environmental Impact Assessment of Catarman Oil Mills, Inc., San Jose N. Samar

M.N. Ogoc

2:36-2:48 The Impact of Mining activities in alteration of as levels in the surrounding ecosystems: An encompassing risk assessment and evaluation of remediation strategies

J.Garcia, K-H. Kim, M.C. Jung,& A.C.V. Siababa

2:48-3:00 Open ForumPOSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK

3:30-3:42 Bioaccumulation of Heavy Metals In Cultured Scylla Serrata (Mud Crab) Collected From Northern Samar

J.L. Erivera & K.M.R. Cui-Lim

3:42-3:54 Biosorption of Heavy Metals in La Trinidad, Benguet using Banana Peels

J.R.E. Espinas, J.R. Unson, & M.A.L. Guzman

3:54-4:06 Lead Phytoremediation Potential of Water Hyacinth [Eichhornia Crassipes (Mart.) Solms.] and Water Mimosa (Neptunia Oleracea Lour.) in Pulangi Lake, Maramag, Bukidnon

J.A. Arriesgado, M.A.P. Medina,A.G. Toledo-Bruno, & J.H.P. Patricio

4:06-4:18 Bioremediation of Bacillus subtilis in Diesel-Contaminated Loamy Soil

A.P. Cadiz, J.D. Dacasin, & M.M. Fontanar

4:18-4:30 Open Forum

SESSION B: ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT Moderator: Dr. Ma. Lourdes C. Alvarez | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Plenary Hall


TIME TITLE AUTHORS2:00-2:12 Avifaunal Biodiversity and Population at the Bird Sanctuary of

Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and TechnologyA.A. Yusop

2:12-2:24 Avifaunal Diversity within Different Habitat Types in Malbato, Coron and Calauit Island, Palawan

D.P. Lovina, S.C. Ling, A.D. Talaña,K.M.E. Pitogo, & L.E. Afuang

2:24-2:36 Assessment of Avian Fauna in Selected Barangays of Pambujan, Northern Samar

J.L. Lucban & A.A.U. Flores, Jr

2:36-2:48 Found and Lost Again: The Philippine Eagle in Leyte Island and Potential Prey Items Found Therein

J. Fuentes & P.S. Ong


POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK3:30-3:42 Ecology of Philippine tarsiers (Tarsius syrichta Linnaeus, 1758):

Ranging behavior of a population in an isolated forest patch in Mindanao

S.G.F. Bejar, D.M.P. Purificacion, M.R.M. Duya,M.V. Duya, & P.S. Ong

3:42-3:54 Local Ecological Knowledge on Land Snail Diversity in Mt. Banahaw, Luzon Island, Philippines

K.M.G. Perez, V.C. Cuevas, E.R.C. de Chavez, C.M. Rebancos and J.C.T. Gonzalez

3:54-4:06 Environmental conservation mechanisms of small-island in Northern Samar

T.M. Cabili & Z. Cabili

4:06-4:18 Species Richness of Lichens in Center For Ecological Development And Recreation (Cedar), Impalutao, Impasug-Ong, Bukidnon

R. Simbajon, I. Ontoy, R. Alcuizar, & M.Z.Gatela


SESSION C1: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (TERRESTRIAL)Moderator: For. Sofia A. Alaira | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 1

TIME TITLE AUTHORS2:00-2:12 First report on the fishery and ecology of thresher sharks in

Tawi-Tawi, PhilippinesR.N Muallil & M.G.N. Hapid

2:12-2:24 Identifying Potential Upper Mesophotic Coral Ecosystems Using Low-Cost Side Scan Sonar in Masinloc, Zambales, Philippines

P.C.M. Flores, F.P. Siringan, K.T. Go, R.L. Albelda, & P.C. Cabaitan

2:24-2:36 Profiling of antibiotic sensitivity, virulence, and resistance of human pathogenic microorganisms isolated from stranded cetaceans in the Philippines

J.A.A. Caras, L.S.L. Lumang, M.C.M. Obusan, & L.V. Aragones

2:36-2:48 Assessment of the Status of Blue Swimmer Crab, Portunus pelagicus, Wild Stock in Panglima Sugala, Tawi-Tawi

F.G. Romero, A. Inkani, & S.Paalan


POSTER SESSION AND COFFEE BREAK3:30-3:42 Biodiversity of Freshwater Mollusks in Molawin Creek, Los Baños

Laguna, PhilippinesA.M. Obrar, C.J. Factor, R.A. Evora, R.E. Guia, R.M. Alemania, & R. de Chavez

3:42-3:54 Water Quality Assessment of Natigbasan Stream and Benthic Macrovertebrates as Bioindicators in an Ecopark, Impasugong, Bukidnon, Southern Philippines

I.I. Ontoy, R.K. Alcuizar, R. B. Simbajon, & M.Z.P. Gatela

3:54-4:06 Importance of Enhalus acoroides and Identification of its Associated Invertebrate Fauna

K.J. D. Caimbre, M.V.D. Naboya, S.M.A. Lianza, & M.G. Udtujan

4:06-4:18 Habitat Preference of the Mud Clam Polymesoda expansa Mousson, 1849 (Bivalvia: Corbiculacea) in the Pagbilao Mangrove Experimental Forest, Quezon Province, Philippines

A.G. Antong, A.G.G. Balatayo, C.J.B. Constantino, K.T. Santos, J.B.M. Zuñiga, & H.M.E. Nacorda


SESSION C2: BIODIVERSITY AND CONSERVATION (AQUATIC)Moderator: Dr. Perry S. Ong | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 2


TIME TITLE AUTHORS10:30-10:42 Women on the Ground at Ground Zero: Addressing Gender-Based

Violence in the Aftermath of Typhoon HaiyanR.L. Ty

10:42-10:54 Changing Techno-Politics in Indigenous People’s Agroecosystem: The Disappearance of Pingkol in Kiangan, Ifugao, Philippines

E.F. Roquino

10:54-11:06 The Mansaka People, Their Belief-system on Nature, and their Environmental Participation an Investigation based on Spinoza’s Pantheism and Nietzsche’s Dual Forces

N.F. Marquez & G. Eviota-Rivera

11:06-11:18 The Vigan Burnay Industry and its Sustainability: A Challenge to the Millennials

M. Javier


11:30-11:42 Analysis of Profitability and Poverty of Small-Scale Fishers from Romblon

T.M.F. Perez, M.M. Fabella, R.F. Subade

11:42-11:54 Conservation Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Contribution of Tenured Migrants in Mts. Palaypalay Mataas na Gulod Protected Landscape, Maragondon, Cavite

R.N. Pareja

11:54-12:06 Household perception and remote sensing determination of mangrove cover trend of Cagbalete Island, Mauban, Quezon

D.A. Luna, M.L.O. Espaldon, & I.A.F. Lambio

12:06-12:18 To Irrigate or Not?: Case stories of ATs on Monitoring for Crop Water Stress

R.L.D. Areglado, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, L.E. Cui, M.R.V. Regalado, M.V.O. Espaldon, & Y.A. Sucol


SESSION D: ENVIRONMENT, RESOURCES, AND POPULATION DYNAMICSModerator: Dr. Tito M. Cabili | Venue: UEP Gymnatorium

SESSION E: INTEGRATED WATER RESOURCE SYSTEMSModerator: Dr. Abel Alejandro U. Flores,Jr. | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Plenary Hall

DAY 2ORAL PRESENTATIONS

TIME TITLE AUTHORS10:30-10:42 Philippine Water Security: A Review of Government Policies and

Initiatives on WaterP.A.J. Sanchez, M.J. Sobremisana, J.O. Aquino & C.B. Gigantone

10:42-10:54 Assessment of Rooftop Rainwater Harvesting System Potential for Improved Water Source in Sitio Pulot-Bay San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna Philippines

U.F. Roa & P.A.J Sanchez

10:54-11:06 Potential Drinking Water for Brgy. San Juan, Kalayaan, Laguna using Biosand Filter with Granular Activated Carbon from Locally Available Coconut Shell

J. Magdalera & P.A.J Sanchez

11:06-11:18 Distribution Pattern and Multi-statistical Analyses for Anthropogenic Apportionment of Coastal Water Characteristics along Macajalar bay, Philippines

J.R.P. Encarguez, M.J.B. Felisilda, S.J.C. Asequia, & V.R.K.R. Galarpe

11:18-11:30 Open Forum11:30-11:42 Water Quality in an Isolated Community: Ecological Profiling in Sitio

Pulot-Bae, Barangay San Antonio, Kalayaan, Laguna, PhilippinesJ.I.E.F. Castaneda, C.B. Cuevas, M.L.F. Del 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” Batissa violacea (Bivalvia: Cyrenidae) in Catubig River

E.A. Galo, S.F. Gabona, J. Lora, & A. Cerbito

11:54-12:06 Water Quality of Drinking Water Pump Sources In Selected Municipalities Of Northern Samar

M.N. Tonog, M.L.C. Alvarez, & C.V. Mollejon

12:06-12:18 Performance Efficiency of a Modified Laboratory-scale Model for Rubber Wastewater Treatment Using Moving Bed Biofilm Reactor

D.P. Baclayon



TIME TITLE AUTHORS10:30-10:42 Adoption of SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural monitoring system

(SEAMS) among Agricultural Technicians and ResearchersM.R.V. Regalado, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, L.E. Cui, 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 SARAI-Enhanced Agricultural monitoring system (SEAMS)

H.D. Mendoza, M.V.O. Espaldon, M.A. Dorado, V.G. Ballaran, L.N.T. Viado, J.M. Suarez, & R.P.M. Cabangbang

10:54-11:06 Re-examing Environmental Valuation R. Subade11:06-11:18 Communication, Education, Public Awareness (CEPA) towards

Improving Coastal Erosion Management in the PhilippinesJ.R. Constantino, M.T. Manglicmot, M.Y.Y. Sta Maria, C.M.B. Jaraula, C.L. Ringor, &F.P. Siringan


11:30-11:42 Center for Environmental Studies and Advocacy: Its Turning Point From Vision To Action

R.A. Delorino & M.N. Ogoc

11:42-11:54 Social Acceptability of Pollution Abatement Technologies to Improve the Quality of Laguna de Bay

R.P.M. Cabangbang, M.V.O. Espaldon,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 Communities of Fishers: A Case in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines

J.C.C. Bañas, C.T. Posa, R.F. Subade, &D.N. Salaum

12:06-12:18 Environmental literacy and Network Reinforcement of Secondary Science Teachers: Basis for Developing Environmental Science Enriched Extension Program

V.R.K.R. Galarpe


SESSION F: ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION & INTEGRATION OF INFORMATION DATABASES AND NETWORKSModerator: Prof. Romula A. Obleopas | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 1

SESSION G: LAKES AND WETLANDS Moderator: Dr. Yusuf A. Sucol | Venue: Center for Advance Studies, Session Hall 2

TIME TITLE AUTHORS10:30-10:42 Diversity of Aquatic Macrophytes in Lake Apo, Valencia City as

Limnological Health IndicatorM.Z.P. Gatela & R.B. Simbajon

10:42-10:54 Problem Coding in a Resilience Assessment Instrument and Preliminary Findings on the Socio-Ecological Resilience of the Candaba Wetlands

G.M. Salas

10:54-11:06 Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices of Fish-Cage Operators on Environmental Protection and Conservation of Taal Lake Protected Landscape

M.V. Elvira, M.L. Magistrado, J.M. Santos, R.V. Domasian, J.A. Parcon, & M.D. Arboleda

11:06-11:18 Knowledge System and Transmission Among the Youth About Laguna De Bay

J.E. Razo & C. Tolention-Evangelio


11:30-11:42 Analysis of Spatial and Historical Trends in Water Quality: A Case of Laguna de Bay

J.T. Macuroy, D.F. Eslava, A.C.SV. Siababa, M.V.O. Espaldon & L.E. Cui

11:42-11:54 Screening for Biosurfactant Producing Bacteria from Lakewater and Sediment of Laguna de Bay, Philippines

A.C.SV. Siababa, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, J.T. 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 System of the Laguna De Bay

M.V.O. Espaldon, J.A.M. Lacson,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



TIME TITLE AUTHORS

2:30-2:42 Iloilo City Throughout the Years: Determining Key Changes to the Comprehensive Land Use Program from 1998–2020

M.M. Fabella, J.C.C. Bañas, E.J.G. Celis, & T.M.F. Perez

2:42-2:54 Enhancing Integrated Management for Ecologically Sustainable Green Spaces in Selected Highly Urbanized Areas in the Philippines

S.A. Pasicolan, W.P. Hintural, & J.B. Labita

2:54-3:06 Evaluation of the Vegetative and Structural Measures in Upper Marikina River Basin Protected Landscape

M.J. Sobremisana, M.V.O Espaldon, S.A. Alaira, 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 Philippines

M.Y. Sta. Maria, C.M.B. Jaraula, C.L. Ringor, J. Constantino, M. Manglicmot, & F.P. Siringan


3:30-3:42 Applying the Concept of Optimum Beach Width in Sustainable Landuse Plan of Tourist Areas: A Case Study of Nacpan Beach, El Nido, Palawan

C.L. Ringor

3:42-3:54 Land Cover Change Analysis on the Molawin-Dampalit Watershed of Mount Makiling Forest Reserve, Philippines

M.G. Vallena


SESSION H: LAND USE AND LAND COVER CHANGEModerator: Ms. Cherry S. Padilla | Venue: UEP Gymnatorium

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 CALABARZON Region: A Tool for Early Warning Landslides

W. Mañibo, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, B.Z. Ugat, J. 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 Man-induced Disaster

B.C. Jadina

3:06-3:18 Addressing Climate Risk Vulnerability and Institutional Barriers to Urban Flood-Prone Community in Protecting School Children in Cagayan de Oro

M.J.T. Gabule


3:30-3:42 Establishment of A Community-Based Local Flood Early Warning System on The Palapag River Basin

J.A.O. Evardone & M.E. Rubenecia

3:42-3:54 Mount Making Forest Reserve Flood Susceptibility Mapping: An Integrated Approach using AHP and GIS

B.Z. Ugat, W. Mañibo, D.V. Faustino-Eslava, J. 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 Water Assessment Tool

N.H. Tejara & C.L. Khan



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-deposited sediments along EDSA, Metro Manila

K.P.A. Espejo & I.A. Navarrete

2:42-2:54 Environmental Elemental Toxin Assay in Wild Birds using Particle-induced X-ray Emission (PIXE) and Histopathology Analyses

G.A. Camer, S. Ejaz, & M. Ashraf

2:54-3:06 Heavy metal contamination and health risk assessment of settled dust in selected Metro Rail Transit (MRT-3) stations in Metro Manila

I.C.V. Coronel, & I.A. Navarrete

3:06-3:18 Heavy metal contamination in fluvial sediments and agricultural soils along the Pampanga River

D.C. Bajaro, I. A. Navarrete, & J.R. Unson


3:30-3:42 Wound Healing Effect of Milk Bush (Euphorbia Tirucalli Linn) On Albino Mice

C.T. Gorda & A.A.U. Flores, Jr.

3:42-3:54 Environmental Sanitation Practices: Its Implications to The Prevalence Of Schistosomiasis In Barangay Old Rizal, Catarman, Northern Samar

R.A. Obleopas & BJ.L. Dadia

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, Northern Samar

R.A. Obleopas & R. G. Delim


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 AUTHORS2:30-2:42 Bantay Dugong: An innovative conservation program developed by

C3 Philippines in Busuanga, PalawanL.V. Aragones, G.J.A. Gacasan, & R. Ramilo

2:42-2:54 Actinomycete inoculation of NSIC Rc 348 (Oryza sativa L.): A sustainable rainfed lowland rice production solution

M.J.B. Besmonte, W.R. Morta, J.A. Cruz, &J.R. Chavez

2:54-3:06 Development and Optimal Usage of an Absorption Refrigeration System Cold Storage Facility for Upland Farmers in La Trinidad, Benguet Philippines

P.A.J. Sanchez, K.K. Seroje, M.V.O.Espaldon,J.F. Calora, Jr., B.T. Seng, C. Espaldon, &M.L. Cruz

3:06-3:18 Development of High-Value Materials and Products from Marginalized and Sustainable Resources

C.L. Ringor & C. Pascua


3:30-3:42 Perception-based Social Acceptability of Subsurface Flow Constructed Wetland Treated Dairy Farm Wastewater Reuse for Irrigation

D.R.D. Camus, P.A.J. Sanchez, D.F. Eslava, & R.B. Demafelis

3:42-3:54 A Comprehensive Study of Nutrients/ Nutraceutical Characterization of The Different Species of Seaweeds in Northern Samar, Philippines

M.J.M. Somoray, K. Milagros R. Cui-Lim,P.K.P. Ambida, & M.L.C. Alvarez

3:54-4:06 Production and Evaluation of Paper from Snake Plant (Sansevieriatrifasciata)

E.K.V. Elumba

4:06-4:18 Bantay Lakay’s Trail of Thrill: An Ecotourism Haven in Quirino Province

L.S. Aspiras, E.G. Antonio, & B.G. Damance



DAY 1SPEED TALKS: SELECTED PAPERS

TITLE AUTHORS1 Rapid Assessment On Riparian Vegetation Lotic Ecosystem In Mabuhay,

San Jose, Malaybalay City, BukidnonR.K. Alcuizar & I.I. Ontoy

2 Phytochemical Screening of the Ethanol extracts of Gliricidia sepium (Jacq.) Steud. (Kakawate)

M.G.M. Cruz & K.M.R. Cui-Lim

3 The Bat Species In Beto Cave Of Barangay Sawang, Capul Northern Samar

M.D. Castillo & R.A. Obleopas

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 Oxide Nanoparticles From Nypa Frutican Seeds’ Starch

S.C.C. Pamintuan & K.M.R. Cui-Lim

8 Species Composition And Abundance Of Seaweed Resources In The Island Town Of Biri, Northern Samar, Philippines

D.M. Galenzoga

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 for the Crafting of Promotional Strategies

R.V. Valenzuela

11 Carbon Stock Assessment Of Seagrass Beds In Tondon, Panglima Sugala And Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi

D.P. Burias, N.T. Jumaide, F.L. Jumawan, M.A. Tingob, 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 Conservation in Los Baños, Laguna

M.T.P.M. Iglopas, C. Sta. Ana, & S. Reyes

13 Biocomposite Films From Kappa-Carrageenan (Kc) Filled With Nanorod-Rich Zinc Oxide (Zno-N): Its Physicochemical And Antimicrobial Properties

F.M.S. Dagalea & K.M.R. Cui-Lim

14 An Equation To Estimate The Missing Rainfall Data For Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines

C.A. De Asis

15 Implementation of the Solid Waste Management Program in Santiago, Ilocos Sur

J.L. De La Cruz


DAY 2SPEED TALKS: SELECTED PAPERS

TITLE AUTHORS1 Tropical River Discharge and Coastal Air/Sea Processes in the Philippines O. Cabrera. & J. Pullen2 Disaster Risk Reduction Management In Selected Coastal Barangays In

The Municipality Of Palapag, Northern SamarR.A. Obleopas & S. O. Demeterio

3 Beliefs Underlying Household Waste Recycling In Barangay Galutan, Catarman, Northern Samar

M.D. Alvarez

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 Catechu) Seed Starch

R.J.M. Valenciano

6 Optimal Premium Price of a Weather Index-Based Rice Insurance Product in Laguna

P.D.M. Samson & D.C.N. Cuaresma

7 The Level Of Sustainability, Environmental And Life Cycle Assessment Of Industrial Technology Research Projects In Carlos Hilado Memorial State College

R.A. Salmingo

8 Assessment For The Adoption Of Sustainable Agricultural Practices Through Integrated Farming System By The Farmers Of Imelda, Zamboanga Sibugay

R.D. Gallardo

9 Vulnerability of Small-Scale Fisherfolks in Selected Barangays near Laguna Northern West Bay

A.P. Cadiz, B.G. Sanchez, E.V. Evangelista

10 Consumers’ Willingness to Pay for Electricity from a Theoretically Assessed Renewable Resource

M.B. Cadalin

11 Estimated plastic marine debris contribution of Badian, Cebu to Tañon Strait

M.K.O. Paler, A. Bruce, R.C. Ancog, N.D. Roble, & V.P. Migo

12 Impacts Of And Adaptation to Extreme Weather Events: A Household Perspective of Bay, Laguna

F.J.T. Macalam, J.M.A. Del Vega, K.J.R. Lino, M.J.I. Ilagan, & J.G. Jomao-as

13 Golden Apple Snail Shell (Pomacea maculata and Pomacea canaliculata) As Chalk Material

C.S. Saldon, J. Marticion, C.B. Saguin, C. Mercadera

14 Compliance to the Ecological Solid Waste Management Act of 2000 (RA 9003) in Barangay Sto. Niño, Pagadian City

F.K.M. Leopoldo & R.F. Bornales Jr.


POSTER PRESENTATIONS

TITLE AUTHORSP1 Impact Of Environmental Factors To Rice Production In Selected Rice Farms In

Catarman, Northern SamarR.A. Oblepas & A.N. Yabao

P2 Pteridophytes Of San Jose, Northern Samar L.P.E. BalasollaP3 Phytochemical Screening of Sphagneticola trilobata (Wedelia) Plant extract H.L.G. Pulga & F.L. SanicoP4 Community Structure Of Seaweeds In Selected Coastal Areas Of Mondragon

Northern SamarJ.P.E. Guasis, F. P. Mahinay, & R.O. Belga

P5 Inventory of Dioscorea in Selected Barangays of Mondragon, Northern Samar S.P. Marino & B.O. PerezP6 Inventory of Pteridophytes in Selected Barangays of Mondragon, Northern

SamarD.T. Caranzo & B.O. Perez

P7 The Fresh Water Fauna In Gamay River, Gamay, Northern Samar, Philippines N.E. Pugnit & M.L.D. SantosP8 Inventory Assessment Of Orchids In Selected Barangays Of Palapag, Northern

Samar, PhilippinesK.M.P. Militar, M.C.G. Vicencio & R.O. Belga

P9 Pteridophytes Of Biri, Northern Samar P.K.P. AmbidaP10 Histochemistry And Phytochemical Profile Of The Leaves, Stem And Roots Of

Salacia Korthalsiana Miq.(Polipog)L.E. Narca & M.L.D. Santos

P11 Fishes In Seagrass Beds In Three Selected Island Barangays Of Lavezares, Northern Samar

F.R.U. Sorio & M.L.D. Santos

P12 Community Structure Of Forest Trees In Barangay Santander, Bobon, Northern Samar

R.A. Obleopas & C.B. Castillo

P13 A Preliminary Survey Of The Intertidal Seagrass Meadows And Its Associated Fauna In The Birilarosa Protected Landscape And Seascape, Northern Samar

M. L.D. Santos, P.F.D. Santos & F.R.U. Sorio

P14 Inventory Of Macrofauna In Bugko RiverMondragon Northern Samar

K.P.A. Mungcal & P.F.D. Santos

P15 Species Composition of Seaweeds in Palapag, Northern Samar T.J.L. Abobo & B.O. PerezP16 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

Extract, Uep Catarman Northern SamarJ.R.P. Nordan & L.N. Jonson

P19 Tree Diversity of Catubig Watershed E.A. GaloP20 Spatially-resolved benthic macroinvertebrate communities in streams at an

industrial site in LagunaM.E. Jolejole & M.Cayetano

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 Sibutu, Tawi-Tawi

D.P. Burias, N.T. Jumaide, F.L. Jumawan, 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. OgocP24 Beliefs Underlying Household Waste Recycling In Barangay Galutan, Catarman,

Northern SamarM.D. Alvarez

P25 Sociodemographic of Two Municipalities towards Coastal Waters and Solid Waste Management: The Case of Macajalar bay, Philippines

M.J.B. Felisilda, S.J.C. Asequia, J.R.P. Encarguez, & V.R.K.R. Galarpe


P28 Drinking Water Quality Assessment Of Jetmatic Pump Sources In Selected Barangay In San Jose Northern Samar

R.R. De La Torre & M.N. Tonog

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,

Batangas, South Luzon, PhilippinesM.R.P. Gabuyo & F.P. Siringan, P.C.M. 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 Eastern Philippines

M.N. Ogoc

P32 Extent and Character of the Offshore Extension of the East Zambales Fault, Lingayen Gulf, Luzon, Philippines

P.C.M. Flores, F.P. Siringan, Y. Maac-Aguilar, 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, Zn, Ca and Pb in Ulva reticulata Forsskal (Green Alga)

M.R.B. Castillo & K.M. Cui-Lim

P34 Secondary Metabolites Of Hibiscus cannabinus Linn (Sugabang) Leaf Extract In Northern Samar

M.L. Doncillo

P35 Nutritional And Nutraceutical Content Of Alocasia macrorrhizos (L.) G. Don (TALYAN)

J.E. Tibe & C.V. Mollejon

P36 Extent of compliance of the Local Government of Rosario to Republic Act No. 10121

R.T. Florano & M.N. Ogoc

P37 Mount Mayon 2018 eruptions and its effect on indoor air quality in Guinobatan, Albay, Philippines

J.R. Chavez & M.G. Cayetano

P38 Effect of Gigaspora margarita and Entrophospora sp. Inoculation on Growth Response and Cadmium Accumulation of Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.

R.C. Ferre, K.L.O. Untalan, N.S. Aggangan,& L.V. Alvarez

P39 Molluscicidal Effect Of Tuba-Tuba (Jatropha curcas Linn) Extracts On Golden Apple Snail (Pomacea canaliculata Lamarck)

J.L. De Pedro & A.A.U. Flores, Jr.

P40 Shortest Route Of Solid Waste Collection At The Poblacion Of Catarman, Northern Samar, Philippines

A.S. Balero, C.J.Dr. Hill, C.E. Lopez, 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, Dandruff and Frizz

R.E. Gloria

P42 Utilization Of Natural Made Compost As Potential Source Of Electricity M.E.E. Diongco & C. Del RosarioP43 Sound Absorption and Thermal Insulation Potential of Selected Agricultural

Wastes Based on their Surface MorphologyR.M. Ureta, R.J.D. Templo, & R.D.T. Mercado

P44 Agricultural Biomass as Biomaterial Resources for Sustainable Development of Green Construction Materials: An Innovation Response to the Twenty-first Century’s Endeavor for Environmental Challenges

L.E. Malaluan, J.J.E. Sescar, & W.J.E. Sescar

P45 Preliminary Characterization of Water Filtered Using Peels from Three Species of Banana

N.A.A. Pinarok & A.V.G. Nibalvos

P46 Sanitation Facilities Of Public Secondary Schools In Cebu City C.M. MartinezP47 Nypa fruticans (NIPA) Starch Filled With Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles As

Corrosion Inhibitor In SteelJ.H. Agresor & K.M.R. Cui-Lim

P48 Shoreline response and recovery to single-storm events along the siliciclastic coast of Nasugbu Bay, Batangas

A.K.S. Gabo & C.L. Ringor

P26 Local-scale Latitudinal Variations in Trace and Major Element Concentrations of Manganese Nodules in the Korea Deep Ocean Study Site (99-2), Central Part of the Clarion-Clipperton Fracture Zone, NE Equatorial Pacific

C. L. Ringor

P27 Demographics and Environmental Behavior of LGU Employees C.C. Favor


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EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

Dr. Rolando A. Delorino, ChairDr. 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

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE7TH ACES

PROGRAM AND INVITATION/WELCOME NIGHT CULTURAL PRESENTATION

Chair: Dr. Ronato S. BalladoMembers: Dr. Mary Lynn E. Verano, Melisa Celeste C. Bonsol,

Dr. Blenah O. Perez, Regina O. Belga

BUSINESS PROMOTIONChair: Dr. Cherry Ultra

Member: Ma. Leovilla D. Santos

REGISTRATION AND FOODChair: Mary Jane B. Calpa

Members: Riva A. Gatongay, Ida E. Esquierdo, Luz B. Pajenado

PHYSICAL ARRANGEMENT AND EXHIBITSChair: Franklin E. CortezMembers: Fel Muncada

ACCOMMODATIONSChair: Olga DG. Unay

Members: Nancy M. Bangco, Perth Kennesa P. Ambida

PUBLICITY AND PHOTO DOCUMENTATIONChair: Romula Obleopas

Members: UPMAO, Jose P. Ching, Jr., Maximo Resuello III,Junmark Docdoc

MODERATORS FOR PARALLEL SESSIONSChair: Abel Alejandro U. Flores, Jr.

Members: Geraldine P. Muncada, Dr. Marlo Alvarez, Rogelio Benesisto, Christy Entico, Jenny L. Resuello, Rhea V. Cerbito,

Danny Gem T. Entico

SOUVENIR PROGRAMS/KITSChair: Maria Judy M. Somoray

Members: Marivic L. Doncillo, Christine V. Mollejon

STAGE AND HALL PREPARATIONChair: Dr. Allan R. Orejudos

Members: Herminigildo Arteche, Ashuero Ursua

RESTORATION AND CLEANLINESSChair: Prof. Edward Lagrimas

Members: GSU Staff

LIGHT AND SOUNDChair: Danilo Entico

Members: Jonathan Camacho

FIELD LECTURE/TOURChair: Dr. Divina M. Galenzoga

Members: Franklin E. Cortez, Florencio P. Mahinay, Peter Francis D. Santos

UEP CONFERENCE COMMITTEE


LOGISTICSChair: Maria Luisa G. Mendoza

Members: Joseph M. Vicente, Jeran J. Bunzo, Ruel P. Lameyra, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Maria Regina V. Regalado,

Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa

DOCUMENTATIONChair: Simplicio Q. Veluz

Members: Thaddeus P. Lawas, Henry E. Ramos

SOUVENIR PROGRAMChair: Evangeline L. Alcantara

Members: Dr. Loucel E. Cui, Catherine B. Gigantone,Heidi D. Mendoza

CONFERENCE KIT (USB ID)Chair: For. Sofia A. Alaira

Members: Joseph Vicente, Jessa O. Aquino, Robert Patrick M. Cabangbang, Denice Janelle B. Pantua, Heidi D. Mendoza

WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIAChair: Dr. Loucel E. Cui

Member: Joey Philip B. Torres

SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMChair: Dr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon

Members: Dr. Decibel V. Faustino-Eslava, Dr. Loucel E. Cui, Dr. Hildie Maria E. Nacorda, Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez,

Dr. Carmelita M. Rebancos

SCIENTIFIC PAPERS COMMITTEEChair: Dr. Janice S. Garcia

Members: Dante Gideon K. Vergara, Dr. Marisa J. Sobremisana, Cherry S. Padilla, Thaddeus S. Lawas, Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado,

Maria Regina V. Regalado, Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa,Jayson L. Arizapa, Beth Zaida H. Ugat, Jonathan T. Macuroy,

Wilbur Z. Mañibo, Heidi D. Mendoza

WAYS AND MEANSChair: Dr. Loucel E. Cui

Members: Dr. Patricia Ann J. Sanchez, For. Sofia A. Alaira,Simplicio Q. Veluz, Jessa O. Aquino, Catherine B. Gigantone

SECRETARIATChair: Dr. Loucel E. Cui

Members: Rosemarie Laila D. Areglado, Maria Regina V. Regalado, Jayson L. Arizapa, Ann Clarisse S.V. Siababa, Wilbur Z. Mañibo,

Beth Zaida H. Ugat, Marlon V. Elvira

UPLB-SESAM CONFERENCE COMMITTEE


Philippine environmental science associationOffice: Institute of Environmental Science and MeteorologyUniversity 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


7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE (ACES)https://aces-pesa.weebly.com/

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