2008 National Biotechnology Week The Philippines is once again celebrating this years National Biotechnology Week. To be held at the ISSI Bldg. in the University of the Philippines - Diliman, Quezon City, the week-long celebration will feature exhibits, trade fair, scientific seminars, film showing, awards, investors forum, and other activities that will surely be relevant and useful for students, teachers, scientists, government employees, businessmen, environmentalists, and farmers.
23-28 November 2008
ISSI, University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
For more Information visit; www.biotechnologyforlife.com
Straight Talk on Biotechnology A book that was three years in the making, Straight Talk
in Biotechnology puts together some of the best minds in biotechnology, both locally and abroad, in order to
make biotechnology understandable to the common man. Edited by Dr. Benigno D. Peczon and
Mr. Abraham J. Manalo, the two volume book discusses every facet of biotechnology from its technical aspects
to the policies involved in the development of a biotech product. Though every article was written by experts, the intention is to enable someone who had
just been recently acquainted with this science to grasp the issues concerning biotechnology, and thus
establish for himself a more objective opinion. The book is published by the Ateneo De Manila University
Press. GLOBAL TRENDS AND LOCAL PROSPECTS ON LIVESTOCK BIOTECHNOLOGY Program GLOBAL TRENDS AND LOCAL PROSPECTS ON LIVESTOCK BIOTECHNOLOGY Program
October 1,2008
Linden Suites, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
November 27, 2008; 9:00am 12:00nn
Room 304 ISSI Bldg., UP Diliman, Quezon City
9:00am 9:15
Introductory Remarks
by Dr. Nina G. Gloriani
President and CEO, Biotechnology Coalition of the Philippines
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
by Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora,br>
Executive Director, Philippine Council for Advanced Science and Technology Research and Development
9:15 9:45
Biotech and Other Technologies at the Philippine Carabao Center
by Dr Annabelle S. Sarabia
Center Director and Coordinator for R&D and Operations, Philippine Carabao Center
9:45 - 10:15
40 Years of Biotechnology in the Philippines
by Dr. Evelyn Mae Tecson-Mendoza
Secretary, National Academy of Science and Technology
10:15 - 10:30
Biotech Industry in the Philippines
by Mr. Godfrey P. Ramon
S&T Policy Specialist, BCP
10:30 10:45
Open Forum
10:45 11:00
Break
11:00 11:30
Ensuring Biosafety of Modern Biotechnology
by Dr. Saturnina C. Halos
Chairperson, Department of Agriculture Biotechnology Advisory Team
11:30 12:00nn
Consumer Perceptions of Food Biotechnology in Asia and the Philippines: 2008 Consumer Survey
by Kathlijn Linster
Deputy Director, Asian Food Information Centre
12:00 12:20pm
Open Forum
12:20 12:30
Closing Remarks
by Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora
12:30
Lunch
November 27, 2008; 9:00am 12:00nn
Room 304 ISSI Bldg., UP Diliman, Quezon City
9:00am 9:15
Introductory Remarks
9:15 9:45
Biotech and Other Technologies at the Philippine Carabao Center
by Dr Annabelle S. Sarabia
Center Director and Coordinator for R&D and Operations, Philippine Carabao Center
9:45 10:45
Global Trends in Livestock Biotechnology and Prospects in the Philippines
by Dr Libertado Cruz
Executive Director, Philippine Carabao Center
10:45 11:15
Livestock Biotechnology:
Biosafety Considerations and Policy Recommendations
by Dr Saturnina Halos
Chairperson, DA Biotechnology Advisory Team
11:15 12:00nn
Response from DA and Discussion
to be led by Ms Amparo Ampil
Chief, Policy Advocacy and Legislative Support Division,
Department of Agriculture
12:00nn
lunch