GLOBAL TRENDS AND LOCAL PROSPECTS ON LIVESTOCK BIOTECHNOLOGY
November 27, 2008; 9:00am – 12:00nn
Room 304 ISSI Bldg., UP Diliman, Quezon City

Program


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