| 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 |