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29th NPSP Convention

PROGRAMME

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Registration

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Opening Prayer and National Anthem

Welcome: Acd. Maribel G. Nonato, PhD, Assistant to the Rector for UST General Santos

Opening remarks: Acd. Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD, President, NPSP

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Keynote Lecture 1

Prof. Geoffrey Cordell, Ph.D.

“Beyond the SDGs - L.O.V.E. and Medicines Security For Our Descendants"

10:00 AM - 10:45 AM

Keynote Lecture 2

National Scientist Lourdes Cruz, Ph.D.

“Aligning Traditional and Herbal Medicines with the SDGs “

 

10:45 AM – 11:45 AM

Panel Discussion / Q&A (5 min/presentation)

Rep from Govt: PITAHC  

Rep from Govt: Paul de Leon, PCHRD

Rep from Industry  - Mr. Philip Cruz

Rep from UNDP:

11:45 AM – 12:00 NN

Group Photo

Poster Opening (Pres. F. Dayrit, Prof. GA Cordell, NS Lourdes Cruz with NPSP Officers)

 

12:00 NN – 2:00 PM

Lunch/Poster session (Note: Judging)

2:00 PM – 2:30 PM

Presentation of Sponsors

2:30 PM – 3:15 PM

Plenary Lecture 1

Dr. Renerio Gentallan, Jr.  Institute of Crop Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB 

“Intra- and Inter-specific Differences in the Vitex trifolia complex of the Philippines Reveal Novel Insights on the Traditional ‘Lagundi’ “

3:15 PM– 4:00 PM

 

Plenary Lecture 2

Dr. Grecebio Jonathan Alejandro, College of Science and Graduate School, UST

“Harnessing Indigenous Medicinal Plants for Sustainable Health Solutions and Climate Resilience in the Philippines”

4:00 PM – 4:15 PM

Summary of Day 1 (Dr. Agnes Castillo)

6 DECEMBER 2024 (DAY 2)

Moderator: Dr. Christine C. Hernandez, Professor, Institute of Chemistry, UP Diliman

 

8:30 AM - 9:15 AM

Keynote Lecture 3

Dr. Edwino S. Fernando, Department of Forest Biological Sciences, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB

“Plant Biodiversity in the Philippines, Natural Products and the UN Sustainable Development Goals”

 

9:15 AM – 10:00 AM

Keynote Lecture 4

Dr. Cecilia Nelia C. Maramba – Lazarte, Institute of Herbal Med, NIH, UP Manila

“The Role of Philippine Medicinal Plants in Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals: Healing the Earth and Its People”

10:00 AM – 10:30 AM

34th Dr. Alfredo C. Santos Memorial Lecture

Dr. Paolo Robert Bueno (College of Pharmacy, UP Manila)

“Rattan Potentials: Bioactives against Osteoarthritis for Sustainable Indigenous Livelihoods”

10:30 AM – 11:00 AM

AM Snack

11:00 AM - 11:30 AM

Awarding of best posters (1st, 2nd, 3rd )

Closing Remarks: Mr. Philip Cruz, Vice President, NPSP

11:30 AM – 12:00 NN

Business Meeting: President’s report, Treasurer’s report, plans

Oath taking of new members

12:00 NN – 1:00 PM

LUNCH BREAK


 

Media Partner: The Manila Times