The 30th Natural Products Society of the Philippines Convention will be a hybrid event to be held face-to-face at the UST Manila Annex, Sta. Rosa, Laguna and online via Zoom on May 8-9, 2026, with the theme "Strengthening the Philippine Natural Products Industry through a Unified Roadmap!"
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30th Natural Products Society of the Philippines Annual Convention
8-9 May 2026
“Strengthening the Philippine Natural Products Industry through a Unified Roadmap”
Dr. Tony Tan Caktiong Innovation Center Multi-Purpose Hall, UST Manila Annex,
Sta. Rosa, Laguna
TENTATIVE PROGRAM
8 May 2026 (DAY 1)
Moderator: Prof. Jonel P. Saludes, PhD, Office of the Vice-President for Research and Global Relations, University of San Agustin
8:30 - 9:00 AM |
Registration Poster Viewing |
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9:00 – 9:15 |
Opening Prayer and National Anthem Welcome: Prof. Philipina A. Marcelo, PhD (Asst. to the Rector for UST Manila Annex) Opening remarks: Acd. Maribel G. Nonato, PhD (President, NPSP) |
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9:15 – 9:45 |
Keynote Lecture 1 Acd. Fabian Dayrit, PhD; Ateneo de Manila University |
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9:45 AM – 10:15 |
Opening ceremonies for Poster presentation Group Photo AM Snack Break |
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10:15 AM - 11:00 |
Keynote Lecture 2 Mr. Philip Cruz, Herbanext Laboratories, BOD NPSP |
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11:00 AM – 11:45 |
Keynote Lecture 3 Prof. Doralyn Dalisay, PhD National Point of Contact Representative for the Philippines in the UNESCO Regional Network of Natural Products Chemistry for Safety and Well-being in Pan-Asia and the Pacific (NPCAPNet) Director of the Center for Chemical Biology & Biotechnology University of San Agustin |
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11:45 AM – 1:30 PM |
Poster session/ Networking Presentations of Sponsors Lunch break |
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1:30 PM – 3:15 PM |
BREAK OUT SESSIONS Invited Speakers and Oral Presentations 3 rooms to reserve |
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Drug Discovery/ Natural Product Chemistry Moderator: PE Irene Villasenor, PhD |
Product Development/ Drug Delivery Moderator: Prof. Agnes L. Castillo, PhD |
Pharmacology of Natural products Moderator: Prof. Evangeline Amor, PhD |
Invited Speakers 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
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Dr. Julius Adam V. Lopez Assoc. Prof., School of Innovation and Sustainability De La Salle University |
Phil Aidan C. Cruz R&D Manager Herbanext Laboratories, |
Assoc. Prof. Oliver Villaflores, PhD Academic Researcher, UST Faculty of Pharmacy |
Contributing Papers |
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2:00 PM – 2:15 PM |
In silico and in vitro evaluation of the anti-inflammatory potential of red bamboo ginger (Kolowratia eruciformis) rhizome extract Aianwade Skyler Lopez, et al., UST |
Chitosan-coated oleuropein nanoliposomes enable dose-sparing effects in vascular inflammation Roi Martin B. Pajimna, et al., UST |
Evaluation of phytochemical, gastroprotective, and antimicrobial potential of magkapayos (Brucea javanica) seeds from Leyte, Philippines Jen Teresa Abawag, et al., UST |
2:15PM – 2:30 PM |
Antibacterial and antitubercular compounds from the endophytic fungi inhabiting the Philippine endemic Annonaceae plants Matt Jarmusch P. Lasam, et al., UST |
Formulation of Chromolaena odorata loaded chitosan/HPMC transdermal patch for enhanced wound repair: In vivo evaluation in rabbits John Uriel T. Rebayla, et al., UST |
OSMAC-driven exploration of endophytic fungi from Philippine Zingiberaceae plants as a source of novel antibacterial agents against ESKAPE pathogens and Mycobacterium tuberculosis Nicol R. David, et al., UST |
2:30 PM –2:45 PM |
Network pharmacology-guided discovery and bioisosteric optimization of potential antineoplastic compounds from Lansium domesticum through molecular docking and in silico ADMET analysis Lascano, M.C.B, et al. UST |
Physicochemical characterization, in silico, and in vitro evaluation of a lyophilized sambong-citrate effervescent granules (Sa-CEG) for calcium oxalate inhibition Randy M. Corpuz Jr., et al., UST |
Antinociceptive activity of quercetin in a zebrafish (Danio rerio) model of oxaliplatin-induced neuropathic pain Aljen M. Castro, et al., UST |
2:45 PM –3:00 PM |
In silico and in vivo antihyperglycemic property of Tuba-tuba (Jatropha curcas L.) latex in Type 2 diabetic mice (Mus musculus L.) Clint C. Mayormita, et al., CNU |
Characterization and evaluation of microcrystalline cellulose from Ananas comosus leaf fibers for use as a functional tablet excipient Isha Marielle S. Baliwas, et al., UST
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The efficacy and safety of curcumin combined with resistance exercise program in alleviating post-exercise muscle pain and Improving muscle mass and function in Filipinos with sarcopenia Maria Grace A. De Guzman, et al., UST |
3:00 PM –3:15 PM |
Turning a phytopathogen into an antibiotic source: Structure–activity relationship and resistance determinants of novel Lydiamycin congeners from Rhodococcus fascians with antimycobacterial potential Jimuel Clarence Z. Malimban, et al., JIC, UPLB |
Biogenic Psidium guajava-silver nanocomposite hydrogel: In vivo evaluation for enhanced wound healing in rats Geraldine Anne A. Salaysay, et al, UST |
From the world’s most expensive natural product to potential breast cancer therapeutics: Selective antiproliferative, antioxidant, and breast cancer targets of the Philippine agarwood Aquilaria cumingiana Vitug, D.P.Z., et al., UST |
3:15 – 3:45 PM |
Poster Pitching (5 mins per poster) Top 5 from submitted posters PM Snack / Presentation by sponsors |
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3:45 – 4:45 PM |
Business Meeting : President’s report, Treasurer’s report, plans Oath taking of new members |
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4:45 PM – 5:00 PM |
Summary of Day 1 |
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10 May 2026 (DAY 2)
Moderator: Dr. Christine C. Hernandez, Professor, Institute of Chemistry, UP Diliman
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM |
Presentation of the Proposed Unified Roadmap for the Strengthening of the Philippine Natural Product Industry Acd. Fabian Dayrit Mr. Philip Cruz Mr. Reginald Alto |
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM |
AM Snack Break |
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM |
Keynote Lecture 4 Dr. Khent Primo Alcantara, Balik Scientist |
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM |
35th Dr. Alfredo C. Santos Memorial Lecture Dr. Roberth Riggs Rondilla Southern Luzon State University |
11:20 AM - 11:50 |
Awarding of best posters Group Photo Closing remarks: Dr. Jonel Saludes (Vice-President, NPSP) |
11:50 PM |
LUNCH BREAK |