9th Fisheries Scientific Conference

Opening Ceremony

September 1, 2021

Time	Activity
9:00-10:00	Opening Ceremony
	Welcome Remarks Dr. Lilian C. Garcia, CESO V Acting Executive Director National Fisheries Research and Development Institute (NFRDI) Watch on-demand
	Opening Message Commodore Eduardo B. Gongona, PCG (Ret.) National Director, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Vice Chairperson, Governing Board, NFRDI Watch on-demand
	Introduction of the Keynote Speaker Usec. Cheryl Marie Natividad-Caballero Undersecretary for Agri-Industrialization and for Fisheries, Department of Agriculture Chairperson, Governing Board, NFRDI Watch on-demand
	Keynote Address Hon. William D. Dar, Ph.D. Secretary Department of Agriculture Watch on-demand
10:00-10:30	Photos and Intermission
10:30-11:00	Program Overview Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos Scientist IV, NFRDI Academician, NAST Philippines Chairperson, 9^th Fisheries Scientific Conference
11:00-11:30	Book Launching (8) Ms. Norvida C. Gatdula Chief, Education Section, Training Division, NFRDI Vice Chairperson, 9^th Fisheries Scientific Conference Watch on-demand
11:30-12:00	Virtual Poster Booth Opening Dr. Ulysses M. Montojo Chief, Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, NFRDI Chair, Poster Committee, 9^th Fisheries Scientific Conference
Ms. Ira Y. Cruz Science Research Specialist I, NFRDI Mr. Tyrone James J. Buico Planning Officer I, NFRDI Masters of Ceremony

Aquaculture

September 2, 2021

Time	Activity
9:00- 9:30	Plenary Speaker Dr. Anicia Q. Hurtado Chair, Integrated Services Development of Aquaculture and Fisheries (ISDA Inc.) Safeguarding the Future of the Seaweed Industry of the Philippines Watch on-demand
9:30-9:45	Open Forum
9:45-10:05	Presentation 1 Dr. Joseph Christopher C. Rayos Chief Science Research Specialist Aquaculture Research and Development Division, NFRDI Fish Sufficiency: Productivity and Technical Efficiency of Tilapia Farming in the Philippines Watch on-demand
10:05-10:25	Presentation 2 Dr. Dennis D. Tanay Senior Science Research Specialist Aquaculture Research and Development Division, NFRDI Metagenomics in Tilapia Biofloc Culture Watch on-demand
10:25-10:45	Presentation 3 Dr. Chona Camille Vince Cruz Abeledo Associate Professor, Biology Department, College of Science De La Salle University, Manila CrabTECH: A Synergy of Tradition and Modern Technologies for Improved Aquaculture Practices Watch on-demand
10:45-11:05	Presentation 4 Dr. Donna May D. Papa Assistant Professor, Department of Biological Sciences Research Center for Natural and Applied Sciences University of Santo Tomas, Manila Prophylactic and Therapeutic Potential of Bacteriophages for Philippine Aquaculture Watch on-demand
11:05-11:50	Open Forum
11:50-12:00	Giving of certificates and/ tokens
Moderator: Dr. Mary Nia Santos Senior Science Research Specialist, NFRDI Rapporteur: Ms. Jennifer Poniente Science Research Specialist II, NFRDI

Capture Fisheries

September 3, 2021

Time	Activity
9:00- 9:30	Plenary Speaker Dr. Elizabeth A. Mendenhall Assistant Professor, Department of Marine Affairs University of Rhode Island, USA Marine Plastic Pollution Watch on-demand
9:30-9:45	Open Forum
9:45-10:05	Presentation 1 Dr. Ma. Theresa M. Mutia Chief Science Research Specialist Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center, NFRDI Saving the Only freshwater Sardinella in the world, Sardinella tawilis: Conservation and Management Program Watch on-demand
10:05-10:25	Presentation 2 Ms. Elsa F. Furio Chief Science Research Specialist Capture Fisheries Research and Development Division, NFRDI Episodes of Eutrophication and Hypoxia and their Impacts to Ichthyoplankton Community of Manila Bay Watch on-demand
10:25-10:45	Presentation 3 Ms. Grace DV. Lopez Senior Science Research Specialist Capture Fisheries Research and Development, NFRDI Use of Performance Indicators for Monitoring Fishing Activities in Manila Bay Watch on-demand
10:45-11:05	Presentation 4 Ms. Sheryll V. Mesa Senior Aquaculturist Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Region VI Building Fisheries Management Initiatives in the Visayan Sea Grounded at Maximum Sustainable Yield Status Watch on-demand
11:05-11:25	Presentation 5 Mr. Francisco Torres, Jr. National Coordinator, National Stock Assessment Program Capture Fisheries Research and Development, NFRDI NSAP: Role in Fishery Resources Conservation and Management in the Philippines Watch on-demand
11:25-11:50	Open Forum
11:50-12:00	Giving of certificates and/ tokens
Moderator: Ms. Luz Romena Senior Science Research Specialist, NFRDI Rapporteur: Ms. Renalyne Acosta Science Research Specialist II, NFRDI

Fisheries Postharvest

September 6, 2021

Time	Activity
9:00- 9:30	Plenary Speaker Ms. Yaa Tiwaah Amoa Principal Fisheries Manager Postharvest Unit Fisheries Commission Ghana Evolution of Fish Smoking Ovens: The Ghana Story Watch on-demand
9:30-9:45	Open Forum
9:45-10:05	Presentation 1 Dr. Ulysses M. Montojo Chief Science Research Specialist Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, NFRDI Aquaculture Production Areas Surrounding Manila Bay: Pollution Status and Impacts Watch on-demand
10:05-10:25	Presentation 2 Ms. Riza Jane S. Banicod Science Research Specialist II Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, NFRDI Fisheries Postharvest Losses in the Philippines: Estimation, Causes, and Management Options Watch on-demand
10:25-10:45	Presentation 3 Mr. Karl Bryan S. Perelonia Chemist III Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, NFRDI Oyster and Mussel Production in Aquaculture Farms of Manila Bay: Food Safety and Trade Issues Watch on-demand
10:45-11:05	Presentation 4 Mr. Bryan E. Tanyag Science Research Specialist II Fisheries Postharvest Research and Development Division, NFRDI Ciguatera in the Philippines: Issues and Policy Recommendations Watch on-demand
11:05-11:50	Open Forum
11:50-12:00	Giving of certificates and/ tokens
Moderator: Ms. Kathlene Cleah Benitez Science Research Specialist II, NFRDI Rapporteur: Mr. Ariel Joshua J. Madrid Science Research Specialist II, NFRDI

Cross-cutting Themes

September 7, 2021

Time	Activity
9:00- 9:30	Plenary Speaker Dr. Rhoda Mae C. Simora Assistant Professor University of the Philippines Visayas CRSPR/Cas9 Gene-Editing as a Game Changer in Fish Biotechnology Watch on-demand
9:30-9:45	Open Forum
9:45-10:05	Presentation 1 Dr. Casiano H. Choresca, Jr. Senior Science Research Specialist Fisheries Biotechnology Center, NFRDI Induce Spawning as Biotechnological Intervention in Breeding of Mudfish and Climbing Perch Watch on-demand
10:05-10:25	Presentation 2 Dr. Danilo B. Largo Director Office of Research, University of San Carlos, Cebu Integrated Multi-trophic Aquaculture (IMTA): A Tropical Perspective Watch on-demand
10:25-10:45	Presentation 3 Dr. Alice Joan G. Ferrer Dean College of Arts and Sciences, University of the Philippines Visayas Assessing Impacts of Marine Protected Areas on the Welfare of Small-Scale Fishers in Southern Iloilo, Philippines Watch on-demand
10:45-11:05	Presentation 4 Ms. Marion Antonette Abuel-Daclan Senior Adviser Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH Examining the Vulnerabilities of Women Fisheries in Baco, Oriental Mindoro to Climate Change Impacts Watch on-demand
11:05-11:25	Presentation 5 Dr. Raymond Girard R. Tan Vice Chancellor Research and Innovation, De La Salle University, Manila Understanding Climatic Impacts on Fisheries Using Network Models Watch on-demand
11:25-11:45	Presentation 6: Dr. Mudjekeewis D. Santos Scientist IV and Chief, Training Division, NFRDI Nationwide Vulnerability Assessment of Capture Fisheries and Aquaculture Watch on-demand
11:45-12:15	Open Forum
12:15-12:30	Giving of certificates and/ tokens
Moderator: Ms. Ma. Theresa Oclos Planning Officer III, NFRDI Rapporteur: Ms. Faith Loraine Magbanua Science Research Specialist I, NFRDI

Spotlight Presentation

September 8, 2021 - AM

Time	Activity
9:00- 9:30	Introduction of Panel of Judges Academe: Dr. Tereso Abella Professor Emeritus and Former President Central Luzon State University, Nueva Ecija Industry: Mr. Norbert Chingcuanco Vice President for Corporate Planning Feedmix Specialist Inc. BFAR: Mr. Roy Ortega OIC, BFAR-National Brackishwater Aquaculture Technology Center Pagbilao, Quezon
9:45-9:55	Presentation 1: Eraiza Kim B. Sese Western Philippines University Reproductive biology of dominant species of sardines (Amblygaster leiogaster valenciennes, 1847 and Amblygaster sirm walbaum, 1792) from West Philippine Sea Watch on-demand
9:55-10:05	Q&A
10:05-10:15	Presentation 2: Christian C. Molina Don Mariano Marcos State University Isolation and molecular identification of microbiota from the gut of orange spotted grouper (Epinephelus coioides) Watch on-demand
10:15-10:25	Q&A
10:25-10:35	Presentation 3: Whelver N. Surnido University of the Philippines Visayas Chemical methods for separating bacterial epibionts from Kappaphycus alvarezii for metagenomic DNA extraction without coextraction of host DNA Watch on-demand
10:35-10:45	Q&A
10:45-10:55	Presentation 4: Ivy Jinky C. Briones Visayas State University-Tolosa Evaluation of Antibacterial Property of Chitosan and Modified Chitosan from Cuttlefish (Sepia spp.) Bone Against Vibrio spp. Watch on-demand
10:55-11:05	Q&A
11:05-11:15	Presentation 5: Yra Jem G. Manguramas Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology Hatching Rate of Sandfish (Holothuria scabra, Jaeger 1833) Eggs Exposed to Tubli (Derris elliptica, Wallich & Benth) Crude Root Extract Watch on-demand
11:15-11:25	Q&A
Moderator: Mr. Niko Macaraeg Science Research Specialist I, NFRDI Rapporteur: Ms. Kathlene Cleah Benitez Science Research Specialist II, NFRDI

Closing Program

September 8, 2021 - PM

Time	Activity
13:00-13:20	GAD Survey Analytics Ms. Ma Theresa Oclos Planning Officer III Planning, Policy and Information Division, NFRDI
13:25-13:45	Spotlight Awarding Ceremony Dr. Mary Nia Santos Senior Science Research Specialist, Aquaculture Research and Development Division, NFRDI
13:50-14:10	Synthesis Dr. Casiano Choresca Jr. Senior Science Research Specialist, NFRDI Focal Member, Scientific Committee, 9^th Fisheries Scientific Conference
14:10-14:20	Feedbacks: Student
14:20-14:30	Feedbacks: SUC
14:30-14:40	Feedback: Industry
14:40-15:00	Closing Remarks Dr. Ma. Theresa M. Mutia Chief Science Research Specialist Freshwater Fisheries Research and Development Center, NFRDI
Ms. Ira Y. Cruz Science Research Specialist I, NFRDI Mr. Tyrone James J. Buico Planning Officer I, NFRDI Masters of Ceremony