PlaReNet Conference 2022

A National Forum on Plastics Pollution and the Official Launch of Plastics Research Network - Philippines (PlaReNet)

The first-ever plastics-focused conference in the Philippines shall serve as an avenue for bringing together Filipino scholars, advocacy workers, government agencies and policy makers who have done or are doing work related to plastics pollution in the country. Through this conference, there shall be an exchange of results and best practices within the plastics value chain and the fostering of inter- and cross-disciplinary collaboration among participants.

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Development

In partnership with:

PlasMics
MicroSEAP
PlastiCount

In cooperation with:

QR Scientific Solutions Inc.
Chemisphere Lab Sciences
ALVTechnologies Philippines Inc.

PlaReNet Program Outline

December 6-7, 2022

Microtel by Wyndham
UP Technohub, Quezon City

A National Forum on Plastics Pollution and
Official Launch of Plastics Research Network - Philippines (PlaReNet)

Day 1 - Online Webinar (8:30 AM - 12:00 PM)

Participants: open for general public (online livestream) and registered participants (face to face)

Time Topic Speakers
8:30 - 8:35 Welcome Remarks Dr. Selva Ramachandran
(United Nations Development Programme)
8:35 - 8:40 Opening Message Economic Minister Nihei Daisuke
(Embassy of Japan in the Philippines)
8:40 - 8:50 Introduction on the state of Plastic Pollution in the Philippines Dr. Hernando P. Bacosa (MSU-IIT)
Session 1 Philippine Plastic Pollution:
Moderator: Dr. Ma. Pythias B. Espino (UPD)
9:00 - 9:20 Local Terrestrial and Riverine Plastic Pollution Dr. Maria Antonia N. Tanchuling (UP-ICE)
9:20 - 9:25 Reactor 1 Dr. Edwin Falcis Lineses (DLSU-D)
9:25 - 9: 30 Reactor 2 Dr. Ian Dominic F. Tabañag (MapSEA, USC)
9:30 - 9:40 Q&A
Session 2 Regional Plastic Pollution:
Moderator: Dr. Caroline Marie B. Jaraula (UP MSI)
9:40 - 10:00 Marine Plastic Pollution in the SEA Region Dr. Youna Lyons (COBSEA, NUS, Singapore)
10:00 - 10:05 Reactor 1 Dr. Muhammad Reza Cordova (LIPI, Indonesia)
10:05 - 10:10 Reactor 2 Dr. Moritz Mueller (Swinburne Sarawak)
10:10 - 10:20 Q&A  
Session 3 Industry Initiatives:
Moderator: Dr. Irene B. Rodriguez (UP MSI)
10:20 - 10:40 Industry on upcycling/recycling Mr. Jonathan Co (Sentinel UpCycling Technologies)
10:40 - 10:45 Reactor 1 Ms. Erica Reyes-Cardoso (Plastic Flamingo)
10:45 - 10:50 Reactor 2 Mr. Daniel Scheler (OEOO/Circular Explorer)
10:50 - 11:00 Q&A  
Session 4 Government Initiatives:
Moderator: Engr. Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola (UP ICE)
11:00 - 11:20 Government Policies and Laws National plan of action on marine litter Department of Natural Resources - Environmental Management Bureau (DENR - EMB)
11:20 - 11:25 Reactor 1 Atty. Rose-Lima Eisma-Osorio (Oceana Philippines, UC School of Law)
11:25 - 11:30 Reactor 2 Ms. Czarina Constantino-Panopio (WWF Philippines)
11:30 - 11:40 Q&A  
11:40 - 12:00 General Introduction to the Plastics Research Network Philippines and Closing Remarks Dr. Deo Florence Onda (UP MSI)
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch  

Day 1 - PlaReNet Scientific Meeting 1 (1:30 PM - 6:00 PM)

Exclusive for registered participants only (face to face)

Time Topic Speakers
Technical Session 1: Survey methods for baselining in the Philippines
Moderator: Dr. Rey Y. Capampangan (MSU-Naawan)
1:30 - 1:50 1A: Macroplastics Ms. Norchel Corcia F. Gomez (PlasMics, UP-MSI)

Mr. Rodolfo A. Romarate II, (PhD candidate, MSU IIT)
1:55 - 2:15 1B: Microplastics Ms. Kris R. Galarpe (USTP)

Mr. Ezra D. Osorio (AMH)
2:20-2:40 1C: Use of AI Technologies Dr. Paul Samuel P. Ignacio (DMCS, UP Baguio)

Dr. Ariel C. Blanco (PSA)
2:40-3:00 Q&A (All Topics)  
Break (15 mins)
Technical Session 2: Plastics and organisms
Moderator: Ms. Kris R. Galarpe
3:15 - 3:45 2A: Marine mammals Mr. Neil Angelo S. Abreo (UP Mindanao)

TBC
3:50 - 4:20 2B: Aquaculture Mr. Raymond S. Rodolfo (ADMU/ASIN)

Mr. Jose Isagani B. Janario (DLSU)

Ms. Justine Marey S. Bitalac (UP-MSI)
4:20 - 4:40 Q&A (All Topics)  
4:45 - 6:00 Poster sessions and cocktails UPGRADE (Danielle Bonita, Robert Bryan Casauay)
6:00 onwards Dinner and socials Small program (games and raffles)

Day 2 - PlaReNet Scientific Meeting 2 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Exclusive for registered participants only (face to face)

Time Topic Speakers
9:00-9:15 Recap of Day 1 Mr. Ronan Q. Baculi (UP Baguio)
Technical Session 3: Circular Economy
Moderator: Ms. Alyanna Marie Carrion
9:15-9:45 Circular Economy in the Philippines Ms. Gwyneth Anne Palamos (UNDP)
9:45 - 9:55 Industry Initiatives Ms. Christine S. Bellen (Holcim Philippines)
9:55-10:05 Industry Initiatives 2 Atty. Leo Lagon (Bayo)
10:05-10:15 Community Initiatives Mr. Dann Diez (SEED4COM)
10:15-10:25 Citizen Science 1 Dr. Chona Camille V. Abeledo (DLSU-SHORE)
10:25-10:35 Citizen Science 2 PlastiCount Pilipinas Team
10:35-11:00 Q&A
Student Presentations - Lightning Talks (1-2 slides)
11:00 - 11:05 Introduction Mr. Niel Angelo S. Abreo
11:05 - 11:10 Occurence of microplastics in sediment, surface water, and fish at Aplaya, Bauan, Batangas Ms. Erica Ray Cabrera
11:10 - 11:15 Microplastics in pelagic and reef fish of Tawi-Tawi Ms. Bibing Hussin
11:15 - 11:20 Microplastics ingestion of slipper-cupped oyster
(Crassostrea iredalei proposed Magallana billineata) spat		 Mr. Lauren Insigne
11:20 - 11:25 Microplastics in fresh and canned sardines
(Sardinella spp.) in Zamboanga City		 Ms. Kia Pinero
11:25 - 11:30 Plastic Fantastic: Upcycling Single-Use Plastics for Creative Design Ms. Mica Agregado
11:30 - 11:35 Project BUHAY (Building Haven for Young Generation): A Community-based Project Mr. Ronnel Landrito
11:35 - 12:00 Q&A
12:00 - 1:30 Lunch

Day 2 - PlaReNet Business Meeting (1:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Exclusive for registered participants only (face to face)

Time Topic Leader
1:30 - 3:00
SIMSEA and Future Earth Program Philippines National Scientist Lourdes J. Cruz
(Future Earth Program Philippines)
Plastics Research and Pagtanaw 2050 Dr. Rhodora V. Azanza
(NAST)
Multistakeholder Forum
Business Meeting
Notes: Framework, Gaps, Priority proposals		  
3:00 - 3:05 Inspirational Message Dr. Jane Gerardo - Abaya
(IAEA)
3:05-3:30 Closing Plarenet Chair
3:30 - 4:00 Summary and Action Points Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda
5:00 - 6:00 Poster presentations  
6:00 onwards Dinner and networking  

Scientific Committee

  • Dr. Deo Florence Onda

    UP Marine Science Institute

  • Dr. Hernando Bacosa

    MSU Bataraza Ext.

  • Dr. Pythias Espino

    UP Institute of Chemistry

  • Dr. Caroline Jaraula

    UP Marine Science Institute

  • Dr. Irene Rodriguez

    UP Marine Science Institute

  • Dr. Dominic Ian Tabañag

    University of San Carlos

  • Dr. Paul Samuel Ignacio

    UP Baguio

Organizing Committee

  • Ms. Norchel Corcia Gomez
  • Mr. Daniel Purganan
  • Ms. Justine Marey Bitalac
  • Mr. Ricardo Alindayu II
  • Mr. Ramgem Luzadas
  • Mr. Lance Oliver Licnachan
  • Mr. Jan Danielle Bonita
  • Mr. Robert Bryan Casauay
  • Mr. Kim John Napiar Balboa
  • Mr. Laurence Insigne