Seminar Proceedings
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BINASIA-PHILIPPINES NATIONAL FORUM

Hotel Philippine Plaza, CCP Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila, Philippines
27-28 April 2006

 

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 Program

 

Final program

 

 Handouts

 
April 27
Session I - Biotechnology Development and Commercialization: International Cooperation and Partnerships
  United Nations Asian and Pacific Center for Transfer of Technology: Fostering Partnerships for Biotechnology Development and Commercialization
Dr. Se-Jun Yoon, Director, UN-APCTT
 
  The BINASIA Project: Regional Cooperation for Biotechnology Development
Mr. Nanjundappa Srinivasan, Coordinator, APCTT BINASIA
 
  Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology (KRIBB): Experiences in International Cooperation
Mr. Kangwon Lee, International Cooperation Affairs, KRIBB
 
  International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA): Partnerships for Biotechnology Development and Commercialization
Dr. Randy Hautea, Global Coordinator, ISAAA and Center Director, ISAAA SEAsia Center
 
  Research and Development Priorities and Prospects of Philippine Biotechnology
Dr. Graciano Yumul, Jr., Undersecretary for Research and Development, Department of Science and Technology (DOST), represented by Dr. Reynaldo Ebora, Executive Director, PCASTRD
 
Session II - Biotechnology Development and Commercialization: Research Highlights and Potential for Collaboration
  The Philippine Agricultural and Forest Biotechnology Agenda
Dr. Jocelyn E. Eusebio, Director, Crops Research Division, PCARRD, DOST
 
  Plant Biotechnology Research: Research Highlights and Areas for Collaboration
Dr. Desiree M. Hautea, Director, Institute of Plant, College of Agriculture, UPLB
 
  PhilRice’s Biotechnology Research Program Highlights and Areas for Collaboration
Dr. Edilberto D. Redoña, Deputy Executive Director, PhilRice
 
  BIOTECH-UPLB’s Research Program Highlights and Areas for Collaboration
Dr. Teresita M. Espino, Director, BIOTECH, UPLB
 
  Health Biotechnology Research: Research Highlights and Areas for Collaboration
Dr. Jaime C. Montoya, Executive Director, PCHRD, DOST
 
  UP Visayas’ Biotechnology Research Projects and Capabilities
Dr. Minerva D. Olympia, Director, NIMBB–UP Visayas
 
  UP Mindanao’s Biotechnology Research Projects and Capabilities
Dr. Dulce M. Flores, Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Food Science and Chemistry, UP Mindanao
 
April 28
Session III - Biotechnology Development and Commercialization: Government’s Role
  The Regulatory Framework for Biotechnology in the Philippines
Dr. Estrella F. Alabastro, Secretary, DOST by Dr. Reynaldo Ebora, Executive Director, PCASTRD
 
  Intellectual Property and IPO Services for Biotech Development and Commercialization
Director Epifanio M. Evasco, Bureau of Patents, Intellectual Property Office (IPO)
 
  The Biotech Cluster Initiative: An Inter-agency Initiative
Prof. Fortunato F. dela Peña, Undersecretary for S&T Services, DOST
 
  Support for Infrastructure Development for the Biotechnology Sector: Build-Operate-Transfer (BOT) Center
Mr. Celso C. Manangan, Director for Special Concerns, BOT Center, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI)
 
Session IV - Special Presentations
  Market Opportunities and Philippine Prospects in Biotechnology
Engr. Danilo P. Manayaga, President & CEO, Secura International Corp.
 
  The SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center: Experiences in Information Networking
Ms. Sonny P. Tababa, Network Administrator, SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center (BIC)