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CONFERENCE PROGRAM
DAY 1 - March 23
ACTIVITY
TIME
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
OPENING PROGRAM
Opening Prayer
Philippine National Anthem
Acknowledgement of Participants
Dr. Aileen V. Lapitan
Assistant Professor and Conference Chair, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Welcome Remarks
Dr. Jose V. Camacho, Jr.
Chancellor, University of the Philippines Los Baños
Messages
Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion
President, University of the Philippines
Dr. Reynaldo V. Ebora
Executive Director, Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development-Department of Science and Technology
Introduction of Keynote Speaker
Dr. Rowena DT. Baconguis
Dean, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Keynote Address
Dr. Claudia Nancy Avellaneda
Associate Professor, Paul H. O’Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Indiana University
Open Forum
Philippine High School for the Arts Dance Intermission
Master of Ceremonies
Ms. Maria Kristina G. Alinsunurin
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
SESSION BREAK
10:35 AM – 12:05 PM
Plenary Session 1: Emergent Governance Issues and Innovations
Plenary Speakers:
Dr. Nico Ravanilla
Assistant Professor, UC San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy
Atty. Damcelle T. Cortes
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Dr. Ricardo Bello-Gomez
Assistant Professor, Texas Tech University
Dr. Michael Klaus
Director, Hanns Seidel Foundation Representative Office, Shandong, People’s Republic of China
Discussant:
Dr. Eiji Oyamada
Professor, Doshisha University Graduate School of Global Studies
Moderator:
Ms. Mayo Grace C. Amit
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Rapporteur:
Mr. Ephraim C. Quiñones
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM
JPAD Academic Publishing Session
1:05 PM – 2:35 PM
S1SP1: Organizations and Institutions
Session Chair:
Jaine C. Reyes
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S1OP1: Governance for Peace and Development: Citizens’ Awareness Level on Executive Order 70 and Trust Rating Towards 4th Infantry Division of the Philippine Army in Southern Philippines
Session Chair:
Christine C. Royo
Assistant Department Head and Dean, College of Education, Northern Bukidnon State College
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
Session Break
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
S1SP2: Delivery Services (1)
Session Chair:
Maria Kristina G. Alinsunurin
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S1SP3: Delivery Services (2)
Session Chair:
Damcelle T. Cortes
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S1OP2: Governance for Peace and Development: Experience at the Sub-national Level on the Implementation of Community Support Programs in Southern Philippines
Session Chair:
Catherine Roween C. Almaden
Professor and College President, Northern Bukidnon State College
4:10 PM - 4:15 PM
Session Break
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
S1SP4: COVID-19 Response (1)
Session Chair:
Rowena P. Varela
Vice President for Research and Extension, Caraga State University
S1SP5: COVID-19 Response (2)
Session Chair:
Merlyne M. Paunlagui
Professor and Director, Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
DAY 2 - March 24
ACTIVITY
TIME
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
S1SP6: Policy Review (1)
Session Chair:
Hadji C. Jalotjot
University Researcher, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S1SP7: Policy Review (2)
Session Chair:
Maria Ana T. Quimbo
Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S1OP3: Religious Perspectives on Good Governance
Session Chair:
Fr. Ruel Lero, SVD
President, Holy Name University
S3OP1: Challenges and Prospects for Small Island Development in the New Future
Session Chair:
Rodmyr Datoon
Assistant Professor, Division of Agricultural Extension and Rural Studies-Agricultural Systems Institute, College of Agriculture and Food Science, UPLB
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
SESSION BREAK
10:35 AM – 12:05 PM
Plenary Session 2: Innovation Systems in the New Future
Plenary Speakers:
Dr. Eing-Ming Wu
Chair Professor, Shu-Te University
Executive Director, Edu-Connect Southeast Asia Association, Kaohsiung
Dr. Don Earl Albrecht
Director, Western Rural Development Center, Utah State University
Dr. Melinda dela Peña Bandalaria
Chancellor, UP Open University
Discussant:
Dr. Yudo Anggoro
Director, Center for Policy and Public Management, School of Business and Management, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Moderator:
Dr. Evelie P. Serrano
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Rapporteur:
Mr. Francis F. Faderogao
University Researcher, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM
Lunch Break
1:05 PM – 2:35 PM
S2SP1: Education-related 1
Session Chair:
Benjamina Paula Flor
Professor and UP Scientist 2, College of Development Communication, UPLB
S2SP2: Education-related 2
Session Chair:
Myra E. David
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S2SP3: Education-related 3
Session Chair:
Miriam Caryl DL. Carada
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3OP2: Technological Innovation in Agriculture: Implications from the Socio-demographic and Economic Conditions of Filipino Farmers in Selected Agricultural Production Systems
Session Chair:
Girlie Nora A. Abrigo
Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences, UPLB
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
Session Break
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
S2SP4: Education-related 4
Session Chair:
Emely D. Dicolen
University of the Philippines Manila National Teacher Training Center for the Health Professions
S2SP5: Education-related/Training
Session Chair:
Mayo Grace C. Amit
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S2OP1: HEI Responses to the New Future (Part 1)
Session Chair:
Rowena DT. Baconguis
Professor and Dean, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
4:10 PM - 4:15 PM
Session Break
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
S2SP7: Remote Learning
Session Chair:
Felisa L. Malabayabas
Assistant Professor, Social Forestry and Forest Governance, College of Forestry and Natural Resources, UPLB
S2OP1: HEI Responses to the New Future (Part 2)
Session Chair:
Rowena DT. Baconguis
Professor and Dean, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S2OP2: Assessment in the New Future
Session Chair:
Jovito C. Anito Jr.
Director of Flexible Learning System, Jose Rizal Memorial State University
DAY 3 - March 25
ACTIVITY
TIME
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM
Registration
9:00 AM – 10:30 AM
Plenary Session 3: Development Dilemmas for Communities, Lessons Learned, and Promising Insights and Perspectives for the New Future
Plenary Speakers:
Hon. Vincent L. Soriano
Mayor, Pakil, Laguna
Dr. Kisu Kim
Professor and Director, Institute for International Development Cooperation, Park Chung Hee School of Policy and Saemul, Yeungnam University
Dr. Roderick M. Rejesus
Professor and Extension Specialist, Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, North Carolina State University
Discussant:
Dr. Ainul Jaria Maidin
Professor, Land Tenure and Development, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University
Moderator:
Dr. Myra E. David
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Rapporteur:
Dr. Miriam Caryl DL. Carada
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
10:30 AM - 10:35 AM
SESSION BREAK
10:35 AM – 12:05 PM
S3SP1: Effects of the Pandemic on Livelihood
Session Chair:
Miriam Caryl DL. Carada
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3SP2: Technology Adoption and Innovation in Agriculture
Session Chair:
Vella A. Atienza
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3OP3: Law and Governance of Post Covid-19 Development
Session Chair:
Rasyikah Md. Khalid
Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
12:05 PM – 1:05 PM
Partnership Meeting
1:05 PM – 2:35 PM
S3SP3: Health and Well-being amidst the Pandemic
Session Chair:
Evelie P. Serrano
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3SP4: Natural Resource Management and Sustainability (1)
Session Chair:
Ferdinand C. Maquito
Associate Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3SP5: Natural Resource Management and Sustainability (2)
Session Chair:
Ricardo M. Sandalo
Assistant Professor, College of Human Ecology, UPLB
S3OP4: Extension in the New Future
Session Chair:
Karen Eloisa T. Barroga
Deputy Executive Director for Development, Philippine Rice Research Institute-Department of Agriculture
2:35 PM - 2:40 PM
Session Break
2:40 PM – 4:10 PM
S3SP6: Pandemic Response and Resilience
Session Chair:
Nelson Jose Vincent B. Querijero
Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3SP7: Organic Agriculture
Session Chair:
Josefina T. Dizon
Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3OP5: Engendering Equality in the New Future: The UPLB Gender Center Narratives
Session Chair:
Raymund R. Pavo
Dean, College of Humanities and Social Sciences, UP Mindanao
S3OP6: Appreciative Resilience and Wellness Program for Filipino Migrants and Residents of South Korea: Hopeful Views and Insights to Positive Change
Session Chair:
Monica H. Walet
Professorial Lecturer, Miriam College
4:10 PM - 4:15 PM
Session Break
4:15 PM – 5:45 PM
S3SP8: Approaches and Methods for the Pandemic
Session Chair:
Merlyne M. Paunlagui
Professor and Director, Center for Strategic Planning and Policy Studies, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3SP9: Rural Development (1)
Session Chair:
Ephraim C. Quiñones
Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
S3SP10: Rural Development (2)
Session Chair:
Geny F. Lapiña
Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Applied Economics, College of Economics and Management, UPLB
5:45 PM – 6:15 PM
Closing Program
Synthesis
Dr. Aileen V. Lapitan
Conference Chair and Assistant Professor, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
Closing Remarks
Dr. Rowena DT. Baconguis
Professor and Dean, College of Public Affairs and Development, UPLB
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