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PlastiCon: The Biggest Gathering of Experts, Researchers, and Stakeholders on Plastic Pollution

Plastic pollution is a serious threat that the country needs to understand and address immediately. The past years have witnessed an increase in the efforts of different stakeholders to mitigate and resolve the issue, especially with the rollout of the National Plan of Action on Marine Litter. With these significant developments in our national capacity, the University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute (UP-MSI) and the Plastics Research Network Philippines (PlaReNet) are convening stakeholders, including academe, government agencies, policymakers, and the private sector, through the Plastics Conference (PlastiCon) 2025. The PlastiCon 2025 is a national conference with the theme "Knowledge to Action: Science-based Solutions to Plastics Pollution" on July 24-25, 2025 (Thursday to Friday) at the New Building, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman. PlastiCon 2025 will serve as a platform for key players in the plastics sector to exchange ideas, establish networks, forge partnerships, and continue discussing the plastic pollution issue to affect positive changes.

In Partnership with:

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HOLCIM Philippine Inc.
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The Circular Explorer
One Earth - One Ocean
One Earth - One Ocean
UP-Seal
UP OVCRD

In Cooperation with:

Chemisphere
Chemisphere

Also brought to you by:

Special Thanks to:
Eco Waste Coalition
Eco Waste Coalition
OIKOS
OIKOS

Scientific Advisory Board:

  • Dr. Deo Florence L. Onda

    Associate Professor
    UP Marine Science Institute

  • Dr. Hernando P. Bacosa

    Professor
    Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)

  • Ronan Q. Baculi, MSc. (Ph.D. Candidate, UP MSI)

    Assistant Professor
    UP Baguio

  • Dr. Rey Y. Capangpangan

    Professor
    Mindanao State University at Naawan

  • Ma. Brida Lea D. Diola, MSc.

    Assistant Professor
    UP Institute of Civil Engineering

  • Dr. Maria Pythias B. Espino

    Associate Professor
    UP Institute of Chemistry

  • Dr. Paul Samuel P. Ignacio

    Associate Professor
    UP Baguio

  • Dr. Ma. Kristina O. Paler

    Assistant Professor
    University of San Carlos

  • Prof. Dr. Irene B. Rodriguez

    Associate Professor
    UP Marine Science Institute

  • Rodolfo A. Romarate II, EnP, MSc. (Ph.D. Candidate, MSU-IIT)

    Associate Lecturer
    Mindanao State University-Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT)

  • Dr. Dominic Ian F. Tabañag

    Assistant Professor
    University of San Carlos

Secretariat:

Core Members (UP-MSI):

  • John Ivan R. Cunanan
  • Norchel Corcia F. Gomez, RCh., MSc.
  • Lance Oliver C. Licnachan
  • Marie Francoise Therese E. Modesto
  • Regine C. Oco, RFP., MSc.

Secretariat Members:

  • Sherlyn M. Cabcaban

    Graduate Student
    University of San Carlos - Talamban Campus

  • Ruel L. Carpon, LPT.

    Teacher III
    DepEd - Allen National High School

  • Engr. Erish T. Daranciang, MEng.

    Senior Science Research Specialist
    DOST Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI)

  • Karmela I. Del Rosario, MSc.

    Teacher I - Senior High School
    Codon National High School

  • Rubie I. Esmolo

    Graduate Student
    UP Marine Science Institute

  • Pauline Gabrielle A. Fernandez
  • Michael H. Galapon

    Research Coordinator
    Sorsogon State University Magallanes Campus

  • Jan Pauline I. Geyrozaga, MSc.

    Instructor I
    Institute of Mathematics, Arts & Sciences, Davao del Sur State College

  • Annie B. Gonzales

    Instructor
    Zamboanga State College of Marine Sciences and Technology

  • Christian Mark S. Guyo, LPT, MSc, RMicro

    PhD Graduate Student
    Benguet State University

  • Engr. Christsam Joy S. Jaspe-Santander, MEng.

    PhD Graduate Student
    University of San Carlos

  • Melissa Ann B. Kindipan

    Special Science Teacher
    Philippine Science High School- CAR Campus

  • Tiffany Louis B. Lao, MSc.

    Instructor V
    UP Department of Mining, Metallurgical and Materials Engineering (DMMME)

  • Leomered P. Medina, LPT.

    Instructor
    Bulacan State University

  • John Ray N. Moleño

    Project Technical Assistant III
    Mytella Project 1 - IMFO, CFOS, UPV

  • Sweety Jane B. Ocoy, MSc.

    Faculty
    Western Philippines University

  • Paul John B. Pastor, MSc.

    Instructor
    Cebu Technological University - Main Campus

  • Kris Angeli S. Sanchez-Delos Reyes, MSc.

    Instructor I
    North Eastern Mindanao State University - Lianga Campus

  • Cherryhel B. Toralde, MSc.

    Assistant Professor II
    University of the Philippines Cebu

  • Wilfredo Q. Villavicencio Jr., MSc.

    Assistant Professor III
    Marinduque State University