PROGRAM
July 24, 2025, Thursday
New MSI Building, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman, Quezon City
PlastiCon: The Biggest Gathering of Experts, Researchers, and Stakeholders on Plastic Pollution
| Time | Activity | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 am - 9:30 am |
Registration *No uncommunicated walk-ins* |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 9:30 am - 9:45 am |
National Anthem (AVP) Welcome Remarks Dr. Deo Florence Onda PlastiCon 2025 Conference Chair Associate Professor, Marine Science Institute Commitment Message Jill Ramos Chief Sustainability Officer Holcim Philippines Inc. |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 9:45 am - 10:15 am |
Keynote Speech Sec Renato Solidum Jr. Department of Science and Technology |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 10:15 am - 10:30 am | Photo Opportunity | Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 10:30 am - 11:00 am |
Posters Sessions, Booths, and Networking Inauguration for Plastics Lab - PNRI, DOST, Dr. Baleta, Holcim, MSI Director, Steering Committee - photo ops Health Break |
4th Floor Room 205, Edgardo Gomez Hall, MSI 4th Floor |
| 11:00 am - 12:30 pm |
Plenary Session 1 Prof. Dr. Atsuhiko Isobe Kyushu University, Japan Chair: Hernando P. Bacosa, Ph.D. Open Forum |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm | Lunch Break | 4th Floor |
| 1:30 pm - 2:45 pm | Breakout Sessions 1 | (see scientific program for details) |
| 2:45 pm - 3:15 pm | Health break and Poster | 4th Floor |
| 3:15 pm - 4:15 pm |
Panel Discussion 1: Challenges and Opportunities for Game Changers and Leaders Tackling Plastics in the Philippines Moderator: Karen Ibasco Panelists: Atty. Rose Liza Eisma-Osorio Acting Vice-President Oceana Philippines Miguel Yorro Vice President Business Development, Sustainability, Product Innovation Safewater Sustainable Solutions Liezl Stuart-Del Rosario Policy Manager World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines PARMS (TBC) Ms. Andrea Valentine A. Villaroman City Government Department Head III Climate Change and Environmental Sustainability Department LGU – Quezon City Quezon City |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 4:15 pm - 4:45 pm | Poster Sessions | 4th Floor |
| 4:45 pm - 5:00 pm | Participants requested to proceed to Lobby of New MSI Building | |
| 5:00 pm - 5:05 pm |
AVP 1: Opening of the Collision Art Exhibit Collision: when science meets arts to combat plastics pollution is an environmental themed special exhibit featuring 20 visual artists curated by Ms. Lara Latosa. The opening of the exhibit will happen during “Collide: a Night for the Environment” which will include performances of Kontra-GaPi and Noel Cabangon, and art performance by Lara Latosa. The exhibit will be opened by Mayor Joy Belmonte. Host: Karen Ibasco |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 5:06 pm - 5:15 pm | Welcome Message: Dr. Laura T. David Director, Marine Science Institute |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 5:16 pm - 5:30 pm |
Inspirational Message: Hon. Joy Belmonte Mayor, Quezon City |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 5:31 pm -5:45 pm | Live Performance of Kontra-Gapi | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 5: 46 pm - 5:55 pm | AVP 2: How it started? (5 mins) | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 5:56 pm - 6:00 pm |
Message of the Curator: Ms. Lara Latosa |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 6:00 pm - 6:05 pm | AVP 3: Introduction of Artists | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 6:06 pm - 6:30 pm | Arts Performance of Lara Latosa | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 6:31 pm - 6:35 pm | Ribbon Cutting | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 6:36 pm - onwards | Socials, Dinner, and Networking | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 7: 00 pm - 7:15 pm | Live Performance of Kontra-Gapi | Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 7:16 pm - 7:30 pm |
Messages: Holcim WWF Chemisphere Oceana Ecowaste Oikos (certificate of appreciation for sponsors) Photo op SDE |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 8:01 pm - 8:15 pm |
Special Performance: May microplastics ba ang ‘yong tahong? Laurence Insigne |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
July 25, 2025, Friday
New MSI Building, Marine Science Institute, UP Diliman, Quezon City
PlastiCon: The Biggest Gathering of Experts, Researchers, and Stakeholders on Plastic Pollution
| Time | Activity | Room |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 am - 9:00 am |
Registration Booths and preliminaries |
Lobby (1st Floor) |
| 9:00 am - 9:10 am | Recap of Day 1 (AVP) | Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 9:10 am - 9:40 am |
Keynote Speech Hon. Rey Amador Bargamento Punong Barangay, Mintal, Davao City |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 9:40 am - 10:00 am | Advertisements and Coffee Break | Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 10:00 am - 11:00 am |
Plenary Session 2 Prof. Dr. Tim van Emmerik, Wageningen University, Netherlands Chair: Irene B. Rodriguez, Dr. rer. nat. Open Forum |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 11:00 pm -12:00 pm |
Panel Discussion 2: Initiatives of the Government and Private Entities for Circular Economy Moderator: Ms. Christine Belen Project Manager, Holcim Philippines Inc. Panelists: Julius H. Guirjen Program Manager- No Plastics in Nature World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines Sam Manlosa Senior Vice President Head of Geocycle Dr. Francis Baleta Department of Science and Technology |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmm | Lunch break | 4th Floor |
| 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Breakout Sessions 2 | (see scientific program for details) |
| 3:00 pm - 3:30 pm | Poster Sessions | Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm | PlaReNet Business Meeting and Assembly Co-chairs: Dr. Deo Florence Onda and Dr. Hernando Bacosa |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm |
Plenary Session 3 Documentary Screening with Atom Araullo The Atom Araullo Specials: “Republika ng Plastik” |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
| 5:30 pm - 6:00 pm |
Commitment Message: Katherine 'Trin' Custodio Executive Director World Wide Fund for Nature Philippines Awarding Closing Remarks: Dr. Maria Kristina Paler University of San Carlos |
Plenary Hall (4th Floor) |
PLENARY SPEAKERS
Dr.ir. Tim H. M. van Emmerik
Associate Professor
Hydrology and Environmental Hydraulics Group
Wageningen University
The Netherlands
