PROGRAM SCHEDULE
Lobby Area
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
09:00 – 12:00 hrs
Opening Ceremony
13:00 – 15:30 hrs
PhilEnergy 2026 Opening Ceremony
17:30 – 20:00 hrs
Networking Night and Livestock Philippines Recognition
Livestock Stage – Hall B
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
13:00 – 13:30 hrs
Bangus Beyond Tradition: From Pond to Processing Products of Technology Innovation; Eldica’s Journey in Modern Bangus Farming and Sustainable Aquaculture Through Transformative Innovation
13:30 – 14:15 hrs
Presentation of WVEPAH Module II: Broilers & Breeders
14:15 – 15:15 hrs
SID-Based Application of Fermented Soybean Meal in Swine and Poultry Nutrition
15:15 – 16:45 hrs
Feeding the Future: Canadian Innovative Solutions for a More Competitive Philippine Livestock Sector
Mr. Martin Sullivan
Regional Trade Commissioner16:45 – 17:30 hrs
Transforming Agri-Business Operations Through Smart Equipment Solutions
Ms. Valerie L. Llabore
Account Manager
Ms. Donna Mae G. Ambay
Assistant Sales Manager
Seminar Room C – Hall C
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
13:30 – 14:30 hrs
Sow Production in Crisis Situations
14:35 – 14:40 hrs
Welcome Remarks
Michael J. Garcia
DA-Assistant Secretary for Swine and Poultry
14:40 – 14:45 hrs
Overview of the Seminar
Benjamin C. Albarece, DVM
DA-Assistant Secretary for Ruminant Livestock
15:10 – 15:25 hrs
Guide to Republic Act 8485, as amended by Republic Act 10631, or the Animal Welfare Act of 1998
Dr. Marie Shella G. Ordinario
BAI – Animal Health and Welfare Division14:55 – 15:10 hrs
Understanding the Republic Act No. 12308 or Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act
Atty. Ryx Brandice O. Deona
BAI – Legal Unit
115:10 – 15:25 hrs
Access to Credit and Financial Support
Ms. Emmalyn J. Guinto
Agricultural Credit Policy Council
15:40 – 16:10 hrs
Open Forum
Moderator:
Neill Armand C. Padlan
Policy Section, DA-NLP
16:10 – 16:25 hrs
Strengthening Local Egg Production: Expanding Opportunities for Smallholder Poultry Farmers
Cecille Vertucio
San Jose Workers Multipurpose Cooperative
16:25 – 16:40 hrs
Advancing Animal Welfare in Poultry: Transitioning to Cage-Free Systems for Improved Productivity and Market Competitiveness
Atty. Heidi Marquez-Caguioa
Animal Kingdom Foundation
16:40 – 16:55 hrs
Rabbit Production as an Emerging Livestock Enterprise: Promoting Alternative Protein Sources and Backyard Livelihoods
Artemo C. Veneracion Jr.
AVEN Nature’s Farm16:55 – 17:25 hrs
Open Forum
Moderator:
Dr. Daniel Tolentino
Philippine College of Poultry Practitioner*The program schedule is updated as of 23 June 2026
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
10:30 – 11:00 hrs
How Much Do We Know About Fish Welfare?
Insights from Philippine Aquaculture Stakeholders
Mr. Joshua Vasquez
Technical Consultant
Animal Kingdom Foundation
11:00 – 11:20 hrs
Circular Pond System
11:20 – 11:40 hrs
Modern Farming Practice & The Future Aquaculture
11:40 – 12:20hrs
Ice slurry slaughter as a tool for improving tilapia quality and supply chain efficiency
13:00 – 13:30 hrs
Nursery and grow-out culture of rabbitfish in brackishwater ponds
13:30 – 14:00 hrs
Hatchery-based Seed Production and its Role in Sustainable Crab Fattening
14:00 – 14:30 hrs
Hatching Giants: The Critical Role of Hatcheries in Ulang Farming
14:30 – 15:00 hrs
Polyculture of tilapia and giant freshwater prawn
Mr. Marwin Dela Cruz, MSc
Associate Researcher, Technology Verification and Extension Division
SEAFDEC/ Aquaculture Department15:00 – 15:30 hrs
Growth and Survival of Spiny Lobster (Panulirus ornatus) in Nursery Marine Floating Cage at Different Stocking Densities in Panabo City Mariculture Park, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Ms. Jennifer A. Poniente
Head, Aquafarming Systems and Engineering Section of DA-NFRDI – Aquaculture Research and Development Division
15:30 – 16:00 hrs
Eco-friendly Grow-out Culture of Whiteleg Shrimp (Litopenaeus vannamei) in Brackishwater Ponds
Ms. Janet L. Baral,
Section Chief, Training and Extension Section, FFRDC
16:00 – 17:00 hrs
Red Claw Crayfish Farming: The past, The Present and the FUTURE
Mr. Joseph Louie Miranda
Founder, Sesep’s Farm & President of Crayfish Organization of the Philippines Inc. (COPI)
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
10:30 – 11:00 hrs
Transforming Livestock Waste to Green Energy: Technology Insights and Thailand’s Renewable Energy Roadmap
Dr. Panida Thepkhun, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
Expert Center of Innovative Clean Energy and Environment (InnoEn)
Thailand Institute of Scientific and Technological Research (TISTR), Thailand11:00 – 12:00 hrs
Ventilation Design for Elevated Broiler-on-slats (CCS4)
Mr. Eric S. Brawner
SKOV A/S, Area Sales Manager – Philippines13:00 – 13:30 hrs
Engineering Sustainable Wastewater Solutions for Livestock and Aquaculture Operations
Engr. Gabriel Lloyd C. Malinay, RSE
Registered Sanitary Engineer | Business Development Officer | Environmental and Wastewater Engineering Advocate13:30 – 14:30 hrs
Industry-Leading Digital Factory
14:30 – 15:15 hrs
Particle Size Analysis in Animal Feed
15:30 – 16:15 hrs
Advancing Mycotoxin Management: Global Trends and Innovative Solutions
16:15 – 17:00 hrs
Empowering Agricultural Waste Resilience: Integrating Alternative Energy through Biomass Gasification
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
10:45 – 11:00 hrs
African Swine Fever (ASF): Current Situation, Vaccination Developments, and Practical Biosecurity Measures for Backyard Farms
Dr. Janice S. Garcia
BAI – Animal Health and Welfare Division11:00 – 11:15 hrs
Ex-Post Impact Analysis of the Philippines’ Pig Repopulation Program
Dr. Ruth S. Miclat-Sonaco
ATI-International Training Center on Pig Husbandry
11:15 – 11:30 hrs
Swine Repopulation Initiatives under the National Livestock Program –
Pathways to Recovery and Sustainable Smallholder Participation
Dr. Zeny Diana R. delos Santos
DA-National Livestock Program
11:30 – 12:00 hrs
Open Forum
Moderator:
Dr. Michelle F. Guingon
DA-National Livestock Program
13:20 – 13:35 hrs
Optimizing Animal Nutrition for Productivity and Sustainability in Tropical Markets
Andras Palla
Senior Technical Manager – Poultry
Trouw Nutrition
13:35 – 13:50 hrs
Feed Milling Efficiency: Improving Quality, Cost Control & Output at Scale
Roger Ubags
Sales Manager Asia,
Van Aarsen International13:50 – 14:05 hrs
Advancing Cow Comfort and Productivity in the Philippines through Innovative Stable Equipment
Paul Brucal
CEO
Rumen Inc.14:05 – 14:20 hrs
Flooring Systems for Livestock: Improving Animal Welfare, Hygiene & Farm Efficiency
Beatrice Stoian
Founder and CEO
Strizo Asia14:20 – 14:35 hrs
Turning Wastewater into Value in Livestock, Aquaculture & Dairy Processing: Cut costs, Meet compliance, and Recover Water, Energy, and Nutrients
Luuk Rietvelt
Area Sales Manager APAC
Colubris Water Solutions14:35 – 14:50 hrs
Scaling Dairy Production in the Philippines: the Philippine- Netherlands Dairy Excellence Centre + Capacity-building Programs for Local Dairy Farmers in the Philippines
Wendell Balderas
Corporate Communications and
Dairy Development Lead, Alaska
Milk Corporation + UPLB-DTRI15:00 – 15:15 hrs
Research and Development on High-Yield Honeybee Strains for Smallholder Farmers
Jessica Baroga-Barbecho
UPLB Bee Program15:15 – 15:45 hrs
Commercializing Goat and Sheep Production: Enhancing Market Demand and Consumer Awareness
Dr. Jonathan N. Nayga
Isabela State University, Cagayan Valley Small Ruminants Research Center
15:45 – 16:00 hrs
Level-Up! Forging Smarter Carapreneurs and Better Policies through the PCC iREB Dashboard
Mr. Zadieshar G. Sanchez
Philippine Carabao Center
16:00 – 16:15 hrs
Sustainable and Resilient Animal Production Systems Through Cryobanking of Animal Genetic Resources
Dr. Lilian Villamor
Philippine Carabao Center
16:15 – 16:30 hrs
Advancing Dairy Development: Strengthening Smallholder Contributions toward National Milk Sufficiency
Ms. Shayne B. Sumagaysay
National Dairy Authority
16:30 – 17:00 hrs
Open Forum
Moderator:
Dr. Virginia M. Venturina
Philippine College of Ruminant Practitioners
17:00 – 17:15 hrs
Awarding of Tokens and Certificates
17:15 – 17:20 hrs
Closing Remarks
Benjamin C. Albarece, DVM
DA-Assistant Secretary for Ruminant Livestock
17:20 – 17:25 hrs
Photo Opportunity
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
9:00 – 9:45 hrs
Registration
Pre-Test Administration
9:45 – 10:00 hrs
Overview of the Seminar
Al Christian R. Hilario
President, PAA-NCR10:00 – 11:00 hrs
Context, Economics, and Ecological Importance of Grasses and Weeds in the Philippines
Mr. Arlan L. Adorada
University Researcher, NCPC
11:10 – 12:10 hrs
Positive and Negative Impacts of Grasses and Weeds in Crop Production and Their Efficient Management
Mr. Arlan L. Adorada
University Researcher, NCPC
13:00 – 14:00 hrs
Proper Utilization of Grasses and Weeds (Native and Improved Forages) for Livestock, Production
Mark V. Abela
Senior Agriculturist, Bureau of Animal Industry
Keith Reamor R. Amorado
Agriculturist II, Bureau of Animal Industry
14:00 – 14:10 hrs
Health Break
14:10 – 15:10 hrs
Grasses and Weeds as Alternative Food Sources for Human Consumption
Ms. Flor G. Tarriela
ESP Coordinator, Agricultural Training Institute Owner, Flor’s Garden and Natures Haven, Inc.
15:10 – 15:20 hrs
Health Break
15:20 – 16:20 hrs
Regulations of Products and By-Products of Grasses and Weeds for Health and Nutritional Applications
Mr. Roeder Jon S. Jareno
Food-Drug Regulations Officer III, Food and Drugs Administration
16:20 – 16:50 hrs
Open Forum
16:50 – onwards
Activity Evaluation
Ways Forward
Training Management Team (TMT)
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
10:45 – 10:50 hrs
Introduction
10:50 – 11:20 hrs
Policy, Governance, and Capacity Building for One Health in the Philippines
Dr. Kwesi Ian Jay M. Junsan
Veterinarian II
Head of the Animal Information and Advocacy Services Section (AIASS), Bureau of Animal Industry11:20 – 12:00 hrs
Practical strategies for long-term mycoplasma management, including recent advances and case studies relevant to sustainable livestock production
Mr. Robin Achari
Head of Global Technical Services
Bioproperties Pty. Ltd.
13:00 – 13:30 hrs
Clean Water, Healthy Animals, Healthy Food: Practical Water Management on Farm
András Pálla
Senior Technical Manager
Trouw Nutrition13:40 – 14:20 hrs
Feeding The Future—One Health Nutrition
14:20 – 15:00 hrs
Building Sustainability from the Inside Out: The Gut Health Advantage of Phytomolecules
Angelique Torres
EW Nutrition
15:00 – 15:40 hrs
Understand the processed feed chemistry as an intervention to growth and gut health
Steven Goh,
Managing Director, DelstAsia Sdn Bhd15:40 – 16:20 hrs
One Health In Action—What We Learned
Mr. Craige Allan
Managing Director
AgPro Co., Ltd.16:20 – 16:30 hrs
Closing Remarks
This program is updated as of 23 June 2026
Seminar Room B – HAll B
TIME
10:20 – 10:40 hrs
TOPIC
The System Application for Livestock Animals in Zones through an Algorithmic Recording Information System (SALAZARIS)
SPEAKER
Dr. Joel C. Salazar, Ph.D
College Alumni Coordinator, Non-Bidani Extensionist
Pampanga State Agricultural University10:40 – 11:00 hrs
Economic and Nutritional Potential of Hydroponically Grown Sorghum and Corn Fodder for Sheep
Ms. Gladys C. Mangulabnan
Instructor 1
Pampanga State Agricultural University11:00 – 11:30 hrs
11:30 – 12:00 hrs
Empowering Farmers Through Innovation, Cooperative Support, and Modern Agricultural Practices.
Ms. Hazel May A. Sastado
Business Development Manager
Sorosoro Ibaba Development Cooperative (SIDC)13:00 – 14:00 hrs
Concrete to Cultivation: Building Sustainable Communities Through Pockets of Food Resilience
Ms. Marian Pacunana-Sangil
Business Development Officer
Urban Farmers PH13:45 – 14:45 hrs
The Rise of the Red Claw Crayfish Industry in the Philippines: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Strategic Role of Crayfish Organization of the Philippines, Inc
Crayfish Organization of the Philippines Inc. (COPI)
14:45 – 15:15 hrs
AI application in the Supply Chain Industry: The Case for the Feedmilling Industry
Mr. Teodoro C. Deocares
President
Pilmico Animal Nutrition Corp. & Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc. (PAFMI)15:15 – 16:00 hrs
Revisiting duck raisers’ management practices: Increasing farm productivity and income.
16:00 – 17:00 hrs
LET’S DO BUSINESS: Building Community Dairy Goat Enterprises through Technology and Innovation
Seminar Room C – Hall C
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
10:00 – 10:20 hrs
Registration
10:20 – 10:30 hrs
Opening Remarks
10:30 – 11:15 hrs
11:15 – 11:25 hrs
Question & Answer
11:25 – 12:10 hrs
Precision Nutrition: Ang Susi sa Masaganang Produksyon sa Gitna ng Nagbabagong Presyo ng Sangkap sa Pakain sa Manok
12:10 – 12:20 hrs
Question & Answer
12:20 – 12:30 hrs
13:30 – 14:15 hrs
14:15 – 14:25 hrs
14:25 – 15:10 hrs
15:10 – 15:20 hrs
15:20 – 16:05 hrs
16:05 – 16:15 hrs
16:15 – 16:25 hrs
Luna Room | 2nd Floor
TIME
TOPIC
SPEAKER
10:00 – 10:05 hrs
Dr. Christian P. Daquigan
Officer-in-Charge, Director
Bureau of Animal Industry10:05 – 10:35 hrs
Ms. Angelica G. Hernandez
Agriculturist
Animal Health and Welfare Division
Bureau of Animal Industry10:35 – 11:05 hrs
Dr. Neil C. Tanquilut
Dean, College of Veterinary Medicine
Pampanga State University
11:05 – 11:35 hrs
Dr. Cherry P. Fernandez-Colorado
Associate Professor and Chair
Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
University of the Philippines Los Baños
11:35 – 12:05 hrs
Dr. Emmanuel P. Hernandez
Assistant Professor
Department of Veterinary Paraclinical Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine
University of the Philippines Los Baños
12:05 – 12:35 hrs
Ms. Reneelyn E. Danganan-Cutab
Senior Team Member
Industrial Technology Development Institute Department of Science and Technology
12:35 – 13:00 hrs
Moderator: TBC
13:00 – 13:30 hrs
Dr. Dennis V. Umali
Professor
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of the Philippines Los Baños
13:30 – 14:30 hrs
Dr. Roselle Falconite-Cudal, FPCSP
Fellow, Philippine College of Swine Practitioners
Dr. Homer Pantua
President, BioAssets Life Sciences
14:30 – 15:00 hrs
Dr. Mark Andrew Cuento, Dip.PCPP
National Veterinary Service Manager
Ceva Animal Health Philippines Inc.
15:00 – 15:30 hrs
Moderator: TBC
15:30 – 16:00 hrs
Mr. Reimond S. Corona
Project Technical Specialist
National Committee on Biosafety of the Philippines Department of Science and Technology
16:00 – 16:30 hrs
Ms. Caren P. Atienza
Science Research Specialist
Biotechnology Program Office
Bureau of Animal Industry
16:30 – 16:45 hrs
Moderator: TBC
16:45 – 16:50 hrs
Dr. Janice S. Garcia
Officer-in-Charge, Chief
Animal Health and Welfare Division
Bureau of Animal Industry
*The program schedule is updated as of 24 June 2026
