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 Program

DAY 1, June 28, 2016

Dr. Fabian M. Dayrit, Ateneo de Manila University

            Facilitator

9:00

Opening Ceremonies

Opening Remarks

 

DR. AMELIA P. GUEVARA
Undersecretary for Research and Development

Department of Science and Technology

 

Brief Introduction on APEC PPSTI

MS. ELENITA M. LEUS 

International Science Relations Officer IV

International Technology Cooperation Unit (ITCU)Department of Science and Technology

 

9:30

Keynote Message: Herbal Medicine and the Economy

 

ATTY. JOSE MARIA A. OCHAVE     

Senior Vice President

Business Development Group

United Laboratories, Inc.

 

10:00

Herbal Medicine Research in Asia Pacific: Strengths and Gaps

 

*with a 10-minute open forum

PROF. DR. HABIBAH WAHAB

University Professor      

Universiti Sains Malaysia

Malaysia

 

10:30

Morning Snacks, Networking and Photo Op

 

11:00

A Review of Herbal Medicine and Related Databases in Asia Pacific

 

*with a 10-minute open forum

DR. ISIDRO C. SIA

Director General

Philippine Institute of Traditional and Alternative Health Care

11:30

Herbal Medicine Research and Information Network in Asia Pacific and Setting-up a Regional Database: A Proposal

MS. MERLITA M. OPENA

Division Chief

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development

12:00

Open Forum

Participants are encourage to give their  general comments on the proposal to create a research and information network and a regional database on herbal medicine

 

12:30

LUNCH

 

13:30

Small Group Discussions on the Proposed  Research and Information Network in Asia Pacific and Setting-up a Regional Database

Participants will be divided into three (3) Groups. Each group assigns a chair and a rapporteur.

The rapporteur report in (10) minutes the highlights of the group discussions. The groups may use PowerPoint/slides for their presentations.

 

15:30

BREAK

 

16:00

Group Reports

Open Forum

Synthesis towards the drafting of an Action Plan

 

17:00

End of Day 1 Session

 

17:30

Departure for Barbara’s Heritage Restaurant at Intramuros for the Welcome Dinner

 

DAY 2, June 29, 2016

Dr. Cecilia Maramba-Lazarte, University of the Philippines Manila

Facilitator

9:00

Presentation of the Draft Action on the Proposed  Research and Information Network in Asia Pacific and Setting-up a Regional Database

 

9:30

Open Forum

*Working Break

 

11:00

Adoption of Action and Sustainability Plan, Policy Recommendations

 

11:20

Closing Remarks

DR. JAIME C. MONTOYA

Executive Director

Philippine Council for Health Research and Development

11:30

LUNCH

 

12:30

Departure for the National Museum of the Philippines and the Philippine National Herbarium

 

18:00

Farewell Dinner (Hotel Jen Manila)

 

DAY 3, June 30, 2016

Departure of Delegates


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