International Conference on
Food, Environment, and Culture

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Meet Our Speakers

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We proudly announce our KEYNOTE SPEAKER, Dr. Mercedita Castro Agcaoili-Sombilla, Center Director of SEARCA! Her powerful keynote address, “Aligning Science, Policy, and Practice at the Food-Environment-Nutrition Nexus,” will set the stage for the entire conference. A must-see! #ICFEC2025 #KeynoteSpeaker

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A distinguished Plenary Speaker in our Food track is Dr. Anita Hardon, Chair of the Knowledge, Technology, and Innovation group at Wageningen University, Netherlands. Stay tuned to hear her insights on the future of food innovation! #ICFEC2025 #FoodSpeaker #Wageningen

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From Nong Lam University, Vietnam, we have Assoc. Prof. Dr. Eng. Thien Trung Le joining our Food Plenary! His topic, “Opportunities to Enhance the Value of Fruits through Processing and Utilization of By-products,” focuses on minimizing waste and maximizing value. Essential viewing for food innovators! #ICFEC2025 #PostHarvest

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Introducing Dr. Venecio U. Ultra Jr. from BIUST, Botswana, a Plenary Speaker for the Food track. His presentation addresses a critical issue: “Towards a sustainable and healthy mining communities: Mitigation strategies against bioaccumulation of potentially toxic elements in food crops from mine affected agricultural areas.” Learn about mitigation strategies for safer food. #ICFEC2025 #FoodSafety

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Representing our Environment track, we have Dr. Atsushi Yoshimoto from The Institute of Statistical Mathematics, Japan. He will present “Landscape Management for Preventing the Spread of Disastrous Events through an Optimization Framework.” Discover how mathematics can save our landscapes! #ICFEC2025 #Optimization #Environment

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Kicking off our Environment session is Dr. Nelson Manguiat Pampolina from UPLB! He will be discussing “Fungi and mycorrhizal resources: Appreciating Science, Conservation, Climate, and Human Values for Sustainable Development.” Join us to explore the unseen biodiversity crucial for our ecosystem! #ICFEC2025 #Fungi #Biodiversity

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Join us for a high-tech look at forest monitoring with Dr. Peter Surový from the Czech University of Life Sciences Prague. His Environment plenary is titled “From Space to Forest Floor: Tracking Fires and Beetles with Modern GIS and Remote Sensing Tools.” #ICFEC2025 #RemoteSensing #GIS

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Join Dr. Heny Sidanti from Madiun PGRI University, Indonesia, as she discusses a fascinating intersection of fields! Her Culture plenary topic is “Marketing in Education and Culture towards Sustainable Communities.” A must-attend for community development advocates. #ICFEC2025 #SustainableCommunities

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We are honored to host LisaLinda S. Natividad from the University of Guam for our Culture session. She’ll be speaking on the moving topic, “Indigenous Culture as Food for Our Soul.” Join us for this enriching discussion! #ICFEC2025 #IndigenousCulture #CultureSpeaker

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For our Culture track, we welcome Dr. Ruth M. Tindaan from UP Baguio. Her talk, “Food as Cultural Site: Sustaining Indigenous Communities in Diaspora,” will explore the profound connection between food and cultural identity. Don’t miss this! #ICFEC2025 #CulturalFood #UPBaguio

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ADVISORY NO. 094 S scaled

We are delighted to welcome you to Baguio City for the upcoming ICFEC 2025. To assist you with your travel planning, we have compiled a list of recommended hotels and lodging options that are conveniently located near the conference venue.

  1. Hotel Supreme (Main); Magsaysay, Baguio City; Twin/Double (2 persons): P1,805 2. Twin/Double Suite (2 Persons): P2,105 3. Triple (3 Persons): P2,105 4. Family De Luxe (4 Persons): P2, 505; (5 Persons): P2,905.00 5. Family De Luxe (4 Persons-2 Bedrooms): P2,805 6. Family Suite Apartel (Studio Type- 4 Persons): P4,005 7.Family Suite Apartel (2 Bedrooms-5-6 persons): P4,205 EXTRA BED: P550 EXTRA PERSON: P400
  2. Hotel Supreme Convention Plaza; Magsaysay, Baguio City; Double De Luxe (2 persons): P2,805 2. Junior Suite (2 Persons): P3,305 3. Executive Suite (2 Persons): P3,805 4. Premier Suite (2 Persons): P4, 905 5. Superior Family (3-4 Persons): P3,205 6. Family De Luxe (3-4 Persons): P3,505 EXTRA BED: P650 EXTRA PERSON: P500; https://maps.app.goo.gl/gXiBdUXjwFGmnqYX9
  3. Agricultural Training Institute- Regional Training Center (ATI-CAR); BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet; Dormitory (common CR/BR) – 4-5 pax: P400/head 2. Twin Sharing (with own CR/BR) 1-2 pax; P1,000/room 3. Triple Sharing (with own CR/BR) 3 pax: P1,400/room Inclusion: beddings, towel, guest kit; https://maps.app.goo.gl/eaBfN3nAegu2mGr36
  4. Gladiola Center; Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet; Dormitory (Common CR and TV, No Toiletries and Towels); Capacity: 8 pax: P350/head 2. Twin Sharing (Inclusion: Tissue, Towel, Hot and Cold Shower, TV and Coffee Table Set), 2 pax; P600/head 3. Triple Type (Common CR and TV, No Toiletries and Towels) 3 pax: P400/person 4. Matrimonial (Inclusion: Tissue, Towel, Hot and Cold Shower and TV); 1-2pax: P800/room; https://maps.app.goo.gl/16pKJKuM98qtPki68
  5. BSU Guest Houses; BSU Compound, La Trinidad, Benguet; Dormitory Type: P250/head 2. Single and Double: P350/head
  6. City Light Hotel; 245 Upper General Luna Road, Baguio City, Philippines; Standard Room: Php 3,800 ( Published Rates); Php 3,040 ( Discounted Rate until August 31,2025); Premiere Deluxe wth veranda: Php 4,800 (Published Rates); Php 3,840 ( Discounted Rate unti August 31,2025); Deluxe Twin: Php 4600.00 (Published Rates); Php 3680.00 ( Discounted price until August 31,2025) with 2 Extra-person 1000.00; Total 4,680.00 for 4pax with breakfast buffet; https://maps.app.goo.gl/vZ2SHrFSuWkwKx4ZA
  7. Strawberry Valley Hotel and Restaurant; Km.6, Swamp, Betag, La Trinidad, Benguet; Family room: 4 single beds P2,000; Standard room (queen size bed) P1,400; Twin room (2 single beds) P1,400; https://maps.app.goo.gl/NDts6xWiceT2rrTa9
  8. Olive Town Center and Hotel; 99 General Luna Street, Baguio City, Philippines; Superior room with balcony (twin sharing): P 3,680; Deluxe room with balcony (tripple sharing): P4,356; https://maps.app.goo.gl/MTnE8YBZv7gQUy8g6
  9. Venus Parkview Hotel; 19 Kisad Road, Burnham Park Baguio City, Baguio City, Philippines; https://maps.app.goo.gl/8218ST5FMkF5KPMm8
  10. 3Bu Hostels & Co.; 121 Upper Bonifacio St., Holy Ghost, Baguio City; Deluxe Room- Php 2,200 to Php 2,640 for 2 persons (can accommodate 1 extra person for Php 1,000); Pods: – Upper Pods: Php 660 to Php 792 (good for 1 person); – Lower Pods: Php 770 to Php 924 (good for 1 person); Huts: – Php 880 to Php 1,056 (good for 1 person, can accommodate 1 extra person for Php 500); https://maps.app.goo.gl/bHLb42xkFjfeXQtRA