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    The document announces the 2023 National Conference of the Society of Filipino Foresters, Inc. (SFFI) which will take place from November 8-12, 2023 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center in Olongapo City, Philippines. The conference theme is "SFFI@75: Advocating Wood and Non-timber Forest Products Sufficiency for Climate Resiliency". The program includes opening ceremonies, plenary sessions on attaining sufficiency in wood and non-timber forest products, forging partnerships with international forestry professionals, and rekindling pride in the forestry profession. There will also be speeches from government officials and experts in the forestry field.

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    The document announces the 2023 National Conference of the Society of Filipino Foresters, Inc. (SFFI) which will take place from November 8-12, 2023 at the Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center in Olongapo City, Philippines. The conference theme is "SFFI@75: Advocating Wood and Non-timber Forest Products Sufficiency for Climate Resiliency". The program includes opening ceremonies, plenary sessions on attaining sufficiency in wood and non-timber forest products, forging partnerships with international forestry professionals, and rekindling pride in the forestry profession. There will also be speeches from government officials and experts in the forestry field.

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    SOCIETY OF FILIPINO FORESTERS, INC.

    3/F FMB Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City


    www.sffi.org.ph/ [email protected]

    2023 SFFI National Conference


    Subic Bay Exhibition and Convention Center
    Subic Bay Freeport Zone, Olongapo City
    November 8-12, 2023

    Theme: SFFI@75: Advocating Wood and Non-timber Forest Products Sufficiency


    for Climate Resiliency

    PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

    November 8
    Arrival
    Registration/Collection of Conference Kit
    Forestry Exhibit Opening
    SFFI National Council Meeting

    November 9 (8:00 am -12:00 am)


    OPENING CEREMONY

    • Entrance of Colors, Regional and


    National Councils and Guests of
    Honor

    • Welcome Remarks and Messages Mr. Laudemir S. Salac, RPF


    Region 3 Council President, SFFI

    Mr. Arleigh J. Adorable, CESO III, RPF


    OIC, Assistant Secretary for Western Mindanao and
    Director, Forest Management Bureau

    Hon. Jonathan D. Tan


    Chairman and Administrator
    Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority

    Hon. Hermogenes E. Ebdane Jr.


    Governor
    Province of Zambales

    Atty. Roberto V. Oliva, RPF


    National Council President, SFFI

    • Special number Region 3 Council

    • Introduction of Keynote Speaker

    • Keynote Address Hon. Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga


    Secretary
    Department of Environment and Natural Resources
    Photo ops

    Launching of Foresters’ Book of Jokes Atty. Roberto V. Oliva, RPF


    National Council President, SFFI

    Press Conference

    Committed Professionals Advancing Sustainable Forest Management in the Philippines


    SOCIETY OF FILIPINO FORESTERS, INC.
    3/F FMB Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
    www.sffi.org.ph/ [email protected]

    November 9, 1:00-4:00 pm
    CONFERENCE PROPER

    Plenary Session 1: How can the country attain sufficiency in wood and non-timber forest
    products?

    Introduction to the Session and Inspirational Message: Atty. Jonas R. Leones, CESO I, RPF
    Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and
    International Affairs, DENR
    Plenary Speakers: Mr. Illias Animon
    Regional Forestry Officer
    Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific
    Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

    Mr. Calixto Chikiamco


    President
    Foundation for Economic Freedom

    a. Status of supply and demand of Mr. Arleigh J. Adorable, CESO III, RPF
    wood and NTFP, and existing polices OIC, Assistant Secretary for Western Mindanao and
    and tenure in tree plantation and Director, Forest Management Bureau, in concurrent
    NTFP in the Philippines capacity

    b. Revitalizing the wood industry Mr. Evaristo M. Narvaez, Jr.


    Director, ARTIMCO, Inc. and
    Chairman, Committee on Forestry
    Philippine Wood Producers Association, Inc.

    c. Forest production and carbon Mr. Marlo D. Mendoza, RPF


    neutrality Dean, UPLB College of Forestry and Natural
    Resources and President, Philippine Forestry
    Education Network

    d.Million-hectare Forest Program Dr. Florentino O. Tesoro, RPF


    Chairman of the Board of Directors
    Bamboo Professionals, Inc., and
    President, Kilusang 5K Foundation

    Dr. Manuel L. Bonita, RPF


    International Forestry Expert

    Reaction from the Department of Dr. Carlos Primo C. David


    Environment and Natural Resources Undersecretary for Integrated Environmental
    Science, DENR
    Open Forum

    Moderator: Dr. Antonio P. Contreras


    Professor
    UPLB School of Environmental Science and Management and
    Deputy Secretary General, SFFI

    Committed Professionals Advancing Sustainable Forest Management in the Philippines


    SOCIETY OF FILIPINO FORESTERS, INC.
    3/F FMB Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
    www.sffi.org.ph/ [email protected]

    November 9, 4:00-530 pm
    SFFI General Assembly

    November 10 (8:30 am -12:00 nn)


    Recap of previous day’s activities
    Plenary Session 2: Forging partnership with international forestry professionals
    Introduction to the Session and Inspirational Message- Dr. Rex Victor O. Cruz, RPF
    Professor Emeritus
    UPLB-CFNR
    Plenary Speaker: Hon. Enrique A. Manalo
    Secretary
    Department of Foreign Affairs

    Mr. Marcial C. Amaro, Jr., CESO II, RPF


    Assistant Secretary for International Affairs and OIC Direxctor
    DENR

    Forest policies and experiences on a. Prof. Dr. Mohamed Zakaria bin Hussin
    professional advancement of foresters President
    Institute of Foresters Malaysia (IRIM)
    Forestry Department, Peninsular Malaysia

    b. Mr. Chanhsamone Phongoudome, PhD


    Deputy Director General
    National Agriculture and Forestry Research
    Institute, Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry
    Lao PDR

    c. Mr. Abraham Velasco, RPF


    Ms. Eufresina L. Boado, RPF
    Society of Filipino Foresters North America

    d. Mr. Livino B. Duran, RPF


    National Council Vice-President, SFFI
    Open Forum
    Signing of MOU Representatives of Malaysia, Lao PDR, SFFNA and
    SFFI
    Moderator: Dr. Alona Linatoc, RPF
    Associate Professor
    UPLB College of Forestry and Natural Resources

    Mr. June M. Alvarez, RPF


    Executive Director
    Philippine Center for Environmental Protection and
    Sustainable Development, Inc.

    Committed Professionals Advancing Sustainable Forest Management in the Philippines


    SOCIETY OF FILIPINO FORESTERS, INC.
    3/F FMB Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
    www.sffi.org.ph/ [email protected]

    November 10 (1:00 pm -4:00 pm)


    Plenary Session 3: Rekindling the pride in the forestry profession: The need for
    Professionals to strengthen their ranks

    Introduction and inspirational message: Mr. Francisco E. Milla, Jr., RPF


    Regional Executive Director
    DENR Region 5

    Plenary Speaker: Hon. Erwin M. Enad


    Commissioner
    Professional Regulation Commission

    a. Redefining the role of Dr. Antonio P. Contreras


    Foresters Professor
    UPLB School of Environmental Science & Management

    b. Activities needing RPF Ms. Bresilda M. Gervacio, RPF


    signature and seal Executive Director
    Biodiversity Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

    c. Skills that a forester need Atty. Roberto V. Oliva, RPF


    to develop to be a world SFFI National Council President
    class forester

    d. Foresters as development Mr. June B. Micosa, RPF


    entrepreneurs Technical Services Manager
    JSA, Inc.

    Mr. Raul R. Buñao, RPF


    Chief Executive Officer
    Green Collar Consulting Services

    e. Bamboo as alternative Mr. Russell Smith


    enterprise in attaining President and CEO
    wood and NTFP Bamboo Ecologic Export Philippines
    sufficiency Philippine Wood Producers Association, Inc.

    Open Forum

    Moderator: Mr. Roberto P. Cereno, RPF


    Vice-Chancellor for Community Affairs
    University of the Philippines Los Baños

    Ms. Maila R. Vasquez, RPF


    Executive Director
    Philippine Wood Producers Association, Inc.

    Committed Professionals Advancing Sustainable Forest Management in the Philippines


    SOCIETY OF FILIPINO FORESTERS, INC.
    3/F FMB Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
    www.sffi.org.ph/ [email protected]

    November 10, 4:00-5:00 PM


    CLOSING CEREMONY

    Conference synthesis Mr. Emmanuel A. Umali, RPF


    Secretary General, SFFI

    Messages from Regional Council Regional Council Presidents, SFFI and


    Presidents and PFEN President PFEN President

    Inspirational Challenge Mr. Ramon J.P. Paje, RPF


    Former DENR Secretary and
    Chairman
    Biodiversity Foundation of the Philippines, Inc.

    Hand-over of National Conference SFFI Region 3 Council


    Hosting to the next Host Regional
    Council

    Closing messages Engr. Paquito T. Moreno, Jr.


    Regional Executive Director
    DENR Region 3

    Adjournment of Conference Atty. Roberto V. Oliva, RPF


    President, National Council, SFFI

    November 10, 6:00 PM onwards Foresters’ Ball

    November 11 Ecotours

    November 12 Departure

    Committed Professionals Advancing Sustainable Forest Management in the Philippines

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