SCHEDULE
Day 1 – Thursday, 21 May 2026
Morning Session
8:00 am
Arrival of Participants and Registration
9:01 am
Entrance of Colors
9:07 am
- Invocation
- Philippine National Anthem
- ASEAN Anthem
- EVSU Hymn
9:13 am
Welcome Messages
Dr. Dennis C. de Paz
University President
Eastern Visayas State University
9:24 am
Hon. Alfred S. Romualdez
Mayor
Tacloban City
Represented by:
Hon. Brian Steve Granados
City Councilor
Tacloban City
9:35 am
Dr. Lydia M. Morante
Vice President for Administration, Finance, and Auxiliary Services
Eastern Visayas State University
9:39 am
Hon. Carlos Jericho L. Petilla
Governor
Province of Leyte
10:10 am
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker
10:13 am
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Dr. Benedicto T. Militante, Jr.
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Eastern Visayas State University
10:17 am
Keynote Address
Dr. Desidero R. Apag, PCpE
Commissioner
Commission on Higher Education
10:48 am
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker
10:51 am
Introduction of the Plenary Speaker
Prof. Bernard Niño Q. Membrebe
Director for Research
Eastern Visayas State University
10:55 am
Plenary Talk
Dr. Nguyen Thi Huong Giang
Lecturer, School of Biotechnology, International University Vietnam National University HCMC
Consultant, Vietnam Specialty Products Joint Stock Company
Topic: “How are the Flavours in Chocolate Developed?”
11:26 am
Dr. Rose Anna L. Refuerzo
Dean, School of Accountancy, Management and Entrepreneurship
Eastern Visayas State University
11:30 am
Plenary Talk
Dr. Lizan E. Perante-Calina
Senior Vice-President and Dean
Development Academy of the Philippines
Topic: “Hiraya Foresight: An Indigenous Framework for the S&T Community Towards Ethical, Inclusive, and Sustaonable”
12:01 nn
Open Forum
12:06 pm
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Plenary Speakers
12:10 pm
Lunch Break
Afternoon Session
1:00 pm
Parallel Sessions
STRAND | MODERATORS
Science
Ms. Kate O. Robiño and Ms. Jeremiah Dilao
Technology
Mr. Jacob L. Genobiagon and Ms. Catheryn Pacle
Engineering & Mathematics
Ms. Angelli Marie Antoni and Mark Ignacio Tobias
Applied Science
Mr. Rico June Monte and Dr. Harriette Mae A. Mercullo
Management
Ms. Raven Encina and Ms. Antonia Señorita
Education & Social Sciences 1
Mr. Joseph P. Nacionales and Ms. Llorita Petallana
Education & Social Sciences 2
Mr. Dindo Duane and Ms. Sheba D. Bato
6:00 pm
Governor’s Fellowship and Cultural Night
Mr. Rex B. Palompon
Executive Assistant to the University President
Eastern Visayas State University
Master of Ceremony
Day 2 – Friday, 22 May 2026
Morning Session
8:00 am
Zoom Log in
9:01 am
Dr. Ma. Windie C. Velarde
Director for Innovation
Eastern Visayas State University
9:07 am
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
Dr. Analyn C. Españo
Vice President for Students, Internationalization & External Affairs
Eastern Visayas State University
9:11 am
Acd. Prof. Alvin B. Culaba
Commissioner on Science and Technology, UNESCO National
Commission of the Philippines
Vice-President of the National Academy of Science and Technology, Republic of the Philippines
9:42 am
Introduction of the Plenary Speaker
Dr. Vinyl H. Oquiño
Dean, School of Engineering
Eastern Visayas State University
9:46 am
Plenary Talk
Dr. Mohana Sundaram Shanmugam
Assistant Professor
Water Engineering and Management
Asian Institute of Technology
Topic: “Spatial Downscaling of Satellite-Derived Soil Moisture for Precision Agriculture”
10:17 am
Introduction of the Pleary Speaker
Dr. Marichu S. Armada
Dean, School of Technology
Eastern Visayas State University
10:21 am
Plenary Talk
Prof. Amporn Nueangjaknak, M.Sc.
Assistant Professor
Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Department
Srisavarindhira Thai Red Cross Institute of Nursing
Topic: “Gamified Interactive Movies for Managing Suicide, Anger, and Violence through E-Scenarios (SAVE)”
10:51 am
Introduction of the Pleary Speaker
Prof. Rustom D. Clemente
Director for Extension Services
Eastern Visayas State University
10:55 am
Plenary Talk
Mr. Jude Maranga
Chief Executive Officer
CodeChum
Topic: “Better Assessments for Better Academic Outcomes”
11:26 am
Dr. Christine Dawn S. Mombay
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Eastern Visayas State University
11:30 am
Plenary Talk
Dr. Wan Nur Fazni Binti Wan Mohamad Nazarie
Senior Lecturer
Faculty of Economic and Muamalat
Islami Science University Malaysia
Topic: “Social Crowdfunding for Humanity: Advancing Ethical, Inclusive and Sustainable Innovation for Social Impact and Entrepreneurship”
12:01 pm
Open Forum
12:07 pm
Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Plenary Speakers
12:13 pm
Lunch Break
1:00 pm
Sharing of Research, Innovation, and Extension Experiences and Insights (Previous iSTEAM Winners)
Prof. Bryan Joseph E. Matillano
Leyte Normal University
8th iSTEAM+ Best Paper Award – Agriculture and Fisheries Strand
1:36 pm
Takeaways
2:07 pm
Awarding of Winners
2:28 pm
Words of Thanks & Launching of the 10th iSTEAM+ Research Congress
Dr. Danilo B. Pulma
Vice-President for Research, Innovation, and Extension Services
Eastern Visayas State University
4:00 pm
Photo Opportunity
Ms. Giselle Janna Joyce Morcilla
Faculty, School of Accountancy, Management, and Entreprenuership
Eastern Visayas State University
Master of Ceremony