SCHEDULE

Day 1 – Thursday, 21 May 2026

Morning Session

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8:00 am

Arrival of Participants and Registration

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9:01 am

Entrance of Colors

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9:07 am

Preliminaries

  • Invocation
  • Philippine National Anthem
  • ASEAN Anthem
  • EVSU Hymn
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9:13 am

Welcome Messages

Dr. Dennis C. de Paz
University President
Eastern Visayas State University

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9:24 am

Hon. Alfred S. Romualdez
Mayor
Tacloban City

Represented by:

Hon. Brian Steve Granados
City Councilor
Tacloban City

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9:35 am

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Lydia M. Morante
Vice President for Administration, Finance, and Auxiliary Services
Eastern Visayas State University

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9:39 am

Keynote Address

Hon. Carlos Jericho L. Petilla
Governor
Province of Leyte

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10:10 am

Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker

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10:13 am

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Benedicto T. Militante, Jr.
Vice-President for Academic Affairs
Eastern Visayas State University

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10:17 am

Keynote Address

Dr. Desidero R. Apag, PCpE
Commissioner
Commission on Higher Education

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10:48 am

Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Keynote Speaker

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10:51 am

Introduction of the Plenary Speaker

Prof. Bernard Niño Q. Membrebe
Director for Research
Eastern Visayas State University

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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?”

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11:26 am

Introduction of the Plenary Speaker

Dr. Rose Anna L. Refuerzo
Dean, School of Accountancy, Management and Entrepreneurship
Eastern Visayas State University

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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”

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12:01 nn

Open Forum

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12:06 pm

Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Plenary Speakers

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12:10 pm

Lunch Break

Afternoon Session

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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

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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

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8:00 am

Zoom Log in

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9:01 am

Recaptionaltion on Day 1

Dr. Ma. Windie C. Velarde
Director for Innovation
Eastern Visayas State University

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9:07 am

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Dr. Analyn C. Españo
Vice President for Students, Internationalization & External Affairs
Eastern Visayas State University

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9:11 am

Keynote Address

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

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9:42 am

Introduction of the Plenary Speaker

Dr. Vinyl H. Oquiño
Dean, School of Engineering
Eastern Visayas State University

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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”

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10:17 am

Introduction of the Pleary Speaker

Dr. Marichu S. Armada
Dean, School of Technology
Eastern Visayas State University

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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)”

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10:51 am

Introduction of the Pleary Speaker

Prof. Rustom D. Clemente
Director for Extension Services
Eastern Visayas State University

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10:55 am

Plenary Talk

Mr. Jude Maranga
Chief Executive Officer
CodeChum

Topic: “Better Assessments for Better Academic Outcomes”

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11:26 am

Introduction of the Pleary Speaker

Dr. Christine Dawn S. Mombay
Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Eastern Visayas State University

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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”

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12:01 pm

Open Forum

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12:07 pm

Awarding of Plaque of Appreciation to the Plenary Speakers

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12:13 pm

Lunch Break

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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

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1:36 pm

Takeaways

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2:07 pm

Awarding of Winners

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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

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4:00 pm

Photo Opportunity

Ms. Giselle Janna Joyce Morcilla
Faculty, School of Accountancy, Management, and Entreprenuership
Eastern Visayas State University
Master of Ceremony