SOCIETY OF FILIPINO FORESTERS, INC.
3/F FMB Building, Visayas Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City
[Link]/ societyoffilipinoforesters@[Link]
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
[Link]/ societyoffilipinoforesters@[Link]
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
[Link]-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
[Link]/ societyoffilipinoforesters@[Link]
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
[Link]/ societyoffilipinoforesters@[Link]
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
[Link]/ societyoffilipinoforesters@[Link]
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