The  National Conference on Wetlands, Climate Change Adaptation and Biodiversity Conservation (NCWCCBC) held on 12 to 14 January 2009 at Silliman University in Dumaguete City aimed at setting the stage for the development of a national policy on wetlands, and a national strategy and action plan for the wise use of wetlands and wetlands resources, incorporating concerns on biodiversity conservation and climate change adaptation.

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 Organizers and participants –

. . . . with the dance troupe of Silliman University providing entertainment

Ms. Maria Victoria Abrera
Environmental Policy and Planning Division
Environmental Management Bureau
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
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Dr. Angel C. Alcala
Silliman University Angelo King Center
for Research and Environmental Management
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Ms. Frances Alcala
Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.
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Ms. Rosita Alegre
Municipal Planning Office
Batuan, Masbate
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Ms. Judith B. Alpuerto
Provincial Planning and Development Office
Negros Oriental
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Ms. Armida P. Andres
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Dr. Maria Lourdes C. Aralar
Binangonan Freshwater Station
SEAFDEC Aquaculture Department
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Ms. Maricar O. Aranas
Fil Products TV
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Mr. Edmundo P. Arregadas
Coastal Management Division
Department of Environment and Natural Resources – Region 7
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Mr. Roberto M. Azores
Friends of the Seven Lakes Foundation
San Pablo City
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Ms. Florence Baesa
Energy FM
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Hon. Jose A. Baldado
Provincial Government of Negros Oriental
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Ms. Winnievir S. Balilia
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Fe Crisilla M. Banluta
Water Supply and Sanitation Program
Department of Interior and Local Government
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Mr. Florendo B. Barangan
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Mr. Joel P. Baterna
City Environment and Natural Resources Office
Bayawan City
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Mr. Nazario C Briguera
Inland Fisheries & Aquaculture Division
Department of Agriculture
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Ms. Adelina Santos- Borja
Research and Development Division
Laguna Lake Development Authority
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Ms. Ruby T. Buen
Planning and Policy Office
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Dr. Candido A. Cabrido, Jr.
University of the Philippines – School of Urban and Regional Planning /
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Ms. Babylyn Cacao
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Priscilla N. Calimag
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources /
Department of Tourism
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Ms. Lyn Capistrano
Philippine Center for Water and Sanitation /
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Mr. Leo Capon
Community Environment and Resources Management Office /
Lake Naujan
Socorro, Oriental Mindoro
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Ms. Shirley G.Cuevas
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Mr. Carlo Custodio
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Karina R. Discaya
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Mr. Nichol R. Elman
Biology Department – Silliman University
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Ms. Sheila Marie M. Encabo
National Economic and Development Authority
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Ms. Joy Esguerra
United Nations Development Programme – GEF-Small Grants Programme
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Ms. Elmer M. Espeja
Provincial Environment Management Office
Negros Occidental
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Mr. Abundio Galicia, Jr.
Inland Fisheries and Aquaculture Division
Department of Agriculture
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Mr. Choy Gallarde
Sky Cable
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Mr. Mark Raygan E. Garcia
Office of the Information and Publications
Silliman University
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Mr. Manuel Gerochi
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Dr. Rafael D. Guerrero III
Philippine Council for Aquatic and Marine Research and Development
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Mr. Robert Guinoo III
Biology Department – Silliman University
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Mr. Roger Z. Guzman
Philippine Foundation for Environmental Concerns
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Ms. Sandra Hails
Ramsar Convention Secretariat
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Mr. Malcom Hiponia
Research and Development Center – Silliman University
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Mr. James Arceu Honculada
PHILDHRRA – Mindanao
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Ms. Reina C. Lagumbay
Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Management Office
Southern Leyte
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Ms. Cynthia Adeline Layusa
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Ms. Amy M. Lecciones
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Ms. Sara M. Lecciones
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Dr. Theresa Mundita Lim
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Atty. Ma. Paz G. Luna
PUSOD, Inc. / Tanggol Kalikasan
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Mr. Enrique A. Macaspac
Hydrography Department
National Mapping Resource Information Authority
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Dr. Antonio Manila
Biodiversity Division
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Maritoni S. Mascardo
Provincial Tourism Office
Negros Oriental
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Dr. Ben S. Malayang III
Silliman University
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Ms. Marlynn M. Mendoza
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Ms. Joy M. Navarro
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Mr. Enrique A. Nuñez
Pusod, Inc.
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Mr. Enrique G. Oracion
Research and Development Center – Silliman University
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Dr. Honorato G. Palis
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
Department of Environment and Natural Resources /
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Mr. Judy Partlow
OPS – Philippine News Agency
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Dr. Simplicia Pasicolan
Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau
Department of Environment and Natural Resources /
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Dr. Teresita Perez
Department of Environmental Science
Ateneo de Manila University
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Mr. John Francisco Pontillas
Palawan Council for Sustainable Development Staff
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Ms. Bonita Reyes
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Mr. Rommel M. Reyes
Committee on Ecology
House of Representatives
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Ms. Wilhelmina Coloma Ricamunda
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Ms. Kathryn B. Rosell
Biology Department – Silliman University
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Hon. German P. Saraña, Jr.
Local Government of Bayawan City
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Mr. Uwe Scholz
German Technical Cooperation
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Mr. Anson Tagtag
Protected Areas and Wildlife Bureau –
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Mr. Carmelito A. Tatlonghari
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Mr. Raul Terso
Committee on Natural Resources
House of Representatives
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Mr. Daniel S. Torres
Environmental and Research Department
Dos Palmas Island Resort and Spa
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Dr. Vicente B. Tuddao, Jr.
River Basin Control Office
Department of Environment & Natural Resources
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Ms. Zenaida Ugat
Society for the Conservation of Philippine Wetlands
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Ms. Rowena P. Varela
Caraga Consortium for Agriculture, Forestry, Resources Research and Development, Inc. /
NORMISIST
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Ms. Perla Visorro
Cagayan Valley Partners in People Development
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Mr. Reynald F. Yawan
Protected Areas & Wildlife Management Service
Department of Environment and Natural Resources
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Plenary: Paper Presentations and Discussions >>
Field Exposure Trip / Observation and Community Interaction >>
Workshop / Conference Resolution >>