Talks

11:15 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Mindanao SHEconomy Spotlight

Ms. Gleizl Joy C. Soo, Founder and Owner at House of Musa • 20 min

ASEAN Innovation Summit

1:20 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

"State of Davao–Mindanao Agriculture 2026" Briefing

Mr. Ruben See, DATE 2026 Chairperson at See's International Food Manufacturing Corporation • 10 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

1:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Strengthening Philippine Agricultural Export Competitiveness

Dr. Cielito F. Habito, Chairman & Founding Partner at Brain Trust Inc. • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

1:45 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Climate Resilience & Biosecurity Briefing

Mr. Simeon C. Fernandez, Supervising Science Research Specialist/ AMIA Alternate Focal at DA XI- Research Division/ DA XI - AMIA • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Philippine Banana Situationer

Mr. Stephen A. Antig, Executive Director at Pilipino Banana Growers and Exporters Association (PBGEA) • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:45 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Unlocking the Export Potential of Philippine Cardava: Market Opportunities and the Way Forward

Ms. Lalaine F. Lam, CPA, "Chief Executive Officer / General Manager " at AVANTE Agri-Products Philippines, Inc. • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

3:00 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Managing Fusarium Wilt (TR4): Advances in Science, Farm Management, and Biosecurity

Dr. Agustin Molina, Senior Technical Consultant at Leads Agri Corporation • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

3:15 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Smart Agricultural Practices in Banana

Mr. Sonny T. Zacarias, CIO/CTO at Hijo Group of Companies • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

3:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Smallholder Case Study: Making TR4 Management Affordable

Atty. Koronado Apuzen, Executive Director at Foundation for Agrarian Reform Cooperatives in Mindanao (FARMCOOP) • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

3:45 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Ms. Cherrylin B. Casuga, President and CEO at Casuga Agro-Innovations, Inc. • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

4:00 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Philippine Coconut Situationer: Production, Supply Chain and Global Outlook

TBA, TBA at Philippine Coconut Authority - Research and Development Branch • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

4:15 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Scientific Advances in Coconut R&D: Productivity, Breeding, and Climate-Resilient Technologies

Dr. Annabelle Francisco, Deputy Administrator for R&D at Philippine Coconut Authority • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

4:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

From Farm to Industry: Coconut Value Chain Development

Engr. Manuel Lao, Assistant General Manager at Premium AC Corporation • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

4:45 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Panel Discussion

Moderator: Engr. Maria Victoria Placer, Provincial Director at DTI Davao del Sur • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

9:00 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Philippine Coffee Situationer: Local Supply Deficits, Variety Mapping, and 2026 Outlook

Usec. Jerome V. Oliveros, Undersecretary for Special Concerns and Official Development Assistance at Department of Agriculture (DA) • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

9:15 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Future-Proof Coffee: Genetic and Management Tools for Resilience and Ecology

"Ms. Felicitas ""Joji"" Pantoja ", CEO at Coffee for Peace • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

9:30 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Coffee Value Chain: Moving from "Commercial" to "Specialty" Grade Processing

Ms. Marivic Dubria, Owner at Dubria Farm • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

9:45 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Scaling Coffee Enterprises through Quality, Branding, and Innovation

"Mr. Regie D. Patagoc, PhD ", Director at Regional Coffee Innovation Center • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:00 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Panel Discussion

Mr. Ian B. Asilo, Chairman & Founding Partner at Davao City Coffee Council • 20 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:20 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Philippine Durian Situationer

"Mr. Emmanuel Belviz ", Owner/ President at Belviz Durian Farms/ Durian Industry Association of Davao City (DIADC) • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:35 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Global Market Entry: Navigating China, Japan, and Middle East Export Standards

Mr. Rodel Narvaez, Public Relations Officer (PRO) at Durian Exporters Association of the Philippines, Inc. • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:50 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Challenges in Local and National Durian Marketing and Low Per Capita Consumption

Ms. Rowena Francine B. Adlaon, Market Specialist III at Department of Agriculture - RFO XI - Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Division • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

11:05 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Panel Discussion

• 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

1:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

The Philippine Cacao Roadmap (2026–2030)

Consul Armi Lopez- Garcia, Chairperson/ President at "Philippine Cacao Industry Council (PCIC)/ Philippine Cacao Industry Association (PCIA) " • 20 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

1:50 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Enhancing Competitiveness through Traceability and Sustainability System

Dr. Rey A. Castillo, USeP Faculty-Researcher at University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP) • 20 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:10 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

From Cacao to Circularity: Growing Davao's Cacao Economy with Regenerative Agri-Tourism

Ms. Lizabel G. Holganza, CEO/ Chairperson at Lilamaya Inc./ Davao City Cacao Industry Development Council • 20 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Cacao Exports: Trends, Expansion Strategies, Market Requirements, Traceability, and Investment Opportunities

Mr. Dante “Toto” Muyco, Owner at Chokolate de San Isidro • 20 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:50 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Panel Discussion

• 30 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

9:25 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Circular Economy

Ms. Olive P. Puentespina, President and CEO at Davao Thermo Biotech Corp. • 20 min

ASEAN Innovation Summit

9:30 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Scaling the Dairy Goat Industry: FDA-Compliant Agri-Processing

Asec. Michael Garcia, Assistant Secretary for Swine and Poultry at Department of Agriculture (DA) • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

9:45 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Advanced ASF & Avian Influenza Diagnostic Test

Dr. Clarissa Yvonne J. Domingo, Founder/ Director at Blitzkrieg Animal Diagnostic Center • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:00 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Livestock Biosecurity and Financing

Ms. Lilibeth D. Alvarez, Assistant Vice President & Head at LBP Davao Lending Center Land Bank of the Philippines • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:15 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Scaling Dairy in Mindanao: Cooperative Models, School Milk Programs, and Inclusive Processing

Ms. Cherrylin B. Casuga, President and CEO at Casuga Agro-Innovations Inc. • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:25 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Energy Efficiency and E-Mobility

Dr. Erick George D. Uy, OIC-Division Chief, Energy Utilization Management Division at Department of Energy - Mindanao Field Office • 20 min

ASEAN Innovation Summit

10:30 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Beating High Production Costs: Strategic Feed Alternatives and Supply Chain Resilience

• 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

10:45 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Panel Discussion

• 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

11:00 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Scaling the Blue Economy: Bangus and Tilapia Value-Addition

Ms. Edrose Jane G. Hilaus, Training Lecturer for Post-Harvest Processing at SEAFDEC/AQD • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

11:15 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

High-Value Returns in Small Spaces: Commercial Crayfish Farming

Mr. Mike Muegno Abarca, Owner at AMM Crayfish Farm • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

11:30 AM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Building a Profitable and Sustainable Aquaculture Business

Mr. Christopher D. Tan, Founder & Proprietor at CDT Farms • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

1:00 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Green Tourism for a Resilient ASEAN: Innovation for Sustainable Destinations

Hon. Tanya R. Tan, Regional Director at Department of Tourism XI • 20 min

ASEAN Innovation Summit

1:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Unlocking the Business Potential of Ube

Mr. Domingo P. Lodevico, Faculty-Researcher at Department of Food, Science, College of Human Ecology at Central Mindanao University • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

1:45 PM

Maximizing Mango Export Value: Reducing Post-Harvest Losses and Strengthening Global Competitiveness

Mr. Benedictor S. Alves, Chairman at Davao Region Integrated Mango Agribusiness Council • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:00 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Application of AI Technology in International Trade: Enabling Smoother and More Trustworthy Transactions Between Buyers and Suppliers

Mr. Timothy Song, Founder at Shanghai Transmission Technology Co., Ltd. • 20 min

ASEAN Innovation Summit

2:00 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Advancing the Seaweed Value Chain: Expanding Carrageenan-Grade Production for Global Markets

Mr. Jester Jun S. Namuag, Seaweed Focal Person at Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources - Region XI • 15 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

2:30 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Next-Gen Farmers and Agripreneurs

• 45 min

Davao Agri Trade Expo

3:00 PM

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SMX CONVENTION CENTER, LANANG, DAVAO CITY

Building an AI-Ready Workforce: Preparing ASEAN' s Talent Through Upskilling, Reskilling, Micro-Credentials, and Lifelong Learning

Mr. Dennis Franco M. Layug, President and CEO at East West International Educational Specialists, Inc. • 20 min

ASEAN Innovation Summit