Programme

9th Philippine Women Engineers Summit – Day 1

9th Philippine Women Engineers and Scientists Summit Programme

Day 1 – August 07 (Thursday)

Time Activity Details
8:00 AM – 8:45 AM Arrivals and Registration Secretariat
8:45 AM – 9:25 AM Opening Ceremonies Processional
Acknowledgement of PTC WEN Officers & Board of Trustees
Doxology
National Anthem (Davao Tourism)
9:25 AM – 9:40 AM Cultural Presentation Davao Tourism
9:40 AM – 10:00 AM Declaration of the 9th Philippine Women Engineers and Scientists Summit
Opening Remarks
Presentation of Delegates, Participants and Guests
Engr. Carina V. Pecson, SMEP
Summit Chairperson, PWESS 9
Vice Chairperson, PTC WEN

Engr. Emiliana Dela Cruz, PSSE
Chairperson, PTC Women Engineers Network
Chairlady, Women Engineers – ASEAN Federation of Engineering Orgs

Engr. Archele Bea Baculi, PSME
Secretary, PTC WEN
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM Welcome Remarks Hon. Jennifer R. Romero
Head Officer, Davao City Tourism Operations Office
10:30 AM – 10:50 AM Inspirational Message Engr. Jhoanna B. Soriano, GEP
Immediate Past Chairperson, PTC WEN
10:50 AM – 11:30 AM Keynote Speaker Dr. Dallo M. Recalonta
Dean, College of Engineering
University of Southeastern Philippines (USeP)
11:30 AM – 12:00 NN Plenary Talk 1:
“From Vision to Legacy: The Journey of PTC WEN Association in Purpose and Print”
Dr. Juana T. Tapel, PSAE
Chairperson, International Network of Women Engineers and Scientists Asia Pacific Nation Network (INWES APNN)
9th Philippine Women Engineers Summit – Day 1 PM

Day 1 – August 07 (Thursday) • Afternoon Session

Time Activity Details
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM USAID PTC WISER Project Reports Dr. May Rose C. Imperial, IECEP
Adviser, PTC WEN
Project Manager, PTC WISER Project
1:01 PM – 2:00 PM Plenary Talk 2:
“Global Strategies for Advancing Women in Engineering: Best Practices and Emerging Trends”
Engr. Vilma Claret A. Llorin, IIEE
Senior Sales Manager with concurrent position as Head of Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Division
2:01 PM – 3:00 PM Presentation 1:
“Impactful Sustainable Tech Solutions – Shaping The Future”
Sarah Jane Samaluboro
President, SMARTGEO Surveying & Geomatics

Moderator: Engr. Estrellita Bordallo, GEP
3:01 PM – 5:00 PM Panel Discussion:
“Adoption, Benefits, and Challenges of Sustainable Technologies in Healthcare Facilities”

Presentation:
“Contributions of Women Engineers to advance technologies in addressing the Sustainable Development Goals”

Presentation:
“Mina: Innovative Monitoring Tool for Inclusive and Responsible Small-Scale Mining and Minahang Bayan Inventory”

Presentation:
“Sustainable Dredging Practices in the Philippines: Challenges and Opportunities”
Engr. Aida Calma
Chief Administrative Officer, San Lazaro Hospital

Engr. Eugenio L. Lagmay
Faculty, MSSE and ENSE, National University–Mla
Faculty, MSCE and BSCE, Adamson University–Mla

Atty. Bernice Ann M. Gendeve-Castillo
Chief, Mine Management Division,
Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office no. I

Engr. Paula Blessie G. Morante-Manlapas
GAD Focal, Mines and Geosciences Bureau, Regional Office No. I

Moderator: Engr. Nandry Clae Lagman, PSEM
5:01 PM onwards Free and Easy
9th Philippine Women Engineers Summit – Day 2

Day 2 – August 8, 2025 (Friday)

Time Activity Details
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Recapitulation of Day 1 Engr. Leizel P. Jandusay, IIEE
8:15 AM – 9:15 AM Presentation 2:
“Beyond the Bottom Line: Design Sustainability with Purpose, People, and the Planet”
Dr. Gernelyn Logrosa
Research Director, Mapua Malayan Colleges Mindanao
Project Leader, GeoM-BL – Geotechnologies for Mineral and Environmental Laboratory and Research Center

Moderator: Engr. Rhea M. Tanzo, SMEP
9:15 AM – 10:15 AM Presentation 3:
“Harnessing Advanced Intelligent Technologies in Sustainable Energy: Opportunities and Responsibilities for Mechanical Engineers”
Engr. Lirgene S. Cayme
Mechanical Engineer; Faculty Researcher, Sustainable Energy & Advanced Technology Advocate; Specializing in HVAC Systems Design, Renewable Energy, and Engineering Education

Moderator: Engr. Grace F. Banega, PSME
10:15 AM – 11:15 AM Presentation 4:
“Emerging Trends in Sustainable Technology: Blue Economy”
Engr. Grace Nacorda, MBA, PIE, AE

Moderator: Engr. Dyanne Brendalyn M. Cavore, PIE
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM Presentation 5:
“Ethical and Responsible Use of Technology”
Dr. Jenith Banula
Chair, ECE Department, Ateneo de Davao University

Moderator: Dr. Loryiza D. Bulay-og, IECEP
12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Presentation 6:
“The Future of Sustainable Technology Careers: Empowering Women Engineers for a Greener Tomorrow”
Engr. Cleefo Tupaz Caidic
IIEE VP TECHNICAL

Moderator: Engr. Anolyn C. Fernandez
1:15 PM – 2:15 PM Presentation 7:
“Global Environmental and Socioeconomic Challenges to Sustainable Development”
Engr. Ma. Bride Lea Diola
Assistant Professor, University of the Philippines Diliman
School of Urban and Regional Planning – Energy Engineering Concentration Division

Engr. Aure Flo Oraya, PICE
9th Philippine Women Engineers Summit – Day 2 PM & Day 3

Day 2 – August 8, 2025 (Friday) • Afternoon Continuation

Time Activity Details
2:15 PM – 3:15 PM Presentation 8:
“Feeding the Future with Purpose: Women Engineers Leading Sustainable Food Manufacturing”
Engr. Aimie Yogong-Tao
SSChE QA Manager, New Asia Oil Incorporated, IPP – PICHE Davao Chapter

Moderator: Engr. Ria Marciano Caramoan, PICHE
3:15 PM – 4:15 PM Presentation 9:
“Striking Economic, Social, and Environmental Balance to Achieve Sustainable Agricultural Development in the Ancestral Domains”
Engr. Cristy Cecilia P. Polido
Deputy Project Director, Mindanao Inclusive Agriculture Development Project

Moderator: Engr. Elaine Jean Corpuz, PSAE
4:15 PM – 4:30 PM Closing Remarks Engr. Carina Pecson, SMEP
Summit Chairperson, PWESS 9
Vice Chairperson, PTC WEN
5:30 PM – 9:00 PM Coronation of Lakambining Inhinyera Engr. Ermie Garon, PICE
Committee on Lakambining Inhinyera
August 9, 2025 (Saturday)
Time Activities
7:00 AM – 8:00 AM Assembly and travel time to venue
8:00 AM – 10:30 AM Community Outreach Activity
Travel back to Hotel