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Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs), derived by using modern agricultural biotechnology tools, are a significant topic in agricultural and food production sectors. Recent discussions however have centered anew on the safety, health, and integrity of GMO/biotech crops, including Golden Rice and GM eggplant, which have been positioned as beneficial alternatives due to their beneficial properties (e.g. nutrition, pest resistance). The commercial introduction of these biotech crops has faced scrutiny and delays due to concerns over health and safety. This meeting aims to deepen awareness and foster a science-based policy discussion on GMOs, and relate how they impact Philippine farming, food, and nutrition.
AmCham Philippines
2/F Corinthian Plaza, 121 Paseo de Roxas cor. Gamboa St.
Makati, Philippines
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Agenda
- 10:00 AM - 10:20 AMBackgrounder: A Look into GM Development, Trends and Applications
Kristine Tome
Program Officer 2 at The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications
- 10:30 AM - 11:10 AMReactors’ Insights and Presentation of the Socio-economic Implications of GM cropsIndustry Perspective/Golden Rice
Dr. Gabriel Romero
Philippine Seed Industry Association
Farmer Perspective
Mr. Adriel Dave Alvarez
Global Farmer Network Member and Farmer
Academic Perspective/Bt Eggplant
Dr. Lourdes Taylo
Institute of Plant Breeding, UPLB and Bt Eggplant Project Lead
Trade Perspective
Mr. Edwin Mapanao
Philippine Association for Food Millers
Dr. Gabriel Romero
Executive Director of Philippine Seed Industry Association
Adriel Alvarez
Farmer at Global Farmer Network
Dr. Lourdes Taylo
Career Scientist I at Institute of Plant Breeding, UPLB and Bt Eggplant
Edwin Mapanao
Executive Director of Philippine Association for Food Millers
- 11:10 AM - 11:50 AMPanel Discussion and Q&A
Kristine Tome
Program Officer 2 at The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications
Adriel Alvarez
Farmer at Global Farmer Network
Dr. Gabriel Romero
Executive Director of Philippine Seed Industry Association
Edwin Mapanao
Executive Director of Philippine Association for Food Millers
Dr. Lourdes Taylo
Career Scientist I at Institute of Plant Breeding, UPLB and Bt Eggplant
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Speaker
Kristine Tome
Program Officer 2 at The International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications
Adriel Alvarez
Farmer at Global Farmer Network
Edwin Mapanao
Executive Director of Philippine Association for Food Millers
Dr. Gabriel Romero
Executive Director of Philippine Seed Industry Association
Dr. Lourdes Taylo
Career Scientist I at Institute of Plant Breeding, UPLB and Bt Eggplant