LINKING AGRICULTURE WITH Tagaytay City Manila Los Baños

Manila
SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT
Manila is the capital city of the
Philippines. It is characterized by a
wonderful array of Chinese, Spanish,
American, and Japanese influences.
More than just the center for trade,
commerce, and banking, Manila is also
filled with cultural and historical sites
including Asian-influenced gardens
located in Rizal Park and “Intramuros,”
the 16th-century walled city built by
Spanish conquistadors.
International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS)
The City of Tagaytay is one of the country's
most popular tourist destinations. It
provides a scenic view of the Taal Volcano
within Taal Lake (a huge caldera) and cool
climate due to its high altitude, thus,
earned its title as the second summer
capital of the Philippines.
Los Baños, Laguna
The Nature and Science City of Los Baños lies on the northern
slopes of the long dormant volcano Mount Makiling and is known
among tourists for its hot spring resorts that dot the area. Mt.
Makiling is a national forest reserve and a habitat to a huge floral
and faunal diversity. Los Baños also hosts the University of the
Philippines, along with other foreign and local and international
research centers, such as the International Rice Research
Institute, the ASEAN Center for Biodiversity, the Philippine Rice
Research Institute, and SEAMEO-SEARCA
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University of the Philippines Los Baños is
dedicated to advancing knowledge and
educating students in science, technology,
agriculture, forestry, veterinary medicine
and other areas of scholarship that will best
serve the Filipinos and the humanity in the
21st century.
International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural Sciences (ISSAAS)
Office of the Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Development
University of the Philippines Los Baños
Los Baños, Laguna 4031 Philippines
Telefax:(+6349)536-2748 or (+6349)536-2227
E-mail address: [email protected]
Tagaytay City
in collaboration with
Society for Agricultural Education-Research Development Abroad (SAEDA)
University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
International
Congress & General Meeting
LINKING AGRICULTURE WITH
TOURISM: Meeting the Global
Challenges of the Future
Manila Philippines
November 11-15, 2013
The International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural
Sciences (ISSAAS) was mainly established to strengthen the
cooperation of agricultural scientists in the Asian and
Southeast Asian regions and to bring together groups of
professionals with common interest in agricultural
development in the region. After nineteen years of its
existence, many remarkable scientific and technological
progress and developments have widened each field of
expertise that recognized the natural attributes of Southeast
Asia. The developments in science and technology have been
articulated in the yearly international congress held in Japan,
Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia and Vietnam. It is
now timely that agricultural development in the region be
maximized by linking with tourism. Hence the theme of the
2013 International ISSAAS Congress on LINKING AGRICULTURE
WITH TOURISM: Meeting the Global Challenges of the Future
is very appropriate in developing agriculture and related
industries to improve the economy of the countries.
ISSAAS members can play an important role in linking their R &
D breakthroughs particularly the innovative and modern
technologies that produce quality products and the
development of integrated farms for eco-tourism educational
tours that will suit the needs of the tourism industry. An
aggressive and extensive promotion program for agri-tourism
should be initiated and this is where ISSAAS can play a very
crucial role.
Call for Paper/Poster Abstracts
The International Society for Southeast Asian Agricultural
Sciences in collaboration with the Society for Agricultural
Education-Research Development Abroad (SAEDA), Tokyo
University of Agriculture (TUA) and University of the
Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) is inviting all active ISSAAS
members to submit scientific papers or posters that will
address the following thematic areas:
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
Poverty alleviation
Environmental management
Sustainable community development
Agri-tourism
Posters should not have been presented in any
scientific meeting.
Papers should present the results of an original
unpublished research.
The abstract shall be written in English not exceeding 250 words.
Manuscripts should be prepared as follows: official size bond paper (8.5
x 11 in.); single spaced, Arial font size 11 in Microsoft Word format; 1½
inches for left margin and 1 inch for right, top and bottom margins. The
top of the page shall contain the title of the paper in bold capital letters
as well as the names of the authors and their affiliations, all centered
on the page width. Oral paper presentation and discussions is limited to
15 minutes.
Posters should conform to the following format: (a) size – 30” x 40”; (b)
orientation – portrait layout; (c) material – tarpaulin; (d) color mix –
shall fit to a light display background; and (e) content layout – freestyle.
The general content shall include: (a) Title, Researcher/s, and
Institutional Affiliation; (b) Introduction; (c) Materials and Methods; (d)
Results and Discussion; (e) Conclusions and Recommendations; and (f)
Literature Citations and (g) Acknowledgement. The deadline for
submission of the abstracts is AUGUST 15, 2013. This can be sent by email to [email protected] with the subject Abstract for 2013
ISSAAS. Authors should indicate in their registration forms whether
they prefer an oral or poster presentation (Registration form is
available at www.issaasphils.wordpress.com ). The Committee on Paper
Presentation, however, reserves the right to decide on the final form of
presentation. The presenters will be advised by email on the
acceptance of their paper submissions by SEPTEMBER 15, 2013 at the
latest. All inquiries regarding paper submissions may be directed to the
Conference Secretariat at [email protected]. Accepted abstracts
will be published in the Conference Proceedings.
Registration Fee
The registration fee for international members is USD 150 and
P5,000.00 for local participants. Lunch, snacks, and conference kits will
be provided to registered participants. Everyone is reminded to pay
ISSAAS annual dues to their respective Chapters. There shall be no onsite payment of registration fees except for the officers of the ISSAAS
local chapters and official delegates of ISSAAS International. The receipt
of the bank transfer slip and confirmation from the Chapter Treasurer is
a requirement for final acceptance of paper and poster for
presentation.
Payment of registration fee shall be made on-line on or before October
31, 2013 at Bank of the Philippine Islands (BPI) – Los Baños Branch
indicating the following bank account information:
Account Name:
International Society for
Science in Southeast Asia
Account Number: 000913-2689-11
Swift Code:
BOPIPHMM
Agricultural
Conference Venue
ACACIA Hotel Manila
5400 East Asia Drive corner Commerce Ave.
Filinvest Corporate City, Alabang, Muntinlupa City 1781
Tel. No.:+63 (02) 720-200 and +63 (02) 588-5888
Email: [email protected]
www.acaciahotelsmanila.com
Hotel Accommodation
Participants are advised to have their own hotel booking. Visit
www.issaasphils.wordpress.com for the list of recommended hotels.
Important dates to remember
Last day of submission of abstract
and payment of membership fee
Notification of acceptance of
abstracts
Last day of payment of registration
fee
August 15, 2013
September 15, 2013
October 31, 2013
International Congress and
General Meeting
November 11-15, 2013
ISSAAS International Board
Meeting
November 11, 2013
(8:00 PM)
For more information, please contact:
The ISSAAS SECRETARIAT
Phone: +632 (049) 536-2227
E-mail address: [email protected]
Or visit:
http://www.issaas.org
www.issaasphils.wordpress.com