





October 02, 2024 | 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Shangri-La The Fort, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines

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The Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists (PHILSAN) will hold its 37th Annual Convention on October 2, 2024, from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM, with the theme Foundations and Frontiers: Integrating Principles, Modern Trends, and Technologies in Animal Nutrition towards Food Security. After three years of virtual events, this convention marks an exciting return to face-to-face interactions and networking opportunities.
This year’s theme aims to capture the harmonious integration of traditional foundations in animal nutrition with cutting-edge innovations, and emphasizes the importance of building solutions for food security by considering established principles while exploring new frontiers in the pursuit of optimal animal health and nutrition. The convention will be attended by academicians and stakeholders in livestock, poultry, ruminants, pets and aquatic industries.








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PHILSAN is an annual convention held in the Philippines that brings together people from all walks of life to celebrate their passions and share ideas. Our goal is to create an environment of collaboration and inclusivity that is open to everyone.
At PHILSAN, you will find inspiring speakers, exciting activities, and unique experiences that are sure to leave a lasting impression. We invite you to join us in our mission of connecting people and fostering meaningful conversations.
Plenary Speakers
Dr. Benito A. Oliveros received his Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Master of Science major in Animal Science from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB). He got his Doctor of Philosophy major in Animal Science with specialization in Ruminant Nutrition from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, U.S.A. Dr. Oliveros served the University of Philippines Los Baños as faculty member from 1977 to 1998 teaching animal nutrition courses and serving as adviser to undergraduate and graduate students. In 1996, he joined Roche Philippines, Inc. as Animal Nutrition Manager and in 1997 he was assigned as Regional Technical Manager to provide technical support to sales and marketing of vitamins, enzymes and carotenoids in Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia. With the acquisition of DSM of the vitamin business of Roche in 2003, Dr. Oliveros continued his service to DSM Nutritional Products Philippines until 2013. In 2014, he was assigned as Regional Technical Manager for Carbohydrase of DSM Nutritional Products Asia Pacific Ltd. Pte. until his retirement in July 2016. He continued his service with DSM as consultant until 2017. He is also a consultant to Equalivet Inc., a company distributing feed additives and Vision 2000 Feedmill Corp. Currently, Dr. Oliveros is the In-Country Representative for Philippines of United States Soybean Export Council (USSEC). Dr. Oliveros’ fields of interest are vitamin nutrition, enzymes in animal nutrition, feed formulation and feed technology. In recognition of his work as animal nutritionist, Dr. Oliveros received the PSAS Outstanding Animal Nutritionist Award given by the Philippine Society of Animal Science in 2010, the PHILSAN Outstanding Animal Nutritionist Award given by the Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists in 2015 and a Plaque of Recognition as Pillar of Animal Nutrition given by the Institute of Animal Science UPLB in 2017.



Dr. Benito A. Oliveros
Country Representative - Philippines, U.S. Soybean Export Council (USSEC)
Mr Danilo V. Fausto obtained Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of the Philippines and master’s in business administration post graduate studies from the De La Salle University.
Mr Danilo V. Fausto is currently the President of Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. He is also a Member, Advisory Board of the Philippine Carabao Center, Chairman, Dairy Committee and President, DVF Dairy Farm, Inc., which is involved in the production, processing and marketing of fresh Carabaos milk and other dairy products.



Mr. Danilo Fausto
President, Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food Incorporated (PCAFI)
Edwin Cabias Mapanao is the Assistant Vice President of Univet Nutritional and Animal Healthcare Company (UNAHCO) for Corporate Affairs and currently the President of the Philippine Association of Feedmillers Inc. (PAFMI). .
He is a passionate technocrat and strategic brand builder, completing his F.E. Marcos scholarship in B.S. Fisheries Major in Aquaculture from the University of the Philippines cum laude and Masters in Business Administration from Ateneo de Manila University. He also completed his Unilab-Harvard Leadership Programme. He is a Certified Professional Marketer in Asia and bagged the highest marketing excellence award in the Philippines given by the prestigious Philippine Marketing Association, 2008 Agora Awardee for Outstanding Achievement in Marketing Management (2008 Marketing Man of the Year). He is one of the founding members of the Marketing Institute of the Philippines. He is an Associate Professor at the De La Salle University RVR COB Graduate School teaching Marketing Strategy and Practice and Strategic Planning.



Mr. Edwin Mapanao
President, Philippine Chamber Association of Feed Millers Incorporated (PAFMI)




Senator Cynthia Villar
Chairman, Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food and the Senate Committee on Environment and Natural Resources
DR. RENE C. SANTIAGO currently serves as the Agricultural Center Chief at the National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center in Tiaong, Quezon. Concurrently, he leads the Farm Operations Group at the Bureau of Animal Industry (BAI). As the National Coordinator for the Philippine Native Animal Development (PNAD) Program, he recently achieved the rank of Scientist I in the Scientific Career System. Formerly, he held the role of Assistant Director for Production and Research at BAI from February to December 2021. He also served as the Officer-In-Charge Center Director at the International Training Center on Pig Husbandry from January to October 2022. Dr. Santiago's research revolves around developing, improving, and promoting native animals in the Philippines. He led the "Development of Sustainable Breeder Philippine Mallard Duck Production System," giving rise to the iconic "Itik Pinas". His ongoing pursuits include the Development of Breeder Farms for Philippine Native Chickens, Conservation and Profitable Utilization of Philippine Native Pigs, and the Nationwide Livestock Advocacy Program on "Itik Pinas" and Native Pig. He holds a Master of Science in Animal Science from the University of the Philippines-Los Baños (2011) and a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Dr. Yanga Francisco Balagtas College (1990).




Rene C. Santiago, DVM, MSc.
Agricultural Center Chief, National Swine and Poultry Research and Development Center, Bureau of Animal Industry
QIAN ZHANG, a distinguished researcher and scientist in Poultry Nutrition, holds a Ph.D. from Purdue University and an M.S. from China Agricultural University. Currently, as Senior Research Scientist at DSM Animal Nutrition & Health, Qian spearheads global research for product development and technical solutions. Her skill in aligning research with marketing demonstrates her comprehensive approach. Formerly at Novus International, she contributed to product differentiation through meticulous experiments and effective collaboration. Her academic voyage thrived as a Graduate Research Assistant at Purdue, focusing on avian intestinal defense and nutrient regulation. She skillfully managed diverse projects. With international exposure including MAFIC and an internship at Beijing Debao Qunxing Science & Technology, Qian's skills flourished. Active in scientific events like World Poultry Congress and Poultry Science Association Annual Meetings, her numerous publications underscore her commitment to Poultry Nutrition's advancement. In her multifaceted career, Qian Zhang consistently showcases her prowess as a researcher, collaborator, and contributor in Poultry Nutrition's sphere.

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Qian (April) Zhang, PhD
Senior Research Scientist, DSM-Firmenich Animal Nutrition and Health
Foundations in Animal Nutrition Speakers
Ms. Nattanan Janis has a degree in Master in Animal Nutrition. Currently he is holding the position as Regional Technical Support for AFB in Asia. He has almost 10 year experience in product development and nutrition in pet food industry. Her specialization includes formulation, innovative product development and pet research, specifically in palatability development.



Ms. Nattanan Janist
Technical Service Manager - AFB International (Thailand) Ltd
Dr Cordoba is currently the Chief Executive Officer of Nutribiogenics S.L. He holds Doctor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine at Autonomous University of Barcelona in Spain. On top of it, he also finished MBA at University of Vic, Master in Marketing at EADA as well as Master in Quality Systems at Qualitas Support



Dr. Xavier Cordoba
Director - Nutribiogenics
Mrs. Laura van der Woude is Market Segment Manager – Piglet at Nutrifeed. She is a graduate of Wageningen University and holds an MSc in Animal Sciences in the direction of Animal Nutrition and Adaptation Physiology. Laura joined Nutrifeed as Researcher Piglets at the Research and Development department. With piglet nutrition expertise and research experience, she is now responsible for the global piglet portfolio of Nutrifeed and the global technical support thereof.



Ms. Laura van der Woude
Market Segment/ Product Manager, Nutrifeed
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Junelyn Arcenas
Gloabl Technical Support Manager
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Overcoming Frontiers in Feed Production Speakers
Dr. Nemie Falconite has a Veterinary Medicine degree from the University of the Philippines, Los Banos. He also holds a Diploma in Research and Development from the UP Open University, UP Los Banos. In addition, he was a proud member of Philippine Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA), a Diplomate of Philippine College of Swine Practitioners (PCSP) and previously hold a position as Vice President of Visayas-Mindanao Chapter of the Philippine Society of Animal Nutritionists (PHILSAN). Currently, he is the Senior Technical Specialist-Pork for Cargill Philippines.



Dr. Nemie Falconite
Technical Application Manager, Cargill
Dr. Pradeep Krishnan, a veterinarian by vocation, joined Evonik (SEA) Pte
Ltd as Senior Technical Service Manager in 2015. In his current role as
Regional Technical Director, APAC Dr. Krishnan focuses on the future
sustainability of food value chain, which is driven by three dimensions of
Innovation i.e. Efficiency, Ecology and Food Quality and Safety.
Before joining Evonik (SEA) Pte Ltd, Dr. Krishnan served as a Nutritionist for
Srinivasa Farms Private Limited, India. Dr. Krishnan holds a Doctorate in
Poultry Nutrition from University of Nebraska Lincoln, USA and has
graduation in Veterinary and Animal Sciences from Kerala Agricultural
University, India.



Dr. Pradeep Krishnan
Regional Technical Manager, EVONIK
Mr. Leon is an Agricultural Science and Animal Nutrition expert based near Melbourne with 28 years of experience. He specializes in poultry and swine but also has beef, dairy, and other ruminant experience.
He holds an MBA and degrees in Agricultural Science from the University of Pretoria in South Africa focusing on Livestock Science and Animal Nutrition. His skills align agricultural production with financial goals, benefiting his customers.
His interests include business modelling, risk analysis, feed enzymes, feed processing, and feed formulation. He leads the Enzyme and Performance Feed Ingredients Technical Team in Asia Pacific for BASF's Animal Nutrition division and is active in several industry associations in ANZ."



Mr. Leon Hall
Technical Manager, APAC, BASF
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Special Topics in Animal Nutrition Speakers
Dr. Noel Lumbo is a graduate of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science specializing in monogastric animal nutrition at University of the Philippines Los Banos. He is currently an Assistant Professor and Head of Animal Nutrition Division of the Institute of Animal Science, College of Agriculture and Food Science, University of the Philippines Los Banos.



Dr. Noel Lumbo
Asst. Professor - University of the Philippines
Chotima Poompramun is Technical Sales Manager Asia at Dr.Eckel Animal Nutrition. With a PhD in Animal Production (Genetics), her expertise lies specifically in improving feed efficiency by combining genetics and nutrition for sustainability. She has years of experience with phytogenic feed additives and is particularly focused on providing the most effective phytogenic solutions tailored to customers’ individual requirements.



Dr. Chotima Poompramun
Technical Sales Manager - Dr. Eckel Animal Nutrition
Dr. Alain Riggi has rich field working experiences as Chief Veterinarian with different poultry production companies before joining MSD Animal Health in 2010 where he held different positions including Poultry Technical Director for Europe and North & West Africa. Currently, Dr Riggi is Global Species Manager – Poultry at Phileo by Lesaffre. As poultry veterinarian, one of Dr Riggi’s core missions at Phileo by Lesaffre is to help large poultry producers in the world (US, China, EU, Brazil, Thailand, etc.) to identify the issues in their farms and provide solutions. Dr Riggi’s functions is also to develop and support the implementation of worldwide strategy related to the poultry market via close collaboration with the other departments of Phileo by Lesaffre.



Dr. Alain Riggi
Global Species Manager - Phileo by Lesaffre
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