2025 Rodolfo Palconitin International Symposium on Stingless Bees, Bicol, Philippines, 10-12 Jun. Theme: “The Buzz of Stingless Bee Resilience: Global Sustainability Goals and Codex Standard for Pot-Honey”
Resumen
The 2025 International Symposium on Stingless Bees (2025 ISSB) will give honor to the late Mr. Rodolfo Palconitin from Guinobatan, Albay. Mr. Palconitin was a pioneering figure in stingless beekeeping in the Bicol Region and is widely regarded as the Father of Meliponiculture in the Philippines. His profound interest in the local stingless bee species, particularly Tetragonula biroi, laid the groundwork for significant advancements in this field. His early observations and experiments related to the behavior and cultivation of these bees provided practical insights that have enhanced their use in pollination and honey production. His legacy continues through his family, and his work has inspired many Bicolanos and Filipinos, in general, to engage in stingless beekeeping as a sustainable and income-generating endeavor. He worked in close coordination with the Regional Apiculture Center (RAC) when he was still alive.
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Información Adicional
| Descripción | The 2024 International Symposium on Stingless Bees (ISSB) was held in Merida, Venezuela, in June 2024, under the auspices of Universidad de Los Andes (ULA). This event was dedicated to the memory of João Maria Franco de Camargo, a distinguished Brazilian entomologist known for his extensive research on stingless bees, particularly in the Neotropical regions. The symposium recognized his significant contributions to science and conservation related to pollinators. It featured 68 presentations from 161 experts across 29 countries, covering a diverse array of topics. The event concluded with a call for ongoing research and collaboration to deepen the understanding of stingless bees, leading to a proposal for this symposium.
The 2025 International Symposium on Stingless Bees (2025 ISSB) will give honor to the late Mr. Rodolfo Palconitin from Guinobatan, Albay. Mr. Palconitin was a pioneering figure in stingless beekeeping in the Bicol Region and is widely regarded as the Father of Meliponiculture in the Philippines. His profound interest in the local stingless bee species, particularly Tetragonula biroi, laid the groundwork for significant advancements in this field. His early observations and experiments related to the behavior and cultivation of these bees provided practical insights that have enhanced their use in pollination and honey production. His legacy continues through his family, and his work has inspired many Bicolanos and Filipinos, in general, to engage in stingless beekeeping as a sustainable and income-generating endeavor. He worked in close coordination with the Regional Apiculture Center (RAC) when he was still alive.
Given the esteemed reputation of CBSUA as a leading agricultural research institution in the Bicol Region, coupled with its dedication to advancing agricultural education and research on stingless bees through the RAC, hence, it is a fitting venue for the forthcoming event. The RAC is integral to this initiative, providing valuable expertise and resources. The center has been a strong proponent of sustainable practices and is committed to disseminating critical information on meliponiculture. Hosting this event will further reinforce the center's commitment to the development and preservation of meliponiculture, ultimately benefiting local communities and enhancing the entire agricultural sector.
The 2025 ISSB aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, students, and enthusiasts from around the globe to share knowledge, discuss advancements, and foster collaboration in the field of stingless bee research and conservation. Hosting this symposium at CBSUA would not only highlight the university's role in promoting sustainable agricultural practices, particularly on stingless bees, but also enhance its visibility on the international stage.
This symposium aims to:
1) Promote scientific research and innovation by sharing recent advancements, research findings, and innovative practices on stingless bees with focus on pot-honey quality improvement and standardization;
2) Create opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders; and,
3) Serve as platform for discussing pressing global challenges and trends on stingless bees.
LOGISTICS AND ACTIVITIES
The 2025 RP ISSB will be spearheaded by the Regional Apiculture Center and the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources in close coordination with the College of Economics and Management, College of Arts and Sciences, Office of the Research Division, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, Office of the Vice President for Business and External Linkage, International Relations Office, Extension Services Division, Public Information Office (PIO), ICT Office, as well as the Budget, Cashier, and Accounting Offices. Filipinas |
| Fecha Inicio del Evento | 2025-06-10 |
| Fecha de Finalización del Evento | 2025-06-12 |
| Costos inscripción o entrada | Free registration |
| Lugar del Evento | Philippines (CBSUA, Camarines Sur and Camarines Norte) Central Bicol State University of Agriculture (CBSUA) Bicol, Camarines Sur College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Camarines Norte State College Earth Farm in San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte |
| Ingresó el Evento | Patricia Vit |
| Horario del Evento | DAY 1 10 June, Tuesday, Martes 08:00 AM-9:00 PM DAY 2 11 June, Wednesday, Miercoles 07:30 AM-5:30 PM DAY 3 12 June, Thursday, Jueves 06:30 AM-5:30 PM |
| Información Inscripción | Please contact Amelia Nicolas amelia.nicolas@cbsua.edu.ph |
| Contacto | Nombre: Amelia Nicolas, Email: amelia.nicolas@cbsua.edu.ph, Información adicional: Day 1: Opening and Foundation 08:00 AM – 09:00 AM: Registration & Welcome Coffee 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM: Opening Ceremony Welcome Address by VPRI, Prof. Ramona Isabel S. Ramirez Opening Speech by the CBSUA President, Dr. Alberto N. Naperi Messages by: o CHED Commissioner and Chair-Designate-CBSUA Board of Regent, Hon. Ethel Agnes P. Valenzuela o PASUC Chair, Dr. Tirso A. Ronquillo o NARDTI Director, Joseph A. Panas o ATI V Director, Dr. Elsa Parot o 2024 ISSB Symposium Chair, Prof. Patricia Vit (ULA, Venezuela) o PLGU Cam Norte Governor, Hon. Ricarte R. Padilla o Camarines Norte State College President, Dr. Marlo dela Cruz o Benguet State University President, Dr. Kenneth Laruan o Cavite State University o Catanduanes State University Awarding of Posthumous Award to Palconitin’s Family Cultural Showcase 1 Presentation of the RUTA-MELI Museum Awarding of Certificate of Appreciation to Pres. Alberto N. Naperi for his support to RUTA-MELI Cultural Showcase 2 MoA Signing with Partners/Collaborators 10:30 AM – 10:45 AM: Gastronomic Break 010:45 AM – 11:15 AM: Meliponiculture: The Rational Keeping of Native Stingless Bees in South America and Australia Speaker: Dr. Giorgio Venturieri, Nativo Bees-Australia 11:15 AM – 11:45 PM: Status of Stingless Beekeeping and Honey Standards in Thailand Speaker: Prof. Bajaree Chuttong, Chiang Mai University-Thailand 11:45 AM- 12:00 PM: Open Forum (to be facilitated by Prof. Marco Stefan Lagman) 12:00 PM-1:00 PM: Networking Lunch with Cultural Presentation 3 1:00 PM-1:30 PM: Stingless Bee Culture and Honey Standardization and Business in Australia Speaker: Mr. Dean Haley, Australian Native Bee-Australia 1:30 PM-2:00 PM The Roadmap to International Codex Standards for Pot-Honey Prof. Patricia Vit, Universidad de Los Andes-Venezuela 2:00 PM- 2:30 PM Towards Regional Norms for Stingless Bee Honey: Addressing Challenges for Standardization in Asia Speaker: Prof. Cleofas Cervancia, UPLB Bee Program 2:30 PM 3:00 PM- 3:30 PM First year of the RUTA-MELI Museum hosted by CBSUA Speaker: Prof. Amelia Nicolas, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture-Philippines Terengganu-Malaysia 3:30 PM – 03:45 PM: Gastronomic Break/Open Forum (to be moderated by Moisha Mishael Dacara) 03:45 PM – 04:15 PM Empowering Communities through Stingless Beekeeping: A CvSu BRITE Center Initiative Speaker: Dr. Michele Bono, CavSU Bee Program-Philippines 04:15 PM – 04:45 PM: CBSUA-RAC and its Community-Based Stingless Beekeeping Program Speaker: Mrs. Lilia C. Pasiona, RAC Director 4:45 PM - 5:00 PM- Open Forum (to be facilitated by Ms. Presbel B. Presto) 06:00 PM – 08:00 PM: Welcome Dinner (Guests, partners, RP ISSB Team)________________________________________ Day 2: Innovation and Collaboration 07:30 AM – 08:15 AM: Registration and Re-Cap of Day 1 8:15 AM- 8:45 AM: Stingless Bee Honey as a New Economic Driver: Supply Chain Development and Clinical Research Speaker: Prof. Mohd Zulkifli Mustafa, Universiti Sains Malaysia-Malaysia 8:45 AM- 09:15 AM Opportunities and Market Potential of Stingless Bee Honey Speaker: Mr. Alwyn Kong, HAVFOOD-Singapore 9:15 AM- 9:30 AM: Gastronomic Break/Open Forum (to be facilitated by Ms. Mia Bella R. Fresnido) 9:30 AM- 10:00 AM: Stingless Bee Honey in East Africa: Sustainability, Biological Activity, Chemical Composition and Quality Compliance Speaker: Prof. Christopher Alphonce Mduda, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania 10:00 AM- 10:15 AM: Vacuum Evaporation Optimization of Bali Local Honey for Quality Enhancement Online Speaker: Dr. Pasek Mangku, Universitas Warmadewa-Indonesia 10:15 AM- 10:30 AM Two stingless bee books: 2024 Cerumen and propolis, and ongoing 2025 Therapeutic Anti-AMR agents Speaker: Prof. Patricia Vit, ULA-Venezuela 10:30 AM- 10:45 AM Preliminary data on microbiome of biomaterials produced by the stingless bee Angelita Tetragonisca angustula (Latreille, 1811) from Mérida, Venezuela Speaker: Prof. Patricia Vit, ULA-Venezuela, Temporarily UCR-USA 10:45 AM- 11:00 AM Southeast Asian Meliponiculture for Sustainable Livelihood Online Speaker: Prof. Orawan Duangphakdee, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi-Thailand 11:00 AM-11:30 AM History of Stingless Beekeeping in the Philippines Speaker: Prof. Marco Stefan Lagman, CBSUA 11:30 AM- 11:45 AM Meliponitourism Experience of Balay Buhay sa Uma Bee Farm Speaker: Mrs. Luz Gamba, BBU Bee Farm-Sorsogon, Philippines 11:45 AM – 12:00: Open Forum (to be facilitated by Prof. Hanilyn A. Hidalgo) 12:00 AM- 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch 01:00 PM – 03:00 PM: Interactive Demonstrations Analyzing the Chemistry and Quality of Pot-Honey- HAV Food Singapore (to be facilitated by the Meliponitourism Team) Sensory evaluation and tasting of pot-honeys (to be facilitated by RAC) 03:00 PM – 03:15 PM: Gastronomic Break and Open Forum (to be facilitated by Prof. Amelia Nicolas) 03:15 PM- 5:30 PM: Closing Program Presentation of the Draft Proposal for the Conversion of the Regional Apiculture Center to Stingless Bee Research and Development Institute Impressions from Guests and Participants Awarding P Vit-Olivier Young Researcher Award in Pot-Honey Science Male International Award RUTA-MELI (Categories: Scientist and Stingless Bee Keeper) Photo Ops Closing Remarks ________________________________________ Day 3: Workshop and Farm Tour (Guests, stingless bee keepers, partners, and 2025 ISSB Team)- c/o PLGU/DOT Camarines Norte 06:30 AM – 07:00 AM: Assembly and Departure from CBSUA 09:00 AM- 10: 00 PM: Welcome Program at Camarines Norte State College (AM snacks will be served) 10:00 PM- 10:30 PM: Travel to Earth Farm in San Lorenzo Ruiz, Camarines Norte 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM: Lecture (Modules 1-3) Topic: Meliponiculture for Economic and Environmental Sustainability: The Malaysian Model Resource Speaker: Dr. Mohd Zulkifli Mustafa, Universiti Sains Malaysia-Malaysia 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Networking Lunch and Farm Tour 01:00 PM – 02:30 PM: Continuation of Lecture (Modules 4-6) 02:30 PM -03:30 PM: Workshop 3:30 PM -3:45 PM: Gastronomic Break/Open Forum 3:45 PM - 4:00PM: Presentation of Meliponitourism Journey by the Beekeepers Association of Camarines Norte (BACN) 4:00 PM- 4:30 PM: Wrap-Up and Photo Ops 04:30 PM: Departure from Camarines Norte , |
| Página Web | https://ruta-meli.cbsua.edu.ph/ |
| Dirigido a | The 2025 ISSB aims to bring together researchers, practitioners, students, and enthusiasts from around the globe to share knowledge, discuss advancements, and foster collaboration in the field of stingless bee research and conservation. |
| Comité | STEERING COMMITTEE Chair: Ramona Isabel Ramirez Vice Chair: Cesar Armando Camba Members: Lilia Pasiona Dariel Palmiano Vladimir Foronda ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Chair: Amelia Nicolas Vice Chair: Hanilyn Hidalgo Members: Mia Bella Fresnido Presbel Presto Marco Stefan Lagman Patricia Vit (ULA, Venezuela) PROGRAM COMMITTEE Chair: Amelia Nicolas Vice Chair: Hanilyn Hidalgo Members: Mia Bella Fresnido Patricia Vit TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Chair: Marvin Molin Vice Chair: Zyra Hila Members: Jeancel Canares Kim Gail Iglesia FINANCE COMMITTEE Chair: Cesar Armando Camba, Sr. Vice Chair: Erick Aguimatang Members: Niña Mae Vicencio Elma Semana Christine Durante Merlyn Olaguer Jemimah Bazar PUBLICITY/MARKETING COMMITTEE Chair: Genesis Campos Vice Chair: Dariel Palmiano Members: Daniel Serillano Marlene Ramos REGISTRATION COMMITTEE Chair: Imari Meryl Salud-Roxas Vice Chair: Lilibeth Saavedra SPONSORSHIP COMMITTEE Chair: Hanilyn Hidalgo Vice Chair: Amelia Nicolas Members: Mia Bella Fresnido Presbel Presto EVALUATION AND FEEDBACK COMMITTEE Chair: Vladimir Foronda Vice Chair: Abegail Guinoo Members: Fortunato Balbis, Jr. Marvin Molin NETWORKING/LINKAGING WITH PARTNER AGENCIES Chair: Rey Sanchez Vice Chair: Amelia Nicolas Members: Lilia Pasiona Presbel Presto TRANSPORTATION Chair: Mc Wilson Decena Vice Chair: Dino Jose Relativo VENUE Chair: Alvir Bausa Vice Chair: Dianne Jane Barreto ACCOMMODATION Chair: Gracia Cabida Vice Chair: Jona Sarmiento Members: Janice Gasis Maria Herna Babol Airfare Chair: Cherry Love Montales Vice Chair: Christopher Dacer Members: Merlyn Olaguer SECRETARIAT Chair: Emma Jarcia Vice Chair: Hazel Isiderio Members: Carlo Sabales VENUE DECORATION Chair: Francis Leo Loberanes Vice Chair: Dindy Deanne Orit Members: Liezl Ayala Almira Billones Alvin Regala Joel Balindan Maribel Bacsain Food Chair: Ardolf Arce Vice Chair: Gracia Cabida Members: Frenemel Torres Jona Sarmiento Program and Symposium Proceedings Chair: Lea Pacao Vice Chair: Rhener Bucad Members: Mae Lustre Jean Magbalot Tote bags, Lanyards, IDs, Leis, and Tokens Chair: Zyra Hila Vice Chair: Jeancel Canares Members: Alvir Bausa Rommel Dayao RSD Staff UPDATING AND ENHANCEMENT OF THE RUTA-MELI WEBPAGE & ONLINE PLATFORM PREPARATION FOR REMOTE INVITED SPEAKERS Chair: Daniel Serillano Vice Chair: Mark Olaño Members: Miguel Haber Elaine Belmonte Ruby Deuna CONFERENCE LIVE STREAMING AND ONLINE SESSIONS Chair: Vladimir Foronda Vice Chair: Marvin Molin Members: Zyra Hila Leah Sumalinog Abigail Guinoo Abby Bobis Irish Rubianes WORKSHOP AND TECHNICAL TOUR Chair: Mia Bella Fresnido Vice Chair: Amelia Nicolas Members: Hanilyn Hidalgo Lilia Pasiona Roberto Buenaagua Jeancel Canares CULTURAL PRESENTATION Chair: Leopoldo Transona, Jr. Vice Chair: Rosa Cid Members: Rolen Prima USHERS AND USHERETTES Chair: Dr. Gladys Rosales Exhibit Committee SITE/CAMPUS CLEANLINESS Chair: Lilia Pasiona Vice Chair: Lorena Hernandez Members: Roberto Buenaagua Janielle Sendico Sebastian Llegado II ESD MASTER OF CEREMONY Chair: Karen Perez Vice Chair: Cristia Amparo-Tubale |
| Expositores | Dr. Giorgio Venturieri, Nativo Bees-Australia Prof. Bajaree Chuttong, Chiang Mai University-Thailand Mr. Dean Haley, Australian Native Bee-Australia Prof. Patricia Vit, Universidad de Los Andes-Venezuela Prof. Cleofas Cervancia, UPLB Bee Program Prof. Wan Iryani Wan Ismail, Universiti Malaysia Pof. Amelia Nicolas, CBSUA-Philippines Dr. Michele Bono, CavSU Bee Program-Philippines Mrs. Lilia C. Pasiona, RAC Director Prof. Mohd Zulkifli Mustafa, Universiti Sains Malaysia-Malaysia Mr. Alwyn Kong, HAVFOOD-Singapore Prof. Christopher Alphonce Mduda, University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Prof. Marco Stefan Lagman, CBSUA Mrs. Luz Gamba, BBU Bee Farm-Sorsogon, Philippines ONLINE Dr. Pasek Mangku, Universitas Warmadewa-Indonesia Prof. Orawan Duangphakdee, King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi-Thailand |
| Temas a tratar en el evento | This symposium aims to: 1) Promote scientific research and innovation by sharing recent advancements, research findings, and innovative practices on stingless bees with focus on pot-honey quality improvement and standardization; 2) Create opportunities for knowledge exchange and collaboration among researchers, practitioners, policymakers, and community stakeholders; and, 3) Serve as platform for discussing pressing global challenges and trends on stingless bees. |