LEONORA N. PANLASIGUI 15 Sagittarius Street, Jem 4 Subdivision,Tandang Sora Avenue, Quezon Citydoclnp@yahoo.com (632) 939-9610

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Current Position Dean, School of NutritionDivisional Dean, Allied Health and Wellness ClusterDirector, Research and Development OfficePhilippine Women’s University (PWU)

Business Address Taft Avenue Manila Campus

Contact No. (632) 526-8421 loc. 146 or (632) 524-2608 Status Married to Dr. Rogelio A. Panlasigui Dean College of Engineering FEATI Former Undersecretary

Department of Science and Technology (DOST)Former Professor, UP College of Engineering

EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT Visiting Scientist, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1997 Post-Doctoral Research, Tsukuba University, Ibaraki, Japan, 1994 Post-Doctoral Research, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1994 Post-Doctoral Research, University of Toronto, Canada, 1993 PhD in Nutritional Sciences, University of Toronto, Canada, 1989 International course in Food Science in Nutrition, Louvain Belgium, 1977 MS in Nutrition, Iowa State University; Ames, Iowa, USA, 1969 Dietitian Internship, University of Oklahoma Medical Center, Oklahoma U.S.A., 1967 Dietitian Internship, Philippine General Hospital, 1963 BS in Nutrition and Dietetics, U.P. Diliman, 1962

POSITIONS HELD

Academic Positions: Professor, Dept. of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines, Oct. 1995 up to

present Associate Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1983-

1995 Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1977-

1983 Instructor, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1972-1976 Research Associate, Iowa State University. 1969-1970 Research Assistant, Iowa State University. 1967-1968

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Teaching Assistant, Department of Food Science and Nutrition, University of the Philippines. 1964-1965

Administrative Positions:1. University of the Philippines

Coordinator, Graduate Studies, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines June 2003-March 2006.

College Secretary, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines, 1998 up to April 2000

Chairman, Office of Community and Extension Services, College of Home Economics, University of the Philippines. 1978 – 1981

2. Food and Hospital Services Chief Dietitian, Chinese General Hospital and Medical Center. 1970 – 1971 Administrative Dietitian, Iowa State University Residence Hall. 1966 – 1967 Therapeutic Dietitian, University of Oklahoma Medical Center. Summer 1966 Food Service Supervisor, Eugene Restaurant. 1964

3. Other Positions Held Dietetic Board Reviewer, Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines. 1990 up to

present Dietetic Board Reviewer, Philippine Society of Nutrition and Dietetics-Fil Asia. 1981-1984 Dietetic Board Review Coordinator and Reviewer, University of the Philippines. 1973-1983 Reviewer of Articles – Acta Medica Phillipina, Journal of Human Biology, 2012 International

Union of Food Science and Technology (IUFOST)

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

1. Recognition Received in Research

a. Research Awards 2000 International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City 1999 International Publication Award, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Placer-SEAMEO-JASPER Research Competition. Title of research entry "Physiological Responses

to Rice" 1994. Affiliate Research Fellow. International Rice Research Institute (IRRI). 1987. Fellowship Award International Research Development Center (FDAC). 1985-1989

b. Professional Awards 2002 Professional Achievement Award in Nutrition, College of Home Economics Alumni

Association, University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City Outstanding Professional in Nutrition and Dietetics- Professional Regulations Commission (PRC)

Philippine Convention Center, July 19, 1997. Visiting Scientist Award, Tokyo Metropolitan Institute of Gerontology, 1997 Invited Member of Phi Kappa Phi, 1997 Outstanding Leader in Nutrition & Dietetics Award, Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the

Philippines, 1995 Post Doctoral Award. Japan Society for Promotion of Science (DOST-JSPS), Tokyo Metropolitan

Institute of Gerontology (TMIG) and Tsukuba University, 1994. Service Award as Board of Director, Chairman Oath taking, Education and Research, and

Program Committees Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines. March 1993.

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Outstanding Nutritionist-Dietitian of the Year 1992. Nutritionist-Dietitians’ Association of the Philippines (NDAP)

Int’l. Course on Food Science and Nutrition Scholar. Netherlands Fellowship Award. 1976. Service Award. Philippine Society of Nutritionist and Dietitians. 1978. Plaque of Appreciation as 4th President of Philippine Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians

(PSND), 1978. 7th place. Philippine Dietitians Board Examination (PRC)

2. Research Involvement

a. Researches Project Leader, Effects of Lactum Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status Total Nutrient

Intake and Psychomotor Skills of Selected Pre-school Children 2010-2011 Project Leader, Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine,

Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Vietnamese Adults 2010

Project Leader, Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine, Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults 2010

Project Leader, Development and Promotion of Corn-Energy Bar for the Endurance of Physically Active Individuals, 2008-2010

Project Leader, Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Water Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults 2009

Project Leader, Effects of Fruit Snacks Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipino Adults 2008

Project Leader, Development and Promotion of Corn Energy Bar for Endurance of Physically Active Individuals Terminal Report, Jan. 2008 – June 2009

Project Leader, Development and Acceptability of Reformulated Corn Energy Bar, School of Nutrition PWU, Aug. 2010

Project leader, Effects of Fruit Consumption on Physical Health in Selected Pre-school and School Children as Manifested by the Incidence of Acute Viral and Bacterial Infections, 2008

Project Leader, Metabolic and Physiologic Effects if Corn Feeding: 1. Blood Glucose, Cholesterol and Lipid Levels, 2. Aerobic Capacity, 2006-2008

Project Leader, Effects of Fit N Right Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipinos, 2007

Project Leader, Health Benefits of Banaba Extract. February 2001- May 2002. Project Leader, Effect of Soluble Fiber from Oatmeal on the Lipid Profile of Free-Living

Volunteers Quaker Oats Co., July 1999 – April, 2000. Project Leader, Metabolic Effects of Local Seaweed Extracts I. Blood Sugar Level. DOST-PCHRD

1997-1998 Project Leader. Nutritional Evaluation of Philippine Semi-Refined Carragenan. DOST- PCAMRD.

May 1994 -1996. Project Leader. Survey of Dietary Procedure in Selected Government Hospitals- NGO,

Manindigan. March 1992 up to present Physiological Responses to Carbohydrate Foods. PhD Thesis. University of Toronto, Canada.

1986 –1989 Project Leader. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. IDRC. 1983 – 1985 Project Leader. Microbial Protein and Non-Conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production: A

Study of Acceptability and Sensorial Qualities of Meat from Unconventional Feedstuffs. NSTA. November 1981 to 1985

Project Leader. Energy Expenditure of Some Selected Laborers in Industry. NRCP. September 1979 - August 1980

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Project Leader. Nutritional Status and Food Habits of the UP Population. NSRC. June 1979 - December 1980

Project Leader. Fish Protein Concentrate Integrated Research. NRCP and German government funding. 1974 – 1975

Energy Costs of Standardized Activities of Eight Adult Women. M.S. Thesis. Iowa State University. 1969

b. Co-Researcher Co-researcher. Nutritional Improvement and Upgrading the Food Uses of Coconut Flour.

DOST-PCASTRD. 1991 - 1993. Co-researcher. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. NNC, NRCP. June 1979 - May 1980 Co-researcher. Energy Expenditure of Some Selected Laborers near the University Area. NRCP.

June 1976 - August 1978 Co-researcher. Development and Evaluation of Protein-rich Foods from Cheap Indigenous

Materials. NRCP. 1975 - 1976

3. Publications

a. Book/Textbook Panlasigui, L.N. and Cecile Leah P. Tiangson Bayaga Fundamentals of Nutrition A Laboratory

Manual 2007 Panlasigui, L.N. Nutrition and Physical Fitness Manual. Merriam and Webster, Quezon City.

2006. Claudio, V.S., O.V. Dirige, A Jamorabo-Ruiz, LNPanlasigui, JS Eusebio & LS Joves. Basic Nutrition

for Filipinos 5th Ed Merriam and Webster 2002. Panlasigui, L.N. Manual in Basic Nutrition, Revised Edition. Merriam and Webster. 1996 Panlasigui, L.N. & Querubin, M. Nutrition of the At-risk Group Manual. Merriam and Webster

1994 Panlasigui, L.N. Alternate Food Recipes and Dictionary. Merriam and Webster Press. 1986 Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Alternate Foods Handbook: Their Names and Uses. Feb. 1985 Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. National Bookstore. 1983 Panlasigui, L.N. Manual in Basic Nutrition. Revised edition, Merriam and Webster, 1995. Panlasigui, L.N. Manual in Basic Nutrition. 1st edition, 1980 Panlasigui, L.N. Authentic Oriental Cookery. 1974

b. Technical Publication (refereed) Lijuaco, M.A., et. al. Borg’s Category Ratio Scale as Proxy Indication of Heart Rate among

Filipino Elite Cyclists, Journal of the Philippine Medical Association, Volume 88, No. 4, 2009-2010 – del monte

Panlasigui LN, et.al., Glycemic Response to Quality Protein Maize Grits, Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism, Vol. 2010 page 6, 2010

Panlasigui, LN and Sison D. Glycemic index of Food Snacks. PWU Research Journal 2009 Wolever TMS, LN. Panlasigui et.al. Measuring the glycemic index of foods: Interlaboratory

Study. Am J Clin Nutr 2008.87 (suppl):247S-57S. Panlasigui LN and Thompson LU. Blood Glucose Lowering Effects of Brown Rice in Normal and

Diabetic Subjects. Int. J. of Science and Nutrition. 2006. Panlasigui, LN, OQ Baello, JM Dimatangal, BD Dumelod, “Blood Cholesterol and Lipid-lowering

Effects of Carrageenan on Human Volunteers” Asia Pacific J. of Clinical Nutrition. 2003:12(2); 209-214.

Tiangson, C., Gavino, V & L.N. Panlasigui, (Docohexanoic acid (DHA) Level of Breast milk of Some Filipino Women. Int. J. of Food Science & Nutrition, 2006

Leonora LN, Blood Cholesterol and Lipid-lowering Effects of Carrageenan on Human Volunteers, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2003

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Guevarra T & Panlasigui LN, Blood Glucose Response of Diabetes Mellitus Type II Patients to some Local Fruits, Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2000

Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Carbohydrate Availability of Arrozcaldo with - Carrageenan Int. J. of Food Science and Nutrition. 50:283-289, 1999.

Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Extruded Noodles: Starch digestibility and glycemic responses of healthy and diabetic subjects with diff. habitual diets. Nutrition Research 12:1195 - 1204, 1992.

Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Rice varieties with similar amylose content differ in starch digestibility and glycemic response in humans. Am J Clin Nutr. 54:871-7, 1991.

c. Technical Publication (non-refereed/Proceedings) Panlasigui, L.N. Effects of Lactum Milk Supplementation on Nutritional Status Total Nutrient

Intake and Psychomotor Skills of Selected Pre-school Children 2010-2011 Panlasigui, L.N. In focus – Medical year 19, Issue 6, July 2010 Lijuaco MA, et.al, Borg’s Category Ratio Scale as Proxy Indication of Heart Rate among Filipino

Elite Cyclists, Journal of Philippine Medical Association, Vol. 88 No. 4, 2009-2010 Panlasigui L.N., Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine,

Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Vietnamese Adults, Terminal Report, 2010

Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Juice Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine, Green Coffee-bean Extract and B-Vitamins on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults, Terminal Report, 2010

Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Del Monte Fit N Right Water Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Body Fat Loss among Young Filipino Adults, Terminal Report, 2009

Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Fruit Snacks Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipino Adults, Terminal Report, 2008

Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Fruit Consumption on Physical Health in Selected Pre-school and School Children as Manifested by the Incidence of Acute Viral and Bacterial Infections, Terminal Report, 2008

Panlasigui L.N. Effects of Fit N Right Drink Supplemented with L-Carnitine on Weight Loss Among Young Filipinos, Terminal Report, 2007

Panlasigui, L.N. and Tiangson C. Effect of Soluble Fiber from Oatmeal on the Lipid Profile, Free – Living Volunteers. Terminal Report. 2000

Panlasigui, L.N. Rapid Population Growth and Food and Nutrition, Phil. Health Educ. J. Vol. 16, No. 1, July-December 1998.

Panlasigui, L.N. Strategies for Total Wellness J. Nutr-Diet Assoc. of the Phil. Jan-March 1998 Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Blood Glucose Response of Normal Subjects to a Carrageenan-Incorporated

Filipino food. J. Nutr-Diet. Assc. Of the Phil Vol 11 No. 3 87-92, July-Sept. 1997. Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Hypoglycemic Effects of Rice Bran Incorporation (In Press) Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Nutritional Evaluation of Philippine Semi-refined Carrageenan. 1996 Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Glycemic Response in Normal Subjects to Five Different Legumes Commonly

Used in the Philippines. International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition May 1995. Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Glycemic Index of Common Filipino Foods-NRCP Terminal Report, 1994. Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Survey of Dietary Procedures in Selected Government Hospitals. NGO-

Manindigan. Final Report 1992 Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Effect of Extrusion of Rice to Noodles on Glucose and Insulinemic

Responses. NAST Annual Convention Proceedings. Vol. 12 p.103-108, 1990. Panlasigui, L.N. Review Article. Low Digestibility Carbohydrates. ASEAN Food Handling Bureau.

1989 Panlasigui, L.N. The Role of Alternate Foods. UPCHE Journal. Vol. IX No.1, 1987, pp. 31-34 Panlasigui, L.N. Alternate Foods for the Growing Population. Terminal Report submitted to IDRC.

1985

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Panlasigui, L.N. et al. Microbial Protein and Non-conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production: A Study of Acceptability and Sensorial Qualities of Meat from Unconventional Feedstuffs. Terminal Report submitted to NSTA. 1985

Panlasigui, L.N. & Bongga, DC. Energy Expenditure of Manual Laborers. UPCHE Journal. Vol. XII No. 1&2, Dec. 1984, pp. 15-23.

Panlasigui, L.N. Nutritional Status and Food Habits of the UP Population. Terminal Report. 1980. Panlasigui, L.N. Nutrition and Athlete's Performance. UPCHE Journal, Vol. X No. 1, June 1982, pp.

28-42 Panlasigui, L.N. Nutritional Evaluation of Low-cost Snack and Lunch Items from Blends of Wheat

and Indigenous Materials. Philippine Journal of Nutrition. 1976. Panlasigui, L.N. Second Live-in Seminar Workshop on Curriculum Development. UPCHE Journal.

1975. Panlasigui, L.N. Energy Costs of Standardized Activities of Eight Adult Women. MS Thesis. Iowa

State University. 1969.

4. Creative works Established a CHE garden where alternative plants were planted. This is an offshoot of the

national wide research on alternative foods.

5. Other Professional Involvements Member, Technical Force, CHED Board of Nutrition and Dietetics 2009-2010

6. Speaker

a. International Speaker, ASEAN Free Flow of Professionals in 2015 and need for Global Competencies of

Dietetics Practitioners; Philippine Experience, 2013 Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE), Houston Texas, USA, Oct 19-22, 2013

Participant, International Conference on Nutrition and Growth, Paris, France, March 1-3, 2012 Presenter - “Glycemic Index of Corn and Athletic Performance”, International Union of Food

Science & Technology (IUFoST) Conference, Foz Do Iquazu, Brazil, Aug. 5 -9, 2012 Speaker, Seaweeds and Health Glycemic Index of Corn-energy Bar, 7 th Asia-Pacific Conference

on Clinical Nutrition, June 5-8, 2011, Bangkok Thailand Speaker, Effects of canned pineapple consumption on physical health of selected school

children as manifested by the incidents of acute viral and bacterial infections, 19 th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok Thailand, October 5-8, 2009.

Speaker, Effects of fruit snacks supplemented with L-carnitine on weight loss among young Filipino adults, 19th International Congress of Nutrition, Bangkok Thailand, October 5-8, 2009.

Speaker, Health benefits of carrageenan incorporated local food products. 11 th ASEAN Food Conference, Brunei Darussalam, October 21-23, 2009.

Speaker, 4th International Congress on Holistic Health & Medicine”, Kentucky USA, September 6-27, 2008.

Speaker, Hypoglycemic effects of carrageenan incorporated food items, International Congress of Nutrition, Durban South Africa,September 2005.

Speaker, Nutrition and Physical Activity Workshop, KCS’s FilAm Wellness Center, San Diego, California USA, November. 23, 2002.

Speaker, “Hypoglycemic Effects of Carrageenan” 14th International Congress of Dietetics, Chicago, Illinois, USA. May 25-30, 2004.

Speaker, Blood Glucose Lowering Effects of Banaba Tea, 4 th Asian Congress of Dietetics, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, August 20,2002

Speaker, Nutrition Situation in the Philippines, UFANDA Annual Meeting, Los Angeles, California USA, April 24, 2001,

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Speaker, Hypoglycemic Effects of Algal Polysaccharides 13th International Congress of Dietetics, Edinburgh, Scotland, July 24-26, 2000.

Speaker, Health Benefits of Algal Polysaccharides" 2nd Asian Pacific Physiological Forum. June 22-26, 1999. Chinese University of Hongkong, Hongkong.

Speaker, Dietary Fiber and Management of NIDDM: Philippine Experience, FADA Annual Meeting, American Dietetic Association (ADA) Annual Convention, Kansas City, USA, October 20, 1998.

Speaker, Training of Nutritionist-Dietitians in the Philippines, World Food Day Celebration Oklahoma State University, USA October 16, 1998

Poster Presentor and Participant, Hypoglycemic Effects of Local Sources of Fiber in the Phil. International Congress of Nutrition (IUNS), July 28-August 2, 1997, Montreal Canada.

Symposium Speaker and Participant, Role of Dietary Fiber in Disease Prevention, 12 th

International Congress of Dietetics, PICC, Manila, Philippines February 19-23, 1996. Speaker & Participant, Hypoglycemic Effects of Carrageenan - Enriched Fishballs in Normal

Volunteers - Congress of Nutrition Beijing, China. Oct. 7-11, 1995 Symposia speaker and Participant, Glycemic Response in Normal Subjects to Five Different

Legumes Commonly Used in the Philippines. First Asian Congress of Dietetics. Jakarta, Indonesia. September 1994.

Speaker and Participant, Effect of Storage of Rice on Glycemic Response. 11 th International Congress of Dietetics. Jerusalem, Israel. March 22-29, 1992.

Speaker and Participant, Effect of nature of starch on in-vitro starch digestibility and in-vivo blood glucose and insulin responses. 6th Asian congress on Nutrition. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. September 16-19, 1991.

Speaker and Participant, Rice noodles and glycemic response. International Congress of Nutrition, Seoul, Korea, August 24, 1989.

Speaker and Participant, Effect of extrusion of rice to noodles on glycemic response. 50 th

Annual Convention of Institute of Food Technologists, Chicago, Illinois, June 24, 1989. Participant and Poster Presentor, Nature of Starch and glycemic response to rice. 4 th Congress

of the ASEAN Federation of Endocrine Societies. Manila, Philippines. Poster Presentor, Varietal differences and glycemic response to rice. Canadian Federation of

Biological Society. Winnipeg, Canada. June 1987. Speaker, Effect of nature starch on glycemic response to rice varieties with similar amylose

content. 30th Annual Conference of the Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. May 17-20, 1987.

Speaker, "Microbial Proteins and Non-conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production” and "Nutritional Status of UP Athletes". Asian Congress of Nutrition. Nov.1983.

Speaker and Participant “Alternate Foods for the Growing Population", 12th International Congress of Nutrition, San Diego California, August 16-21, 1981.

Speaker and participant "Alternate Foods For The Growing Population" 8th International Congress of Dietetics and 6th Latin American Congress of Nutritionists and Dietitians, Sao Paulo, Brazil, August 25-31, 1980.

Speaker, Malnutrition Problems in the Philippines and Philippine Nutrition Program, Australian Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians, Deakin Community, Melbourne, South Australia, June 6, 1979.

Speaker, "Nutritional Activities in the Philippines", 13th Annual Convention of Australian Institute of Food Science and Technology, Adelaide, May 28, 1979.

b. Local Speaker, Radyo mo sa Nutrisyon, RMN Manila DZXL, Guadalupe Commercial Complex, Makati

City, May 17, 2012 Speaker, IPNAP Roundtable Discussion, Parañaque A Function Room, Makati, Shangri-La, July

17, 2012

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Speaker, Promotion of Corn Quality Standard, Mazaua Resort, Doongan, Butuan City, March 22-23, 2012

Participant, PASOO 18th Annual Convention, Crowne Plaza Galleria Manila Grand Ballroom, Aug. 31, 2012

Participant, Science Education Institute-DOST Conference, Marriotte Hotel, Sept. 18, 2012 Participant, DOST FP7 Information Day & Networking, DOST Executive Lounge, Spt. 19, 2012 Participant, Teaching and Research Excellence Towards Philippine Competiveness, College of

Allied Health Medical Professional, UP Manila, Oct. 13, 2012 Participant, 7th PhilSPEN Convention, Manila Diamond Hotel, November 15-16, 2011 Speaker, Philippine Food Conference and Nutrition – National Youth Commission Delegates

(SSEAYP), PWU Conrado Benitez Hall Manila, November 12, 2011 Speaker, “Tamang Pagpapasuso at Wastong Nutrisyon Alamin, Isabuhay at Palaganapin” A

Breastfeeding and Nutrition Seminar for the Women of Malabon, Malabon Amphitheater, August 26, 2011

Speaker, Glycemic Index of Foods and Health, Nutrition Month Celebration, Mindanao Central University, Kidapawan Cotabato City, July 28, 2011

Speaker, Breast Feeding: Exclusivo, St. Alexius College, Koronadal, Cotabato City, July 27, 2011 Speaker, Overview of Sports Nutrition, Silliman University, February 18, 2011 Speaker, Overview of Sports Nutrition, San Carlos University, February 20, 2011 Speaker, Diet and Health; Philippine Association of Food Technologies, Inc., 49 th Annual

Convention, Heritage Hotel Pasay City, November 11 & 12, 2010 Speaker, Glycemic Index of Foods: Role in Health and Disease. The National Center for Health

Faculty Development (NCAFC), Department of Health (DOH), Training for DOH Hospitals’ Chief Nutritionist-Dietitians on the current Trends/Issues and Updates on Nutrition and Dietetics, Ciudad Christina Resort, San Mateo Rizal, October 25-29, 2010

Speaker, Corn Energy Bar Soft Launching: Product Enhancement of Corn Energy Bar, PWU Conrado Benitez Hall, Manila, September 25, 2011

Speaker, Impact of Food and Performance, 3rd Sports Science and Medicine Post Graduate course, Wack-wack Golf and Country Club, Greenhills San Juan, July 31, 2010

Speaker, Recent Advances is Sports Nutrition, St. Luke’s Medical Center Global City Taguig, April 28, 2010.

Speaker, Overview of Sports Nutrition, Baguio State University, April 23-24, 2010 Speaker, Overview of Sprots Nutrition – NDAP Luzon Chapter Seminar, Baguio City, April 23,

2010 Speaker, Food culture nutrition education, NYC-ASEAN SSEAYP PWU CB Hall, November 13,

2009 Speaker, Physiologic Effects of Corn Consumption – 1st Mindanao Corn Congress, Banga South

Cotabato, February 28-March 3, 2007 Speaker, “Functional Benefits of Rice Symposium on Functional Foods”, ILSI-Southeast Asia

Region, Holiday Inn Galleria, Pasig City. May 17, 2006. Speaker, “Glycemic Index of foods: Role in Health and Disease”, 4th Asian Congress of

Dietetics, PICC, Manila. April 24, 2006. Speaker, “The Impact of Nutrition and Risk of Lifestyle Related Diseases”, Post Graduate

Seminar, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, UST, Manila. December 11, 2005. Speaker, “Obesity: Disorder & Markers of Some Lifestyle Related Diseases - Biochemistry of

Wellness: Behind the Hype”. The Phil. Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 32nd

Annual Convention, Ateneo de Manila University, Quezon City. Dec. 1, 2005. Speaker, “Glycemic Index of Foods: Role in Health and Disease”, Symposium on Carbohydrates

in Human Health and Disease, EDSA Shangri-La. Dec. 2, 2005. Leonardo Ty Professorial Chair Lecture: “Carbohydrates and Physical Performance” University

of the Philippines, College of Home Economics Foundation Day. November 10, 2004

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Speaker, “Nutrition in Corporate Wellness”, CODHEND Annual Convention, UP Los Banos, Laguna. October 20, 2004

Speaker, “Nutrition Training for Territory Managers”, UNILAB, April, 2004 Speaker, “Nutrition & Physiology of Infants and Toddlers - GUM Launch”, UNILAB, July 11, 2003 Speaker, Nutrition & Physiology of Infants and Toddlers- GUM Launch, Unilab, July 11,2003 Speaker, Updates on Dietary Fiber PAN Annual Convention, EDSA Shangrila July 4, 2003 Moderator, 25th Anniversary of the Netherland Fellow Foundation of the Philippines, Bayview

Hotel May 30, 2003. Speaker, Nutrition Training for Territory Managers, UNILAB, May 19.20 & 26, 2003 Speaker, Principles of Nutrition and Weight Management DLSU Graduate School, May 9 & 16,

2003. Session Chair & Participant, conference on the 2002 RDA for Filipinos, PHIVOLCS-DOST

Auditorium Dec. 12, 2002. Speaker, Emerging Dietary Guidelines for Cardiovascular Diseases in the Philippines, February

6, 2001 Speaker, Nutritional and Health Issues in the Philippines: An Overview, September 2000 Member, Task Force “The Philippine RDA 2000” FNRI-DOST. October 2000-March 2001. Speaker, “Healthy Lifestyle and Nutrition” UPHRDO Seminar on Pre-Retirement Counseling.

September 15, 2000 PCED Hostel, UP Diliman. Judge Poster Competition – FNRI Series. July 6-7 FNRI-DOST Bicutan M.M. Speaker on “Update in Sports Nutrition” Dept. of P.E., University of Asia and the Pacific.

Seminar on “Coaching Essentials 2: New Tools for Successful Coaching” May 31, 2000. UAP Ortigas Center Pasig.

Speaker and Participant, “Issues and Controversies on Glycemic Index of Foods” NDAP Annual Convention. February, 2000. PICC.

Speaker, "Quality Performance Grounded on Health and Fitness", 11 th National Quality Forum. Oct. 7, 1999. Manila Midtown Hotel, Manila.

Speaker, "Proper Diet and Nutrition" UP-HRDO Seminar on Pre-Retirement Counseling". September 17, 1999. PCED Hostel, UP Diliman.

Speaker, "Weight Reduction and Sports Nutrition". Scientific Lecture Forum, Association of City/District Nutrition Program Coordinators. August 23, 1999. Mandaluyong City Hall Compound, Mandaluyong City.

Speaker, "Proper Diet and Nutrition" UP-HRDO Seminar on Pre-Retirement Counseling" Sept. 29, 1999 PCED Hostel, UP Diliman.

Speaker, "The Pleasure of Eating & Your Nutritional Habits & Sensible eating For Daily Living: Your

Answer to a Healthy Lifestyle, Total Wellness Seminar, Bender and Strands Co. Hotel Sofitel, September 1998.

Speaker, "Sangkap Pinoy and Food Technology", Div. of City Schools Sept.28, 1998 Speaker, "Health Benefits of Omega 3 Fatty Acids" Monde Company, EDSA Shangrila Aug. 23,

1998 Speaker "Food Fortification: A Means of Combating Malnutrition", IRTC-TUP Seminar, Aug. 2,

1998. Speaker "Nutritional Management of Obese Children" Continuing Concern and Challenges in

Pediatric Nutrition" Capitol Medical Center, June 24, 1998. Speaker “Update on Nutrition for Sports, Fitness and Health" SWI Seminar Series, St.

Scholastica College, April 25, 1998. Plenary Speaker, "Strategies for Total Wellness", 43rd Nutritionist-Dietitian Annual Convention,

Feb. 11-12, 1998, Baguio City. Reactor, PAN Symposium on "Dietary Fiber for a Healthy Heart", EDSA Plaza Isla 3 Ballroom,

Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, November 28, 1997.

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Speaker, "Nutrition and Athletes Performance" Annual meeting of Coaches and Physical Education Professionals .Institute of Sports Science, University of Asia and the Pacific, July, 19,1997.

Speaker, "Maintenance of Desirable Weight- Reaction to the Philippine Nutritional Guidelines” Food and Nutrition Research Institute, Seminar Series July 2, 1997.

Speaker, “Nutrition Trends and Issues", Philippine Association of Food Technologists Seminar Series, NEDA Pasig, June 19, 1997.

Speaker, "Research in Dietetics" Regional Training Program on Food and Nutrition Planning, UPLB-FNP, Los Banos, April 30, 1997.

Speaker, "Health and Nutritional Needs of Children" Early Childhood Education Seminar Workshop- UPCHE , April 15-22, 1997.

Speaker Glycemic Index of Carbohydrate Foods. 35th Annual Convention of Phil. Association of Food Technologists, Shangrila Plaza Hotel, Nov. 19, 1996.

Seminar Speaker. Healthy Lifestyle in Degenerative Diseases. National Nutrition Services, DOH, Sept. 1996.

Participant and Workshop Leader. Task Force Series of Consultative Meeting on the Harmonization of the Food Composition Tables, 1996.

Speaker, Healthy Lifestyle in Degenerative Diseases, National Consultative Workshop of Nutritionist-Dietitians, NNS,DOH, Ciudad Christhia Resort, San Mateo Rizal, August 27, 1996.

Speaker, Nutritional Requirements and Guidelines for Filipinos, UP, College of Human Kinetics, Vanguard Building, July 31, 1996.

Resource Person. Consultative Meeting on Filipino Diet Pyramid, Philippine Association For The Study of Overweight and Obesity, Manila Peninsula, July 1, 1996.

Resource Person, Consultative Meeting on the Philippine Food Composition Table, Food and Nutrition Research Institute, May 2 and June 6, 1996.

Speaker, Sports Nutrition in Relation To Performance, Association of Fitness Professionals in the Philippines National Convention, Valle Verde Country Club, April 12, 1996.

Speaker, Nutrition for the Heart, Hataw Bayan Hataw 2 Fitness Program for Filipinos: A Regional Training Program, UP College of Human Kinetics, January 18, 1996.

Speaker, Consequences of Rapid Population Growth on Food and Nutrition, Short-Term Training Program on Population Education for Iranian Officials, College of Education, January 9, 1996.

Speaker, Nutrition for All, Radyo ng Bayan, PTV 4, July 1995. Speaker, Carrageenan and Blood Sugar, SIAP National Convention, Cebu, May 25, 1996. Speaker, Nutritional Benefits of Carrageenan, UP-MSI Regional Training Seminar, Cagayan de

Oro City, May 15, 1995. Resource Person, NDAP Hospital Dietetics Specialty Group, National Kidney Institute, May 9,

1995. Speaker, Nutrition for Dancers, Professional Dancers Association of the Philippines, Folk Arts

Theatre, April 27, 1995. Speaker, Nutrition Update, Slimmer's World International, February 25, 1995. Convention Chairman, Nutritionist-Dietitians Association of the Philippines (NDAP) 40 th Annual

Convention. Westin Philippine Plaza. Feb. 1-3, 1995. Speaker, Physical Fitness for the Working Women Professionals- Nutritionist Dietitian

Association of the Philippines. Makati Sports Club, December 1994. Speaker, Physical Fitness. Association of Fitness Professional of the Philippines. Ateneo, UP

&St. Scholastica College. Nov. 1994. Speaker, Research Update on Dietary Fiber. St. Lukes Hospital and Medical Center. July 19,

1994. Speaker, Sports Nutrition: The Fit, not the Fad, Way. Nutrifit Summer Seminar Series.

Slimmer's World International. SWI, Timog Avenue. June 4, 1994. Speaker, Nutrition for All, Radyo ng Bayan, PTV 4, May 1994.

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Speaker, Principles of Diet Therapy. Opus Dei House Food Service Department. Quezon Avenue. April 30, 1994.

Speaker, Update in Basic Nutrition. College of Nutrition. University of the Assumption. San Fernando, Pampanga. March 2, 1994.

Convention Chairman, Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP) 39th Annual Convention. Amigo Terrace Hotel. Feb. 17-18, 1994

Speaker, Nutrition and Performance. First National Fitness Convention and Trade Show. Shangri-la Plaza. Feb. 11-13, 1994.

Speaker, Steroids and other Ergogenic Aids: Fact or Fiction? Association of Fitness Professionals of the Philippines. Mondragon Bldg., Metro Manila. Sept. 20, 1993

Speaker, Glycemic Index of Carbohydrate Foods. University of San Agustin, Iloilo City. August 19, 1993.

Speaker, Energy Balance. Mead Johnson Seminar for Slimmer's World Employees. March 6, 1993.

Speaker, Glycemic Index of Foods. Health Watchers Clinic. St. Luke Hospital and Medical Center. July 16, 1992.

Speaker, National Nutrition Congress. ICD Update in Clinical Nutrition: Obesity and other Eating Disorders. Bureau of Soils. July 10, 1992.

Participant, International Seminar on Nutrition in Health and Diseases. Oct. 16-18, 1991. UP Manila.

Resource Person, "Nutrition Situation in the Philippines, Ergogenic Foods" Doctor's Advice Channel 13. October 12,1991

Speaker on Alternate Foods. Sulyap at Suri. DZMM ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation. August 1991.

Speaker, Seminar on Nutrition Awareness. New Era College, Institute of Evangelical Ministry, Quezon City. July 30, 1991

Speaker, Seminar in Nutrition on "Sa Sama-samang Pagkilos Malnutrisyo'y Malulutas". Culiat High School, Quezon City. July 26, 1991.

Coordinator and Seminar speaker. Summer Institute - Home Economics and Technology Update for Secondary Public School Teachers in Quezon City. May 27-June 7, 1991.

Resource Person, "Alternate Foods", Tatak Pilipino. Channel 2, April 1991. Resource Person, "Vitamin Supplementation, Dietary Fiber and Supplementary Foods for

Children Conference ……continuation… Doctors Advice, Channel 13, March 1991 Speaker, "Glycemic Index of Foods." Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP)

Annual Convention. Philippine Heart Center for Asia. Feb. 6-7, 1991. Panel Discussant, "Is Coconut Oil Bad?" NDAP Continuing Education Seminar. Veterans

Memorial Hospital and Medical Center. December 1990. Speaker, "Experimental Research in Nutrition", NDAP Refresher Course in Research. Iloilo July

26-27, 1990 Speaker, "Starch Digestibility and Glycemic Response to Extruded High Amylose Rice Noodles".

12th Annual Scientific Meeting of the National Academy of Science and Technology. July 11, 1990, PICC, Metro Manila.

Speaker, Refresher course seminar in Nutrition and Dietetics. University of Assumption. May 7, 1990.

Speaker, "Experimental Research and Clinical Nutrition". Seventh Annual Meeting and Summer Seminar-Workshop Council of Deans and Heads of Nutrition and Dietetics (CODHEND). May 31, 1990.

Speaker, "Clinical Nutrition". Echo Seminar. 14th International Congress of Nutrition (ICN) Feb. 7, 1990. Reviewer on Nutrition and Biochemistry. Nutritionist Dietitians Association of the Philippines. Board Review class. May 10-12, June 3, 6-8, 1990.

Discussant, "Carbohydrates and Fiber; Water and Electrolytes". RDA Users. FNRI DOST, Jan. 24, 1990.

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Affiliate Research Fellow - International Rice Research Institute. Sept.-Dec. 1987. Participant and Poster Presentor - Chemical Society of the Philippines , Los Banos Chapter Annual Convention. Poster presented - Glycemic Responses to High Amylose Rice Varieties.

Oct. 1987. Seminar Speaker, NSTA Mission-Oriented Program Seminar, Microbial Proteins and Non-

conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production - UP Diliman. Aug. 1985. Seminar Speaker, Alternate Food Seminar and Microbial Protein and Non-conventional

Feedstuffs in Animal Production. UP in the Visayas, May 1985. Applied Nutrition Seminar - Division of City Schools, Quezon City. Speaker on Alternate Foods.

Nov. 29, 1984. UPLB-NSTA Seminar Series - Speaker on Results of Mission-Oriented Research on Microbial

Proteins for Animal Production. July 25, 1984. Speaker, INNOTECH-PADAP Training Program for CD Workers. Concepts and Principles of

Nutrition Education to CD Workers. April 4, 1984. Chairman and Lecturer, UPCHE Village Level Tourism Seminar, Puerto Galera. 1984. Speaker, Echo Seminar. 4th Asian Congress of Nutrition sponsored by the Interorg. Committee

on Nutrition, "Nutrition Assessment with Emphasis on Food Intake and Energy Expenditure". Nov. 29, 1983.

Speaker, TV Program. GTV 4 Damayan "Microbial Proteins and Non-Conventional Feedstuffs in Animal Production: A Study of Acceptability and Sensorial Qualities of Meat from Animals Fed with Unconventional Feedstuffs. Bohol Avenue. Quezon City. Nov. 16, 1983.

Speaker, NNC-sponsored seminar in connection with Nutrition Month. Alternate Foods, Philippine Trade Center. October 18, 1983.

Speaker, TV Program, GTV 4 Damayan. Alternate Foods, Bohol Avenue, Quezon City. September 26, 1983.

Inter-research Seminar. IDRC, UPCHE Conference Room. Sept. 6, 1983. Convention Chairman, Philippine Society of Dietitians and Nutritionists (PSDN) 12 th Annual

Convention. Asian Institute of Tourism, Quezon City, Dec. 1 & 2, 1983. Speaker, Principles of Nutrition and Nutrient Retention, Culinary Apprenticeship Program of

the Philippines. Philippine Plaza Hotel, 1982. Speaker, Nutritional Status of UP Athlete, Philippine Association of Nutrition and Philippine

Society of Dietitians and Nutritionists Joint Annual Convention, PICC, July 1982. Coordinator and Lecturer, Seminar-Workshop in Nutrition and Low-level Tourism in Puerto

Galera, Mindoro, June 7-11, 1982, UPCHE. Lecturer, Nutritionists-Dietitians Board Review sponsored by the PSDN-Fil Asia, May 10-1117-

18, 1982, Cabanatuan, Nueva Ecija. Panel Reactor, XII South East Asian Sports Seminar, PICC, December 1981. Speaker, Principles of Nutrition and Nutrient Retention, Culinary Apprenticeship Program of

the Philippine Plaza Hotel, June 1981. Speaker, Alternate Foods for the Growing Population, PICC, July 1980, Federation of Home

Economics (IFHE) Speaker, Basic Nutrition and Nutrient Retention, Phil. Science High School Refresher Seminar Lecturer, FSN-OCES Refresher in Nutrition, June 1980. Speaker, Authentic Ilocano Recipes, Ajinomoto Cooking Plaza, Feb.22, 1980. Speaker, "Alternate Foods for the Growing Population", St. Paul's College, July 1980, PAN-PSDN

Joint Scientific Meeting. Lecturer, "Feeding the Preschool Child", Mental Feeding Seminar Workshop, May 11, 1979. Lecturer, "Nutrition of Pre-Schoolers", FLCD Seminar Workshop on Child Development, April

17-19, 1979. Seminar Speaker, Veterans Memorial Hospital Dietary Department Seminar Series on Dietary

Management of Gastrointestinal and Biliary Tract Diseases, VMHMC, January 19, 1979.

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Resource Speaker, Bicol Regional Nutrition Seminar sponsored by MEC and PSDN on Nutrition of Vulnerable Groups, December 19-20, 1978.

Moderator, UP-NSDB sponsored seminar with the Mass Media on Food Habits, UP-ISSI December 16, 1978.

Seminar Speaker, UP-NSDB Sponsored Seminar with the Mass Media on "Energy Expenditure of Selected Male Laborers in UP Diliman, UP-ISSI, December 9, 1978.

Seminar Speaker, NRCP Biological Seminar on Energy Expenditure of Selected Male Laborers in UP Diliman, PICC, December 1, 1978.

Lecturer, FSN-CEP Refresher Course in Nutrition, October 19, 1978 Resource Speaker, General Guidelines in the Formulation of Protein-rich mixtures: Seminar on

Alternate Foods for the growing population. NCP, July 22, 1978. Lecturer, Use of Recommended Daily Allowance and Food Guides in Planning Meals. October

21, 1978. Resource Person, UP-PGH Graduate Seminar in Dietetics. October 18, 1977. Speaker, Symposium on Malnutrition, Bulacan College of Arts and Trades. October 8, 1976. Coordinator and Lecturer, Seminar Workshop in Nutrition for Teachers and Administrators

October 6-10, 1975. Resource Speaker, Child Development Center PTA Conference Series - Nutrition and the

Preschool Child. July 26, 1975. Coordinator and Resource Speaker, 2nd Live-in Seminar-Workshop on Curriculum

Development for Teacher Training Colleges. April 17-May 16, 1975. Resource Person, Iloilo Nutrition Seminar-Workshop. May 5-7, 1975. Resource Speaker, Veterans Memorial Hospital Dietetic Internship Training on Nutritional

Deficiency Diseases. February 1975. Resource Person, NFAC Seminar-Workshop on Indigenous Foods. December 2-3, 1973. Chairman, Steering Committee, 1st Scientific Meeting of the Philippine Dietitians and

Nutritionists on Production and Promotion of Local Protein-Calorie Rich Foods, November 22-23, 1973.

7. Memberships Professional Organization Board Member, Philippine Association in Nutrition, 2010-2011 Chairperson, Philippine Association in Nutrition Annual Convention, July 2009 1st Vice President Philippine Association of Nutrition March 2008-09 Board Member, Nutrition Dietetics Association of the Philippines (NDAP). March 1999-2000 Committee Member, Review of NDAP Review materials Regular Board Reviewer - Nutrition and Biochemistry Consultant, NDAP Specialty grp - Hospital Dietetics up to present Member, Technical Committee, 12th International Congress of Dietetics Organizing Committee.

1996 Chairman, NDAP Annual Convention. 1994 & 1995. Official Representative of NDAP in the 1st Asian Congress of Dietetics. 1994 Chairman, NDAP Continuing Education Committee. 1993 Vice President. Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP). March 1993 to

February 1995. Member, Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP); Philippine Association of

Nutrition; Philippine Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians. Board Member. Nutritionist-Dietitian Association of the Philippines (NDAP). 1991-1992. Chairman, Scholarship Committee, Philippine Society of Nutritionists and Dietitians. Board of Director, PSDN, 1979-1980. President, Philippine Society of Dietitians and Nutritionists, Inc. (PSDN), 1979-1980. National Secretary; Christian Family Movement 1995 up to present. Member, Iowa State University Chemistry Honor Society, 1968-69.

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Adviser, Philippine Association of Nutrition - Alpha Chapter (Association of BSCN students) 1996-98.

Adviser, Nutritionist Dietitians Association of the Philippines (NDAP) Specialty groups Regular Member, National Research Council of the Philippines (NRCP) Member, Philippine Association of Obesity Professionals Member, UP Alumni Association (UPAA) UP Home Economics Alumni Association (UPHEAA) UP College of Home Economics Foundation (UPCHEF) Iowa State University Alumni Association (ISUAA) Iowa State University Alumni Association of the Philippines (ISUAAP) University of Toronto Alumni Association (UTAA)

8. Other Relevant Information (Consultancy/Extension Services) Nutrition Consultant, Mead Johnson Philippines, 2010 up to present Nutrition Consultant, Del Monte Philippines 2006-2011 Nutrition Consultant, Glaxo, Wellcome 1997 Nutrition Consultant, Bender and Strands. 1997-1999. Associate Member, Quality Control International (QCI). Nutrition Consultant, Monde Denmark Nissin Biscuit Corporation. 1995 Nutrition Consultant, Wander Philippines.1992-1994. Host, Nutrivice, DZUP radio program, Institute of Mass Communication. Sept. 1992-1994 Writer/Contributor HELE Today Journal, FNB Education, Inc. Feb. 1993 -1994. Nutrition Consultant. Nutrition Consultants Group. NDAP Foundation Inc., March 1993. Nutrition Consultant. College of Human Kinetics, UP June 1990 -1996 Capitol Jaycees Nutrition Project, 1973-1974.

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