In celebration of the Chemistry Week 2025, ICP will host a webinar featuring chemists from the academe, industry and government services who will provide short and inspiring talks of their careers and insights on the impact of AI in their workplace and on the Chemistry Profession in general. Attendees will be welcomed to the ICP fold by ICP President, Fabian Dayrit, Ph.D. RhC and will meet the members of the PRC Board of Chemistry: Adoracion P. Resurreccion, PhD, RCh; Soledad S. Castañeda, PhD, RCh, Ma. Theresa C. Cayton, MSc, RCh. Our featured speaker is former ICP Board of Director Secretary, Atty. Ma. Cristina Moratalla, RCh who will present on the Chemistry Profession Act and Ethical Standards in the Age of AI.
Event Schedule
Webinar Emcee: Mutya Samonte, MSc, RCh
Official Webinar Hashtag: #ChemWeek2025
Topic 1: Introduction to the ICP and the Chemistry Profession Law (RA 10657)
Fabian M. Dayrit, PhD, RCh
President, ICP
Topic 2: Meet the PRC Board of Chemistry
Adoracion P. Resurreccion, PhD, RCh
Soledad S. Castañeda, PhD, RCh
Ma. Theresa C. Cayton, MSc, RCh
PRC Board of Chemistry
Topic 3: Ethical Chemistry in the Age of AI
Atty. Ma. Cristina L. Moratalla, RCh, MBA
Former Secretary, ICP Board of Directors
Topic 4: Presentations and Panel Discussion on Careers in Chemistry
Academe – Teaching: Mara Milagros Del Callar Esguerra, MSc., RCh
Philippine Science High School System – Department of Chemistry
Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago Avenue (formerly Agham Road), Diliman, Quezon City
Academe – Research: Evangeline C. Amor, Ph.D., RCh
Terrestrial Natural Products Laboratory Institute of Chemistry, College of Science University of the Philippines Diliman, Quezon City
Industry – Corporate: Glenn C. Apostol, RCh
Technical Director, Chemrez Technologies, Inc.
PFCS Awardee for Chemical Industry (2024)
Industry – Entrepreneurship: Shalom Rodriguez, RCh
Owner and Founder, Magayon Ventures OPC
Government – Regulatory: Mayflor N. Ramos Candelaria, RCh, DD, MM
EQM Section Head/Assistant Manager Environmental Permits Division CLARK DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
President, ICP – Region 3 Chapter
Government – Research: Jasmin A. Lee-Donaal, RCh, PFT
Provincial Science and Technology Director, Kalinga President, ICP – CAR Cluster
Session Moderator: Emily V. Castriciones PhD, RCh
Technical Support/Assistant: Elliard Rowell Yanza, MSc, RCh / Yasmin Edanol, MSc. RCh.
Raffle Draw
Only confirmed, pre-registered participants are automatically signed up for the raffle draw.
Registration
Registration is required to receive a certificate. Confirmed slots (limited to 500) are on a first-come-first-served basis. An automatic response will be sent to the participant upon receipt of their registration. Access to the Zoom Webinar platform will be sent through the email address provided during the registration. Strictly one email address per registrant. Registration is free for active ICP Members.
Inquiries
For inquiries regarding registration and other concerns, please contact:
Ms. Julie Trinidad
ICP Office Secretary
Landline Number: (+632) 8-635-3575
Mobile Number: (0907) 751-7121 Email Address: secretariat@icp.org.ph
Office hours are from Monday to Friday, 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM PhST.