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Society for Agricultural Education-Research Development Abroad (SAEDA) University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)

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.

Tagaytay City 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.

Manila 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.

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

SECOND ANNOUNCEMENT

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.

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) Poverty alleviation

(b) Environmental management

(c) Sustainable community development

(d) Agri-tourism

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 e-

mail to issaasphil@yahoo.com 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 issaasphil@yahoo.com. Accepted abstracts

will be published in the Conference Proceedings.

Last day of submission of abstract and payment of membership fee

August 15, 2013

Notification of acceptance of abstracts

September 15, 2013

Last day of payment of registration fee

October 31, 2013

International Congress and General Meeting

November 11-15, 2013

ISSAAS International Board Meeting

November 11, 2013 (8:00 PM)

Call for Paper/Poster Abstracts

Important dates to remember

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 on-

site 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.

Registration Fee

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: enquiry@acaciahotelsmanila.com

www.acaciahotelsmanila.com

Participants are advised to have their own hotel booking. Visit www.issaasphils.wordpress.com for the list of recommended hotels.

Conference Venue

Hotel Accommodation

For more information, please contact:

The ISSAAS SECRETARIAT Phone: +632 (049) 536-2227

E-mail address: issaasphil@yahoo.com Or visit:

http://www.issaas.org www.issaasphils.wordpress.com

Account Name: International Society for Agricultural

Science in Southeast Asia

Account Number: 000913-2689-11

Swift Code: BOPIPHMM

Posters should not have been presented in any scientific meeting.

Papers should present the results of an original unpublished research.

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: