The Kapisanang Kimika ng Pilipinas (KKP), in collaboration with Tarlac State University through the Department of Chemistry, successfully concluded its 2026 annual conference with the theme, “Green Chemistry for a Changing World: Empowering Sustainable Communities”.
Held from February 23-24, 2026 at the Alumni Center, Lucinda Campus, this marked the first time the organization hosted its prestigious event outside of Metro Manila.
KKP President Dr. Christina A. Binag expressed hope that the conference would pave the way for the establishment of the KKP-Central Luzon Chapter. She also shared that the organization plans to expand its reach to other regions following its engagement with TSU.
The conference featured six plenary sessions, four workshops, and awards for the best posters with the aim to highlight cutting-edge research, technologies, and best practices that drive green transformations – from cleaner production and circular bioeconomy to climate-resilient innovations and community-centered science.
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Plenary Sessions |
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Cultural Heritage as a Model for Sustainability: Chemical Analysis of a Tabique Pampango Lime Mortar |
Jan-Michael C. Cayme, PhD De La Salle University, Manila Archaeology |
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Paper-Based Analytical Devices (PAD): A Green Platform to Headspeace Measurements Based on Digital Colorimetry |
Acad. Fortunato B. Sevilla III Professor Emeritus University of Santo Tomas |
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Studies of Physical Properties of Crumpled Graphene Spheres |
Professor Chun-Hu Chen Department of Chemistry National Sun Yat-sen University, Taiwan |
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Switching on Contrast, Greening Up Nanoparticles: Smarter Chemistry for Better Imaging |
Joel Garcia, PhD Department of Chemistry De La Salle University, Manila |
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Tuklas Lunas Drug Discovery and Development Program |
Christine C. Hernandez, PhD Institute of Chemistry University of the Philippines, Diliman |
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From Waste to Wealth: PROPRE BOOST as a Sustainable Probiotic and Prebiotic Solution for Feed and Agriculture Systems |
Rosalie R. Rafael, PhD Chief Executive Officer Agqua Veterinary Medicine Manufacturing |
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Workshops |
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Green Chemistry Sparks: Engaging Students with Microscale Electrochemistry Experiments |
Felicidad Christina R. Peñafiel, PhD Department of Chemistry University of Santo Tomas |
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Sustainable Chemical Measurements and Green Chemistry Education through Smartphone-Based Colorimetry |
Alan Rodelle M. Salcedo, PhD Department of Chemistry University of Santo Tomas |
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Coffee Chemistry and the Concept of Sustainability |
Emmanuel V. Garcia, PhD Department of Chemistry De La Salle University, Manila |
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Experience the HITACHI Tabletop Scanning Electron Microscope |
Engr. Marlon Llana Nanotech Analytical Services and Training Corporation (NASAT), Sigmatech Inc. |
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Best Posters |
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First Place |
Patrick M. Dela Cruz, Chia-Hung Yen, Oliver B. Villaflores (University of Santo Tomas) |
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Second Place |
Elaiza Mae R. Martin, Anacel S. Dela Cruz (NEUST) |
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Third Place |
Bernadette E. Victorio, Jennica V. Jove (NEUST) |
According to Prof. Claire C. Lagrana, chairperson of the TSU Chemistry Department, this is the second collaboration of the university with KKP.
The organization was previously invited for a lecture series with the title, “BEYOND THE FLASK: Chemical Innovations Solving Today’s Challenges A Lecture Series on Recent Trends in Chemistry Research” on October 13, 2025 at the TSU Hotel.
