Dr. Masagca represents CatSU in an international symposium at Portugal
FacultyDr. Jimmy T. Masagca, Professor
VI of the Catanduanes State University attended the 2022 International
Symposium on Small Pelagic Fish: New Frontiers in Science for Sustainable
Development held in Lisbon, Portugal on November 7-11, 2022.
The scientific meeting was
organized by the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES),
the North Pacific Marine Science Organization (PICES) and the Food and
Agriculture Organization (FAO).
The Portuguese Institute for Sea
and Atmosphere, I.P. (IPMA) is a public institution, part of the indirect
administration of State, following the responsibility of the Ministry of
Economy and Sea and the Ministry of Agriculture and Food, under the supervision
and guardianship of the respective ministers.
Dr. Masagca presented his oral
presentation on ‘small pelagic fishes and fisheries in the coastal waters of
Catanduanes Island, Philippines within climate variability” in the topic
Session S4, and a poster on “An integrated risk-based assessment of Cabugao Bay
in Catanduanes, Philippines for small pelagic fishes to guide ecosystem-based
management” in the topic S7.
Dr. Masagca is one of the members
of the National Panel of Technical Experts (NPTE) by the Climate Change
Commission (CCC) whose goals are to localize science-based climate actions.
Dr. Masagca has fields of
expertise that include Biology, Aquatic Science, Natural Science, and
Fisheries. His affiliations include that of being a Professor VI in CatSU,
Member of PIPERS Committee (CatSU), Commissioner Member, IUCN-CEC, and
Scientific Advisor of Pacifictech RTIC Inc. NGO.
Subsequently, Dr. Masagca was
also awarded by the Office of the President, Climate Change Commission a
Certificate of Appearance for being present during the 11th NPTE
Forum, with the theme: “Transforming Science into Local Actions Towards Climate
Resilience” held on November 23, 2022 at Novotel Manila, Quezon City.
Dr. Masagca holds a degree in BS
Fisheries from UP Diliman, MS Biology from De la Salle University, Meritissimus
Doctorate in Education from CatSU, and finally impregnated and mixed with CatSU
education forming the best combination to work with the locals of the island,
the Bicol region, and the country. #CVecilles
