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Such forum is aimed at information exchange, popularizing research results and mature technologies on environment as well as discussing relevant issues and challenges confronting our present and future. Indeed it is a great pride and honor to hold such a prestigious event here at the university, whose constituents-the leadership and administration officials, faculty, staff, students, and alumni meet with scientists, researchers, government officials, community people, industry players and other important partners. LADILAD,Ph.D.,CESO III President 3 M E S S A G EĦ PSSN 14 th Annual National Scientific Conference MESSAGE My warmest welcome to the guests, participants, officers, and members of the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature for our forthcoming 14 th Annual National Scientific Conference to be held at the main campus of the Benguet State University in La Trinidad, Benguet. On a final note, I wish to congratulate the organizers and sponsors of this event! Welcome once again and Mabuhay. There may be more engagements for collaboration and partnership towards responsible resource use, and it is hoped that this conference will usher in these strategies. Other means of partnership is through collaborative research and development and information sharing. The public sector through the State Universities and Colleges (SUCs) and concerned government line agencies (GLAs) generate technology and the public sector on the other hand can be a partner in the promotion and commercialization of such technology. Indeed, a complementation between the two sectors is one avenue to strengthen responsible resource use. Your conference theme: Public-Private Partnerships: Creating Possibilities for Responsible Resource Use is relevant to the times. We hope that you will enjoy your five day conference in our campus. We welcome all the participants and guests to BSU. has been elected as President of the PSSN. (PSSN), on the occasion of its 14 th National Scientific Conference on May 20-24, The Benguet State University (BSU) is honored and privileged to host this event, likewise proud that one of our faculty members, in the person of Prof. 5 PSSN 14th Annual National Scientific Conference Republic of the Philippines BENGUET STATE UNIVERSITY La Trinidad, 2601, Benguet Province Office of the President MESSAGE In behalf of the Benguet State University Administration, Staff, Faculty and Students, I extend my warm greetings to the Philippine Society for the Study of Nature, Inc.