Plenary Talk 1
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines is honored to welcome Dr. Yukari Ito of the University of Tokyo for her plenary lecture, “Resolution of Singularity and the McKay Correspondence.”
Dr. Ito introduced the celebrated McKay Correspondence, highlighting its deep connections among algebraic geometry, representation theory, quotient singularities, and mathematical physics. Her lecture showcased how this remarkable theory continues to build bridges across different areas of mathematics.
Thank you, Dr. Ito, for an inspiring and enlightening presentation.
Moderator: Angelyn R. Lao
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines is honored to welcome Dr. Yukari Ito of the University of Tokyo for her plenary lecture, “Resolution of Singularity and the McKay Correspondence.”
Dr. Ito introduced the celebrated McKay Correspondence, highlighting its deep connections among algebraic geometry, representation theory, quotient singularities, and mathematical physics. Her lecture showcased how this remarkable theory continues to build bridges across different areas of mathematics.
Thank you, Dr. Ito, for an inspiring and enlightening presentation.
Moderator: Angelyn R. Lao
Plenary Talk 2
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was honored to feature Dr. Maria Carmen V. Amarra of the University of the Philippines Diliman as she delivered her plenary lecture, “Block-Transitive Designs with Multiple Invariant Point-Partitions.”
Dr. Amarra presented fascinating developments in combinatorial design theory, highlighting the interplay between symmetry, group actions, and block designs.
Thank you, Dr. Amarra, for an engaging and insightful presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Jocelyn P. Vilela
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was honored to feature Dr. Maria Carmen V. Amarra of the University of the Philippines Diliman as she delivered her plenary lecture, “Block-Transitive Designs with Multiple Invariant Point-Partitions.”
Dr. Amarra presented fascinating developments in combinatorial design theory, highlighting the interplay between symmetry, group actions, and block designs.
Thank you, Dr. Amarra, for an engaging and insightful presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Jocelyn P. Vilela
Plenary Talk 3
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was privileged to hear from Dr. Gladys C. Nivera of the Philippine Normal University as she delivered her plenary lecture, “The Philippine Mathematics Education Crisis: What the ILSAs Say.”
Drawing on findings from international large-scale assessments (ILSAs), Dr. Nivera presented a compelling overview of the current state of mathematics education in the Philippines, highlighting critical learning gaps, systemic challenges, and opportunities for meaningful reform.
Moderator: Dr. Manuel Joseph Loquias
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was privileged to hear from Dr. Gladys C. Nivera of the Philippine Normal University as she delivered her plenary lecture, “The Philippine Mathematics Education Crisis: What the ILSAs Say.”
Drawing on findings from international large-scale assessments (ILSAs), Dr. Nivera presented a compelling overview of the current state of mathematics education in the Philippines, highlighting critical learning gaps, systemic challenges, and opportunities for meaningful reform.
Moderator: Dr. Manuel Joseph Loquias
Plenary Talk 4
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was honored to feature Dr. Intan Muchtadi of Institut Teknologi Bandung for her plenary lecture, “From Weak U-Homology to Machine Learning: Topological Methods for Noisy and Structured Data.”
Dr. Muchtadi presented how ideas from topology can be used to analyze complex, noisy, and high-dimensional data, highlighting exciting connections between modern mathematics and machine learning. Her lecture showcased the growing role of topological methods in addressing contemporary challenges in data science and artificial intelligence.
Thank you, Dr. Muchtadi, for an engaging and insightful presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Mark Anthony C. Tolentino
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was honored to feature Dr. Intan Muchtadi of Institut Teknologi Bandung for her plenary lecture, “From Weak U-Homology to Machine Learning: Topological Methods for Noisy and Structured Data.”
Dr. Muchtadi presented how ideas from topology can be used to analyze complex, noisy, and high-dimensional data, highlighting exciting connections between modern mathematics and machine learning. Her lecture showcased the growing role of topological methods in addressing contemporary challenges in data science and artificial intelligence.
Thank you, Dr. Muchtadi, for an engaging and insightful presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Mark Anthony C. Tolentino
Plenary Talk 5
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was privileged to hear from Dr. Andrei A. Domogo of the University of the Philippines Baguio as he delivered his plenary lecture, “How Can Mathematics Help Shape the Future of Medical Treatment?”
Dr. Domogo demonstrated how mathematical models can provide valuable insights into disease processes, treatment strategies, and personalized medicine. His lecture highlighted the important role of mathematics in advancing healthcare and improving medical decision-making.
Thank you, Dr. Domogo, for sharing an inspiring perspective on the intersection of mathematics and medicine.
Moderator: Dr. Aurelio de los Reyes V
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was privileged to hear from Dr. Andrei A. Domogo of the University of the Philippines Baguio as he delivered his plenary lecture, “How Can Mathematics Help Shape the Future of Medical Treatment?”
Dr. Domogo demonstrated how mathematical models can provide valuable insights into disease processes, treatment strategies, and personalized medicine. His lecture highlighted the important role of mathematics in advancing healthcare and improving medical decision-making.
Thank you, Dr. Domogo, for sharing an inspiring perspective on the intersection of mathematics and medicine.
Moderator: Dr. Aurelio de los Reyes V
Plenary Talk 6
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was delighted to welcome Dr. Kiesha Prem of the National University of Singapore for her plenary lecture, “What We Count, When We Count Contacts: Contact Patterns in Infectious Disease Modelling.”
Dr. Prem explored how patterns of human interaction influence the spread of infectious diseases and how contact data can strengthen epidemiological models used for public health planning and response. Her lecture underscored the vital contribution of mathematical modelling to understanding and managing disease outbreaks.
Thank you, Dr. Prem, for an informative and timely presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Jomar F. Rabajante
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was delighted to welcome Dr. Kiesha Prem of the National University of Singapore for her plenary lecture, “What We Count, When We Count Contacts: Contact Patterns in Infectious Disease Modelling.”
Dr. Prem explored how patterns of human interaction influence the spread of infectious diseases and how contact data can strengthen epidemiological models used for public health planning and response. Her lecture underscored the vital contribution of mathematical modelling to understanding and managing disease outbreaks.
Thank you, Dr. Prem, for an informative and timely presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Jomar F. Rabajante
Plenary Talk 7
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was honored to feature Dr. Neil Jerome Egarguin of the University of the Philippines Los Baños for his plenary lecture, “Modelling Strategies and Optimization Methods for the Control of EM Waves.”
Dr. Egarguin presented how mathematical modeling and optimization techniques can be applied to the study and control of electromagnetic waves, highlighting the important role of mathematics in advancing modern technologies and engineering applications.
Thank you, Dr. Egarguin, for an insightful and engaging presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Editha C. Jose
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was honored to feature Dr. Neil Jerome Egarguin of the University of the Philippines Los Baños for his plenary lecture, “Modelling Strategies and Optimization Methods for the Control of EM Waves.”
Dr. Egarguin presented how mathematical modeling and optimization techniques can be applied to the study and control of electromagnetic waves, highlighting the important role of mathematics in advancing modern technologies and engineering applications.
Thank you, Dr. Egarguin, for an insightful and engaging presentation.
Moderator: Dr. Editha C. Jose
Plenary Talk 8
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was delighted to welcome Ms. Michelle Alarcon of the Z-Lift Solutions for her plenary lecture, “Mathematics for a Thinking Workforce in the Age of AI.”
Ms. Alarcon discussed the evolving role of mathematics in preparing future professionals for an AI-driven world, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, data literacy, and adaptability as essential skills for the workforce of tomorrow.
Thank you, Ms. Alarcon, for sharing valuable insights on the enduring relevance of mathematics in the age of artificial intelligence.
Moderator: Dr. Carlene P. Pilar-Arceo
The Mathematical Society of the Philippines was delighted to welcome Ms. Michelle Alarcon of the Z-Lift Solutions for her plenary lecture, “Mathematics for a Thinking Workforce in the Age of AI.”
Ms. Alarcon discussed the evolving role of mathematics in preparing future professionals for an AI-driven world, emphasizing critical thinking, problem-solving, data literacy, and adaptability as essential skills for the workforce of tomorrow.
Thank you, Ms. Alarcon, for sharing valuable insights on the enduring relevance of mathematics in the age of artificial intelligence.
Moderator: Dr. Carlene P. Pilar-Arceo