MMSU Coaster

𝐌𝐌𝐒𝐔 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝟒𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐑𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐫, 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐚

Two full-time researchers from the Mariano Marcos State University (MMSU) proudly represented the Philippines at the 46th Asian Conference on Remote Sensing (ACRS) held at The Rinra Hotel, Makassar, Indonesia, from October 27 to 31, 2025.

The prestigious international conference, organized by the Indonesian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS/MAPIN) in collaboration with the Asian Association on Remote Sensing (AARS) and endorsed by leading institutions, this year’s conference was held under the theme “harnessing Remote Sensing for Global Sustainability, Resilience and Technology Innovation”. This event brought together over 235 participants from more than 15 countries across Asia and beyond. With more than 300 full papers presented, the ACRS 2025 served as a vital platform for scientists, engineers, educators, and professionals to share advancements in the fields of remote sensing, geospatial science, and earth observation technologies.

The event commenced with an opening ceremony followed by three plenary sessions that featured renowned keynote and invited speakers from leading institutions in Asia. The technical sessions spanned oral presentation sessions, poster sessions, and International Society for Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (ISPRS) special sessions, showcasing innovations and collaborations that push the frontiers of geospatial applications.
Representing the Philippines, Engr. Rodel T. Utrera and Engr. Christine B. Mata of MMSU joined eight other Filipino delegates in presenting their research papers to the international community.

Engr. Utrera presented three papers:
1) Mapping Potential Saltern Areas Using Remote Sensing and Geospatial Analysis of Physical and Climatic Parameters for Sustainable and Innovative Salt Production;
2) Mapping and Classification of Crystallization Ponds in Pangasinan Using Sentinel-1 InSAR and Optical Data; and
3) Assessing GSMaP Satellite-based Precipitation for Runoff Modelling in a Data-Scarce Mountainous Basin: A Case Study of the River Basin, Philippines

Meanwhile, Engr. Mata presented two papers titled:
1. Predictive Ability of Delft3D-based Storm Surge Forecasts Using Historical and Forecasted Typhoon Tracks; and
2. Evaluating CHIRPS Satellite-based Rainfall Data for Hydrologic Modelling and Climate Impact Assessment in the Abra River Basin, Philippines

The first two papers were conducted under the ASIN (Accelerating Salt Research and Innovation) Center – Project 1 at MMSU, while the latter three were outputs of the COASTER (Coastal Engineering and Management) R&D Center. Both are flagship research programs of MMSU focused on advancing coastal and climate resilience, led by Dr. Nathaniel R. Alibuyog. These projects are funded by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST).

Their participation highlights MMSU’s growing leadership in applied geospatial science. The event did not only provide a platform for MMSU researchers to present their research outputs but also ensured global visibility of their work. All papers will be published in its e-proceedings, with submissions processed for inclusion in Scopus, Web of Science, and ResearchGate.
The conference concluded with a closing ceremony that underscored the importance of cross-border collaboration and data-driven innovation to address the environmental and developmental challenges faced by the Asia-Pacific region.