The 12th Arangkada Philippines Forum brings together experts and industry leaders in exploring various perspectives to facilitate and further integrate the principles of sustainability in accelerating inclusive growth and development.
With the theme Towards Sustainable Transformations, it puts the spotlight on identifying opportunities for the public and private sectors to engage and collaborate in boosting green investments, encouraging sustainable production and consumption practices, and advocating for responsible management and utilization of natural resources amid the long-term social, economic, and environmental impacts of climate change in the Philippines.
As in previous years, key government officials, industry and sector experts, and members of the business community will be invited to deliver keynote speeches and participate in the panels.
2023 Arangkada Philippines Forum: Towards Sustainable Transformations
9:00 AM - 9:15 AMPhilippine National Anthem
9:30 AM - 9:35 AMOpening of the Session
9:35 AM - 9:40 AMProgram Overview
Mr. Ebb Hinchliffe, Executive Director American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
9:45 AM - 10:05 AMOpening Keynote
Introduction of Speaker - Mr. Hyunchong "Joseph" Um Chairman, Samdo Group Philippines and President, Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines
Keynote Address - Hon. Alfredo E. Pascual. Secretary Department of Trade and Industry ; Hon. Arsenio M. Balisacan, Secretary, National Economic and Development Authority
Presentation of Plaque and Photo Opportunity with the JFC
10:05 AM - 10:10 AMHealth Break
Trade, Investment, and Sustainable Growth
10:10 AM - 10:15 AMIntroduction of Panel Speaker, Discussants, and Moderator
Mr. Benjamin Romualdez Country Managing Director–Philippines, Telstra and President, Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines
10:15 AM - 10:30 AMPresentation by Panel Speaker
Ms. Bianca R. Sykimte* Director, Export Marketing Bureau Department of Trade and Industry
10:30 AM - 11:00 AMPanel Discussion
Discussant (Green Equity and Investment) - Mr. Jean-Marc Arbogast*, Country Manager for the Philippines, International Finance Corporation
Discussant (Sustainable Finance) - Ms. Rhodora Brazil-De Vera, Deputy Director, Supervisory Policy and Research Department, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Discussant (MSME Integration and Capacity Building) - Mr. Vicente Catudio Jr., Chief of Party, USAID Strengthening Private Enterprises for the Digital Economy (SPEED)
11:00 AM - 11:10 AMOpen Forum
Presentation of Plaque and Photo Opportunity with the JFC
11:10 AM - 11:15 AMHealth Break
Evaluating the Philippinesโ Commitment to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development
11:15 AM - 11:20 AMIntroduction of Guest Speaker
Mr. Frank Thiel, Managing Director, Quezon Power (Philippines), Limited Co. and President American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
11:20 AM - 11:40 AMPresentation by Guest Speaker
Hon. Pia S. Cayetano Chair, Committee on Sustainable Development Goals, Innovations, and Futures Thinking Senate of the Philippines
11:40 AM - 11:45 AMPresentation of Plaque and Photo Opportunity with the JFC
Driving Change, Building Momentum: Conversations on Sustainability in Doing Business
11:45 AM - 11:50 AMIntroduction of Guest and Panel Speakers and Moderator
Mr. Florian Gottein Executive Director European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines
11:50 AM - 12:05 PMPresentation by Guest Speaker
Mr. Edgar O. Chua Chairman Business for Sustainable Development and Makati Business Club
12:05 PM - 12:35 PMPresentation by Panel Speakers
Ms. Sara Murphy President and Head of Global Operations Capital One Philippines
Ms. Aileen Judan-Jiao President and Country General Manager IBM Philippines
Mr. Roberto Batungbacal Senior Adviser, Chemical Industry Association of the Philippines
12:35 PM - 12:45 PMPanel Discussion
12:45 PM - 1:00 PMPresentation of Plaque and Photo Opportunity with the JFC
1:00 PM - 1:05 PMSynthesis and Session Reopening
1:05 PM - 1:25 PMMidday Keynote
Introduction of Speaker - Mr. Shigeru Shimoda President and CEO, Marubeni Philippines and President Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the Philippines
Keynote Address - Hon. Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga Secretary, Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Advancing the Nexus in Water, Energy, and Food Security in Policy Development
1:25 PM - 1:30 PMIntroduction of Panel Speaker, Discussants, and Moderator
Ms. Kimmi Siu Dewar Executive Director Australia-New Zealand Chamber of Commerce Philippines
1:30 PM - 1:45 PMPresentation by Panel Speaker
Mr. Pavit Ramachandran Country Director, Philippines Asian Development Bank
1:45 PM - 2:15 PMPanel Discussion
Discussant (Water Security) Mr. Rogelio Singson President & CEO, Metro Pacific Water and Water Management Expert Water Resources Management Office
Discussant (Energy Security) Ms. Divina Chingcuanco Chief of Party USAID Energy Secure Philippines RTI International
Discussant (Food Security) Dr. Gilberto Llanto Team Leader, Regulatory Support Program for National Development University of the Philippines Public Administration Research and Extension Services Foundation (UPPAF-RESPOND)
2:15 PM - 2:25 PMOpen Forum
2:25 PM - 2:30 PMHealth Break
ARANGKADA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARDING
2:30 PM - 2:35 PMIntroduction of Awardee and Recognition of Past Awardees
Atty. Mimi Lopez Malvar Government Relations and Country Legal Head, Procter & Gamble Phils, Inc. and Director, Philippine Association of Multinational Companies Regional Headquarters, INc.
2:35 PM - 2:45 PMAcceptance Speech
(Awardee to be announced)
Presentation of Plaque and Photo Opportunity with the JFC