The 13th Arangkada Philippines Forum convenes various stakeholders to explore perspectives on upskilling and upscaling human capital to accelerate the country’s growth.
It identifies opportunities and challenges for the labor market posed by shifting demographics and rapid technological advancements, with a focus on key economic sectors like agriculture, mining, manufacturing, and other emerging industries. It also aims to advocate for much-needed economic reforms that can pave the way for a future-ready workforce and uplift the lives of Filipinos.
As in previous years, representatives from government, experts, industry leaders, and members of the business and international development community will be invited to deliver keynote speeches and provide their insights in the panel discussions.
PROVISIONAL AGENDA
(As of October 21, 2024)
Time Start | Time End | Activity | |
7:30 AM | 9:00 AM | Registration | |
9:00 AM | 9:05 AM | Opening Ceremony | |
9:05 AM | 9:10 AM | Welcoming Remarks | President, European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines |
9:10 AM | 9:15 AM | Program Overview | Project Director, The Arangkada Philippines Project |
Opening Keynote | |||
9:15 AM | 9:20 AM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker | President, Korean Chamber of Commerce Philippines |
9:20 AM | 9:35 AM | Opening Keynote Speech 1 | Department of Labor and Employment |
9:35 AM | 9:40 AM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker | President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
9:40 AM | 9:55 AM | Opening Keynote Speech 2 | Competitiveness and Innovation Group, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) |
Panel 1 – UPSKILL: Adapting to A New Workforce
This panel will tackle the demographic and technological shifts that are reshaping the landscape of work. Panelists will dive deep into current trends and offer insights on how demographic dividends can be better leveraged to benefit the economy, highlighting the importance of upskilling and lifelong learning to level up our workforce. It will also focus on strategies to strengthen the linkages between the academe and the business community to address underemployment, job and skill mismatch, and other challenges in the labor market. |
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9:55 AM | 10:00 AM | Introduction of Panel Presenter, Moderator, and Discussants | Vice President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Inc. |
10:00 AM | 10:15 AM | Panel Presentation | Senior Education Specialist, World Bank |
10:15 AM | 10:45 AM | Panel Discussion | Senior Education Specialist, World Bank Executive Director, Commission on Higher Education Mr. Joey Concepcion III Ms. Frankie Antolin Moderated by: |
10:45 AM | 11:00 AM | Open Forum | |
11:00 AM | 11:05 AM | Health Break | |
Special Address | |||
11:05 AM | 11:10 AM | Introduction of Speaker | Executive Director, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
11:10 AM | 11:30 AM | Special Address | Senate President, Senate of the Philippines |
Panel 2 – UPSCALE: Strengthening the Backbone of our Value Chains
The second panel will revolve around the crucial task of strengthening our workforce in the key sectors that form our value chain: agriculture, mining, and manufacturing. In the context of rapid technological advancements, experts will discuss the need for critical skills and technologies required to upscale our industries, address concerns on job displacement, and explore ways to generate higher quality jobs for Filipinos. |
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11:30 AM | 11:35 AM | Introduction of Panel Presenter, Moderator, and Discussants | Vice President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Inc. |
11:35 AM | 11:50 AM | Panel Presentation | Senior Director, Coca-Cola Philippines |
11:50 AM | 12:20 PM | Panel Discussion | Director Bureau of Competitive Development, Department of Trade and Industry Chief-of-Party, Advanced Manufacturing Development Alliance Chairman, Chamber of Mines of the Philippines Moderated by: Mr. Bobby Batungbacal Executive Director, Makati Business Club |
12:20 PM | 12:30 PM | Open Forum | |
Midday Keynote | |||
1:00 PM | 1:05 PM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker | President, Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Philippines, Inc. |
1:05 PM | 1:25 PM | Midday Keynote | Country Director, International Labor Organization |
Panel 3 – UPLIFT: Nurturing Talents for the Future
The panel will focus on examining the emerging roles and skill sets necessary to accelerate the sustainable and inclusive development of the country. The discussion will emphasize the significance of investing and expanding green and digital jobs to fully transition to a green economy and examine social and economic interventions needed to empower and uplift the workforce. |
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1:25 PM | 1:30 PM | Introduction of Panel Presenter, Moderator, and Discussants | Director, Philippine Association of Multinational Companies Regional Headquarters, Inc. |
1:30 PM | 1:45 PM | Panel Presentation | Social Sector Economist, Asian Development Bank |
1:45 PM | 2:15 PM | Panel Discussion | Social Sector Economist, Asian Development Bank Deputy Director General, Technical Education And Skills Development Authority Ms. Mishy Co Mr. Jo-A Lozano Moderated by: |
2:15 PM | 2:30 PM | Open Forum | |
2:30 PM | 2:35 PM | Health Break | |
Arangkada Lifetime Achievement Awardee | |||
2:35 PM | 2:40 PM | Introduction of Awardee | President, Canadian Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines |
2:40 PM | 2:50 PM | Acceptance Speech | Mr. Alfredo Pascual |
Closing Keynote | |||
2:50 PM | 2:55 PM | Introduction of Keynote Speaker | President, European Chamber of Commerce in the Philippines |
2:55 PM | 3:15 PM | Closing Keynote Speech | Danish Ambassador to the Philippines |
3:15 AM | 3:25 AM | Special Address | Chairman of the House Committee on Higher and Technical Education, House of Representatives |
3:25 PM | 3:30 PM | Closing Ceremony | |
Networking and Cocktails | |||
3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Networking Session |