Speakers for the VABC
We regret to inform you that Senator Mar Roxas will not be able to make it to the 17t Visayas Area Business Conference.
We instead will have Senator Richard Gordon who will also speak on the same topic, " My Energy ka Pa Ba? Coping with Challenging Times".
17th VABC Program and our Guest Speakers
August 15 8:00 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 PLENARY SESSIONS Venue: CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (CICC)
Conference Registration Opening Ceremonies
- Entry of Colors
- Doxology
- National Anthem
- Conference Call To Order / Opening Statement
- Mr. Jose T. Ng, PCCI Vice-President for Visayas
- Welcome Messages: Mayor Jonas C. Cortes
Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña
The 17th VABC at a glance
The Mandaue City and the Province of Cebu awaits you!
Join the 17th VABC Area Business Conference and be part of the gathering of business, government and economic leaders who will come togethre to discuss relevant and timely topics that affect your business and your ommunity.
GAIN practical ideas that you can apply in your organization.
DISCOVER the latest innovation and techniques needed to grow your business and complete effectively in the global economy.
HEAR from policy makers their insights on the challenges affecting in the global economy of the country today.
NETWORK with other businessmen and suppliers.
Suroy Suroy Urban Adventure Schedule
August 16, Saturday, Capitol
8:00am Assembly at Escario Entrance
8:30am Depart to Mandaue
9:00am Arrive at Mandaue City for Industrial Tour
11:45am Proceed to Lapu-lapu
12:15-2:00pm Arrive ar Mactan Shrine, Lunch, Presentation
2:00 Depart for Bigfoot Entertainment Ltd.
2:20-3:20 Arrive at Bigfoot Entertainment, Plant Visit
3:20- 3:40 Proceed to Birhen Sa Regla Church
3:40-4:30 Church Visit and Prayer Offering
4:30-5:00 Proceed to Cordova
5:00 Arrive at Cordova
5:00 Shell Gathering, Exhibit, other Activities.
6:00-8:00 Dinner and Program
Chamber Management Meeting
August 14, 2008
Cebu Parklane Hotel
Partipated by Visayas Chambers of Commerce from: Aklan Ati-Atihan • Antique Chamber • Bohol • Boracay • Capiz • Cebu • Consolacion • Eastern Samar • Guimaras • Iloilo • Leyte • Mandaue • Metro Bacolod • Negros Oriental • Ormoc • Samar • Siquijor
Suerte ug Kaanyag sa Sugbu
August 14, 2008 Night, Waterfront Hotel & Casino Mactan
This special welcome by the Mandaue Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Mandaue City Government, Cebu Provincial Government and hosted by PAGCOR will be a night of fun, good food, great songs and entertainment, as well as opportunities to try your gaming skills and luck!
There will be also a fashion show by Designer Dexter Alazas, with paintings by Dodong Bandibas. Fashion Accessories will be provided by Artizans.
Suroy-Suroy Urban Adventure
August 16, 2008, CICC
Provincial delegates will be visiting various Mandaue Industrial and Export companies, and will enjoy a lunch at one of the better resorts. After that, they will visit a film academy/studio, and more resorts.The tour will be lead by the governor, and other provincial/city officials. The tour will be finished around 3:30 p.m. Additional Option: Delegates will have an additional option ( a fee will be assessed) to enjoy an additional day. They will visit and enjoy the local sights and sounds of Cordova, including a coronation in their fiesta. They will then be billeted at one of the famous resorts, and the next day, will get a tour at some of the outlying islands of Lapulapu where they can enjoy local food, snorkeling, and diving. The tour will culminate in the CICC where local food and dances will be presented.
Timpla'ng Sugbuanon
August 15, 2008 Night, Social Hall, Cebu Provincial Capitol
An evening of Cebu flavors with Cultural song and dance presentations.
17th VABC Conference
August 15, 2008 PM, CICC
The conference will cover relevant topics delivered by top business people and government officials on various topics like:
- Glory that IS Visayas
- May Energy Ka Pa Ba?
-Survival Elements: Old Values, New Take-Ups
-Gaining Ground: The Aboitiz Story
It will be keynoted by the Cebu provincial Governor, Honorable Gwendolyn Garcia who will speak on the topic, “Suroy-Lambo-Patigayon - a discussion of inter-province, inter-island trade and tourism, as can be gleaned by gainful experiences from the Suroy-suroy Sugbu and the international trade avenues. The topic aims to give insights on strengthening inter-province ties that will foster a stronger supplier base for the external markets in the province, the islands, the Visayas region and its trade gates.
August 15 - Schedule
8:00 a.m. - Conference Registration
8:30 a.m. – 9:30
PLENARY SESSIONS
Venue: CEBU INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION CENTER (CICC)
Opening Ceremonies
• Entry of Colors
• Doxology
• National Anthem
• Conference Call To Order / Opening Statement
-Mr. Jose T. Ng, PCCI Vice-President for Visayas
• Welcome Messages: Mayor Jonas C. Cortes
Mayor Tomas R. Osmeña
• Acknowledgment of Regional Governors
• Acknowledgment of Sponsors and Guests
• Conference Agenda and Intro of PCCI President : Mr. Eric N. Mendoza, MCCI President
• Inspirational Message: Edgardo G. Lacson – PCCI President
9:30 a.m.- 10:00 a.m.
Topic 1: The Glory That Is Visayas!
SECRETARY JOSEPH ‘ACE’ DURANO
Department of Tourism
10:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
SPONSORS’ PRESENTATION
10:15 a.m. – 10:45 a.m
Topic 2: KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Suroy-Lambo-Patigayon:
A Perspective of Oneness in Visayas
- GOV. GWENDOLYN F. GARCIA
Province of Cebu
10:45 a.m.- 11:15 a.m.
Topic 3: “MAY ENERGY KA PA BA?”
COPING WITH THE CHALLENGES OF THE TIMES
- SEN. MAR ROXAS
11:15 a.m. - 11:45
Topic 4: Survival Elements: Old Values, New Take-Ups
- ATTY. ALEXANDER LACSON
11:45 a.m.- 12:15 a.m.
OPEN FORUM
Panelists: Speakers; Regional Governors; Chamber Presidents
12:15 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
LUNCH BREAK
SPONSORS’ PRESENTATION
1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Topic 5: Addressing Industry Mismatch for Gainful Employment
- AMBASSADOR DONALD G. DEE
hairman Emeritus PCCI
1:30p.m.- 2:00 p.m.
Topic 6: Sustainable Construction
- DR. FRANCIS FELIZARDO
Senior VP Aggregates and Construction Materials
HOLCIM Phils. Inc.
2:00 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
Topic 7: Enhancing Competitiveness through Intellectual Property Rights
- HON. ADRIAN S. CRISTOBAL, JR.
Dir. Gen. IP Of the Philippines
2:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
SPONSORS’ PRESENTATION
3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Approval & Passage of Conference Resolutions
Moderator: Mr. Francis Monera. PCCI Regional Governor
4: 00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. CLOSING
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. Tour of Delegates to ONE CEBU
