Regional Alumni Institute Provisional Program
Provisional Program of the Regional Alumni Institute as of 27 September 2019
Regional Alumni Institute
22-23 November 2019, Grand Regal Hotel, Davao City
Organized by:
UP Mindanao Foundation, Inc. (UPMFI) University of the Philippines Mindanao
In cooperation with the
UP Alumni Association (UPAA)UPAA – Davao Chapter
Theme: Attaining inclusive and sustainable development in Mindanao through investment in UP
Mindanao’s programs
PROVISIONAL PROGRAM
(9.27.2019)
Day 1, 22 November 2019 (Friday)
Time |
Activity |
In-Charge / Speakers |
12:00 – 1:30 pm |
Registration |
Secretariat |
1:30 – 1:40 pm |
National anthem and doxology |
Koro Kantahanay |
1:40 – 1:50 pm |
Welcome remarks |
Hon. Sara Duterte-Carpio City Mayor, Davao City |
1:50 – 2:00 pm |
Opening statement |
Atty. Marie Dinah Tolentino-Fuentes President, UPMFI, and Chair, Regional Alumni Institute |
2:00 – 2:10 pm |
Message |
Mr. Reynaldo C. Laserna President, UP Alumni Association |
2:10 – 2:15 pm |
Video: A quick glance at UP Mindanao since its inception |
University Information Committee |
2:15 – 2:25 pm |
Inspirational remarks |
Atty. Danilo L. Concepcion President, University of the Philippines |
2:25 – 2:40 pm |
Vital role of UP Mindanao in the development of Mindanao: UP Mindanao’s Strategic Plan (2019-2023) |
Prof. Larry N. Digal, PhD Chancellor, UP Mindanao, and Co-Chair, Regional Alumni Institute |
2:40 – 2:45 pm |
Intermission number |
Koro Kantahanay |
2:45 – 3:05 pm |
Legislative support for UP Mindanao so it can effectively contribute to attainment of inclusive and sustainable development in Mindanao |
Sen. Juan Miguel "Migz" F. Zubiri |
3:05 – 3:25 pm |
Cong. Roman T. Romulo |
|
3:25 – 3:45 pm |
Cong. Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez |
|
3:45 – 4:20 pm |
Panel discussion on UP Mindanao’s Strategic Plan (2019-2023) |
Mr. John Y. Gaisano, Jr. Vice Chair, UPMFI Engr. Ivan C. Cortez Officer-In-Charge, City Planning and Development Office Mr. Emmanuel "Manny" F. Piñol Chairman, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) |
4:20 – 4:55 pm |
Plenary discussion |
Dean Pedro A. Alviola, PhD School of Management, UP Mindanao |
4:55 – 5:00 pm |
Synthesis |
Prof. Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, PhD Director, Center for the Advancement of Research, development,and engagement In Mindanao (CARIM), UP Mindanao |
Day 2, 23 November 2019 (Saturday)
Time |
Activity |
In-Charge / Speakers |
8:30 – 8:35 am |
Recap of Day 1 |
Prof. Emma Ruth V. Bayogan, PhD Director, Center for the Advancement of Research, development,and engagement In Mindanao (CARIM), UP Mindanao |
8:35 – 8:45 am |
Harnessing UP’s alumni network for the development of UP Mindanao campus |
Mr. Robert Lester F. Aranton UPAA National Board, and Co-Chair, Membership Development Committee |
8:45 – 9:05 am |
Research, innovation, and engagement in science and technology for Mindanao’s development |
Sec. Fortunato T. de la Peña Secretary, Department of Science and Technology |
9:05 – 9:25 am |
CHED programs to support relevant and quality higher education in Mindanao |
Dr. J. Prospero E. De Vera III Chairman, Commission in Higher Education |
9:25 – 10:00 am |
Plenary discussion |
Dean Pedro A. Alviola, PhD School of Management, UP Mindanao |
10:00 – 10:10 am |
Cultural presentation |
Dance Ensemble |
10:10 – 10:30 am |
Promoting peace and development in Mindanao |
Atty. Jesus G. Dureza Former Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process |
10:30 – 10:50 am |
Mindanao’s potentials in tourism (agri, eco, and ethno-botanical) |
Sec. Bernadette Fatima Tecson Romulo-Puyat Secretary, Department of Tourism |
10:50 – 11:15 am |
Mindanao as the country’s food basket: Issues and prospects to attain inclusive and sustainable development |
Sen. Cynthia A. Villar Chairperson, Senate Committee on Agriculture and Food |
11:15 – 11:40 am |
Sec. William D. Dar Secretary, Department of Agriculture |
|
11:40 – 12:10 pm |
Plenary discussion |
Ms. Wit Holganza Managing Director, Cacao City Marketing Cooperative |
12:10 – 1:10 pm |
Lunch |
|
1:10 – 1:30 pm |
Pursuing Mindanao’s development through sports: Translating vision into action |
Sen. Emmanuel "Manny" D. Pacquiao |
1:30 – 1:50 pm |
Panel discussion: Legislative support for UP Mindanao so it can effectively contribute to attainment of inclusive and sustainable development in Mindanao Moderators: Asec. Roberto Alabado III & Councilor Mabel Sunga-Acosta |
Sen. Christopher Lawrence "Bong" T. Go |
1:50 – 2:10 pm |
Cong. Isidro T. Ungab |
|
2:10 – 2:30 pm |
Panel discussion: Perspectives from the executive branch on UP Mindanao’s potential contribution to Mindanao’s development Moderators: Mr. John Tria & Councilor Antonette "Petit" Principe |
Sec. Karlo Alexei B. Nograles Cabinet Secretary |
2:30 – 2:50 pm |
Sec. Ernesto M. Pernia Socio-Economic Planning Secretary, NEDA |
|
2:50 – 3:10 pm |
Sec. Wendel E. Avisado Secretary, Department of Budget and Management |
|
3:10 – 4:05 pm |
Open forum |
Panel Moderator/s |
4:05 – 4:10 pm |
Intermission number |
The Smuggled Ones |
4:10 – 4:50 pm |
Reading of RAI resolutions and presentation to the Philippine president |
UPMFI Chair Sebastian L. Angliongto and alumni chapters |
4:50 – 5:20 pm |
Response to resolutions |
His Excellency Rodrigo R. Duterte Philippine President |
5:20 – 5:30 pm |
Closing remarks |
Atty. Angelo A. Jimenez Board of Regents Member, University of the Philippines |
5:30 – 7:00 pm |
Dinner |
|
7:00 onward |
“Talentadong UP Alumni” Contest |
Fellowship Committee |
Emcees: Atty. Marie Glenn Sorila, Mr. Julius Neil A. Piala, Ms. Merle Dawn S. Comidoy