Leadership forum features FVR, Pimentel
"OVERCOMING Challenges: Philippines Vision 2020," a leadership forum and dinner, will feature two of the country's prominent leaders, namely former President Fidel V. Ramos and Senator Aquilino "Koko" L. Pimentel III. They will share their views on such topics as maritime border disputes, justice issues, electoral reform, climate change and environmental concerns, and other challenges facing the country, and as well as their own visions of the Philippines in the year 2020.
Former President Ramos is credited with the resurgence and growth of the Philippine economy during his presidency. He now continues to help the country through his Ramos Peace and Development Foundation, Inc. which is dedicated to the promotion of peace and development in the Philippines and in the larger Asia-Pacific region.
Senator Pimentel is presently the chairman of the senate committees on Electoral Reforms and People's Participation, Justice and Human Rights, and the Select Oversight Committee on the Local Government Code of 1991.
A panel of reactors composed of Mayor John Bongat of Naga City, Dean Antonio La Viña of the Ateneo University School of Government, and Director Mario Molina of Manila Economic and Cultural Office in Kaoshiung, Taiwan, will provide further insights on the issues discussed during the forum in relation to their expertise and experience. Atty. Rodrigo Quimbo, a partner in Quisumbing Torres Law Firm, is the moderator for the event.
"Overcoming Challenges: Philippines Vision 2020" will be held on July 9, 6 p.m., at the Manila AB Room, Shangri-la Hotel, Ayala Avenue, Makati City. Participants will be treated to a buffet dinner with entertainment provided by the Chorus Juris.
The forum is one of the events organized by UP Law Class of 1989 as part of its year-long celebration of their silver jubilee year. The Philippine Daily Inquirer is a media partner for the event.
Ticket prices for the forum are P5,000 and P2,500 (student rate upon presentation of valid school ID). For ticket inquiries, call or text (0971) 885-6683 or call 818-0385. Look for Atty. Al Oxales, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee.