OPENING SESSION
8:00 - 9:00
REGISTRATION
9:00 - 9:10
NATIONAL ANTHEM/OVERVIEW
9:10 - 9:30
WELCOME REMARKS
Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba, Department of Trade and Industry
Dr. Jesus Lim Arranza, Federation of Philippine Industries
REGISTRATION
9:00 - 9:10
NATIONAL ANTHEM/OVERVIEW
9:10 - 9:30
WELCOME REMARKS
Undersecretary Rafaelita M. Aldaba, Department of Trade and Industry
Dr. Jesus Lim Arranza, Federation of Philippine Industries
SESSION 1: TAKING STOCK OF PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING PERFORMANCE
The manufacturing sector has been a major driver of the country’s economy, posting a sustained above 6% quarterly growth rate from 2010 to 2018 and continues to account for the highest sectoral share of Philippine gross domestic product at 17%.
In 2019, however, the sector has slowed down to an average of 3.7% for the first three quarters (compared to 5.6% in the previous year) due to a number of factors, including the delayed passage of the national budget, firms holding off production activities and expansion plans while deliberations on incentives reform were ongoing, and the impact of the trade war between the country’s major trading partners, the United States and China.
The session will review the state of the Philippine manufacturing sector in light of recent domestic and global developments impacting its performance. It will explore how the public and private sectors can further advance the growth of Philippine industries, improve the competitiveness of Filipino firms, and enhance the achievement of inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the country.
In 2019, however, the sector has slowed down to an average of 3.7% for the first three quarters (compared to 5.6% in the previous year) due to a number of factors, including the delayed passage of the national budget, firms holding off production activities and expansion plans while deliberations on incentives reform were ongoing, and the impact of the trade war between the country’s major trading partners, the United States and China.
The session will review the state of the Philippine manufacturing sector in light of recent domestic and global developments impacting its performance. It will explore how the public and private sectors can further advance the growth of Philippine industries, improve the competitiveness of Filipino firms, and enhance the achievement of inclusive and sustainable industrial development in the country.
9:30 - 9:50
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Driving Philippine Manufacturing to the Future
Secretary Ramon Lopez, Department of Trade and Industry
9:50 - 10:10
Supporting Industrialization through Incentives Reform
Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua, Department of Finance
10:10 - 10:30
Easing Doing Business for Firms and Industries
Atty. Jeremiah B. Belgica, REB, EnP Profile
10:30 - 10:50
Promoting Manufacturing Growth Amidst Trade Wars
Assistant Secretary Allan Gepty, Department of Trade and Industry
10:50 - 11:30
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Mr. George Chua, Federation of Philippine Industries
Mr. Roberto Batungbacal, Dow Chemical Philippines
Jeffrey Mijares, Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Industriyang Kimika
Mr. Dan Lachica, Semiconductor & Electronics Industries of the Phils., Inc.
Dr. Ramon Clarete, UP School of Economics
Moderator
Atty. Tony Abad
11:30 - 12:00
Presentation by Director Lilian G. Salonga and Director James Empeño
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 1:10
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Driving Philippine Manufacturing to the Future
Secretary Ramon Lopez, Department of Trade and Industry
9:50 - 10:10
Supporting Industrialization through Incentives Reform
Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua, Department of Finance
10:10 - 10:30
Easing Doing Business for Firms and Industries
Atty. Jeremiah B. Belgica, REB, EnP Profile
10:30 - 10:50
Promoting Manufacturing Growth Amidst Trade Wars
Assistant Secretary Allan Gepty, Department of Trade and Industry
10:50 - 11:30
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Mr. George Chua, Federation of Philippine Industries
Mr. Roberto Batungbacal, Dow Chemical Philippines
Jeffrey Mijares, Samahan sa Pilipinas ng Industriyang Kimika
Mr. Dan Lachica, Semiconductor & Electronics Industries of the Phils., Inc.
Dr. Ramon Clarete, UP School of Economics
Moderator
Atty. Tony Abad
11:30 - 12:00
Presentation by Director Lilian G. Salonga and Director James Empeño
12:00 - 1:00
Lunch
1:00 - 1:10
Signing of Memorandum of Understanding
SESSION 2: PHILIPPINE MANUFACTURING AND
AGRIBUSINESS IN 4IR
AGRIBUSINESS IN 4IR
The Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) is disrupting production processes and business models among firms, supply chains within industries, and value chains across the globe. The emergence of 4IR technologies are opening up opportunities for enhancing efficiency while at the same time presenting challenges for pushing productivity to higher levels.
In the Philippines, most industries are still transitioning from Industry 2.0 to 3.0, with some taking steps towards digitalization and smart manufacturing. While 4IR technologies are increasingly being adopted in more advanced countries, the Philippines needs to create the necessary conditions and enabling environment to support firms and industries transition smoothly to new technologies.
This session will discuss the ways by which firms in the Philippine manufacturing and agribusiness sectors can adapt to the changing industrial landscape brought about by 4IR. It will also consider how MSMEs can prepare for future production through Industry 4.0 and employ technologies for sustainable industrial activities.
In the Philippines, most industries are still transitioning from Industry 2.0 to 3.0, with some taking steps towards digitalization and smart manufacturing. While 4IR technologies are increasingly being adopted in more advanced countries, the Philippines needs to create the necessary conditions and enabling environment to support firms and industries transition smoothly to new technologies.
This session will discuss the ways by which firms in the Philippine manufacturing and agribusiness sectors can adapt to the changing industrial landscape brought about by 4IR. It will also consider how MSMEs can prepare for future production through Industry 4.0 and employ technologies for sustainable industrial activities.
1:10 - 1:30
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Modernizing and Industrializing Philippine Agriculture
Undersecretary Waldo Reyes Carpio, Department of Agriculture
1:30 - 1:50
Leapfrogging Industrialization through Industry 4.0
Mr. Raimund Klein, Siemens
1:50 - 2:10
Smart Industry Readiness Index
Dr. Andreas Hauser, TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
2:10 - 2:30
Climate Change and CO2 Reductions in the Transport Sector
Mr. Noboru Oba, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
2:30 - 3:10
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Mr. Edmund Araga, Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines
Ms. Marilyn Alberto, Philippine Multimodal Transportation and Logistics Association
Usec. Rose Edillon, National Economic and Development Authority
Dir. Nestor Arcansalin , Board of Investments
Dr. Jose Bienvenido Manuel Biona, De La Salle University
Moderator
Atty. Tony Abad
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Modernizing and Industrializing Philippine Agriculture
Undersecretary Waldo Reyes Carpio, Department of Agriculture
1:30 - 1:50
Leapfrogging Industrialization through Industry 4.0
Mr. Raimund Klein, Siemens
1:50 - 2:10
Smart Industry Readiness Index
Dr. Andreas Hauser, TÜV SÜD Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd.
2:10 - 2:30
Climate Change and CO2 Reductions in the Transport Sector
Mr. Noboru Oba, Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association
2:30 - 3:10
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Mr. Edmund Araga, Electric Vehicle Association of the Philippines
Ms. Marilyn Alberto, Philippine Multimodal Transportation and Logistics Association
Usec. Rose Edillon, National Economic and Development Authority
Dir. Nestor Arcansalin , Board of Investments
Dr. Jose Bienvenido Manuel Biona, De La Salle University
Moderator
Atty. Tony Abad
SESSION 3: SKILLS AND HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT FOR FUTURE PRODUCTION
The economy of the future requires a workforce equipped with the technical knowledge and digital skills to perform tasks and jobs that are being redefined by the 4IR. The use of Industry 4.0 technologies necessitates the reevaluation of human resource development programs and redesigning these towards better preparing the labor force for future production.
The session will delve into the impact of the 4IR on the world of work, the industrial workforce, and the future of jobs. It will look into addressing the challenges of working in an environment of cyber-physical systems, reskilling/upskilling of workers, and ensuring employability of the country’s human capital.
The session will delve into the impact of the 4IR on the world of work, the industrial workforce, and the future of jobs. It will look into addressing the challenges of working in an environment of cyber-physical systems, reskilling/upskilling of workers, and ensuring employability of the country’s human capital.
3:10 - 3:30
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Developing the Filipino Workforce in 4IR
Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Department of Labor and Employment
3:30 - 3:50
Technology’s Impact on Jobs and the Future of Work
Dr. Sameer Khatiwada, Asian Development Bank
3:50 - 4:10
Getting Today’s Workforce Future-Ready
Mr. Toh Swee Chien , SkillsFuture Singapore
4:10 - 4:50
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Dir. Rosalina Constantino, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Ms. Paulina Kim Pacete, Institute of Labor Studies
Dr. Christopher Monterola, Asian Institute of Management
Dr. Eduardo Ong, PCCI / Alliance for TVET
Moderator
Ms. Justine Raagas*
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
Developing the Filipino Workforce in 4IR
Secretary Silvestre Bello III, Department of Labor and Employment
3:30 - 3:50
Technology’s Impact on Jobs and the Future of Work
Dr. Sameer Khatiwada, Asian Development Bank
3:50 - 4:10
Getting Today’s Workforce Future-Ready
Mr. Toh Swee Chien , SkillsFuture Singapore
4:10 - 4:50
Panel Discussion
Panelists
Dir. Rosalina Constantino, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
Ms. Paulina Kim Pacete, Institute of Labor Studies
Dr. Christopher Monterola, Asian Institute of Management
Dr. Eduardo Ong, PCCI / Alliance for TVET
Moderator
Ms. Justine Raagas*
CLOSING SESSION
4:50
CLOSING REMARKS
Secretary Isidro Lapena, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
CLOSING REMARKS
Secretary Isidro Lapena, Technical Education and Skills Development Authority
