psbis INSIGHTS

The first PSBIS Panel, “𝐆𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐭: 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐎𝐮𝐭𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤, 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐏𝐫𝐢𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬” highlighted the nation's economic outlook and policy reforms to enhance the investment climate. 

The panelists, namely, DBM Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman, NEDA Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan, and Ambassador Medardo G. Macaraig, discussed government support for green ecosystems, streamlined processes for strategic investments, and incentives to attract high-impact investments that promote sustainable growth.

DBM Undersecretary Margaux Salcedo moderated the panel. (FB)

In PSBIS Panel 3: “𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐓𝐄 - 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠”, our expert panel discussed how technology and innovation can drive sustainability and economic growth. They underscored how strategic partnerships with the Philippine government and private sector, along with incentives in economic zones, can attract investments in advanced manufacturing and emerging technologies. 

Moderated by Third Secretary and Vice Consul Atty. Joy Anne B. Lai, head of the Economic Section of the Philippine Embassy, this panel featured the following speakers:

1.  DOST Secretary Renato U. Solidum Jr.;

2. DepEd Secretary Juan Edgardo “Sonny” M. Angara;

3. Mr. Antonilo DC. Mauricio, General Manager, National Development Company; and 

4. Mr. Tereso O. Panga, Director General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority

DICT Secretary Ivan John E. Uy also shared his insights through a video message. (FB)

Immediately after the PSBIS plenary sessions, policy makers from the government and business industry sectors engaged in a fireside chat on “Navigating the Philippine Business Landscape: Opportunities in Ecozones and Strategic Partnerships”. The C-Suite Conversations was moderated by Ms. Tina di Cicco, Venture Partner of Investible / Kerubin Capital.

The Panelists include:

1. Mr. Tereso O. Panga, Director General, Philippine Economic Zone Authority; 

2. Ms. Monica L. Trajano, Vice President for Business Development, Aboitiz InfraCapital -  Economic Estates; 

3. Mr. Jolan Formalejo, Vice President for Inventory Generation, Aboitiz InfraCapital Economic Estates; and 

4. Mr. George Barcelon, Chair, Philippine Chamber of Commerce, Inc.; Independent Director, BDO Unibank  (FB)