{"id":18721,"date":"2024-05-13T03:03:12","date_gmt":"2024-05-13T03:03:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/businessworld-economic-forum-2024-to-uncover-next-drivers-of-philippines-growth\/"},"modified":"2024-05-13T03:03:12","modified_gmt":"2024-05-13T03:03:12","slug":"businessworld-economic-forum-2024-to-uncover-next-drivers-of-philippines-growth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/energybuzz.ph\/staging\/6915\/businessworld-economic-forum-2024-to-uncover-next-drivers-of-philippines-growth\/","title":{"rendered":"BusinessWorld Economic Forum 2024 to uncover next drivers of Philippines\u2019 growth"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>\n<p class=\"p2\"><span class=\"s3\">THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY <\/span>has shown resilience despite facing challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, elevated in<span class=\"s4\">f<\/span>lation and high interest rates.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The BusinessWorld Economic Forum will tackle the key issues facing the Philippines today, as well as the next drivers of economic growth when it returns on May 22 (Wednesday) at the Grand Hyatt Manila in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s5\">Titled \u201cPH Next: Growth Drivers,\u201d the award-winning premier business event from the Philippines\u2019 leading business newspaper and multimedia content provider will bring together policy makers, industry leaders, and top executives. <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s6\">National Economic and Development Authority Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan will kickstart the forum by delivering a speech on the \u201cImperatives for Sustaining Philippines\u2019 Economic Growth.\u201d <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Lance Y. Gokongwei, president and chief executive officer (CEO) of JG Summit Holdings, Inc., will deliver a keynote speech on \u201cBoosting the Private Sector\u2019s Share in Fueling Economic Growth,\u201d sharing his perspective on the role of private enterprises in driving the Philippine economy forward.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Central to the forum will be the panel discussions discussing the various opportunities for the Philippine economy.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The first panel, \u201cStrengthening the Backbone of Nationwide Progress,\u201d will include George Royeca, CEO of ride-hailing service Angkas; Rafa de Mesa, head of economic estates for Aboitiz InfraCapital, Inc.; Jesus Romero, senior executive vice-president and chief operating o<span class=\"s4\">ff<\/span>icer (COO) of Converge ICT Solutions, Inc.; and Emmanuel \u201cManny\u201d Estrada, vice-president for regulatory development and strategy at Globe.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Another panel discussion on \u201cDigital Economy: A Vital Engine for Future Growth\u201d will feature Grace Vera Cruz, country head of ride-hailing and online payments platform Grab Philippines; Jerry Ngo, CEO of EastWest Bank; Carlos Barrera, CEO of Lazada Philippines; and Mitch Padua, group chief product o<span class=\"s4\">ff<\/span>icer of Maya.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The panel on \u201cSafeguarding Digital Economic Growth through Security and Trust\u201d includes Ingrid Bero\u00f1a, chief risk o<span class=\"s4\">ff<\/span>icer of mobile wallet platform GCash; and Alexander Ramos, executive director of the Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The forum will also feature a discussion on \u201cMaximizing the Potentials of the Philippine Manufacturing Sector\u201d with Maria Veronica Magsino, deputy director general for finance and administration of the Philippine Economic Zone Authority, and Olivia \u201cOlive\u201d Limpe Aw, president and CEO of Destileria Limtuaco and Co., Inc.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Another panel discussion on \u201cSustaining Economic Development through Sustainable Power \u2013 Navigating Adversities &amp; Opportunities in the Power Sector\u201d will include Francis Giles Puno, president and COO of First Gen Corp.; Raymond Ravelo, chief sustainability o<span class=\"s4\">ff<\/span>icer of Manila Electric Co. (Meralco); Richard Nethercott, president and CEO of the Independent Electricity Market Operator of the Philippines; and Jaime Urquijo, chief sustainability and risk officer of Ayala Corp. and a board director of ACEN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">The day-long forum will be hosted by Danie Laurel, news anchor for Cignal TV. Moderating the panel discussions will be <i>BusinessWorld<\/i> Editor-in-Chief Cathy Rose A. Garcia, alongside <i>BusinessWorld<\/i> reporters Luisa Maria Jacinta C. Jocson and Justine Irish D. Tabile, <i>BusinessWorld<\/i> Corporate News Editor Arjay L. Balinbin, and TV5 News Anchor Jester Delos Santos.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Interested attendees may register at <a href=\"https:\/\/registration.bworldonline.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><i>https:\/\/registration.bworldonline.com\/<\/i><\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">This edition of BusinessWorld Economic Forum is presented by BusinessWorld Publishing Corp., and by GCash, Ayala Corp., and ACEN.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Additional support is provided by gold sponsors Globe Telecom and Metro Paci<span class=\"s4\">f<\/span>ic Investments Corp., and silver sponsors BDO Unibank, Inc., Converge ICT Solutions, Inc., Federal Land, Inc., First Gen Corp., Federal Land NRE Global, Inc., GT Capital Holdings, Inc., Lazada Philippines, Megaworld Corp., National Grid Corp. of the Philippines, Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp., Smart Communications, Inc., San Miguel Corp., SM Supermalls, and Toyota Motor Philippines Corp.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\">Bronze sponsors are Aboitiz Equity Ventures, Astoria Hotels and Resorts, Citicore Renewable Energy Corp., EastWest Bank, FWD Insurance Philippines, Meralco, Megawide Construction Corp., RLC Residences, SGV &amp; Co., SM Investments Corp., Wilcon Depot, Inc., and Sant\u00e9 Barley Philippines.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s7\">Partner organizations include Asian Consulting Group, American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Bank Marketing Association of the Philippines, British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines, Management Association of the Philippines, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Philippine Franchise Association, Philippine Retailers Association; and media partners One News and <i>The Philippine STAR<\/i>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div>THE PHILIPPINE ECONOMY has shown resilience despite facing challenges such as the coronavirus pandemic, elevated inflation and high interest rates. 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