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Overview
The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic magnified the significance of digital economy in supporting economic competitiveness and resiliency. A movement towards digitalization and e-commerce has been observed across the Asia Pacific region, and the Philippines is no exception. Despite this, however, the prospects of pursuing digitalization have been coupled with constraints including access to affordable technologies, poor access to quality internet, and long-held traditional operation models.
To discuss the prospects of digitalization across the country, WR and National University of Singapore-Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy organizes a discussion forum and white paper launching entitled: “Digitalizing the Philippines: A White Paper Launch and Discussion Forum” to facilitate exchanges on the challenges and opportunities of promoting the development of digital economy in the Philippines.
This forum is organized in partnership with Embiggen Consulting, the University of Asia & the Pacific School of Law and Governance, College of St. Benilde School of Diplomacy and Governance, and the Philippine Strategic Forum.
We invite you to join us, along with the esteemed personalities and experts in the industry, in promoting the digital transformation in the country. We look forward to seeing you!
Speakers

HON. GRACE POE-LLAMANZARES
Senator, Senate of the Philippines Chairperson,
Senate Committee on Public Services Chairperson,
Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institutions
Keynote Speech

Dr. Francesco Mancini
Vice Dean, National University of Singapore – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Launch Ceremony Keynote Presenter

TG Limcaoco
President and CEO Bank of the Philippine Islands
Panel Speaker

Andrew Williamson
Vice President and Economic Adviser of Government Affairs, Huawei Technologies
Panel Speaker

Ricky Banaag
Chief Operating Officer, DFNN Inc.
Panel Speaker

Dr. Bernardo Villegas
Founder and Professor, University of Asia & the Pacific
Panel Speaker

Atty. Randy Echaus
Assistant Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology
Panel Speaker

Atty. Allan B. Gepty
Assistant Secretary, Industry Development and Trade Policy Group (IDTPG),
Department of Trade and Industry
Panel Speaker

Dr. Eduardo Araral
Associate Professor, National University of Singapore – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Panel Speaker

Prof. Robin Michael Garcia, Ph.D
CEO, WR
Assistant Professor of Political Economy, University of Asia & the Pacific
Moderator
Partners

Embiggen Consulting

FEU Tech Innovation Center

Philippine Strategic Forum

University of Asia and The Pacific

Benilde School of Diplomacy and Governance
Program
10:00AM – 10:15AM
10:00AM – 10:15AM
Welcoming Remarks
10:15AM – 10:45AM
10:15AM – 10:45AM
Keynote Speech
HON. GRACE POE-LLAMANZARES
Senator, Senate of the Philippines
Chairperson, Senate Committee on Public Services
Chairperson, Senate Committee on Banks and Financial Institutions
10:45AM – 11:00AM
10:45AM – 11:00AM
Launch Ceremony Keynote Speaker
Launch of the NUS-LKY Paper
Dr. Francesco Mancini
Vice Dean, National University of Singapore – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
11:00AM – 11:50PM
11:00AM – 11:50PM
Speaker Introduction and Panel Discussion
TG Limcaoco
President and CEO Bank of the Philippine Islands
Andrew Williamson
Vice President and Economic Adviser of Government Affairs, Huawei Technologies
Ricky Banaag
Chief Operating Officer, DFNN Inc.
Atty. Randy Echaus
Assistant Secretary, Department of Information and Communications Technology
Dr. Bernardo Villegas
Founder and Professor, University of Asia & the Pacific
Dr. Eduardo Araral
Associate Professor, National University of Singapore – Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy
Moderated by:
Prof. Robin Michael Garcia, Ph.D.
CEO, WR
Assistant Professor of Political Economy, University of Asia & the Pacific
11:50AM – 12:30PM
11:50AM – 12:30PM
Q&A Session
12:30PM
12:30PM