The 11th Arangkada Philippines Forum: 'Reform, Rebuild, Recover'

The seven members of the Joint Foreign Chambers (JFC) of the Philippines will host their 11th annual Arangkada Philippines Forum on December 6, 2022 at the Manila Ballroom of the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.

With the theme “Reform, Rebuild, Recover”, this year’s forum will focus on how policy reforms can accelerate and sustain economic recovery. Subsequent legislative priorities and recommendations to help rebuild sectors most affected by the pandemic will be discussed. Each panel will combine public and private sector representatives to identify opportunities for the Philippines to resume sustainable high growth, job creation, poverty reduction, and increased investment.

The program will begin with keynote speeches from Department of Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno and Management Association of the Philippines President Rogelio Singson. The first panel, Achieving Robust Infrastructure for a Stronger Economy, will look into the plans of the new administration to modernize the country’s infrastructure; strengthen public-private partnerships; and pursue green infrastructure projects.

There will also be a special session that will discuss the most important legislative reforms to be pursued by the 19th Congress, including policies to address key challenges to the Philippine economy as it seeks to regain pre-pandemic growth momentum.

Accelerating Exports for High Growth will focus on the priorities of the Philippine government to  increase the productivity and competitiveness of key industries: agriculture, manufacturing, and mining. Initiatives to further strengthen the capacity of the country’s micro, small, and medium enterprises towards integrating them into the global value chain will also be explored.

Advancing Digitalization for Inclusive Recovery will explore the role of digital technology and the importance of the Philippine digital transformation in inclusive and sustainable recovery. Among the topics to be discussed are opportunities for upskilling the workforce; developing technology solutions for healthcare; enhancing digital literacy in Philippine education; and leveraging  innovation relative to sustainability in doing business.

The JFC will also hold its Lifetime Achievement Award ceremony. The Lifetime Achievement  Award is given to individuals of any nationality residing in the Philippines who have contributed  significantly to improving the country’s business environment.

Now in its 11th year, the Arangkada Forum is an initiative of the JFC that provides a platform for  collaborative engagement among business leaders, industry experts, representatives from the  public sector, the diplomatic community, and the media.

The JFC is a coalition of the American, Australian-New Zealand, Canadian, European, Japanese,  and Korean chambers as well as the Philippine Association of Multinational Companies Regional Headquarters, Incorporated. It supports and promotes open international trade, increased foreign investment, and improved conditions for business to benefit both the Philippines and the countries  the JFC members represent.

To register for the 2022 Arangkada Philippines Forum, visit
https://investphilippines.info/forum2022/ or contact Angelie Payuyo at
avpayuyo@teamasia.com. You may also direct your inquiries to
forum@arangkadaphilippines.com For more information on The Arangkada Philippines Project, visit https://www.arangkadaphilippines.com.