About the Forum
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) is the primary agency responsible for the conservation, management, development, and proper use of the Philippine's environment and natural resources. It is mandated to promote equitable access, assure sustainability, and enhance the contribution of the country's natural resources for present and future generations. However, natural, technological and human-induced hazards, including those due to climate change, present challenges to resilient and inclusive development . These impact the complex systems that constitute our shared environment and communities. These challenges require whole-of-society and transdisciplinary approaches towards evidence-informed policy and action for the protection, preservation, conservation enhancement and regeneration of our country's ecosystems.
It is therefor critical that scientific, technological, and traditional knowledge, expertise and innovation be dynamically integrated into the DENR's strategies, policies, and processes. In this context, strategic partnerships and collective action between national and local governments, academic and scientific institutions, civil society, the private sector and communities are critical to the transformation towards adaptive, inclusive, and sustainable development. This nexus approach is needed to turn challenges into opportunities for building resilient environments and ecosystems.
The discussions in this forum are essential contributions to the identification of strategies and priority actions of the DENR. Their outcomes, actionable recommendations and commitments from stakeholders will be reflected in the Department Summary. They will serve as critical inputs to the Policy Reform Agenda, Systems and Collaboration Mechanisms, and Shared Programs, Actions, and Plans. Consequently, the forum also aims to accelerate the DENR's mission of mobilizing the country's citizens in protecting, conserving, and managing the environment and natural resources.
Objectives
Enable inclusive dialogue across all of the DENR's stakeholders to identify each sector's unique and shared challenges, accelerate cooperation, and gather information on priorities for possible inclusion in the DENR's policy agenda and multi-year Roadmap for Programs, Activities and Projects (PAP)
Share the knowledge and experiences on how different stakeholders can work together with the DENR and other national government agencies to craft and implement policies and programs towards climate and disaster resilience and sustainable development
Foster and strengthen partnerships among stakeholders; coordinate each sector's initiatives on matters involving the environment, natural resources protection, development and conservation
Identify multi-stakeholder initiatives and good practices that apply science, technology and innovation to achieve shared and unique values across different sectors
Program of Activities
Day 1 - October 5, 2022, Wednesday
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Registration
8:45 am - 9:15 am
Plenary Speakers’ Time with the President
9:15 am - 9:20 am
Philippine National Anthem
Invocation
9:20 am - 9:30 am
Opening Remarks
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Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga
Secretary, DENR
9:30 am - 9:40 am
Memorandum of Agreement Signing between DENR and DOLE
(Represented by Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga and Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma)
9:40 am - 9:45 am
Introduction of the Keynote Speaker
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Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga
Secretary, DENR
9:45 am - 10:05 am
Keynote Message
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His Excellency Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
President of the Republic of the Philippines
10:05 am - 10:10 am
Photo Opportunity
10:10am - 10:30 am
Break
10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Plenary Presentation: Private Sector
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Mr. Ramon S. Ang
President and CEO, San Miguel Corporation
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Mr. Lance Gokongwei
President and CEO, JG Summit Holdings, Inc. -
Mr. Federico Lopez
Chairman and CEO,
First Philippine Holdings Corporation -
Mr. Hans T. Sy
Chairman, SM Prime Holdings, Inc. -
Ms. Mariana Zobel de Ayala
Senior Vice President Consumer Bank Marketing and Digital Platforms, Bank of the Philippine Islands -
Mr. Enrique K. Razon
Chairman and CEO, International Container Terminals Services, Inc. (invited) -
Mr. Manny B. Villar
Chairman, Vista Land and Lifescapes, Inc. (invited)
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Parallel Breakout Sessions: Setting ENR Policy Agenda
Breakout Session A: Environmental Protection
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Land Management
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Forest Management
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Biodiversity Management
Moderators:
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Atty. Thomas Kabigting
Legal Officer, Forest Management Bureau -
Atty. Gia Ibay
Head, Climate Change and Energy Programme, WWF Philippines
Breakout Session B: Natural Resource Management
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Environmental Management
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Water Management
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Mines and Geosciences
Moderators:
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Dr. CP David, Professor
University of the Philippines -
Ms. Liza Manzano
Chief, Lands Geological Survey Division, Mines and Geosciences Bureau
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Synthesis
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Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, CESO I
Undersecretary for Field Operations - Luzon, Visayas and Environment, DENR
Day 2 - October 6, 2022, Thursday
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 am - 9:15 am
Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2
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Atty. Ernesto Adobo, Jr., CESO I
Undersecretary for Legal, Administration, Human Resources and Legislative Affairs, DENR
9:15 am - 10:15 am
Panel Discussion: Development Partners
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Ms. Katherine Custodio
Executive Director, WWF Philippines -
Ms. Edwina Garchitorena
Chairperson, Forest Foundation Philippines -
Mr. Enrique Nuñez
Executive Director, Conservation International Philippines -
Mr. Yeb Saño
Executive Director
Greenpeace Southeast Asia -
Ms. Anna Rita A. Varona
Chief Operating Officer, Haribon Foundation -
Mr. Filomeno Sta. Ana III
President, Bantay Kita
Moderator:
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Atty. Gia Ibay
Head, Climate Change and Energy Programme, WWF Philippines
10:15 am - 11:15 am
Panel Discussion: Development Partners
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Mr. Silvestre Barrameda, Jr.
Executive Director, National Resilience Council -
Mr. Roberto Calingo
Executive Director, Peace & Equity Foundation -
Ms. Agnes De Jesus
Chief Sustainability Officer, First Philippine Holdings Corporation -
Mr. Ernesto Garilao
Chairman and President, Zuellig Family Foundation
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Mr. Elvin Uy
Executive Director, Philippines Business for Social Progress
Moderator:
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Ms. Marilou Erni,
Undersecretary and Chief of Staff, DENR
11:15 am - 11:30 am
Break
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Development Partners
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Mr. Marco Toscano Rivalta
Chief, United Nations Office
for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) Regional Office for
Asia and the Pacific -
Mr. Ebisawa Yo
Senior Representative, Japan International Cooperation Agency -
Ms. Rebekah Eubanks
Acting Mission Director, USAID
Philippines -
Mr. Khalid Hassan
Country Director, International Labor Organization and UN Resident Coordinator ad interim -
Mr. Masatsugu Asakawa
President, Asian Development Bank (invited) -
Dr. Ndiame Diop
Country Director for the Philippines, Malaysia, Thailand and Brunei, World Bank (invited)
Moderator:
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Mr. Antonio Joselito Lambino II
Strategic Communication and Advocacy Managing Director, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Parallel Breakout Sessions: Stocktaking of Shared ENR Programs, Activities and Projects
Breakout Session A: Environmental Protection
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Short-Term: 1-3 Years
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Medium-Term: 4-6 Years
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Long-Term: Beyond 6 Years
Moderator:
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MGEN Augusto Dela Peña
Undersecretary, DENR
Breakout Session B: Natural Resource Management
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Short-Term: 1-3 Years
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Medium-Term: 4-6 Years
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Long-Term: Beyond 6 Years
Moderator:
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Atty. Jonas Leones, CESO I
Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs, DENR
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Break
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Synthesis
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Atty. Jonas Leones, CESO I
Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs, DENR
Day 3 - October 7, 2022, Friday
8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Recap of Day 2 and Overview of Day 3
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Mr. Joselin Marcus Fragada
CESO III
Undersecretary for Field Operations-Mindanao, DENR
9:30 am - 10:30 am
Panel Discussion: Academe
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Dr. Maria Obiminda Cambaliza
Professor, Ateneo de
Manila University -
Dr. Juan Pulhin
Professor, Ateneo de Manila University -
Dr. Jurgenne Honculada-Primavera
Chief Mangrove Scientific Advisor, Zoological Society of London -
Dr. Raymond Tan
Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, De La Salle University -
Dr. Laura T. David
Director, University of the Philippines Marine Science Institute
Moderator:
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Dr. Carlos Primo David, Professor
University of the Philippines
10:30 am - 11:30 am
Panel Discussion: Academe
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Fr. Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ
Executive Director, Manila Observatory -
Dr. Ben Malayang III, Professor
Silliman University -
Dr. Rodel Lasco
Executive Director, Oscar M. Lopez Center -
Dr. Rex Victor Cruz
Professor, University of the
Philippines Los Baños -
Dr. Angel Alcala
Professor, Silliman University
Moderator:
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Dr. Carlos Primo David, Professor
University of the Philippines
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Parallel Breakout Session: Discussion on the Resiliency Framework for ENR
Breakout Session A: Environmental Protection
Breakout Session B: Natural Resource Management
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Break
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Wrap-up and Synthesis
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Atty. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh, CESO I
Undersecretary for Finance, Information Systems and Climate Change, DENR
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Closing Remarks
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Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga
Secretary, DENR
Methodologies
The Multi-stakeholder Forum shall be a combination of plenary and breakout sessions summarized as follows:
DAY 1
PLENARY PRESENTATION ON ENR SITUATIONER
Private Sector Perspective
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: PARTICULARS
Setting ENR Policy Agenda
BREAKOUT SESSION: GROUPINGS
Environment Management
Land Management
Water Management
Mines and Geosciences
Forest Management
Biodiversity Management
DAY 2
PLENARY PRESENTATION ON ENR SITUATIONER
CSOs and NGOs Perspective
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: PARTICULARS
Stocktaking of Shared ENR Programs, Activities and Projects
BREAKOUT SESSION: GROUPINGS
Short-Term (1-3 years)
Medium Term (4-5 years)
Long-Term (beyond 6 years)
DAY 3
Academe Perspective
PLENARY PRESENTATION ON ENR SITUATIONER
BREAKOUT SESSIONS: PARTICULARS
Discussion on the Resiliency Framework for ENR
BREAKOUT SESSION: GROUPINGS
Private Sector
CSOs and NGOs
Academe
Outputs & Outcome
Outputs
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Policy and Legislative Agenda for Environment and Natural Resources (ENR)
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Inventory of Shared ENR Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for co-implementation by multi-stakeholders
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Resiliency Framework for ENR: an integrated framework for multi-stakeholder strategic engagement in ENR
Outcome
The Resiliency Framework for ENR to be produced out of the Multistakeholder Forum shall serve as the foundation for science-based, data-driven, and socially, politically and culturally-sensitive environment and natural resource policies as well as the corresponding PAPs that will be co-implemented by the government and non-government actors.
Key Questions for Speakers
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What is your vision for an environmentally-resilient Philippines and how can DENR
be a development partner? -
What are your organization’s main challenges and how can the DENR respond?
What priority actions can be taken? -
Are there current and emerging frameworks, approaches, tools, and technologies in
your sector that can be adopted or enhanced by others to address their respective
challenges?
Expected Participants
The forum will be around 200 pax composed of the following sectors:
Government
Development Sector /NGOs
Academe
Private Sector
National and Local
