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Day 1 - 2023 Multistakeholder Forum - Visayas

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Day 2 - 2023 Multistakeholder Forum - Visayas

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 therefore 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

Program of Activities

Day 1 - January 18, 2023
Wednesday

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Registration

9:00 am - 9:10 am
Philippine National Anthem

Invocation

9:10 am - 9:20 am

Welcome Remarks

Honorable Jerry P. Treñas
Mayor, Iloilo City

9:20 am - 9:30 am
Opening Remarks

Honorable Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.
Governor, Province of Iloilo

9:30 am - 9:40 am

Message and Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga
Secretary, DENR

9:40 am - 9:55 am
Keynote Message

Honorable Lorna Regina B. Legarda
Senate President Pro Tempore, Republic of the Philippines

9:55 am - 10:00 am

Photo Opportunity

10:00am - 10:15 am
Break

10:15 am - 11:45 pm
Plenary Presentation: Local Government

Moderator:
MGEN Augusto Dela Peña, Undersecretary for Organizational Transformation, DENR

Governor Arthur R. Defensor, Jr.
Province of Iloilo

Governor Sharee Ann T. Tan
Province of Samar
Mayor Nicholas M. Yulo
Bago City, Negros Occidental
Mayor John T. Raymond, Jr.
Bayawan City, Negros Oriental
Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez
City of Ormoc

11:45 pm - 12:00 nn
Presentation of DENR’s Proposed ENR Framework for Multistakeholder Engagement

Atty. Jonas R. Leones, CESO I
Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs, DENR

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Lunch
Press Conference

1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Launch of Project TRANSFORM and Signing of Pledge of Partnership for a Resilient, Inclusive, and Environmentally Sustainable City of Ormoc

Atty. Jonas R. Leones, CESO I
Undersecretary for Policy, Planning and International Affairs, DENR
Ms. Agnes De Jesus, Chief
Sustainability Officer, First Philippine Holdings, Inc.
Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez
City of Ormoc

Signatories: Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, Congressman Richard Gomez, Mayor Lucy Torres Gomez, Mr. Richard B. Tantoco, Mr. Silvestre Z. Barrameda, Jr., Mr. Roberto R. Calingo, Mr. Elvin Ivan Y. Uy, Mr. Ernesto D. Garilao

1:30 pm - 2:30 pm
Plenary Presentation: Private Sector

Moderator:
Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, CESO I

Undersecretary for Field Operations - Luzon, Visayas and Environment, DENR

Mr. Richard B. Tantoco
President and COO, Energy Development Corporation
VAdm. Alexander Pama
Co-Chair, ARISE Philippines
Engr. Rogelio L. Singson
President, Management Association of the Philippines and President and CEO, Metro Pacific Water
Mr. Vivencio Dizon
Chief Regulatory Officer, Prime Infrastructure Capital, Inc.

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Plenary Presentation: Private Sector

Moderator:
Atty. Juan Miguel Cuna, CESO I

Undersecretary for Field Operations - Luzon, Visayas and Environment, DENR

Mr. Jose Bayani D. Baylon
Senior Vice President of Sustainability, Public Affairs, and Communications Group, Nickel Asia Corp.
Mr. Aristides Antonio Gonzales
Vice President - Business & Project Development, Arthaland Corp.
Ms. Jennylle Tupaz
Vice President and Senior Estates Development Head, Ayala Land, Inc.
Ms. Maria Carla T. Uykim
Head of Corporate Advisory and Compliance Division, Megaworld Corp.

3:30pm - 3:45 pm
Break

3:45pm - 4:00 pm
Plenary Presentation: International Development Partner

Strengthening Institutions and Empowering Localities Against Disasters and Climate Change Programme (SHIELD)

Mr. Paul Harrington
First Secretary for Development, Embassy of Australia

4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Parallel Breakout Sessions: Setting ENR Policy Agenda

Breakout Session A: Environmental Protection

Environmental Management
Water Management
Mines and Geosciences

Moderator:

Atty. Ernesto D. Adobo, Jr., CESO I, Undersecretary for Legal, Administration, and Legislative Affairs, DENR

Breakout Session B: Natural Resource Management

Land Management
Forest Management
Biodiversity Management

Moderator:

Asec Marcial C. Amaro, Jr., CESO II
Assistant Secretary for Policy, Planning and Foreign Assisted and Special Projects, DENR

5:00 pm - 5:15 pm

Break

5:15 pm - 5:30 pm

Synthesis

Atty. Juan Miguel T. Cuna
Undersecretary for Field Operations - Luzon, Visayas and Environment, DENR

END OF DAY 1

Day 2 - January 19, 2023
Thursday

8:00 am - 9:00 am
Inauguration of New Building of DENR Region 6
Photo Opportunity

9:00 am - 9:10 am
Recap of Day 1 and Overview of Day 2

Asec Gilbert C. Gonzales, CESO III
Assistant Secretary for Field Operations – Luzon and Visayas, DENR

9:10 am - 9:15 am

Introduction of the Keynote Speaker

Atty. Juan Miguel T. Cuna, CESO I
Undersecretary for Field Operations - Luzon, Visayas and Environment, DENR

9:15 am - 9:30 am
Keynote Message

Honorable Terence Calatrava
Presidential Assistant for Visayas, Republic of the Philippines

9:30 am - 9:35 am

Photo Opportunity

9:35 am - 9:50 am

Plenary Presentation: International Development Partner

Dr. Wei-Sen Li, Executive Director
APEC Emergency Preparedness Capacity Building Center (EPCC) and Secretary General, National Science and Technology Center for Disaster Reduction Taipei (NCDR)

09:50 am - 10:00 am

Break

10:00am - 11:30 am

Panel Discussion: Development Partners

Moderator:
Dr. Carlos Primo C. David
Undersecretary, DENR

Dr. Betty Cernol-McCann
President, Silliman University
Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin
President, Visayas State University
Dr. Clement C. Camposano
Chancellor, University of the Philippines-Visayas
Dr. Brian John C. Sarno
Chairman of Department of Chemistry,
University of San Carlos
Engr. Jowena Joy Q. Besa
President, Pollution Control Association of the Philippines, Inc.
Atty. Roberto V. Oliva
President, Society of Filipino Foresters, Inc.

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lunch

12:30 am - 2:00 pm

Panel Discussion: Development Partners

Moderator:
Prof. Jessica D. Bercilla
National Resilience Council

Dr. Bjorn Surborg
Principal Adviser and Cluster Coordinator for Climate Change and Disaster Risk Management, Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
Congressman Jose Francisco B. Benitez
3rd Congressional District, Negros Occidental – Environmental Governance (Watershed and Protected Areas)
Dr. Lisa J. Paguntalan
Executive Director, Philippine Biodiversity Conservation Foundation Inc.
Mr. Allan Angelo L. Quimpo
President, Kalibo Save the Mangrove Association, Aklan
Ms. Rocky S. Tirona
Vice President Rare Philippines
Ms. Paulina L. Nayra
President, Women Enablers Advocates and Volunteers for Empowering and Responsive Solutions
Mr. Anthony C. Dignadice
Program Director, Ramon Aboitiz Foundation, Inc.

2:00 pm - 2:15 pm
Break

2:15 pm - 3:15 pm

Parallel Breakout Sessions: Stocktaking of Shared ENR Programs, Activities, and Projects

Breakout Session A: Environmental Protection

Moderator:
Dr. Carlos Primo C. David
Undersecretary, DENR

Short-Term: 1-3 Years
Medium-Term: 4-6 Years
Long-Term: Beyond 6 Years

Breakout Session B: Natural Resource Management

Moderator:
Mr. Joselin Marcus E. Fragada
CESO III, Undersecretary for Field Operations - Mindanao, DENR

Short-Term: 1-3 Years
Medium-Term: 4-6 Years
Long-Term: Beyond 6 Years

3:15 pm - 3:30 pm
Break

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm

Synthesis

Mr. Joselin Marcus E. Fragada, CESO III
Undersecretary for Field Operations - Mindanao, DENR

3:45 pm - 4:00 pm

Closing Remarks

Honorable Maria Antonia Yulo Loyzaga
Secretary, DENR

END OF FORUM

Outputs & Outcome

Outputs

Policy and Legislative Agenda for Environment and Natural Resources (ENR)
Inventory of Shared ENR Programs, Activities, and Projects (PAPs) for co-implementation by multi-stakeholders
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

What is your vision for an environmentally-resilient Philippines and how can DENR be a development partner?
What are your LGU’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 locality that can be adopted or enhanced by others to address their respective challenges?
What environmental projects in the past produced the most impact? What are your lessons learned in engaging DENR? What are your plans for future engagements? How can DENR enhance the work done by your LGU?