Stratbase marks 20th anniversary with ‘Pilipinas Conference’
Top government officials and key business leaders will gather for the two-day “Pilipinas Conference” to discuss strategic initiatives necessary for fostering a robust economy and resilient society through the creation of green and high-quality jobs.
Policy research and business advisory firm Stratbase Group organized this convention as part of its 20th-anniversary celebration.
The November 6 and 7 conference in Makati City will have government officials like Finance Secretary Ralph Recto, Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla, Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo Loyzaga, Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs Secretary Frederick Go, Trade Secretary Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, Maharlika Investment Corporation President and CEO Rafael Jose Consing Jr., and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff Romeo Brawner Jr.
It will also have the Australian Ambassador to the Philippines, Hae Kyong Yu, and the Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya.
Likewise, Stratbase said top business leaders, such as Ayala Corporation Chairman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala; ACCIONA Infrastructure Chief Executive Officer Jose Diaz-Caneja; Meralco PowerGen Corporation President and CEO Emmanuel Rubio; Aboitiz Power Corporation Chief Financial Officer Sandro Aboitiz; Nickel Asia Corporation President and CEO Martin Antonio Zamora; Prime Infrastructure Capital President and CEO Guillaume Lucci; and Aboitiz Infracapital President and CEO Cosette Canilao will attend the conference.
Stratbase Group’s President and Chief Executive Officer Dindo Manhit said the Pilipinas Conference started in 2016 and is now in its ninth year.
According to him, the conference aims to strengthen cooperation, develop strategic realignment, and provide a platform for leaders from the government, business sector, diplomatic community, think tanks, and civil society organizations to navigate the geopolitical and geoeconomic challenges facing the Philippines in 2025 and beyond.
“Stratbase is committed to sustaining its unique role in facilitating these essential dialogues, ensuring that all sectors of society are represented and engaged in shaping the nation’s future. The path forward must integrate the collective insights of all stakeholders, driven by a shared vision of raising the Philippines’ standing in the global economy and enhancing the quality of life for every Filipino,” Manhit said.
“The 2024 Pilipinas Conference is more than just an event; it is a call to action for all who are invested in the country’s future. Together, we can chart a course that secures the Philippines’ rightful place on the world stage,” he added.
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