New York City, one of the learning capitals of the world, will be the venue of a large gathering of government, academe, and business leaders who will share insights on education and economy in the Philippines.
Foremost in the discussions, organized by the Philippine Development Foundation (PhilDev), is how to expand investment in education in the Philippines in order to help improve the country’s economy.
The forum, called “Accessing the Global Markets through Science and Technology: Innovations in Education Summit,” will gather Filipino leaders who will discuss public and private partnerships towards the goal of improving education.
Leading the long list of speakers in the forum is Philippine Education Secretary Armin Luistro who will talk about Science and Technology in Education.
Other topics include improving basic science and math skills in the primary level, addressing inadequate science literacy in high school, and providing access to quality education in the college and post-graduate levels.
PhilDev, formerly Ayala Foundation USA, organized the annual forum as part of its key initiative to improve education in the Philippines.
“We focus on building an ecosystem of science and technology-based entrepreneurship and innovation for social and economic development in the Philippines,” the organization states in its website.
In the day-long forum to be held at the Asia Society and Museum on November 7, Philippine Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima will also be on hand as a keynote speaker.
The Finance chief is considered one of the most influential figures in the fields of banking, business, and governance. Markets recognized Purisima’s “strong policy track record and steadfast commitment to maintaining economic stability over the past 12 months,” PhilDev said in a statement.
Other speakers at the day-long forum include PhilDev Chairman and Silicon Valley luminary Dado Banatao, Alvarez & Marsal Co.-CEO Tony Alvarez II, Integrated Microelectronics Inc. Philippines CEO Art Tan, Philippine Department of Science and Technology Secretary Mario Montejo, Philippine Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Patricia Licuanan, and Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Cuisia.
Discussions and question and answer will be open to attendees. Some 150 people are expected at the forum. Registration starts at 7:30am.
PhilDev noted that it envisions globally-competitive products and services from the Philippines driven by innovative entrepreneurs.
It strives for a sustainable and globally-competitive Philippine economy by developing programs and supporting partnership initiatives in science, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
As such, it has partnered with non-profit organizations, philanthropists and the private sector both in the US and the Philippines to initiate programs toward this goal.
With these partnerships, PhilDev also aims to secure the funding necessary to strengthen education in science and technology in the Philippines.
The organization’s strategy is that of strategic philanthropy where funds received are directed towards the specific goals of strengthening the education for science and technology.
(www.asianjournal.com)
(NYNJ Nov 4-10, 2011 LifeEASTyle pg.2)
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