#VSUAnniv: Conference on Strengthening LGU-Academe-Industry Partnerships

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Arrival and Registration	Ms. Leonarda A. Maurillo Ms. Elena I. Monteroso
Opening Prayer	Rev. Fr. Dennis Cagantas Parish Priest, Holy Spirit Parish
Philippine National Anthem	VSU Chorale
Opening and Welcome Remarks	Dr. Edgardo E. Tulin President,VSU
Rationale of the Conference	Prof. Maria Aurora TW. Tabada Director, ISRDS,VSU
Introduction of Speakers	Dr. Buenaventura B. DargantesProfessor, ISRDS, VSU
Session 1: Industrial Development In the Philippines
Presentation 1. Localizing Industrial Policy as Differentiated from Livelihood Provision and Mainstream Economic Development Planning	Ms. Jenina Joy ChavezCoordinator, Industrial Policy Team, Action for Economic Reforms
Presentation 2. Fragmentation and Disconnect in National and Local Industrial Development Planning	Ms. Maria Victoria Quimbo Senior Lecturer, Asian Center U.P. Diliman
Presentation 3. Negotiating the Maze of Local Development Planning	Mr. Paul TorresMasters of Public Management, Major in Local Governance and Development, DAP
Presentation 4. The Movers and Shakers of Local Industrial Development	Ms. Nadine Agustin Research Associate
Reactors: 11:31-11:45AM 11:46-12:00NN	Atty. Bonifacio Uy Regional Director, NEDA Region VIII Dr. Jose Bacusmo Director, Research and Development Visayas State University Moderator: Dr. Buenaventura B. Dargantes
Session 2: Prospects and Potentials for Localizing Industrial Development
1:30-2:00PM Presentation 5. Local Prospects, Potentials, and Stakeholders Aspirations for Industrial Development: Case Study of Salcedo, Eastern Samar, and Tolosa, Leyte	Dr. Buenaventura B. Dargantes Professor, ISRDS,VSU Project Leader, Localizing Industral Development Planning for Job Creation, Resiliency and Inclusive Growth
2:01-2:30PM Presentation 6. MSMEs: The Nascent Industrial Base	Ms. Joviel Teves Department of Agribusiness, VSU
2:31-3:00PM Presentation 7. Tourism: Real and Imagined Potentials	Ms. Venice Ybañez Dep't. of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management, VSU
3:01-3:30PM Presentation 8. The Agro-Fisheries Industry in a Fragile Environment	Ms. Grace Ann A. Enriquez MSc Student, ISRDS, VSU
Reactors: 11:31-11:45AM 11:46-12:00NN	Dr. Antonio P. Abamo Dean, College of Management and Economics Atty. Roy Bernard Fiel Private Sector Representative Board of Regents,VSU Moderator: Dr. Christina A. Gabrillo