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OVERVIEW

The Philippines stands at a pivotal point in its economic development: balancing strong domestic demand and investment opportunities against inflationary pressures, foreign exchange volatility, and external headwinds.

The country’s young and rapidly growing workforce presents a demographic advantage, but unlocking its full potential requires urgent improvements in productivity, infrastructure, and digital transformation. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions, evolving trade partnerships, and the rapid pace of technological change demand that Philippine businesses and
policymakers rethink their strategies for long-term competitiveness.

More than ever, the country’s leaders must work together to fortify resilience, drive innovation, and position the country for sustained economic growth in an increasingly uncertain global landscape.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 1

The Philippines at an Inflection Point

9:15 AM – 9:40 AM

The world is changing, more rapidly than any one country can predict. Disruptions come from all fronts in the geopolitical stage, across established global supply chains, in technology, from environmental constraints and natural disasters, even in the minds and the behaviors of people.

HON. ARSENIO M. BALISACAN

Secretary

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMY, PLANNING,
AND DEVELOPMENT

HON. FREDERICK D. GO

Special Assistant to the President for

Investment and Economic Affairs

OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 2

The Roadmap to a High Growth Economy

9:40 AM – 10:00 AM

In 2024, the Philippine economy posted a growth rate of 5.6%, showing a solid performance despite global economic pressures. The country’s economic output also improved steadily throughout the year through consumer demand, infrastructure spending, and remittances from overseas Filipino workers. While the number indicates progress, it remains below the government’s official target, prompting concern among economists, policymakers, and business groups. The pace is still behind compared to other developing economies like India and Vietnam.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS 3

Redefining the Philippines’ Role in a Changing Global Economy

10:00 AM – 10:20 AM

The Philippines has demonstrated resilience in the face of global economic challenges, ranking as the eighth fastest-growing economy among 46 countries with the fourth-quarter GDP data for 2024. While this figure fell below official targets, the Department of Finance emphasized the country s ability to withstand external and local disruptions, including extreme weather events, geopolitical tensions, and subdued global demand.

DR. ANDREW TSANG

Country Economist for the Philippines

ASEAN+3 MACROECONOMIC
RESEARCH OFFICE (AMRO)

PANEL DISCUSSION 1

Building an Inclusive and Resilient Future for the Philippines

10:20 AM – 11:30 AM

FRANCIS GOTIANUN

Senior Vice-President

FILINVEST HOSPITALITY CORPORATION

MONICA TRAJANO

Vice President for Commercial Strategy

ABOITIZ INFRACAPITAL
ECONOMIC ESTATES

ROBERT DAN ROCES

Economist

SM INVESTMENTS CORPORATION

PANEL DISCUSSION 2

Elevating Energy Transition in the Philippines

1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

DR. ROWENA CRISTINA L. GUEVARA

Undersecretary

DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY

ATTY. MONALISA DIMALANTA

Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer

ENERGY REGULATORY COMMISSION

MIGUEL DE JESUS

Managing Director and Chief Operations
Officer for the Philippines

ACEN

VINCENT MARTIN C. VILLEGAS

Senior Vice-President
and Chief Revenue Officer

FIRST GEN CORPORATION

FIRESIDE CHAT 1

Navigating AI Adoption in the Philippines

2:00 PM – 2:20 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION 3

Tariffs, Trade, and Trump:

How a Second Term Could Hit the Philippines

2:20 PM – 3:20 PM

ATTY. ALLAN B. GEPTY

Undersecretary, International Trade Group (ITG)

DEPARTMENT OF TRADE AND INDUSTRY

DANILO C. LACHICA

President

SEMICONDUCTOR AND ELECTRONICS

INDUSTRIES IN THE PHILIPPINES, INC.

DIWA C. GUINIGUNDO

Former Deputy Governor

BANGKO SENTRAL NG PILIPINAS

Country Analyst

GLOBALSOURCE PARTNERS PHILIPPINES

FIRESIDE CHAT 2

Revitalizing the Philippine Capital Markets

3:40 PM – 4:00 PM

PANEL DISCUSSION 4

Vision 2030: Accelerating the Nations
ompetitiveness Toward Economic Success

4:00 PM – 5:00 PM

ALFREDO PANLILIO

President

MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION
OF THE PHILIPPINES

EDUARDO V. FRANCISCO

President

BDO CAPITAL

RUBEN J. PASCUAL

Secretary General

PHILIPPINE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY

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PROGRAM SUMMARY

8:30 AM – 9:00 AM

Registration

AM Snacks

9:00 AM – 9:15 AM

Opening Ceremonies

Welcome Remarks

Host:

DR. DANIE LAUREL

News Anchor

CIGNALTV

Speaker:

MIGUEL G. BELMONTE

President & CEO

BUSINESSWORLD

9:15 AM – 9:40 AM