EUROPEAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF THE PHILIPPINES (ECCP): 2019 Sustainable Agriculture Forum to be Held July 24

Press release submission | Jul 18, 2019

Source: European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP)

European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) recently issued the following announcement.

2019 Sustainable Agriculture Forum

DATE(s):

Jul

VENUE:

Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Manila

Membership Meeting & Forum

Agriculture is one of the core sectors in the Philippines that remains to have great potential. When managed efficiently, the sector is poised to reap substantial benefits for the country. The European Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (ECCP) remains steadfast as a steward of a thriving Philippine agricultural sector. It is in this context that ECCP is organizing the fourth run of its Sustainable Agriculture Forum (SAF) on 24 to 25 July 2019 at the Grand Ballroom, Marriott Hotel Manilawith the theme “Towards a Sustainable and Responsible Agricultural Supply Chain”.

The first day of the forum aims to conduct high-level discussions on major issues relating to the competitiveness, sustainability, and inclusiveness of the Philippine agriculture sector. It also aims to identify the gaps and opportunities through topical sessions to address and achieve the goals of the event.

ECCP, in partnership with the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development (OECD), and the Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) will also organize a technical seminar meeting on the second day of the forum which will look at responsible business conduct, decent work, and related labor issues in the agribusiness sector.

AGENDA

Day 1: 24 July 2019, Wednesday

TIMEPROGRAMINVITED SPEAKER

8:00 AMRegistration

8:55 AMCall to Order

OPENING SESSION

9:00 AM Welcome RemarksMs. Ruth Novalesconfirmed

Chairperson, Agriculture Committee

ECCP

9:10 AMOpening RemarksH.E. Ambassador Franz Jessenconfirmed

Head of Delegation

Delegation of the European Union to the

Philippines

KEYNOTE ADDRESSES

9:25 AMBolstering Agricultural Growth Competitiveness and InclusivenessUndersecretary Ariel T. Cayanan confirmed

Undersecretary for Operations

Department of Agriculture

9:40 AMEnhancing Public-Private Sector Partnership in the Agricultural SectorMr. Kais Marzoukiconfirmed Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Nestlé Philippines

9:55 AMOpen ForumModerator: Mr. Anton Palo confirmed

General Manager

Foodlink Advocacy Co-operative

MORNING PLENARY SESSION

Stakeholders’ Perspective on Developing a Competitive, Sustainable, and Responsible Agriculture Sector Future

10:15 AMKeynote Address: Legislative PerspectiveHon. Cynthia A. Villarconfirmed

Senator

Senate of the Philippines

10:30 AMInternational PerspectiveMs. Stephanie Venuticonfirmed

Country Lead for Responsible Supply Chains in Asia and Policy Advisor, Responsible Business Conduct,

Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development

10:45 AMFarmers’ PerspectiveDr. Ernesto M. Ordoñez confirmed

Chairperson

Alyansa Agrikultura

11:00 AMLocal Business Sector PerspectiveMr. Danilo V. Faustoconfirmed

President

Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc.

11:15 AMForeign Business Sector PerspectiveDr. Mary Ann Sayocconfirmed

Co-chair, Agriculture Committee

ECCP

11:30 AMOpen ForumModerator: Mr. Anton Palo confirmed

General Manager

Foodlink Advocacy Co-operative

12:00 NNLunch

AFTERNOON PLENARY SESSION

Session 1: Policy Discussion on Enhancing Agricultural Sector Competitiveness

1:00 PMKeynote Address: Agricultural Value Chain DevelopmentAssistant Secretary Blesila A. Lantayona(confirmed)

Regional Operations Group

Department of Trade and Industry

1:15 PMOrganizing the Trade: An Opportunity in the Vegetable Supply ChainMr. Dexter L. Difuntorum confirmed

Downstream Marketing Manager

East-West Seed Philippines

1:30 PMAgricultural Financing and InsuranceMs. Cecilia C. Borromeo confirmed

President and Chief Executive Officer

Land Bank of the Philippines

1:45 PMOpen Forum

Session 2: Best Practices Promoting the Competitiveness, Sustainability, and Inclusiveness of the Agriculture Sector

2:05 PMSyngenta's Good Growth PlanMs. Ruby Eduarte

Corporate Affairs and International Communications Head

Syngenta

2:20 PMInternal Control System (ICS) for Cabbage and Eggplant Production to Meet Compliance to Maximum Residue Limit (MRLs) of PesticidesMr. Eric Jhon Cruzconfirmed University Researcher and Division Head, Pesticide Management Division, National Crop Protection Center

University of the Philippines Los Baños

2:35 PMTime to deliver on the many promises made to help coconut farmers improve their livelihood. But how?Mr. Martial Beckconfirmed

General Manager

Eau de Coco

2:50 PMTransforming Farmers into Agri Micro EntrepreneursMr. Antonio S. Peraltaconfirmed

Executive Director

Foundation for Rural Enterprises and Ecology Development of Mindanao, Inc.

3:05 PMA Market-led Approach towards Inclusive and Sustainable Rural DevelopmentMs. Leonora Isabela Herrera confirmed

Intervention Manager

People in Need

3:20 PMOpen ForumModerator: Ms. Ruth Novales confirmed

Chairperson, Agriculture Committee

ECCP

Session 3: Technologies and Innovations to Drive Agricultural Productivity

3:40 PMProject SARAi: Advancing agriculture using state of the art science and technologies under changing climate in the PhilippinesDr. Maria Victoria O. Espaldon confirmed

Co-chair, Climate Risks Study Center

University of the Philippines Los Baños

3:55 PMQuantum Growth™ Series: A New Revolution in Growth and Yield EnhancementDr. Narciso A. Intalconfirmed

Chairman

INAVET Nutrition Technologies, Inc.

4:10 PMAgriculture Crowd FinancingMr. Ruel Amparoconfirmed

Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder

Cropital

4:25 PMHappy Farmer: Dignity for the Local Farming Industry, Health for the Filipino CommunityMr. Jun Ralotaconfirmed

Founder

Happy Farmer

4:40 PMOpen ForumModerator: Hon. Aidel Paul G. Belamideconfirmed

Vice Mayor

Municipality of Silang, Cavite

5:00 PMClosing Remarks

Day 2: 25 July 2019, Thursday

TIMEACTIVITIES AND SPEAKERS

8:00 AM – 8:30 AMRegistration

8:30 AM – 8:50 AMOpening Session

Opening Address

Mr. Khalid Hassan

Director, International Labour Organization (ILO CO-Manila) Country Office

for the Philippines

Ms. Stephanie Venuti,

Country Lead for Responsible Supply Chains in Asia and Policy Advisor

Responsible Business Conduct, Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)

Keynote Address

Hon. Silvestre Bello III

Secretary, Department of Labor and Employment

Message

Mr Maurizio Celini

Head of Trade and Economic Section, Delegation of the European Union to

the Philippines

Ms. Alegria Limjoco

President, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry

8:50 AM – 9;30 AMInternational Standards Promoting Responsible Business-UN (UN GP on BHR, UN Global Compact, ILO MNE Declaration), OECD Guidelines on Multinationals, EU 2020 and ISO 26000Which instruments should companies refer to? The ILOMNE Declaration:

What is the MNE Declaration and to whom it apply? What is the importance of the MNE declaration in the context of other ILO International conventions and recommendations?

Mr. Fredy Guayacan,

Program Manager, ILO Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific,

Responsible Supply Chains in Asia

The OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises and Risk-Based Due Diligence Framework

Stephanie Venuti,

Country Lead for Responsible Supply Chains in Asia and Policy Advisor Responsible Business Conduct, OECD

9:30 AM – 9:45 AMQuestion and Answer

9:45 AM – 10:00 AMPresentation on Initial Findings of the ILO RSCA Project Research Study on the Fruits and Vegetables Supply Chains in the Philippines and Responsible Business Conduct towards Economic and Social Upgrading

10:00 AM – 10:15 AMQuestion and Answer

10:15 AM – 10:30 AMCoffee break/Networking

10:30 AM – 11:30 AMOECD Risk- Based Supply Chain Due Diligence

The framework

Characteristics of due diligence

Due diligence in practice - the OECD-FAO global pilot with Agri businesses Training opportunities and pilot with Southeast Asia agri-businesses and stakeholders under the RSC Asia programme

Ms. Shivani Kannabhiran,

Sector Lead Agriculture and Policy Advisor Responsible Business Conduct, OECD

11:30 AM – 11:45 AMQuestion and Answer

11:45 AM – 12:00 NNShort briefing on the afternoon session

12:00 NN – 1:30 PMNetworking Lunch

2:00 PM – 3:00 PMWorld Café Session

3:00 PM – 3:15 PMCoffee Break

3:15 PM – 4:15 PMContinuation of World Café Session

4:15 PM – 4:45 PMGroup Reporting

Responses to the questions

What did the group find useful and on the other hand, challenging?

Agreement and Follow-Through Actions