TOWN HALL SESSION:
DTI AT THE FOREFRONT OF INNOVATION

CIG TALKS | April 6, 2022 | 09:30 AM – 12:00 PM

Program Agenda

09:00 AM	Opening of Virtual Platform
09:30 – 09:35 AM	National Anthem / House Rules	Master of Ceremonies MS. MYLEEN ALDANA MR. CYRUS KIM BAUTISTA
09:35 – 09:40 AM	Welcome Remarks DR. JANET CUENCA Bureau of Trade and Industrial Policy Research Department of Trade and Industry
09:40 – 10:oo AM	Main Presentation 1 Philippine Innovation Act: Science, Technology, and Innovation as Tools for Economic Development USEC. ROSEMARIE EDILLON National Economic and Development Authority Policy and Planning Group
10:00 – 10:20 AM	Main Presentation 2 Innovative Startup Act: Strengthening the Innovative Entrepreneurial Ecosystem of the Country ASEC. NAPOLEON JUANILLO, JR. Department of Trade and Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Group
10:20 – 10:40 AM	Main Presentation 3 Weaving Innovation and Startups into DTI Programs and Services USEC. RAFAELITA ALDABA Department of Trade and Industry Competitiveness and Innovation Group
10:40 – 11:45 AM	Discussion and Open Forum	Moderator: TSO MICHAEL ALFRED IGNACIO Foreign Trade Service Corps Department of Trade and Industry
11:45 – 12:00 PM	Closing Remarks	DIR. LILIAN SALONGA Competitiveness Bureau Department of Trade and Industry