Programme
Constituencies Meeting
8:00 – 9:00
Registration opens
9:00 – 9:05
Invocation and National Anthem
Opening Remarks
9:05 – 9:15
Karlo Fermin S. Adriano, PhD
OIC-Undersecretary, Department of Finance
Alternate Focal Person and Chair, PH-EITI
Mined and Refined: Conversations on the Extractives
Acknowledgment of participants and overview of the program
9:15 – 9:30
Mary Ann D. Rodolfo
OIC-National Coordinator, PH-EITI
A deep dive into the current status, challenges, and opportunities within the civic space, emphasizing the imperative for robust civic participation in extractive governance.
9:30 -9:45
Chadwick G. Llanos
Technical Specialist for Civil Society Engagement
Philippine EITI
Discussion on the nation’s evolving energy landscape, focusing on the shift towards sustainable and renewable energy sources and its implications for the extractive industry.
9:45-10:00
Marissa P. Cerezo
Director IV, Renewable Energy Management Bureau (REMB)
Department of Energy
Unpacking the process of decentralizing PH-EITI implementation, highlighting local government’s leadership and more nuanced, context-specific extractive industry governance at the subnational level.
10:00 -10:15
Beverly F. Besmanos
National Coordinator, Bantay Kita
Panel Discussion and Open Forum
Moderator:
10:15-10:45
Rodne R. Galicha
Executive Director, Living Laudato Si’ Philippines
A discourse on the integral role of SDMPs in ensuring that local communities benefit directly from extractive projects within their vicinity, focusing on its challenges, successes, and future trajectory.
Revisit the guidelines and framework for SDMP implementation.
10:45 – 11:00
Gilbert Aquino
Chief, Social Development and Management Section
MGB Central Office
Delving into these critical topics, the session explores methods, best practices, and real-world applications aimed at ensuring transparency, combating corruption, and promoting accountability in the extractive industries.
11:00 – 11:15
Brenda Jay Angeles-Mendoza
Advisor – Asia
EITI International Secretariat
Emily Manuel
Regional Manager, Asia Pacific
Open Ownership
Discover the intricacies, gain practical insights, and equip with the knowledge essential for fostering responsible and sustainable small-scale mining practices.
Mined and Refined: Conversations on the Extractives
11:15-11:35
Engr. Theodore Rommel E. Pestaño
OIC-Chief, Mining Technology Division
DENR-Mines and Geosciences Bureau
Dexter Ian C. Valerio
Bank Officer VI, Compliance and Technical Services Group
Regional Operations and Subsector Department
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Panel Discussion and Open Forum
Moderator:
11:35 – 12:00
Atty. Ronald Rex S. Recidoro
Executive Director, Chamber of Mines of the Philippines
12:00 – 1:30
Networking and Lunch Break
Breakout Sessions
1:30 – 2:30
Constituency-specific breakout sessions
An opportunity for each group to discuss sectoral concerns.
2:30 – 3:30
Plenary Discussion
Synthesis
3:30 – 3:40
Atty. Odette A. Javier
VP and Assistant Corporate Secretary. Lepanto Consolidated Mining Co.
Closing Remarks
3:40 – 3:50
Hon. Governor Dakila Carlo E. Cua
Governor, Province of Quirino
National President, Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines
3:50 – 4:00
Evaluation
Announcements
Photo Ops
A government-led, multi-stakeholder initiative implementing EITI, the global standard that promotes the open, accountable management, and good governance of oil, gas, and mineral resources. PH-EITI was created on 26 November 2013 through EO No. 147, s. of 2013. It is a government commitment first announced through EO No. 79, s. of 2012.