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The GSID-Nagoya University Alumni Association, in cooperation with Holy Name University (HNU) and NUAL – Philippines organized a conference entitled, "International Development, Human Security and Well-Being" last June 30, 2018 at the Educational Multimedia Center of Holy Name University, Tagbilaran City, Bohol, Philippines. The program is summarized below.
CONFERENCE PROGRAM
OPENING REMARKS:
- Fr. Francisco T. Estepa,SVD,University President
- Dr. Pag-asa Gaspillo, President,NUAL - Philippines
OVERVIEW OF THE EVENT -Dr. Ron Vilog,De La Salle University, Manila
SESSION 1: INDUSTRIALIZATION AND LOCAL DEVELOPMENT
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| Dr. Rodmyr Datoon |
- Is this the Future? Rural Industrialization, Unemployment, and Off-farm Work: The Case of Two Villages outside the Free-Port Area of Bataan -Dr. Rodmyr Datoon, UP Los Banos
- Vulnerability to Poverty of Rainfed Farmers in Ilocos Sur -Ms. Maricel Solatre,Senate of the Philippines
Mr. Masafumi Takahashi - The Role of Japanese Companies in Industrial Development: Analysis of Future Possibilities - Mr. Masafumi Takahashi, Nomura Research Institute Singapore Pte. Ltd, Manila Branch
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| Ms. Maricel Solatre |
- Asian Women Mutedness in the Memoirs of Maxine Hong Kingstone and Shirley-Geok-lin Lim -Dr. Rosalina Rara-Sarabosing, HNU
- Boholano Hugos -Dr. Ramon Boloron & Dr. Socorro Anne Zaluaga, HNU
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| Dr. Weena Gera |
- Governance for Sustainable Development -Dr. Weena Gera,UP Cebu
- Bohol Poll: Its Contribution to Local Governance -Dr. Maria Paz Espiritu, HNU
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| Br. Carl Milos Bulilan |
- From Insurgency to Hospitality: Danao, Bohol Tourism Development -Br. Carl Milos Bulilan & Ms. Florita Acero, HNU
- The Scientific Origin of the Chocolate Hills -Engr. Paul Finlay, HNU
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| The Organizers & Speakers from NU GSID Alumni, NUAL-PH and HNU |
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| Meidai Alumni |
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Here is a summary and message from Dr. Ron Vilog, the conference chair:
Dear
NUAL-Ph Officers, members and guests:
I would
like to congratulate everyone, as this conference is organized by our team (NUAL
GSID Alumni), in partnership with HNU.
It's
amazing how each presenter really prepared very good research paper, more than
what we expected. Presentations are all intellectually stimulating-- from
agricultural productivity issues, to the origins of the Chocolate Hills. The
members of the audience, too, have actively engaged with the presenters and
organizers. Indeed, a very productive scholarly gathering.
It's even
more amazing to see colleagues and fellow alumni celebrating friendship and
reminiscing those wonderful memories in Meidai. As our Japanese friends wrote
in their message of thanks, it was " a precious opportunity... totally,
totally unforgettable!" After the conference, we had another drinking
(beach!!) party in Panglao. And last Sunday, Kuya Miloy and other presenters
toured the island of Bohol.
This
event wouldn't be so fruitful without Marcos, Ma'am Indette and Sir Andy. Thank
you for traveling to Bohol to represent NUAL - PH.
Marcos
took the initiative to check all areas of conference preparations -- from
welcome dinner to logistics and program content. He was very efficient and
reliable, and really, he should be commended for the successful implementation
of this project.
Ma'am
Indette and Sir Andy were very supportive and inspiring, as both of them
graciously welcomed the participants, speakers, and our partners at HNU. They
both promoted NUAL and Nagoya University to guests and participants, and the
response seemed positive: a lot of students and faculty approached the
registration staff, wrote their email addresses, and asked for leaflets and
brochures from NU. I believe we successfully disseminated crucial information
about NUAL and Meidai.
And of
course, I wish to thank Br. Miloy for accommodating us at HNU. Such warm
hospitality is truly remarkable! We appreciate the welcome tarpaulin, dynamic
registration staff, cheerful students and faculty, wonderful audience,
efficient 'runners', entertaining emcees, world-class choral performance, and
excellent paper presenters from HNU. The SVD priests literally
"opened" their community house for NUAL-PH, served the finest seafood
in town, and even offered their rooms for us. God bless you, and the SVD and
HNU community, Kuya Miloy.
This is
definitely a good start. I am hoping that we can organize similar activities
soon, in partnership with HNU. I attached some photos from my phone. We will
compile all photos, and share the complete report to everyone before we submit
it to GSID.
Daghang
salamat sa lahat. We are all part of this successful conference.
Cheers,
Ron
Bridget Vilog, Ph.D.
Chair,
International Studies Department
De La Salle
University
2401 Taft
Ave., Manila
Tel. No. +63
5244611 Loc 545
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| Dr. Ron Vilog |
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| The Conference at HNU |
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| Fellowship Dinner of Meidai Alumni |
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| The HNU Chorale presented a Beatles song and more! Great and Amazing! |
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| Session 1 NU alumni speakers |
