NUFSAA: July 2018

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

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

Ms. Maricel Solatre

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

SESSION 2: CULTURE AND LITERATURE

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

SESSION 3: GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Dr. Weena Gera

Governance for Sustainable Development -Dr. Weena Gera,UP Cebu
Bohol Poll: Its Contribution to Local Governance -Dr. Maria Paz Espiritu, HNU

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

CLOSING SESSION, FELLOWSHIP AND COCKTAILS

The Organizers & Speakers from NU GSID Alumni, NUAL-PH and HNU

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

Dr. Ron Vilog