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Schedules

ScheduleSession TopicSpeakerSession Description
9:00 am

OPENING
Welcome/ Conference Overview

Mr. Augusto P.I. Carpio III, VP, Resource Mobilization League of Corporate Foundations How do businesses currently respond to societal issues? Why should businesses respond to social and environmental challenges?
9:10 am THE CSR CONTEXT
Global Trends in CSR

Dr. Bradley K. Googins, Executive Director Boston College for Corporate Citizenship The opening plenary session discusses the current practice of CSR globally, regionally and locally. This will provide participants with an overview of CSR trends and opportunities.
9:40 am CSR in the Region Dr. Filemon A. Uriarte, Jr., Executive Director ASEAN Foundation
10:10 am Social Investment Report Ms. Pacita “Chit” U. Juan, President League of Corp. Foundations A report on private sector contribution to social development as well as a National Situationer will also be presented to show the issues that companies need to address through CSR.
10:20 am National Situationer Mrs. Solita “Winnie” C. Monsod, Professor UP School of Economics
10:40 am OPEN FORUM
11:30 am END OF OPEN FORUM
LUNCH PLENARY 12:00 nn to 1:45 pm THE BUSINESS CASE FOR CSR: A Dialogue with Business Leaders

What social issues should the business sector focus on?

With the myriad of pressing social and environmental issues faced by our nation today, the business sector’s response can only be effective if it is focused and strategic. This session aims to bring together business decision-makers to get their views on what issues have a significant impact on the business environment and which issues call for prioritization and immediate action from businesses.

Synthesis of AM Session Mr. Roberto R. Calingo, Chairperson, LCF CSR Conference 2008
Introduction/ The State of Corporate Citizenship in the Philippines Prof. Felipe B. Alfonso, Executive Director Asian Institute of Management

•    Luncheon dialogue with CEOS and representatives from key business/ professional organizations

•    Joint LCF, MAP, MBC, AmCham, ECCP Meeting

Moderator: Ms. Cecilia “Che Che” L. Lazaro, President Probe Productions, Inc.

Panel:

1. Mr.  Paolo Benigno ‘Bam’ A. Aquino IV, President Microventures, Inc.

2. Mr. Jaime “Jimmy” I. Ayala, President Ayala Land, Inc.

3. Mr. David J. Morin, President & Managing Director Goodyear Philippines

4. Ms. Charo Santos-Concio, President ABS-CBN Broadcasting Network

5. Mr. Jose Ernesto C. Villaluna, COO & Executive Vice President Philex Mining

6. Mr. Bert Hofman*, Country Director World Bank

*Invited/ Tentative

Moderated by Ms. Cheche Lazaro, this will be a panel discussion and exchange of ideas and views on the business case for CSR from CEOs and business leaders.
AFTERNOON PLENARY WINNING CSR STRATEGIES How have leading companies successfully integrated CSR into their business strategy?
2:30 pm Indicators of a Winning Strategy Dr. Bradley K. Googins, Executive Director Boston College for Corporate Citizenship
3:15 pm Samples and Case Studies in the Philippines Presenter: Mr. James Velasquez, Country General Manager IBM Philippines The social benefits of CSR are indisputable, but the business case remains unclear to some. This session aims to present a set of criteria of a winning CSR strategy.  It will tackle case studies of leading corporations who have implemented winning CSR strategies that have yielded both societal benefits and business results. 
3:45 pm Presenter: Mr. Randy Johnson, Country Chairman Chevron Philippines
4:15 pm OPEN FORUM
4:30 pm END OF OPEN FORUM
COCKTAILS 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm BOOK LAUNCH: Beyond Good Company
Mr. Brad Googins, Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship

Short message and book-signing with LCF members and selected members of the academe By invitation only