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Monday, January 14, 2019

National Summit Propels Civil Society Engagement in Democratic Governance


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Last October 9, leaders and stakeholders from civil society, business, media, academe and the youth gathered together for the first “Innovations for Good Governance Summit” hosted by the INNOVATEGov Project.

The summit featured local and international speakers who comprehensively discussed themes in pursuit of a governance roadmap for a “Dream Philippines” and panel discussions such as: the role of science and technology in promoting good governance; impact of women and people’s councils in achieving good governance; role of media literacy and arts in supporting democratic governance; mainstreaming the youth agenda in governance reforms; and, how good governance enables inclusive business.

The Summit enjoined civil society engagement in supporting a holistic and inclusive governance agenda that promotes democratic values and principles. The summit culminated with “Good Governance Pledge” where summit participants affirmed their support on a set of shared democratic values – centered on citizen participation, transparency, accountability, freedom and rule of law.









“You are part of a global trend. The Philippines is not alone. The whole world is changing around us. As you work to improve on the Philippines, [you have to] think globally because you are part of a global trend but also act locally, because nobody knows the Philippines as much as you do. Nobody can help the Philippines as much as you do,” Mr. Abdulwahab Alkebsi, the Managing Director for Programs of the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE), advised the delegates. As part of his address, he explained that the current political condition of the country relates to the global challenges of economic disenfranchisement, threats of terrorism, and perceived threat to identity that many countries are also facing today. Through the creation of the Innovations for Good Governance Summit, Mr. Alkebsi expressed his hope and praise to the Filipinos on combating these problems by initiating a roadmap for good governance in the Philippines.

Alluding this gathering as a gathering of the multisectoral –representing government, business, and civil society --Dr. Jess Estanislao encouraged the delegates to become part of the development of the nation by outlining the framework of “Dream Philippines”.  As a closing statement, Dr. Jess Estanislao also gave an advice to not be confined to only one issue of our country and to think long term and national when it comes to creating solutions for our country’s problems. As he put it, “The reality of life is shaped by many issues whether it may be closely or not interrelated to one another, this is why I think national competitiveness becomes a compelling rally cry for all of us. It is about national self-respect, about the dignity of the Philippines, and about the ability of the Filipinos to prove themselves not only on their country but also in many other countries as well. “

InnovateGov Project enables stakeholder engagement on national issues and global challenges by raising awareness on good governance issues, performance standards, and frameworks on better public-private dialogue. This initiative is supported by the Center for International Private Enterprise (CIPE) in partnership with the De La Salle University Jesse M. Robredo  Institute of Governance, Institute for Solidarity in Asia, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry, National Competitiveness Council, and the Makati Business Club.

Prior to the National Summit, two successful consultative dialogues were held in Cagayan de Oro and Puerto Princesa last July.  The regional dialogues enabled participants to address and participate in providing key solutions towards grassroots problems of good governance in accordance with the dimensions of the TrustedGov framework, namely: institutional strengthening, economic freedom, access to social services, and environmental governance.

By creating opportunities that highlight innovative approaches in multi-stakeholder participation and public policy-making, InnovateGov opened up an avenue for students, young professionals, entrepreneurs, and stakeholders, to engage in good governance both in local and national levels. The summit enkindled hope for social change -- that is, for as long as there are citizens actively exercising their rights to develop good governance strategies in their chosen sectors and communities.

For more information about this topic, please visit www.innovategovph.com

Planning an Essex Wedding? Ideas for your Perfect Wedding

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Essex is so steeped in history that it makes an excellent choice of location for your wedding! Of course, you will also need to book an experienced wedding videographer that is very familiar with the area so that you can get the best possible results for your wedding film.

Choosing the best wedding videographer Essex has to offer will be a great investment in your wedding that will really pay off. White Dress Films are a dedicated team of wedding videographers that truly go the extra mile to make every single wedding ceremony they record a very memorable occasion to look back on and re-live for years to come.
.                        Abundant wedding venue choices

Essex is blessed with plenty of historic towns and ancient villages that hold amazing buildings and ample beautiful countryside for a truly romantic wedding. You also have the opportunity to be near to the coast too if you fancy a very dramatic and natural backdrop to your wedding ceremony.


What could be more dramatic and memorable than getting married in an ancient castle or in the very grand settings of a stately home? A lot of well-appointed historical wedding venues come with plenty of photo opportunities because of the classical architecture, but many also come with extensive well-manicured and mature gardens that provide a perfect backdrop for your big day.

Love the great outdoors?

If you like the idea of a country wedding, it may surprise you to learn that Essex has plenty of parklands and outdoor locations that have been approved for civil weddings. In fact, civil weddings have been approved in over 150 venues that include historic castles, countryside barns and even the wide open spaces on offer at Essex golf and country clubs. 

This means that you can hold your wedding and your reception at the same venue without having to worry about moving your whole wedding part from one location to another between your ceremony and celebrations.

For example, Hedingham Castle is a very popular setting for a romantic Essex wedding. Not only do you have the use of this 900-year-old historic keep and a Georgian House, but you also get to enjoy superb landscaped gardens to create a truly magical wedding. You can hold your wedding ceremony in the great Banqueting Hall and then create some romantic memories wandering the beautiful grounds.

If you desire the green, rolling countryside for your wedding backdrop, then Braxted Park should be on your possible wedding venue list. An elegant Georgian mansion set within the heart of the Essex countryside, the stately home is surrounded by amazing gardens with stunning water features and dramatic mood lighting to light up the gardens to create an romantic atmosphere for your evening reception.

Capture the memories of your special day forever

No matter whether you choose a lively town or city setting for your wedding, or you prefer a more historical setting, you can trust White Dress Films to truly deliver a wonderful wedding film of your special day that you can treasure forever.

Sunday, January 13, 2019

BDO Cap’s Francisco is the New IAFEI Chairman


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BDO Capital & Investment Corp. president Eduardo V. Francisco is this year’s chairman of the International Association of Financial Executives Institutes (IAFEI).

He becomes the third Filipino elected to helm the top post, apart from the late Romeo Co, who was Chairman in 1979-1980, and Dr. Conchita L. Manabat, who was IAFEI’s chairperson in 2005-2006.

The year 2019 will be a significant year for IAFEI as it will be celebrating its 50thyear. Plans for hosting an IAFEI Asian Day in Manila in conjunction with IAFEI’s golden anniversary is now in the works, said Francisco, who, prior to his election was the vice chairman of IAFEI and also a former president of the Financial Executives of the Philippines (FINEX).

The other members of the IAFEI Executive Committee for the year 2019 include Juan Alfredo Ortega (Mexico) as Vice Chairman; Aberlardo V. Cortez (Philippines) as Secretary; Nicolaas Van Wyk (South Africa) as Area President for Africa; Fernando Lopez Macari (Mexico) as Area President for the Americas; Hirohaki Endo (Japan) as Area President for Asia; Anastassios Rodopoulos (Greece) as Area President for Europe & the Middle East.

IAFEI is a professional association of National Financial Institutes composed of financial executives of leading businesses all over the world engaged in financial policy making and control, sharing a common interest in financial management, financial accounting and reporting.
It was established in 1969 with the FINEX as one of its founding members together with the Financial Executives Institutes of Argentina, Australia, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Peru, Spain, United Kingdom of Great Britain and the combined Institutes of USA and Canada.  At present, IAFEI has 17 active members with a total membership of over 10,000 financial executives.
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