First National Convention On The Philippine EIS System: Manila Hotel, City of Manila, Philippines 19 To 21 June 2013
First National Convention On The Philippine EIS System: Manila Hotel, City of Manila, Philippines 19 To 21 June 2013
First National Convention On The Philippine EIS System: Manila Hotel, City of Manila, Philippines 19 To 21 June 2013
The convention aims to promote a common understanding and appreciation of the Philippine EIS System among its various stakeholders. Topics include the significant developments, achievements and improvements in the system in its 35 years of existence. Through lively exchange of information and ideas, the convention will highlight experiences and insights on good EIA practices by various sectors. The convention will also identify challenges and gaps in the implementation of the Philippine EIS System, building on lessons learned and practical experiences of key stakeholders and sectors. Participants to the convention are encouraged to involve themselves in: Paper presentation Panel reaction/discussions Product and services exhibit Sponsorships
PAPER PRESENTATIONS Following are the session topics open for paper presentation: I. Compliance Assessment This session will focus on the strengths and challenges of the Philippine EIS System based on the experiences and insights of the private sector and other proponents of projects II. Forging Partnership This session will deal with the opportunities and challenges of participation in the Philippine EIS System as seen by national government agencies, local government units, NGOs/POs and other stakeholders. III. Philippine EIS System Setting the Standards This session will focus on gaps, challenges, strengths and opportunities in the preparation, review and other regulatory aspects of the Philippine EIS System. Applications for paper presentation shall be submitted to the EIA Convention Program Committee through EIAMD Central Office. Deadlines
15April 2013 15 May 2013 First week of June Application for paper presentation (submission of Abstract) Submission of Full Paper Submission of PowerPoint slides
EXHIBIT BOOTH AND SPONSORSHIP For queries regarding exhibit booth and sponsorship please contact the Convention Secretariat at: Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Incorporated Region IV (PCAPI-R4) Telefax No.# (049)- 5011706 Mobile Number: 09178144751/ 09178144750 Email address: [email protected]/ [email protected] Deadlines 30 April 2013 15 May 2013 PARTICIPANTS REGISTRATION Participants shall register through the Events Manager, the Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Region IV-A Chapter, Inc. by accomplishing the attached registration form and sending it to Fax No : (02) 805-0271 or (049) 5011706 or through http://www.phileiaconvention.org. Confirmation of Registration shall be done upon receipt of the accomplished registration form and proof of payment of the registration fee in the following amounts: Registration Schedule Not later than 15 May 2013 Starting 16May 2013 Registration Fee Per Participant PhP 7,000 .00 PhP 7,500.00 Convention Sponsorship Application for exhibit booth
Please prepare check payable to Pollution Control Association of the Philippines Region IVA Chapter, Inc. Payment can be done through BPI Bank: Bank Account Name: PCAPI- Region IV-A Chapter, Inc. Account Number: 0911-0147-42 Branch: Los Banos, Laguna The following are covered in the registration fee: - Meals: June 19- 21: am/pm snacks and lunch, only - Souvenir Program, T-shirt, Bag and some give-aways Hotel accommodations and other meals except those indicated above are not covered in the Convention Fee.
Convention Agenda
(Preliminary draft as of February 2013) Day 1: Wednesday, 19 June 2013 8:00 9:00 9:00 10:00 10:00 12:00 Registration Opening of Exhibits Acknowledgement of Convention-Partners and Sponsors Opening Program Lunch Session 1: Framing the Discussion Philippine EIS System 13:00 15:00 Philippine EIS System: Inception and History Regulatory Framework: Challenges, Initiatives and Policy Directions. Atty. Juan Miguel T. Cuna, EMB Director
Plenary discussions.
Session 2: The Philippine EIS System and International Environmental Assessment Best Practices 15:00 17:00 Comparative Study of EIA Systems: Philippines and other countries
Dr. Peter King, Asian Environmental Compliance and Enforcement Network
Plenary discussions. Day 2: Thursday, 20 June 2013 Session 3: Philippine EIS System Compliance Assessment 8:30 12:00 This session will focus on the strengths and challenges of the system based on the experiences and insights of the private sectors. Presentations and plenary discussions.
Lunch Session 4: Philippine EIS System Forging Partnership This session will deal with the opportunities and challenges of participation in the Philippine EIS System as seen by national government agencies, local government units, NGOs/POs and other stakeholders. Presentations and plenary discussions. Session 5: Philippine EIS System Setting the Standards This session will focus on gaps, challenges, strengths and opportunities in the preparation, review and other regulatory aspects of the Philippine EIS System. Presentations and plenary discussions. Fellowship Dinner Day 3: Friday, 21 June 2013 Session 6: The way forward 8:30 10:30 Plenary presentation on commitments to support and strengthen the Philippine EIS System on sector-specific or across-sector basis. Recognition and Awarding Lunch 13:30 Closing Program
13:00 15:00
15:00 17:00
10:30 12:00
REGISTRATION FORM
NAME : ________________________________________________________________________ ADDRESS:________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ Telephone No. _____________ Fax No. ________________ E-mail: ________________________ Sector Represented (please check) : EIA Consultant; Private Proponent; MMT; LGU; NGA; NGO/PO; Academe; Others : __________________________ Gender : Male Female Name of Company/MMT : ____________________________________________________________ Company/MMTs Address:____________________________________________________________ Region : ___________ Please indicate your t-shirt size using the measurements:
Size Width at breast (inches) Length (inches) XS 18 25 S 19 26 M 20 27 L 21 28 XL 22 30 2XL 24 31
Mode of Payment: Cash Cheque :Payment will be done during the Convention: Please prepare check payable to PCAPI- Region IV-A Chapter, Inc. Deposit through BPI Bank: Bank Account Name: PCAPI- Region IV-A Chapter, Inc. Account Number: 0911-0147-42 Branch: Los Banos, Laguna To receive a confirmation of your registration please fax filled up Registration form and Deposit Slip to (02) 805-0271 or (049) 5011706: Mr. Teodoro Guerrero Ms. Hannah Patindol CP #: CP#: Tel.: CP #: 0919-8196665 0917-8144750 02-775-3886 0917-8144751
(for Secretariat use)
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