FRIDAY, 25 JUNE 2010

12:30 PM - 6:00 P.M.

Delegate Registration

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center Foyer

2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Icons of Hope Exhibit

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center Foyer

2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

This exhibit will showcase Gawad Kalinga’s innovative programs and multi-sectoral partnerships for community empowerment and poverty eradication throughout the world.

Academe Business Meeting

The Vista, National University of Singapore

This business meeting will be an exclusive opportunity for officials and administrators of GK school partners from all over the world to get to know each other and form partnerships for greater academic collaboration in the areas of student instruction & formation, curriculum development, teacher training, research, and publication.

2:00 P.M. - 5:30 P.M.

Governance Forum

Lecture Theater 68E, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

This forum will highlight governance frameworks and will feature bottom of pyramid innovations and possible partnership frameworks between developing and developed nations to help build a poverty free and sustainable world.  Local Chief Executives from the Philippines will also share actual templates of governance using the GK Way.

SPEAKERS :

Mr. Toh Wee Khiang, Executive Director (Human Capital Division and Building & Infrastructure Solutions Division) and Program Director (Urban Solutions), Singapore Economic Development Board

Mr. Alex Brillantes, Dean, University of the Philippines – National College for Public Administration and Governance

Mr. Jerry Trenas, Congressman, Iloilo

Mr. Dennis Go, Mayor, Gerona, Tarlac

6:00 P.M. - 7:00 PM        

Welcome Reception

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center Foyer

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Opening Ceremonies

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center

Welcome Messages

Ms. Ong Ai lin, Chairperson, GK Hope Initiative

Mr. Chia Mia Chiang, Principal, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan, Minister, Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

This will be a special evening that will showcase a musical extravaganza featuring the best of Singapore and the Philippines, and highlight the friendship among ASEAN nations. 

It will also be a night of honoring, as Gawad Kalinga Founder Tony Meloto honors Former Philippine President Corazon Aquino for being an exemplary Asian and the symbol of democracy for the region.

The Summit Guest of Honor, Philippine Vice President Noli V. De Castro will give the Keynote Message, honoring GK caretakers and partners who continue the legacy of heroism and love for country, and extend an invitation for other nations to join the GK movement to help eradicate poverty starting in Asia and eventually, the rest of the world.

SATURDAY, 26 JUNE 2010

9:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.

WELCOME CEREMONIES

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center

Summit Message :  Ms. Ong Ai lin, Chairperson, GK Hope Initiative

9:15 A.M.  - 10:45 A.M.

Plenary Session 1

GK as an Emerging Asian Model Against Global Poverty

Fr. Bienvenido Nebres, S.J.,

President, Ateneo de Manila University

Member, Gawad Kalinga Board of Trustees

Fr. Nebres will focus on a historical perspective of Asia’s journey, shared dreams and challenges as a people, and the role of Gawad Kalinga in presenting an effective anti-poverty development model that is truly Asian.

The Speaker will highlight the growing poverty around the world especially in the Asean Region, and showcase the key features of the GK development model and why it works not only for the Philippines but also for other developing nations in the world.

PRESENTERS : 

Global Partnerships: Beyond CSR

Ms. Chong Siak Ching, President & CEO, Ascendas Pte Ltd

Building a Highway of Peace

Mr. Munib Estino, Mayor, Panglima Estino, Sulu

Ms. Jainab Abdulmajid, GK Sulu Coordinator

Visionary governance and servant leadership

Cong. Freddie Tinga, Taguig, Philippines

10:30 A.M. – 12:00 NN

Plenary Session 2

Asians Ending Poverty in Asia

Mr. Tony Meloto, Founder, Gawad Kalinga

Gawad Kalinga’s Tony Meloto will pose an invitation for Asians to rise above our divisions and ensure that our economic gains will close the gap between the rich and the poor, and ensure that no one gets left behind.  This is the GK Way: Asians caring for Asians, Asians ending poverty in Asia.  This is our collective contribution to development and peace by offering our culture and heritage as a gift to the world.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Jeremy Rowe, Managing Director Decorative Paints, Southeast Asia and Pacific, Akzonobel

Mr. John Miller, Chairman, Nestle Philippines

Mr. LRay Villafuerte, Governor, Province of Camarines Sur

12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M.

Delegates Lunch

Ngee Ann Polytechnic, Makan Place

GK Partners Lunch

VIP Lounge, Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre

GK Youth in Action Forum

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Centre

1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

Travel to workshop venues.

Delegates will be guided to workshop venues in Ngee Ann and NUS.

Transport will be provided for foreign delegates.

BREAKOUT SESSION 1 : GK as Social Innovations

These workshops will highlight the emerging innovations from the ground, and will open the minds of delegates to explore new ways of building communities, the GK way.

1:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M.

Workshop 1A:

Measuring GK’s Social Impact

VENUE: Lecture Theater 68A, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

The workshop will feature key components of the GK development model, and will present a radical social assessment framework to measure GK’s impact not just within the GK community, but among partners and the larger society.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Luis P. Lorenzo : Former Secretary of Agriculture, Republic of the Philippines

Ms. Isabel Cuevas-Santos : Board Member, Gawad Kalinga

Dr. Nanette Dungo : Project Lead, Social Assessment Study

Moderator : Simone Lorenzo

Workshop 2B:

Building Sustainable Communities in the face of Climate Change

VENUE: Lecture Theater 68E, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

The workshop will present the challenges of climate change and its effects on the global community, and discuss the intimate relationship between community and environmental planning to build sustainable communities for the future.

PRESENTERS :

Ms. Elisea Gozun : Former Secretary of the Environment, Republic of the Philippines

Mr. Roger Aldover : Project Director, GK Sitio Pajo, Philippines

Mr. Cidni Mapa : GK Head, Negros Oriental, Philippines

Mr. David Laurel : Manager, Corporate Affairs, Nestle Philippines

Moderator : Jerick Limoanco

Workshop 1C:

Center for Social Innovations : Creating Shared Interests

VENUE: Lecture Theater 16, Business School, National University of Singapore

The workshop will feature bottom of pyramid initiatives that are being initiated by and with GK Communities, harnessing strategic partnerships with the business sector and educational institutions to help promote social entrepreneurship for the grassroots and build world-class Asian brands with a cause.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Tony Meloto : Founder, Gawad Kalinga

Mr. Mike Go : President, Bagong Payatas Community Ventures

Ms. Pinky Poe : Finance Director, GKonomincs, Inc.

Mr. Dylan Wilk : Founder, Human Heart Nature

Moderator: Frank Chiu

Workshop 1D:

Connecting the Classroom to the Community

VENUE: Lecture Theater 17, Business School, National University of Singapore

This workshop will feature select school administrators and educators who are now re-creating the learning environment through partnerships with GK towards the vision of institutionalizing service learning in the academe through the GK model.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Emer Atanacio : President, National College of Science & Technology

Ms. Joyce Tang : School of Humanities, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Fr. John Young : President, Urios University

Mr. Albert Teo : Director, Centre for Social Entrepreneurship and Philanthropy, National University of Singapore

Moderator : Dean Alex Brillantes

4:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M.

Tea Break

Networking Session

Delegates will be given an opportunity to interact with one another, and with speakers and panelists from the workshop sessions.  Full time staff from GK will also be available for questions and for discussions on how delegates and their organizations can work with GK.

4:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

Breakout Session 2 : Be a GK Builder

Each workshop will highlight strategic partnerships between Gawad Kalinga and various sectors, and provide a roadmap for partnership that can inspire and engage delegates to be a GK Builder in their respective countries.

Workshop 2A:

Raising a Generation of Asian Heroes and Global Citizens

VENUE: Lecture Theater 17, Business School, National University of Singapore

The workshop will feature stories of hope and transformation among students who involved themselves in GK work through its Global Research and Internship Programme (GK-GRIP).  This will also showcase concrete activities and experiences that are open for students and faculty through partnerships with GK.

PRESENTERS :

Dr. Therese Jochico : VP for Academics, University of St. La Salle Bacolod

Dr. Redante Mendoza : School of Humanities, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Dr. Ruben Sevilleja : President, Central Luzon State University

Dr. Olivia De Leon : President, University of Rizal System

o   Ms. Tan Beng Kiang : School of Design and Architecture, National University of Singapore

Dr. Josie Castro : University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. May Wang : University of California, Los Angeles

Dr. Julieta Gabiola : Stanford University

Ms. Natalie Hale : University of Washington

Moderator : Mark Lawrence Cruz

Workshop 2B:

Beyond CSR

VENUE : Lecture Theater 16, Business School,  National University of Singapore

This workshop will feature some of the multinationals that are already involved with Gawad Kalinga and will discuss the various ways by which companies can engage in partnerships and deliver much needed social services on ground while still supporting their corporate objectives.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Rico Gonzales : CEO, Philips Philippines

Mr. Ferdinand dela Cruz : Consumer Wireless Business Head, Globe

Mr. Suiee Suarez : Sustainable Development Manager, Shell Philippines

Moderator : Tito Cajulis and Chacha del Rosario

Workshop 2C :

Building a Shared Dream with Government and NGOs

Venue : Lecture Theater 68E, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

This workshop will highlight the strategic partnerships of GK with government agencies and other large NGOs in the world to support its programs.  It will also provide a roadmap for partnerships, and highlight GK’s priority programs for engagement.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Rene Rafael Espino : Directors, High Value Commercial Crops, Department of Agriculture, Philippines

Mr. David Sutherland : Chairman, International Care Ministries

National Youth Council - Singapore

Moderators : Jonah de Lumen and Mike Dimagiba

Workshop 2D :

Building the GK model in the ASEAN Region

VENUE : Lecture Theater 68A, Ngee Ann Polytechnic

PRESENTERS:

Ms. Ong Su Chzeng, GK Hope Initiative, Singapore

Mohini, Tripura Foundation

Mr. Jed Chua, GK Cambodia

Mr. Ed Macesar, GK Indonesia

Moderators : Eric Cayabyab and Raul Dizon

7:00 P.M. - 10:00 P.M.

Send-Off Delegates to Singapore by Night

This is an opportunity for foreign (non-Singapore residents) delegates to experience the sights and sounds of Singapore.  Summit volunteers will provide a short history of Singapore and send off delegates for a tour of Singapore by night.

SUNDAY, 27 JUNE 2010

9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M

Ngee Ann Polytechnic Convention Center

Plenary Session 3

A Global Movement of Heroes

Mr. Jose Mari M. Oquinena

Head, GK1MB

This session will highlight the call of the times for young people to be global citizens whose cause is to help end poverty in the world by embracing a culture and lifestyle of heroism.

PRESENTERS :

Mr. Tony del Rosario, GK HI Singapore

Mr. Joekarl Diaz, GK Australia

Mr. Tony Olaes, Chairman, GK USA

10:30 A.M. - 12:00 NN

Plenary Session 4

Vision 2024 : Building Communities to End Poverty

Mr. Jose Luis M. Oquinena

Executive Director, Gawad Kalinga

This session will focus on the power of synergy between private and public sector, and feature Gawad Kalinga’s revolutionary partnerships that bring together the best minds and talents to build good governance from ground up, and build slum-free and sustainable communities.

PRESENTERS :

Hon. Cesar Padilla, Barangay Captain, Bagong Silang

Hon. Rico Rentuza, Mayor, St. Bernard, Southern Leyte

Hon. Arturo Uy, Governor, Compostela Valley

Mr. Michael Goco, Finance Director, Gawad Kalinga

Armi Consunji, CRM Director, ABS-CBN Broadcasting Corporation

12:00 NN - 12:30 PM

Closing Ceremonies

Announcement of GK Global Summit 2011 Venue