Presenting the findings of MAPID in Cebu City, Davao City and Naga City

Between 18 and 24 August 2010 three regional dissemination workshops were organized, one in Cebu (Visayas), one in Davao City (Mindanao) and one in Naga (Luzon). These workshops discussed the major outputs of the MAPID Project and were attended by representatives of regional and local government agencies, local chief executives, migrants’ groups, academe, NGOs, and the private sector.

The regional workshops were made possible with the cooperation of the University of San Carlos, Office of Population Studies in Cebu City; the Department of Foreign Affairs, Regional Consular Office-Davao in Davao City; and the Ateneo de Naga University, Social Science Research Center in Naga City. A special Executive Summary of the MAPID project was prepared for these events. Such document served as background paper for the discussion. Each edition of the Dissemination Fora gathered more than 60 representatives from the different sectors. During the summit the book Transnational Bridges was officially launched and distributed to the participants.

The fora were characterized by dialogue and exchange with the various stakeholders. The fora served not only to disseminate highlights and recommendations of the MAPID Project, but also to discover new partners and new developments in the institutions which had been part of the MAPID Project in the earlier phases. The MAPID Policy Summit coincided with the start of a new government. In all the fora, expectations ran high for a possible policy breakthrough in migration and development under the Aquino-led government. The Aquino government inherited the latest amendments to RA 8042. On 13 August 2010, Republic Act No. 10022,38 came into effect. Several provisions in RA 10022 provide a basis for reinforcing the migration and development agenda in the Philippines.

Forum in Cebu City

17 August 2010

Welcome Remarks

ATTY. GOLDA MYRA R. ROMA - Commission on Filipinos Overseas

Message

MR. JOSE RIBOMAPIL HOLGANZA, JR. - Provincial Board Member

Linking Migration and Development: Findings and Insights from the MAPID Project

DR. FABIO BAGGIO - MAPID Project Director

DR. MARUJA ASIS - MAPID Country Coordinator in  the Philippines

Stakeholders’ Perspectives

MS. MA. TERESA R. VARGAS, Options, Inc.

MR. JUAN MERCADO, Philippine Daily Inquirer

Mr. ANGEL ESPIRITU - Department of Foreign Affairs

MS. MA. NANCY ABAD - Department of Labor and Employment

REGIONAL DIRECTOR MARLENE RODRIGUEZ - National Economic Development Authority        

Open Forum                         

Closing Remarks

DR. FABIO BAGGIO - Scalabrini Migration Center

Facilitator

DR. ALAN FERRANIL – University of San Carlos Office of Population Studies

On 21 August 2010, the journalist Juan Mercado wrote an article in the"Philippine Daily Inquirer" about his reflections on MAPID.

Forum in Davao City

19 August 2010

Welcome Remarks

DIRECTOR ERLINDA ALBAY - Department of Foreign Affairs Region XI

Linking Migration and Development: Findings and Insights from the MAPID Project

DR. FABIO BAGGIO - MAPID Project Director

DR. MARUJA ASIS - MAPID Country Coordinator in  the Philippines

Stakeholders’ Perspectives

MS. MYRNA PADILLA - MyndConsulting

MR. NONOY TY - Pasali

MR. NORBERTO BAJENTING - SEMTRAMPCO

REGIONAL DIRECTOR JALILO DELA TORRE - Department of Labor and Employment

Open Forum                         

Closing Remarks

DR. FABIO BAGGIO - Scalabrini Migration Center

Facilitator

Atty. Golda Myra Roma – Commission on Filipinos Overseas

Forum in Naga City

24 August 2010

Welcome Remarks

DR. FABIO BAGGIO - Scalabrini Migration Center

Linking Migration and Development: Findings and Insights from the MAPID Project

DR. FABIO BAGGIO - MAPID Project Director

DR. MARUJA ASIS - MAPID Country Coordinator in  the Philippines

Stakeholders’ Perspectives

MR. ALBERTO R. BERCASIO - Metro Naga Chamber of Commerce and Industry

MR. EDWARDO K. MOLL - EKM Review Center

DR. CRISTINA LIM - Ateneo de Naga University Social Science Research Center

MS. ROSEMARIE BUAN - National Economic Development Authority

Open Forum                         

Closing Remarks

DR. LYDIA T. GOINGO -Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences

Facilitator

Atty. Golda Myra Roma – Commission on Filipinos Overseas