Protect 2026 Conference: Doing Business Amidst New Threats (Philippines, May 2026)
CONFERENCE AGENDA
Agenda: https://drive.google.com/file/d/11uXx-AAeLpbNA-0XtHIW5ku_2otupxOP/view
Opening Ceremonies
Opening Address
Secretary Eduardo S.L. Oban, Jr.
National Security Adviser
National Security Council
Keynote Address
General Romeo S. Brawner, Jr. PA
Chief of Staff
Armed Forces of the Philippines
Special Messages
H.E. Marc Innes-Brown
Ambassador to the Philippines
Australian Embassy in Manila
H.E. Franz-Michael Skjold Mellbin
Ambassador to the Philippines
Royal Danish Embassy in Manila
Narrative Warfare and the Breakdown of Reality
Ms. Maria Ressa
Nobel Peace Prize 2021 Laureate
Co-founder and CEO, Rappler
Global Impact of the Middle East War
Professor Rohan Gunaratna
S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies
MAJOR EXTERNAL THREATS AFFECTING BUSINESS
Territorial Disputes: Geopolitical Tensions, Global Volatility, the Middle East crisis and Business Positioning
Moderator: Mr. Jose Luis U. Yulo, Jr.
President
Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands
This session examines the rise in territorial conflicts and the forces shaping modern economies. We will discuss how policy choices and market forces influence the global landscape, as well as the strategic implications for national policies, enterprise systems, and the development of physical assets. Additionally, discussions will cover market policies regarding homeland sufficiency and maintaining comparative advantages in forest, agricultural, marine, and mineral resources. Finally, we will address the shift from cyclical to structural volatility and how businesses can build resilience across finance, operations, and strategy.
KEYNOTES:
Dr. Jorge Emilio Núñez
Reader in Legal Philosophy (Jurisprudence)
Political Philosophy and International Relations
Manchester Metropolitan University
Dr. Renato Cruz de Castro
Professor, International Studies
De La Salle University
Mr. Jonathan Ravelas, CTA
Market Economist and Financial Strategy Advisor
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