Dizon, Aguda topbill EJAP infrastructure forum on June 16

Secretary Vivencio Dizon Noy Morcoso / INQUIRER.net FILE PHOTO

MANILA, Philippines — The Economic Journalists Association of the Philippines (EJAP), the country’s premier organization of business journalists, will hold its annual Infrastructure Forum on June 16 at Fairmont Hotel in Makati City.

With the theme “Government Infrastructure Program: What’s Been Achieved and What’s Next,” the forum aims to tackle government and private sector initiatives toward achieving modernized transportation and internet infrastructure.

Transportation Secretary Vivencio “Vince” Dizon will deliver his keynote address highlighting the agency’s accomplishments during his first 100 days in office, as well as pipeline projects aimed at improving road, railway, aviation and seaport infrastructure.

Meanwhile, Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda will discuss key priorities for expanding digital connectivity and strengthening cybersecurity, with a focus on expanding connectivity to underserved communities, particularly in geographically isolated and disadvantaged areas.

Henry Aguda took his oath of office as Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology last March 25. Photo from the DICT website

Grab Philippines, Converge ICT Solutions Inc., Globe Telecom Inc. and PLDT Group are the Gold Sponsors of the forum, and their representatives will participate in a panel discussion after the speeches of Dizon and Aguda.

“This year’s iteration of EJAP’s annual infrastructure forum will give stakeholders an exclusive look at how the government and private sector are working hand in hand to address challenges in the transportation and telecommunications sectors, especially at a time of rapid urbanization and artificial intelligence,” EJAP president Myla Iglesias-Acuña says.

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The EJAP Infrastructure Forum is also supported by San Miguel Corp., Metro Pacific Investments Corp., Filinvest Development Corp., Megawide Construction Corp. and International Container Terminal Services Inc.