Civil Society Caucus on EU-ASEAN Partnership Negotiations

By Tsai Shu Hui, AFA

CIVIL SOCIETY CAUCUS ON EU-ASEAN PARTNERSHIP NEGOTIATIONS
Weds, August 13, 2008, 1:00 pm – 5:30 P.M.
Mandarin Oriental Suites
4th Level Gateway Mall, Araneta Center, Cubao, Quezon City

P R O G R A M

1:00-1:30      Welcome Remarks and Objectives of Meeting 
                      Ka Crispin Aguelo, National President, PAKISAMA                    

                      Presentations
1:30-2:00      Preliminary Findings of the RP-EU Research
                      Riza Bernabe, Consultant, EU-ASEAN FTA Campaign Network 

2:00 2:30       Europe’s Negotiating Mandate and Partnership Cooperation Agreements
                      Atty. Golda Benjamin, Unit Coordinator, International Trade and Globalization, IDEALS  
2:30-2:50      Current State of EU-ASEAN FTA Negotiations
                      Arnel Sanchez,  Special Asst., Office of Undersecretary for International Economic Relations,  DFA

2:50-3:30     Open Forum (snacks to be served) 
                     Planning
3:30-3:45     Update on CSO  Campaign Efforts
                     Joseph Purruganan  and/or  Sammy Gamboa,
                     Secretariat, EU-ASEAN FTA Campaign Network
3:45-4:30     Small Group Workshops: Analysis and Campaign Action Points   
                      a. Philippine NGOs/POs  (Initial Intervention by IDEALS)
                      b. Regional NGOs/POs  (Initial Intervention by AFA)
4:30-5:15     Plenary Reporting and Discussion
5:15-5:25     Synthesis of Plans and Action Points
                     Esther Penunia, Secretary General, AFA   
5:25-5:30     Closing Remarks 
                     Milo Tanchuling, Internal Vice President, IDEALS