Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation, Inc.

9th Flr. The One Executive Office, West Ave., Quezon City
Tel no. (02) 942 0817

PSITE National Convention

Theme: “Rethinking IT Education for Global Competitiveness and Quality Outcomes”
February 21-23, 2019
EL CIRCULO CONVENTION CENTER, ROXAS CITY

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Thursday, February 21, 2019

Hosts: Dr. Cecilia Mercado & Prof. Mary Joy Abueg

Officers of the Day: Dr. Lorena Rabago & Dr. Marmelo Abante

8:00 – 12:00 Arrival and Check-in, Ingress for Exhibitors

Opening Ceremonies
1:00 – 1:15  Invocation and National Anthem
 Choir / Dance Troupe
1:15 – 1:45  Welcome Remarks
 Hon. Angel Alan Celino
 Mayor, Roxas City
1:45 – 2:15  Inspirational Message
 Hon. Antonio A. Del Rosario
 Governor, Capiz
2:15 – 2:30  Opening Message / Rationale
 Dr. Marmelo V. Abante
 PSITE President
2:30 – 2:45  Roll Call of Participants / Convention Guidelines / Announcements
 Dr. Warren Cordeta
 Chairman, PSITE Natcon 2019
2:45 – 3:15  Plenary Speaker 1 – “Positive Reinvention and Empowerment”
 Ms. Ning Tadena
 First and Only Intensati Movement Leader in the Philippines
3:15 – 3:45 PM Snacks / Opening of Nominations for Board Election
3:45 – 4:15  Plenary Speaker 2 – “Why We Need a Nation of Programmers”
 Mr. Joey Gurango
 Founder, Coders Guild
4:15 – 5:00  Opening Keynote Address - “Preparing our IT Graduates for the World of
Tomorrow”
 Mr. Richard Tiu
 Strategic Alliance and Partnership Director – NEM Foundation
5:00 – 5:30  Plenary Speaker 3 – "The Code Quality Gap - Teaching Syntax is not
Enough"
 Mr. Calen Martin Legaspi
 CEO – Orange and Bronze Software Labs
5:30 – 6:00  Presentation of Amendments to By-Laws and MOP
 Closing of Nomination / Presentation of Candidates / Election Guidelines and
Star of Voting Period
 Comelec Chair: Prof. Boogie Boydon
6:00 – 6:50 Check-in Time / Break before Dinner
6:50 - 7:00  Tribute to Mr. John Ruero and Dr. Josephine Cacdac
7:00 - 8:00  Welcome Dinner
8:00  Entertainment / Games
onwards  PSITE Region VI / Dr. Warren Cordeta
 Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation, Inc.
9th Flr. The Executive One Office, West ave, Quezon City
Tel No. (02) 942 0817

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Friday, February 22, 2019

Hosts: Prof. Alice M. Lacorte & Prof. Boogie Boydon

Officers of the Day: Prof. Roselie Alday / Dr. Gilbert Tumibay

6:00 – 8:00 Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30  Recap of previous day’s activities – Prof. Alice M. Lacorte
 Roll call and raffle draw
8:30 – 9:15  VIP Keynote Address – “Rethinking IT Education for Global
Competitiveness”
 Mr. David Almirol, Jr.
 CEO – Multisys Technologies Corporation
9:15 – 9:45  Plenary Speaker 4 – “New Paradigms for Achieving Quality IT Education”
 Prof. Roselie Alday
 Dean – College of Computer Studies, Lyceum of the Philippines
University, Batangas; PSITE National Treasurer
9:45 – 10:15  Plenary Speaker 5 – “Paving the Way for Industry-led Certification in CG
Arts”
 Ms. Ria Lu
 Studio Director – First Foundry Manila, Executive Director - GDAP
10:15 – 10:30 AM Snacks
10:30 – 11:00  Plenary Speaker 6 – “DICT’s ICT Literacy Programs and Initiatives”
 Ms. Maria Lourdes Pacis-Aquilizan
 Director – ICT Literacy and Competency Development Bureau

11:00 – 11:30  Plenary Speaker 7 – “Aiming for International Recognition in Computing

and IT Education through PICAB / Seoul Accord”
 Mr. Toti Casiño
 Chairman – PICAB Board, Past President – Philippine Computer
Society (PCS)
11:30 – 12:00  Plenary Speaker 8 – “Why is Cybersecurity Becoming a Core Subject in
ICT Faculties Across the World?”
 Mr. Breyvan Tan
 Managing Director – Wissen International PTE Ltd.
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch Break
1:30 – 2:00  Plenary Speaker 9 – “How to Raise World-Class Champion Graduates”
 Ms. Reve Abelarde
 Author and Motivational Speaker
2:00 – 2:30  Plenary Speaker 10 – “Bridging the Gap Between Academe and Industry –
Addressing Quality Issues”
 Ms. Michelle C. Lagare
 Founder of QE 360
2:30 – 3:00  Plenary Speaker 11 – “How to Raise IT Graduates for the Emerging
Intelligent Cities”
 Engr. Alan A. Silor
 Assistant Secretary for Infostructure Management Bureau and
Other Special Concerns – DICT
3:00 – 3:30 Closing of Voting Period / PM Snacks
3:30 – 5:30  President’s Report
 Chapter Reports
5:30 – 6:30 Break before Dinner
6:30 – 7:30  Fellowship Dinner
Announcement of Election Results
7:30 -  Continuation of Games
onwards  PSITE Region VI / Dr. Warren Cordeta
 Philippine Society of Information Technology Educators Foundation, Inc.
9th Flr. The Executive One Office, West Ave., Quezon City
Tel No. (02) 942 0817

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES
Saturday, February 23, 2019

Hosts: Prof. Oliver Junio & Dr. Jessie Montalbo

Officer of the Day: Dr. Rolly Lansigan / Dr. Anna Liza Ramos

6:00 – 8:00 Breakfast

8:00 – 8:30  Recap of previous day’s activities – Prof. Boogie Boydon

 Roll call and raffle draw
8:30 – 9:15  Closing Keynote Address –– “Start Your Engines: IT Education in the
Digital Age”
 Jonathan Defensor De Luzuriaga
 CEO – Spring Valley; PSIA President; NICP President 2018-19
9:15 – 10:00  Announcement of Partnerships
 Signing of Deed of Donation by Multisys for PSITE website and
applications
 Launching of Clash of Codes / MOA Signing between Multisys and PSITE
 MOA Signing between PSITE and Spring Valley
 MOA Signing between PSITE and NICP
 MOA Signing between PSITE and PCS
 MOA Signing between PSITE and PSIA
 MOA Signing between PSITE and ITHURED
 MOA Signing between PSITE and GK College
10:00 – 10:30 AM Snacks
Closing Ceremonies

10:30 – 12:00  Awarding Ceremonies (Outgoing Board members)

 Awarding of Certificates
 Service Award
 Region 6 Officers
 Filamer Christian University
 Spring Valley Technology
 El Circulo Resorts Inc. – Circulo Travel
 Appearance, Attendance and Participation
 Awarding of Game Winners
 Announcement of New PSITE Board and Officers
 Induction of New PSITE Board and Officers
 ASec Alan A. Silor, DICT - Inducting Officer
 Closing Remarks and Raffle
 Prof. Rommel Sario
 President, PSITE Region VI