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http://6thGlobalCebu.com

Participate as a delegate, a forum organizer, or as a sponsor.

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Co-Convenors: National Federation of Filipino American Associations - Region 8 (Northern California) and National Association of Independent Travel Agencies, Cebu Chapter

Co-Sponsoring National Organizations: NaFFAA, NAITAS, & FPACC (Federation of Philippine American Chambers of Commerce)

http://NaFFAA.org
http://www.naitas.org.ph/
http://fpacc.com/

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JOIN US in a convention of opportunity!

to build ties within our global Filipino community
to identify our common interests
to address our common concerns

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6th Global Filipino Networking Convention
"Surviving the Present, Shaping the Future"
October 9-11, 2009
Waterfront Cebu City Hotel & Casino * Salinas Drive, Cebu City, Philippines

An economic downturn creates opportunities for visualization, actualization, and collaboration. Hope and optimism are the keys to our Global Filipinos' success in every endeavor. In this "convention of conventions," we can continue mapping successful routes to a vibrant future, in the Philippines and overseas.

Participate as a delegate, a forum organizer, or as a sponsor.

Rodel Rodis, Organizing Committee Chair - Rodel@6thGlobalCebu.com

Viki Bamba, Organizing Committee Vice Chair - Viki@6thGlobalCebu.com

Jenny Franco, Secretary General - Jenny@6thGlobalCebu.com

For more information: Lorna Lardizabal Dietz, Executive Coordinator
Lorna@6thGlobalCebu.com * skype phone no. (415) 508-5326 or skype: lornadietz

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As of June 11, 2009

PLANNED TOPICS FOR BREAK-OUT SESSIONS, FORUMS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES WITHIN THE 6TH GLOBAL FILIPINO NETWORKING CONVENTION

• The Advancement of Popular Art & Culture: From the entertainment industry to heritage preservation groups --- artists, sports heroes, and celebrities share how they have shaped or are influencing pop culture and lifestyle trends.
• Media: Among the topics, media professionals grapple with the reality that "freedom of the press" is all about civil rights.
• GREEN: Technology, Alternative Energy, and Environment
• Business: How being "lean and green" in an economic downturn offers unlimited opportunities for technological, business development, and trade endeavors. There will be updates about the Philippines' real estate opportunities, investments, communications, IT, and entrepreneurship, as well as money remittance for Overseas Filipinos.
• Health Care: Health care professionals and interested groups converge to explore ideas, trends, and plans for medical missions to the Philippines, medicare and transferrable medical insurance, health care issues, and retirement.
• Tourism: A prime priority is making the Philippines the ultimate destination of tourists, "balikbayans," and investors for their health and wellness needs --- whether it is medical or dental care, or a holistic spa treatment. Another highlight is "Team Philippines," a growing network of tourism educators and movers of the Philippines.
• Women Empowerment: Celebrate the Filipinas' contributions in the Global Community, even if circumstances that perpetuate domestic violence, human trafficking, and sub-par employment threaten to diminish their self-esteem. Discover how far Filipinas have advanced, from "breaking the glass ceiling," working hard to end domestic violence, to "extended breastfeeding." Share the grassroots and online campaigns that empower Filipinas worldwide.
• Education: "Growing Up Brown In..." brings educators, parents, students, and young professionals in one forum to scrutinize commonalities and differences in many countries --- from the educational system, culture, and social costs involving migrant Filipinos --- to other global issues affecting the performance of Global Filipino students. What programs and opportunities exist in the Philippines' educational system that encourage graduates to be more competitive for employment in the Philippines