The document outlines the agenda for a symposium on national security threats featuring nine presentations from government officials and experts. The day-long event includes an opening ceremony with remarks from military leaders, a photo opportunity, and lunch break between sessions. Presentations address strategic issues in the Asia-Pacific region, growing regional flashpoints, terrorism, cyber threats, the role of air power and defense industries, and challenges communicating security threats. The symposium concludes with a summary, closing ceremony, and cocktails.

1. I. Registration 0700H-0830H
II. Opening Ceremony
National Anthem 0845H-0850H
Invocation 0850H-0855H
Welcome Remarks and Introduction of the Keynote Speaker 0855H-0905H
LTGEN LAURO CATALINO G DELA CRUZ AFP
Commanding General, PAF
Keynote Address 0905H-0920H
HON VOLTAIRE T GAZMIN
Secretary of National Defense
Photo Opportunity and Tour of Exhibits 0920H-0950H
III. Symposium Proper
Administrative Announcement 0950H-0955H
First Presentation: 0955H-1040H
“The Strategic Situation in the Asia-Pacific:
Is the Philippines Ready?”
Speaker: Hon Alberto del Rosario
Secretary, Department of Foreign Affairs
Second Presentation: 1040H-1125H
“All’s Not Quiet on the Western Front:
The Growing Flash Points”
Speaker: Dep. Dir. Gen. Vicente Agdamag
National Security Council
Third Presentation: 1125H-1210H
“The Threat Landscape from a Different Perspective”
Speaker: Maria A. Ressa
Author, Seeds of Terror and 10 Days, 10 Years
From Bin Laden to Facebook
LUNCH TIME: 1210H-1310H
Fourth Presentation: 1310H-1355H
“Anticipating the Blind Sides: How are We
Preparing our Ultimate Response?
Speaker: Assistant Secretary Danilo Francia
Department of National Defense
P R O G R A M M E
SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City

2. Fifth Presentation: 1355H-1440H
“Precision Engagement: The Advantage of Air Power”
Speaker: Name withheld upon request of SME
Sixth Presentation: 1440H-1525H
“Command and Control of the Battle Space:
The Israeli Model”
Speaker: Name withheld upon request of SME
Seventh Presentation: 1525H-1610H
“Back to the Future 2: The Role of the
Defense Aviation Industry”
Speaker: Assistant Secretary Fernando I Manalo
Department of National Defense
Eight Presentation: 1610H-1655H
“Cyber War: The Invisible Threat to National Security”
Speaker: Angel Redoble
Ninth Presentation: 1655H-1740H
“Shooting the Messenger:
Why Can’t We Get the Threat Message Across”
Speaker: Nikko Dizon
IV. Summary 1740H-1750H
V. Closing Ceremony 1750H-1820H
VI. Cocktails 1820H
SMX Convention Center, Seashell Lane, Mall of Asia Complex Pasay City