Padayon ta sa Cagayan De Oro!
November 26, 2009
Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Philippine Office
in partnership with the following organizations in Cagayan De Oro City,
Alliance of Progressive Labor (APL), Amnesty International – Cagayan de Oro, BALAOD-Mindanaw (Balay Alternative Legal Advocates for Development in Mindanaw, Inc.), KAISAHAN (tungo sa Kaunlaran ng Kanayunan at Repormang Pansakahan/Solidarity towards Agrarian Reform and Rural Development, The Political Science Society of Liceo de Cagayan University, Supreme Student Council of Mindanao University of Science and Technology, The Central Student Government of Xavier University and the Kristohanong Katilingban Sa Pagpakabana-Xavier University (KKP-XU)
present
“For Freedom and Social Justice”
An Exhibition on Social Democracy in Germany
November 30 – December 4, 2009, Cagayan de Oro City
The exhibit “For Freedom and Social Justice” is a means to showcase the long struggle of the Social Democratic Party of Germany (SPD). It traces its origins from the 19th century, describes its political and philosophical milieus, and chronicles the transformations it has experienced for over a century of existence, as well as its continuing adaptation and actualization of ideas of social democracy.
The exhibit provides a narrative of the development of SPD’s platform, from its founding as a movement of the German working class in late 1800s, up until the formulation of its most recent platform as described in the Hamburg Program of 2007.
Consistent with its commitment to promote political education, the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung has been visiting major cities and universities across the country beginning in June 2009 to showcase the history of the oldest political party in Germany, the Social Democratic Party of Germany: its aspirations, experiences and struggles. From 30 November to 4 December 2009, the FES will launch its Social Democracy Week in Cagayan de Oro City (CDO) to raise public awareness on the values of social democracy in the field of politics, business, and society and linking Germany’s experience to political systems and issues in the Philippines.
The week-long celebration includes exhibits, fora, and other activities. Please see matrix of activities taking place in CDO.
Schedule of Activities:
| DATE / TIME / VENUE | ACTIVITY |
| Day 1, 30 November | |
| Opening Ceremony / Forum on Social DemocracyVenue: Student Training Center (STC) Lobby, Xavier University | |
| 100-130PM | Arrival and Registration of participants |
| 131-145PM | Program Preliminaries** Opening Prayer** National Anthem** Welcome Remarks Father Jose Ramon Villarin President, Xavier University |
| 146-215PM | Reflections on Program-based and membership based Political Parties in Germany and the Philippines Dr. Wolf Preuss and Mr. Percival Cendana |
| 246-300PM | Exhibit Presentation / Preparation for the Press Conference |
| Press ConferenceVenue: Xavier University | |
| 301-400PM | Press Conference |
| Mobilization on Freedom and Social Justice (in line with Bonifacio Day)Venue: Divisoria, Cagayan de Oro City | |
| 401-600PM | MobilizationAlliance of Progressive Labor (APL) |
| Exhibit, Walkthrough | |
| PM | Students from Xavier University |
| Day 2, 1 December 2009 | |
| Progressive ForumForum on Basic Sectors’ Participation in Political PartiesVenue: Nursing Amphi Theater, CIT Building, Xavier University | |
| 830-900AM | Registration and Arrival of Participants |
| 901-915AM | Program Preliminaries** Prayer** National Anthem** Opening/Welcome RemarksAtty. Nonette Royo Vice President, Social Involvement-XU |
| 916-1045AM | People’s Participation in Political Parties in Germany and Philippines:Dr. Wolf Preuss Atty. Arlene J. Bag-ao, Executive Trustee, BALAOD Mindanaw Interviewed by: Machris Cabreros |
| 1046-1115AM | Panel of Reactors fromYouth, Women, Farmer and Labor groups |
| 1116-1130AM | Open ForumFacilitator: Cheryl Polutan Program Officer, KAISAHAN |
| 1131-1145AM | Prospects and Challenges on the 2010 ElectionFather Nathan Director, AGGAP |
| 1146AM-1200NN | Closing RemarksAtty. Normita V. Batula Managing Director, BALAOD Mindanaw |
| Exhibit Walkthrough | |
| PM | Students from Xavier University |
| Day 3, 2 December 2009 | |
| Forum on Guapo or Trapo: Choosing Leaders on 2010Venue: Liceo de Cagayan University | |
| 100-130PM | Forum Preliminaries** Prayer** National Anthem** Opening/Welcome RemarksHon. Adrian E. Barba City Councilor, Cagayan de Oro City Dean, Liceo College of Law |
| 131-300PM | Forum ProperMr. Tom Villarin, Akbayan Atty. Antonio Soriano, Former CDO Vice Mayor |
| 301-330PM | Open ForumFacilitator: Sergio Dacup, Jr. Paralegal Officer, BALAOD Mindanaw |
| 331-345PM | Closing Remarks Dean, Liceo College of Arts and Sciences |
| 346-400PM | Preparation and Travel time to Xavier University for Exhibit Walkthrough |
| Exhibit Walkthrough | |
| AM | Students from Lourdes College |
| PM | Students from Golden Heritage Polytechnic CollegeStudents from Liceo de Cagayan University |
| Day 4, 3 December 2009 | |
| Exhibit Walkthrough | |
| AM | Students from Capitol University |
| PM | Students from Mindanao University of Science and TechnologyStudents from Cagayan de Oro City National High School |
| Day 5, 4 December 2009 | |
| Forum on Youth Participation in 2010 ElectionVenue: Xavier University Covered Court | |
| 100-115PM | Arrival and Registration of Participants |
| 116-130PM | Program Preliminaries** Prayer** National Anthem** Opening/Welcome RemarksMr. Nestor Banuag, Jr. Asst. Director, KKP-SIO |
| 131-215PM | Forum ProperFather Jose Ramon Villarin, SJ President, Xavier University Ms. Bianca Lapuz First Time Voters Network |
| 216-315PM | Panel of Reactors:
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| 316-345PM | Open ForumFacilitator: Ritz Lee Santos III Policy Advocacy Officer, BALAOD Mindanaw |
| 346-400PM | Closing RemarksMr. Gus Cerdena Friedrich Ebert Stiftung |
FOR FREEDOM AND SOCIAL JUSTICE 
go xavier, go grab the awards!. xavier estates.