The Opeman cluster, headed by Prof Ralph Ante and under the class of Prof Gus Arguelles held a forum - "Made by Juan for Everyone" (Revival of Manufacturing in the PHL). It was well funded, well organized and well supported by sponsors. There was an overflow of attendees on account of the buzz (campaign by the class prior to the forum) posters , website, prizes, and gifts for the attendees (loot bags). Prof Jorge watched the forum at a remote location: the ampitheater
The forum featured:
1. Former Usec of DTI and BOI Cristino Panlillo (former AdeMU basketball star in the l970s, a batchmate of Prof Jorge at AdeMU, Class l972)
2. Dr. Nerio Usui of Asian Development Bank
3 Director Roberto Batungbacal, Federation of Phil Industries.
