Media Pick-ups from the Global Peace Convention 2017 Day 1

Global Peace Foundation

March 1, 2017

Peace Confab – Photo

Roger Talan

People’s Tonight – News, page 11

March 1, 2017 – Wednesday

“The Global Peace Convention 2017 kicked off yesterday with the theme “Moral and Innovative Leadership, New Models for Peace and Development” at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.”

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Roger Talan

People’s Journal – News, page 7

March 1, 2017 – Wednesday

“Global Peace Foundation International president James Flynn locks arms with other leading global experts and practitioners during the start of the Global Peace Convention 2017 at the Marriott Hotel in Pasay City.”

Three individuals at a podium during a peace convention; a woman speaks while two men listen attentively. Peace Convention-Photo

The Manila Times – News page A1

March 1, 2017 – Wednesday

“Former President Gloria Arroyo addresses the opening plenary session of the Global Peace convention held in Pasay City. To her left is foundation chairman Hyun Jin Moon.At right is South Korea’s former Finance minister Kim Jin-Pyo.”

Panel of distinguished guests participating in a discussion at the global peace convention 2017 with a focus on moral and innovative leadership for peace and development. New Models for Peace – Photo

BusinessMirror- News, page A12

March 1, 2017- Wednesday

“Former Guatemala President Vinicio gave his insight and views during the Global Peace Conference Convention 2017, with the theme “Moral and innovative Leadership;New Models for Peace and Development’.”

Global peace convention goes back to Manila

The Philippine Star – Business, page B8

March 1, 2017 – Wednesday

With the theme, “Moral and Innovative Leadership: New models for peace and development” the convention led by the Global Peace Foundation have engaged experts and field representatives in diverse convention tracks, including youth leadership, service, transforming education, Korean unification, inter faith peace building, women’s leadership culture, and economic and business forums from Feb. 28 to March 3 at Marriott Manila.

Global business leaders and government representatives gather in manila for the gpc to discuss sustainable development amid increasing poverty rates, with a focus on education, innovation, and international cooperation for peace and growth.

Global peace confab set in Manila

Malaya Business Insight- Business, page A4

February 27, 2017- Monday

Global business leaders will gather with other experts in Manila this week to assess the role of business in promoting peace and sustainable development amid the poor ranking of the Philippines in the global peace index.

Leaders tackle role of business to peace and sustained development

Bernie Cahiles-Magkilat

Manila Bulletin – Business, page B-7

February 27, 2017 – Monday | Business and civic leaders from 40 countries around the world will converge in Manila this week for the ”Global Peace Convention 2017” to talk about the role of business in promoting peace and sustainable development. The Chamber of Commerce of the Philippine Islands (CCPI), the oldest business organization in the country, is hosting for the second time the convention that will open tomorrow, Feb. 27 to March 3, at the Marriott Convention Center. The convention will gather leaders from 40 countries and over 5,000 participants.