Delegation from the Philippine Association for Chinese Studies (PACS) participated in the international conference, “Changing the World Order: China’s Long Term Strategy” organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation at the Fairmount Hotel, Makati on 18-19 November 2019.

Dr. Aileen Baviera, former PACS President, and Dr. Rommel Banlaoi, the current PACS President, delivered their talks in a panel, “The Philippine Perspective” along with former Justice of the Philippine Supreme Court, Antonio Carpio. Dr. Baviera discussed China’s intentions in promoting stronger bilateral ties with the Philippines while Dr. Banlaoi examined the benefits and costs of the Philippines’ friendly ties with China. Justice Carpio, on the other hand, presented his paper on constructive approaches to the South China Dispute.

Other PACS board members who attended conference were Dr. Ellen Palanca, Dr. Theresa Carino, Dr. Tan Cho Choing, and Ms. Teresita Ang See.