The Centrist Democratic Movement (CDM) National Federation takes on a new milestone as it conducts for the first time the National Strategic Planning last January 10, 2011 at the Dusit Thani Hotel, Makati City.


The activity was highlighted by the presence of  Dr. Gerhard Wahlers, International Cooperation - Head of Department of the Kondrad-Adenauaer-Stiftung (KAS) together with his wife, Annette Wahlers; and the CDM National Conveners, Dr. Peter Koeppinger, Country Representative of KAS and Mr. Lito Monico C. Lorenzana, the Chairman of Centrist Democratic Political Institute(CDPI). 
   


The delegates which came from the five (5) Regional Assemblies welcomed Dr. Wahlers and his wife at a luncheon meeting in the Fiesta San Miguel Restaurant of the hotel. Thereafter the group proceeded at a conference room for the program proper. 

   


Mr. Mussolini Lidasan, the newly-elected Regional Chairman of the CDM Southern Mindanao headed the opening with a Muslim prayer and the Christian prayer was headed through a touching presentation of prayer song by Mr. Johnjoan Mende, the Deputy Chairman of Central Visayas (Dan-ag). The singing of the National Anthem was led by Ms. Lorelyn T. Dumaug, the Regional Secretary of CDM Northern Mindanao (Lambigit).


A welcome remarks was given by the CDM National Council 2nd Deputy President, Dr. Nenita Manongsong.

Then the five Regional Assemblies headed by their respective Regional Chairpersons: Ms. Jacqueline de la Pena (CDM Central Visayas-Dan-ag); Ms. Amy Luz Catalan (CDM Western Visayas); Mr. Mussolini Lidasan (CDM Southern Mindanao); Ms. Diana Afable-Lorenzo (CDM Manila) and Mr. Bruce A. Colao (acting Deputy Chairman of CDM Northern Mindanao-Lambigit)  presented the current situation and plans of each area. The Regional Chairpersons stirred the group with the updates of each Regional Assembly as well as the unique plans they came up for 2011 and beyond. Each addressed the concern of their respective Regional Assembly and stressed the importance of coming up with a plan in attune to their cultural, economic and political needs.

Dr. Peter Koeppinger introduced the presence of his head Dr. Wahlers to the delegates. He called on everyone present to just do their job without having to act out for the purpose of giving good impression.



A challenging and inspiring message was delivered by  the National Council President, Mr. Roderico Y. Dumaug, Jr.prior to the the actual strategic planning. The National President called on everyone to be enthusiastic in sharing their plans not only for the region but for the entire CDM National Federation through a clear and professional means of attaining it.

                     

The strategic planning proceeded with a highly interactive sharing of ideas from among the participants with the guidance and comment from the National Conveners, Lito Monico C. Lorenzana and Peter Koeppinger. 

   


Dr. Wahlers  expressed his immense appreciation to the conduct of the proceeding and noted that if these are the kind of people willing to take part, then a great hope can happen to the movement in whatever way it chooses its direction to heed.  Being first time to the Philippines, he cannot help but admire the enthusiasm of the officers and members considering its being first of its kind in the country. He declared the continued support of the KAS  in the cause of the Centrist Democratic Movement in the Philippines.

   

After the deliberation, a formal adoption to the strategic planning concluded the session.

The activity was held coherent by Mr. Jordan Jay C. Antolin (Regional Treasurer, CDM Northern Mindanao -Lambigit) being the master of the ceremony.

A sumptuous dinner was prepared for the delegates at a Thai Restaurant few blocks away from the venue.

Mr. Francis Xavier Manglapus, the son of the former Sen. Raul Manglapus and Prof. Edmund Tayao of the Local Government Development Federation (LOGODEF), being closely in network with the CDM joined the group briefly after the dinner.



 





The complete list of the attendance:

CDM National Council Officers:

President                                Mr. Roderico Y. Dumaug, Jr.
1st Deputy President               Mr. Steve Arquiza
2nd Deputy President              Dr. Nenita Manongsong
Secretary General                   Ms. Diana Lorenzo-Afable
Deputy Sec. Gen.                   Ms. Jacqueline dela Pena
Treasurer                                Ms. Amy Luz Catalan

CDM MANILA

 Ms. Diana Afable-Lorenzo           Regional Chairperson
 Mr. Eric Castro                          Deputy Chairman
 Dr. Nenita Manongsong              Regional Secretary
 
 
 CDM CENTRAL VISAYAS - DAN-AG

 Ms. Jacqueline dela Pena            Regional Chairperson
 Mr. Johnjoan Mende                    Deputy Chairman
 Mr. Rey Uzhmar Padit                 Member, Regional Council
 Mr. Manda Narido                        Member, Regional Council
 Mr. Micah Dagaerag                    Member, Regional Council

CDM WESTERN VISAYAS

 Ms. Amy Luz Catalan                   Regional Chairperson
 Ms. Rhea Penaflor                        Regional Secretary
 Mr. Francisco Lindero                   Member, Regional Council
 Mr. Arnulfo Makilan                       Member, Regional Council

CDM SOUTHERN MINDANAO

Mr. Mussolini Lidasan                   Regional Chairman
Mr. Bernard Al-ag                         Deputy Chairman
Mr. Patrick Henry Asiñero             Regional Secretary
Ms. Imagine Onia                         Member, Regional Council
Mr. Steve Lawrence Arquiza          Member, Regional Council

CDM NOTHERN MINDANAO - LAMBIGIT

Mr. Roderico Y. Dumaug, Jr.         Regional Chairman
Mr. Bruce A. Colao                       Deputy Chairman (Acting)
Ms. Lorelyn T. Dumaug                 Regional Secretary
Mr. Jordan Jay C. Antolin              Regional Treasurer
Mr. Mohamad Ali E. Ramber         Member, Regional Council

 CDM NATIONAL CONVENERS

Mr. Lito Monico C. Lorenzana       Chairman, CDPI
Dr. Peter Koeppinger                    Country Representative, KAS


 CENTRIST DEMOCRACY POLITICAL INSTITUTE (CDPI)

Mr. Paul Gongora                    Communications Officer
Ms. Janice Castillo                  Executive Assistant
Mr. Ruby Suazo                      Member

 CDM NATIONAL SECRETARIAT

Mr. Migdonio Clamor, Jr.
Mr. Miguel Musngi
Ms. April dela Cruz
Ms. Linnette Rivera
Mr. Joseph Germin Umadhay, Jr.