Wherever I am, the world comes after me.
It offers me its busyness. It does not believe that I do not want it.
Now I understand 
why the old poets of China went so far
and high 
into the mountains, then crept into the pale mist.
"The Old Poets of China" by Mary Oliver

What will be the implication of the pivot to China on our trade and investment policies and in particular the government's engagement on FTA negotiations? Newly appointed envoy to China, Chito Sto. Romana, will share his insights on the challenges and prospects for the Philippines given this economic pivot to China in the discussion "Decoding the Pivot to China: A conversation with Ambassador Chito Sto. Romana" on 9 November 2016; 1-4pm at the PRRM conference room, 56 Mother Ignacia corner Dr. Lascano St. Quezon City.