DRIVE incremental development from the grassroots to the corporate towers through The Manila Times (TMT) mid-year economic forum, titled "Inspiring optimism, stimulating growth," at Lanson Place, Mall of Asia Complex, Pasay City on June 20, 2024 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by TMT Supplements & Special Projects editor Dafort Villaseran, the event features Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Senior Assistant Gov. Iluminada Sicat, National Economic and Development Authority Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon, Century Pacific Food Independent Director Stephen CuUnjieng, Citi Philippines CEO Paul Favila, Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Nina Mangio, and IWG Country Manager Lars Wittig. After the speeches, the fireside chat will be moderated by TMT columnist Ben Kritz.