Moving Forward: Impact of the COVID-19 to the Economy

AmCham Philippines

AmCham came to life in 1902 as the Manila Coffee Round Table and later as Manila Merchants Association. Incorporated in 1920, it has since then recognized and reconfirmed the commitment of American business to the development and welfare of the Philippines and the Filipino people.

This is a commitment of long-standing, as its mission statement declares:

The Chamber exists to serve the interests of U.S. businesses through the participation of members in promoting their long-term objectives while contributing to the civic and economic development of the Philippines.”

Event Details

AmCham member companies get two (2) complimentary passes which they must register here: https://bit.ly/amcham-june-16-trade-and-investment-webinar

Additional member company representatives and non-members may register through this page.

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Summary:

The pandemic's effect on the economy has been the topic of many speculations. Governments have been trying to strike a balance between preserving human life and economic stability. Quarantines, lockdowns, and limited economic activities have been the go-to moves of multiple countries around the world to help in minimizing the spread of the pandemic. However, these actions have consequences and they will be felt for a while.

Join AmCham's Trade and Investment Committee as we take a deeper look into the economic impact of the pandemic in the Philippines and the region. Crucial information that will help executives in driving their business in these trying times.

Speaker

Rong Qian

Senior Economist - Macroeconomics, Trade and Investment at World Bank

Rong Qian is a Senior Economist at the World Bank in the Philippines. She leads a team that develops programs to help improve the country’s global competitiveness and resilience to natural disasters. She is also the macroeconomics and fiscal management expert behind the Growth and Productivity Report and the Philippines Economic Update, which reviews salient socioeconomic issues and provides growth forecasts twice a year.

Prior to joining the Philippine team, Rong was the country economist for Chile and Nicaragua based in Washington, DC. She specializes in fiscal policy, productivity, and growth—including green growth and its careful regard for the environment.

Rong joined the bank in September 2011. Earlier in her career at the Bank, Rong was doing research on sovereign defaults and financial crises. She was also an intern at the United States Congressional Budget Office and the International Monetary Fund, while completing her Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Maryland.

In addition to Chinese, Rong speaks English and Spanish.

Additional Member Company Representatives

Use this ticket if you are registering additional representatives beyond the two (2) complimentary passes allotted for every AmCham Philippines member company

Standard Price: ₱300 + 10% | $6.00
-For online payments through credit card or Paypal, with an additional tariff due to service charge.

Standard Price₱300

Standard Price$6

Non-Members

For non-AmCham member company representatives and non-AmCham individual members

Standard Price: ₱1,000 + 10% | $22.00
-For online payments through credit card or Paypal, with an additional tariff due to service charge.

Standard Price₱1,000

Standard Price$22