Philippines' Covid-19 Response: Opportunities for Government Programs and Recommendations for Private Sector Collaboration

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-august-11-sustainability-webinar

Additional representatives and non-members may register by clicking on the available tickets on this page.

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Vice President Maria Leonor "Leni" Robredo will be discussing her office's continued efforts to help Filipinos amid the pandemic engaging various sectors to support programs for education, logistics for locally-stranded individuals and OFWs, and providing transport, accommodation and subsidies to our frontliners, among others. She will also be discussing recommendations to improve national and local government response to the pandemic. We will also be discussing opportunities for member companies and business leaders to complement the efforts of the Vice President in the fight against Covid-19.

Speaker

H.E. Maria Leonor Robredo

Vice President at Republic of the Philippines

Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo, an alternative lawyer and public servant, is the 14th Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines. After years of working with the poor and the marginalized, teaching the less fortunate about their rights under the law, Leni, as she is popularly known, emerged into national consciousness following the loss of her husband, long-time Naga City Mayor and Interior Secretary Jesse Robredo. Called upon to carry on his legacy of good governance she stepped into the political arena in 2013, when she won as Representative of the Third District of Camarines Sur.

Amid productive term in Congress, she was called upon to run for Vice Presidency, and rose above many odds to assume the second-highest elected post in the country. Determined to bring the Office of the Vice President closer to the people, she led the crafting of its flagship anti-poverty program, Angat Buhay – an endeavor inspired by six key advocacy areas, including food security and nutrition, women empowerment, education, healthcare, rural development, and housing. It has reached 185 communities around the country, through the generosity of partner-organizations and individuals, most of whom are from the private sector. She also launched Istorya ng Pag-asa, a program that aims to spread hope and positivity by featuring extraordinary stories of ordinary Filipinos through words and portraits, and films, shown at events, exhibits, and social media.Believing in the power of collaboration, and a faith in the people, VP Leni vows to keep working to help her fellow Filipinos, especially those in the fringes of society.

Additional Member Company Representatives

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

Standard Price: ₱300 + 10% | $6.00
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Standard Price₱300

Standard Price$6

Non-Members

For non-member company representatives or non-individual members.

Standard Price: ₱1,000 + 10% | $22.00
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Standard Price₱1,000

Standard Price$22