The past few months have exhibited the evolution of the COVID-19 outbreak into an international health crisis. In response to this, countries have imposed travel restrictions, implemented lockdowns, and conducted mass testings, among other measures. In the Philippines, we have witnessed a number of private sector initiatives that complement the government’s efforts in this plight. As the country continues to fight against the socio-economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic, there becomes an increasing need for strengthened stakeholder support and collaboration.
It is in this context that the ECCP, together with NordCham, is organizing a Special COVID-19 Webinar entitled “Rebuilding the Socio- Economic Sphere in the Post-COVID Scenario”, on 01 June 2020. Join us as we hear from Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, the Philippine government’s socio-economic programs and initiatives, support measures for the private sector, and other plans and priorities in light of the pandemic.
INDICATIVE PROGRAM TIME
2:00 PM – 2:05 PM
5 minutes
Opening Remarks and Introduction of Speaker
2:05 PM – 2:30 PM
25 minutes
PRESENTATION
Atty. Harry Roque Presidential Spokesperson
2:30 PM – 3:10 PM
40 minutes
OPEN FORUM
Atty. Harry Roque Presidential Spokesperson
Moderator TBC
3:10 PM – 3:15 AM
5 minutes
Closing Remarks and Announcements
Fees:
Free for NordCham Members
1000 PHP for Guests
Event Details
Location: ZOOM: Register and WebLink will be sent to youDate: June 1, 2020Time: 2:00 pm - 3:15 pmAdmission Fees
Member Fee: FreeGuest Fee: 1000 PHPEvent Speaker/s
Presidential Spokesperson at Office of the Presidential Spokesperson
Secretary Harry Roque is a lawyer, former law professor, former congressman, and the current Presidential Spokesperson. He is also a husband and a father.
Secretary Roque became a congressman in 2016. He is particularly proud of being a primary sponsor of the bill of Universal Health Care in Congress, which is now Republic Act No 11223. He is also a major proponent of three other bills that have become laws in the 17th Congress: providing free lunch for school children, providing free irrigation for farmers and providing free public tertiary education.
He returned to the cabinet as Presidential Spokesperson on April 13, 2020. He is also the Spokesperson of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF), regularly informing Filipinos about the government’s policies to mitigate and control the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
He graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Political Science. He finished his Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines, where he was recognized as Outstanding Law Intern for his service at the UP Office of Legal Aid. He received his Master of Laws with Merits from the London School of Economics and Political Science.
