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VIDEO Impacts of COVID19 on Households in ASEAN Countries and Their Implications for Human Capital Development

17 November 2020
The outbreak of the COVID-19 virus and the resulting falls in demand due both to uncertainty and policy interventions such as lockdowns, ‘social distancing’ and travel restrictions are having a severe impact on Asian economies and hence on Asian households. These negative impacts come through a…

Costbenefit Analyses of COVID19 Control Measures in the Philippines and Indonesia

10 November 2020
This presentation presents the results of two studies, covering national and city level analysis of COVID-19 control measures in the Philippines and Indonesia. It analyzes the economic costs and benefits of different forms of restrictions and non-phamaceutical interventions, and recommends some…

Manila Air Quality During the COVID19 Lockdown

17 September 2020
This presentation discusses the air quality impacts of the COVID-19 lockdown in Manila, Philippines.

The Current Health Situation of Indigenous Peoples in Asia

21 August 2020
The current health situation of Indigenous Peoples in Asia: Experiences of the Indigenous communities in the Philippines’ Cordillera region (Ifugao, Kalinga, Bontoc) and Mindanao (Blaan, T’boli, Subanen, Manobo), as well as in Laos and Kazakhstan

The impacts of COVID19 on indigenous peoples in Asia An overview

21 August 2020
A health policy perspective: How the COVID-19 pandemic—as well as government responses to the ongoing crisis—are affecting Indigenous Peoples in Asia and the Pacific region

The Intersection of Climate Energy Health for the Hope of Lasting Peace

18 June 2019
In 2017, the Marawi City Siege in Mindanao, Philippines led to months of military combat displacing many people and disrupting the city’s electricity and water supply. With national and international organizations offering support for the area’s rehabilitation, post-conflict, what kind of…

Air Pollution in Asian Cities

5 June 2019
In this presentation, Glynda Bathan, Deputy Executive Director of Clean Air Asia discussed the state of air pollution in Asian cities, honing on air quality figures for Metro Manila. She cited air pollution as the fifth leading global risk factor for premature deaths, highlighting the health…

PHOTO GALLERY World Environment Day 2019 Opening Session The Air That We Breathe

5 June 2019
A selection of photos taken from the event, World Environment Day 2019: Opening Session – The Air That We Breathe. The session was designed to raise awareness within the general ADB community of the current state and importance of addressing air pollution in Metro Manila and other Asian cities.

Excise Tax on Sweetened Beverage

21 February 2018
The excise tax on sweetened beverage is a health tax in the Philippines that helps address diabetes and obesity given the high incidence of obesity and fast-growing incidence of diabetes. It is part of a package of the tax reform program for more inclusive growth and a healthy Philippines.

ICT as Enabler of Universal Healthcare MediLink

9 June 2016
Medilink offers a value-added electronic network that faciltates information and funds flow among healthcare ecosystem stakeholders. Using data analytics, Medilink is able to see the link between lifestyle, profile, and diseases, as well as the rising demand in healthcare.