Philippine Solar PV Market Report Read more about Philippine Solar PV Market Report This presentation discussed the status of the solar PV market in the Philippines, as well as the forecast for solar installations until 2030. It also explored local and international solar trends, local government initiatives, competitors, and residential and utility scale.
A Case Study of the Philippine Water Revolving Fund (PWRF) Read more about A Case Study of the Philippine Water Revolving Fund (PWRF) This presentation discussed a JICA case study on the application of blended finance in the Philippines through the Philippine Water Revolving Fund (PWRF).
Utility Creditworthiness and Alternative Lending Instruments: The Southeast Asian Experience Read more about Utility Creditworthiness and Alternative Lending Instruments: The Southeast Asian Experience This presentation discussed ADB's work on enhancing the financial capacity of water utilities and fostering policy dialogue in Southeast Asia to reach the last mile.
Rustico Noli Cruz Keywords DBP Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program Philippines banking Read more about Rustico Noli Cruz Mr. Rustico Noli D. Cruz is currently the Senior Assistant Vice President and the Head of the Program Development and Management I Department – Lending Program Management Group - Development Lending Sector of the Development Bank of the Philippines. He is responsible for the management and implementation of various programs and projects related to infrastructure, environment, and social services among others, the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program of the national government, People’s Survival Fund which was created under Republic Act No.
Romeo Montenegro Keywords trade facilitation sub-regional cooperation power development energy Mindanao Philippines Read more about Romeo Montenegro He currently serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA), the Philippine government’s economic think tank in the island region of Mindanao. He actively pursues collaborations with the country's power industry stakeholders and leads MinDA’s advocacy work on renewable energy and energy transition.
PHOTO GALLERY: World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable Read more about PHOTO GALLERY: World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable A selection of photos taken from the event, World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable. The event sought to discuss what additional actions can ADB do to work with its developing member countries (DMCs) to address air pollution.
PHOTO GALLERY: World Environment Day 2019: Opening Session – The Air That We Breathe Read more about PHOTO GALLERY: World Environment Day 2019: Opening Session – The Air That We Breathe 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.
Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region Read more about Air Quality Improvement in the BTH Region In this presentation, Lin Lu outline the PRC's air quality challenges, and what needs to be done to address them. She also shared ADB's approach in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, identifying the issues encountered and the reform approach and presented specific ADB activities in the PRC that impacts air quality. Ms. Lu emphasized the need for long-term financing and technological support, as well as an approach that is cross-sectoral, pragmatic, and systematic to improve air quality in the BTH region.
World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable Read more about World Environment Day 2019: Panel Discussion on Beating Air Pollution, Making Asia’s Cities Livable World Environment Day is an annual event organized by UN Environment on 5 June and celebrated by ADB's Environment Thematic Group. This year's theme, 'Beat Air Pollution", is aligned with the operational priorities of ADB’s Strategy 2030 including those aimed at making cities more livable and providing better health for all. In order to address air pollution integrated approaches from the urban, transport, energy and health sectors are needed.
Impact of Air Pollution on Youth Read more about Impact of Air Pollution on Youth In this presentation, William Lucht emphasized the health effects of air pollution on the youth. He also encouraged participants to beat air pollution by suggesting specific actions to incorporate such as proper vehicle maintenance and using public transport.