Strategic and Political

Philippine Forum Highlights Challenges in Combating the Drug Epidemic

WASHINGTON, D.C.- At the December 12 forum, “Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem,” U.S. and Philippine government officials and public health experts offered insights into the magnitude of the drug epidemic in the Philippines, anti-drug initiatives launched by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, and recommendations for the right mix of public health …

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Press Releases

Secretary of Health Ubial addresses “Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem” Forum

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 12, Secretary of the Philippine Department of Health Paulyn B. Rosell-Ubial, M.D. addressed speakers and participants of the “Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem” Forum at Johns Hopkins SAIS. 

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Past EventsStrategic and Political

Philippines 2016: Governance, Growth, Development and Security

WASHINGTON, D.C.- At the April 28 symposium “Philippines 2016: Governance, Growth, Development and Security” leading officials and analysts from the U.S. and the Philippines reflected on initiatives launched under President Aquino as he concludes his six-year term. Panelists highlighted gains from reforms and offered proposals for sustainable growth, poverty reduction and …

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