16 September 2020—UP-CIFAL Philippines paid a virtual courtesy call to Mr. Gustavo Gonzalez, the new United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in the Philippines, who arrived three months ago amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. UP-CIFAL Philippines Director Dr. Edna Co and Mr. Gonzalez discussed common areas for collaboration such as in migration and gender equality. The UNRC intends to engage with the political players and the knowledge sector for the COVID-19 response and recovery. UP-CIFAL Philippines works closely with the UN agencies International Labour Organization, International Organization for Migration, UN Development...

13 August 2020--The University of the Philippines (UP)-CIFAL Philippines hosted the webinar, “The Future of Tourism in the Time of COVID-19.”  Resource persons from the national government, academe, non-government organization, and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation talked about the challenges posed by COVID-19 to the tourism sector, and possible recovery measures and sustainable strategies to help address the issues on the industry brought by the pandemic.  Joining the pool of experts were Roberto P. Alabado III, assistant secretary of the Department of Tourism; Prof. Richard Philip Gonzalo of the...

Title: The Future of Tourism in the Time of COVID-19 Date: 13 August 2020 (Thursday) Time: 2:00 PM (Manila time) Description: In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, UP-CIFAL Philippines aims to tackle the challenges posed by COVID-19 to the tourism sector. Through an online conversation, the webinar also explores possible solutions towards the responsible recovery of the industry and sustainability of tourism. The webinar offers a venue by which stakeholders such as academics, government agencies, private institutions, and citizen groups could explore ways to address and strengthen the capacity to...

16 September 2020—UP-CIFAL Philippines paid a virtual courtesy call to Mr. Gustavo Gonzalez, the new United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) in the Philippines, who arrived three months ago amid the COVID-19 global pandemic. UP-CIFAL Philippines Director Dr. Edna Co and Mr. Gonzalez discussed common areas for collaboration such as in migration and gender equality. The UNRC intends to engage with the political players and the...

13 August 2020--The University of the Philippines (UP)-CIFAL Philippines hosted the webinar, “The Future of Tourism in the Time of COVID-19.”  Resource persons from the national government, academe, non-government organization, and the United Nations World Tourism Organisation talked about the challenges posed by COVID-19 to the tourism sector, and possible recovery measures and sustainable strategies to help address the issues on the industry brought by...

Title: The Future of Tourism in the Time of COVID-19 Date: 13 August 2020 (Thursday) Time: 2:00 PM (Manila time) Description: In line with the Sustainable Development Goals, UP-CIFAL Philippines aims to tackle the challenges posed by COVID-19 to the tourism sector. Through an online conversation, the webinar also explores possible solutions towards the responsible recovery of the industry and sustainability of tourism. The webinar offers...