 27 November 2009
Briefing for visiting Indian students from Xavier Labour Relations Institute
Dr. Joel Mangahas, ADB Country Specialist, briefs visiting Indian students on ADB project financing in the Philippines. While in Manila, the students were hosted by the Asian Institute of Management.
 23 November 2009
Launching of the Energy Efficiency Project in Cagayan de Oro City
Cagayan de Oro City launched its "Switch to CFL" program as part of the ADB's Philippine Energy Efficiency Project, a nationwide drive to make the Philippines incandescent bulb-free by 2010. At the ceremonial distribution were (from left) Director Evelyn Reyes of the Department of Energy; Energy Undersecretary Roy Kyamco; and Ralph Paguio, Vice President of Cagayan Electric Power and Light Company.
 19 November 2009
Launching of the Energy Efficiency Project in Cebu
Cebu launched its "Switch to CFL" program as part of the ADB's Philippine Energy Efficiency Project, a nationwide drive to make the Philippines incandescent bulb-free by 2010. At the launching were (from left) Energy Undersecretary Roy Kyamco, Ricardo Lacson, Vice President of Visayan Electric Company (VECO), Antonio Labios, Director of DOE-Visayas, and Jaime Jose Aboitiz, Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of VECO.
 12 November 2009
Chinese Director Visits Philippine Projects
New Executive Director Yingming Yang (People's Republic of China representative to the ADB Board of Directors), (second from right) and Alternate Director Xiuzhen Guan (at extreme right), and director's advisor Feng Gong (second from left) visited ADB projects in Puerto Princesa City worth over P2 billion. They were met by Mayor Edward Hagedorn (center).
 5 November 2009
ADB donates used computers to Philippine beneficiaries
ADB's Office of Administrative Services and Philippine Country Office turn over used computers and printers to local institutions as part of its community outreach program. The beneficiaries are Sambayanan ng Muling Pagkabuhay Multi Purpose Cooperative (an ADB grant project beneficiary in Smokey Mountain, Tondo); Quezon City Jail (ADB-assisted through the Justice Sector Reform Program); Division of Social Sciences, University of the Philippines (UP) Visayas; and the Center for Policy and Executive Development, National College of Public Administration and Governance of UP. Neeraj Jain, CD, PhCO and Cecile Gregory, Director, OAIS led ADB representatives (third and fifth in last row).
29 October 2009
Roundtable Discussion on the Economics of Climate Change
A Roundtable Discussion on the Economics of Climate Change was held on 29 October. The Roundtable Discussion presented findings of the regional study undertaken by ADB entitled "The Economics of Climate Change in Southeast Asia: A Regional Review" which is based on a review of climate change studies in the region. Read the publication and the presentations:
 28 October 2009
Briefing for AFP Management and Fiscal Office students
ADB Philippine Country Office and Office of Administrative Services briefed military officers taking up Management and Fiscal studies on ADB projects in the Philippines and ADB's security procedures. Receiving a plaque of appreciation is Jun Sablayan, Senior Security Officer, ADB Office of Administrative Services.
 26 October 2009
Philippine Country Portfolio Review Wrap-Up Meeting
In culmination of the portfolio review conducted from August to October for ADB's ongoing assistance to the Philippines, a wrap-up meeting was held between Philippine project counterparts and ADB staff at the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) led by NEDA Deputy Director General Rolando Tungpalan (third from right) and ADB Philippine Country Director Neeraj Jain (fourth from right) where issues in project implementation and action plans were discussed.
26 October 2009
ADB Philippine Office moves to new location
The ADB Philippine Office is now located at the 1st Level, Special Facilities Block of the ADB Headquarters Building, right across its former location, effective 26 October.
26 October 2009
BIMP-EAGA Countries Agree on Priority Infrastructure Projects
Leaders of Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines (BIMP) have agreed to start carrying out 12 priority infrastructure projects over the next two years under the BIMP East ASEAN Growth Area (BIMP-EAGA) subregional cooperation program. Read the news release.
 9 October 2009
ADB donates used computers to NDCC and Bureau of Customs
ADB donated 51 used computers and 2 network printers to the National Disaster Coordinating Council (NDCC) for its operations in addition to a $3 million grant for emergency relief efforts in the wake of recent typhoons. ADB Principal Director for Administrative Services C.R. Rajendran (fourth from left) turned over the equipment to Office of Civil Defense Administrator Glenn Rabonza (second from right). The ADB also turned over 20 computers and two printers to the Bureau of Customs to improve the efficiency of BOC's one-stop-shop field offices serving the BIMP-EAGA subregional cooperation program supported by ADB.
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