Greetings from the De La Salle University!
The Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance of De La Salle University in partnership with INCITEGov and the Asia Democracy Network through the support of the Asia Democracy Research Network is pleased to invite you or a representative from your organization to an online knowledge forum Democracy in Pandemic Times. The knowledge forum will be held on August 12, 2021 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM (Philippine Standard Time) through Zoom. This activity aims to examine the current state and future of Philippine democracy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. The event will tackle how the global health crisis has exacerbated democratic backsliding and triggered an economic recession in the country. Moreover, it will generate key insights to foster democratic engagement in the 2022 national elections.
The online forum will feature five presentations from knowledge experts in various fields. The presenters will share their insights and ideas concerning the challenges presented by the COVID-19 pandemic to the country’s democratic institutions. An open forum will follow the presentations to allow the attendees to ask salient questions and share their relevant insights. You may refer to the attached document for the indicative program flow and invited speakers.
Kindly confirm your participation by accessing this Zoom registration link: bit.ly/DemocracyNF. Should you have questions or concerns, you may contact our staff, Mr. John Benedict Felices, via email (john.benedict.felices@dlsu.edu.ph) or mobile (+639162192369). Thank you and keep safe!
Sincerely,
LSIG Team
PROGRAM
| 10:00 –10:05 | Welcome Message | Dr. Sook Jong Lee Director Asia Democracy Research Network |
| 10:05 –10:20 | Pandemic Governance and Democratic Backsliding in the Philippines | Dr. Francisco A. Magno Professor, Political Science Department De La Salle University |
| 10:20 –10:35 | Constitutional Performance and the COVID-19 Response | Dr. Maria Ela L. Atienza Professor, Political Science Department University of the Philippines Diliman |
| 10:35 –10:50 | Medical Anthropology and the COVID-19 Crisis | Dr. Ma. Dulce F. Natividad Associate Professor, Asian Center University of the Philippines-Diliman |
| 10:50 –11:05 | The Economic Impact of the Pandemic and Prospects for Recovery | Dr. Alvin P. Ang Professor, Department of Economics Ateneo de Manila University |
| 11:05 –11:20 | The COVID-19 Crisis and Participation in the 2022 Elections | Dr. AdorR. Torneo Director, Jesse M. Robredo Institute of Governance De La Salle University |
| 11:20 –11:45 | Open Forum | |
| 11:45 –12:00 | Closing Remarks | IchalSupriadi Secretary General Asia Democracy Network Mardi Mapa-Suplido Chairperson INCITEGov |
