DLSAU–ECCRI PARTNERS WITH HKSAAP AND HARVARD CLUB OF THE PHILIPPINES FOR INAUGURAL CLIMATE SMART AND DISASTER RESILIENT ASEAN INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE

The De La Salle Araneta University–Environmental and Climate Change Research Institute (DLSAU–ECCRI), together with the Harvard Kennedy School Alumni Association of the Philippines (HKSAAP) and Harvard Club of the Philippines, organized the inaugural Climate Smart and Disaster Resilient ASEAN International Conference last April 22-24 at The Bay Leaf Hotel in Manila. Among the objectives of the two-day, high-level conference is to create a network that can and will address pressing concerns and threats brought about by climate change and disaster risks in the ASEAN region. Two hundred participants attended the activity, where His Excellency US Ambassador to the Philippines Mr. Sung Kim served as the keynote speaker. The event also featured plenary, parallel, and poster seasons where the following topics were highlighted:

Plenary Sessions:
1. Policy and Governance
2. Science, Technology, and Innovations
3. Best Practices and Lessons Learned
4. Finance and Investment

Parallel and Poster Sessions:
1. Science, Infrastructure, Design, and Assessment
2. Climate and Disaster Education
3. Human Security and Capacity Development

With the working theme Leadership for Climate-Disaster Resilient ASEAN, the conference gathered decision makers, scientists, experts, development partners, private sector representatives, and other stakeholders so that they were able to (1) define their role in climate change adaptation and disaster risk reduction and management strategies; (2) gain directly from the experiences of other international and local practitioners, scientists, and experts; and (3) promote science-based policy solutions, innovative mechanisms and platforms, indigenous local structures, and gender-responsive approaches to strengthening resilience. The conference was supported by the ASEAN, ASEAN Foundation, United States Agency for International Development, US Embassy, and the US Mission to the ASEAN.

Appointment of De La Salle Philippines' Chief Executive Officer

Edgar O. Chua earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering from De La Salle University.

He joined Shell Companies in the Philippines in 1979, where he eventually became President and Chairman of Pilipinas Shell Petroleum Corporation. His years in the industry has given him extensive knowledge in the business fields of chemicals, auditing, supply planning and trading, marketing and sales, corporate affairs and general management.

On his engagements with the DLSP network, Ed has chaired the Board of Trustees of the National Mission Council of De La Salle Philippines and De La Salle University for the past years and is now the new chair of De La Salle – College of Saint Benilde. He continues to sit in a number of other DLSP Schools boards and executive committees.

Accompanying him with his new mission will be Br. Alexander Ervin T. Diaz FSC, Chief Operating Officer of De La Salle Philippines. Concurrently, Br. Alex is also the Country Bursar to the De La Salle Brothers and Executive Assistant to the President of La Salle Green Hills. His previous assignments include serving as Director of the Lasallian Formation Center, National Vocations Promoter to name a few.

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Defend Press Freedom

Let’s give our all out support as Lasallians to Rappler. Let’s defend press freedom. Let’s make our voices heard. Let’s vote with our feet and stand with Maria Ressa!

— Br. Armin Luistro FSC

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