The past few months, we have witnessed the COVID-19 outbreak exponentially growing into an international health crisis. The pandemic has caused rapid changes in the geopolitical and economic systems of more than 150 countries all over the world.

In response to this situation, travel restrictions, lockdowns, and mass testings are among the measures imposed in several jurisdictions. In the Philippines, a number of private sector initiatives have also been put in place to complement the government's efforts in this plight. It is in this context that the ECCP is organizing a Special COVID-19 Webinar entitled "R&D Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic". This Webinar will talk about the role of the private sector in helping address this health crisis, with focus on the role of the pharmaceutical industry in the search for the COVID-19 treatment and vaccine.

Advance questions may be sent on or before 18 April 2020, 3pm to advocacy@eccp.com.

For inquiries, please email Ms. Katrina Baligod at katt.baligod@eccp.com.