Ayako Inagaki, director of human and social development at ADB s Southeast Asia Regional Department
Southeast Asian countries are facing a fresh wave of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), mainly linked to new, more contagious virus variants and domestic and international travel. Adding to the challenge is the slow rollout of vaccination programs that are limited by supply in several countries in the region. Already, the pandemic has had a devastating impact on Southeast Asian economies, mainly because of mobility restrictions and border closures.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is working closely with the region to battle the disease and identify opportunities to build a green, resilient, and inclusive recovery. Assistance has been provided through ADB’s $20 billion COVID-19 Pandemic Response Option (CPRO) announced in April 2020 to offer budget support to governments as they address the severe macroeconomic and health impacts caused by COVID-19. ADB is also supporting vaccine
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GOODS FROM GO. Displaced and disadvantage workers in Angeles City recently received assistance and goods from Senator Bong Go and the Department of Labor and Employment under the Tupad program. (Contributed photo)
+ June 09, 2021 THE Office of Senator Christopher “Bong” Go, together with concerned government agencies, delivered various forms of assistance to displaced young workers in Angeles City, Pampanga affected by the ongoing pandemic, as he committed continuing support from the government to help them cope with their socio-economic concerns.
On June 8, a total of 200 beneficiaries composed of displaced young workers received livelihood assistance from the Department of Labor and Employment’s Tulong Panghanapbuhay sa Ating Disadvantaged/Displaced Workers Program.