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ASEAN's rapid economic growth has led to significant environmental challenges such as deforestation, pollution, and inadequate waste management. The rising energy demand and carbon emissions have also increased sustainability and climate vulnerability concerns, threatening the region's competitiveness and stability. To ensure long-term prosperity, ASEAN must adopt a green economy focused on low-carbon, resource-efficient, and inclusive growth.

The Advancing the Green Economy Transition in ASEAN Report provides the first baseline assessment of the green economy, including baseline measurements, review of policy and regulatory frameworks, identification of opportunities for green jobs and private-sector investments, and actionable recommendations for green economy expansion across the region. 



Agenda

2:00 - 2:02 pm

Video Presentation   

2:02 - 2:04 pm

Opening by the Master of Ceremony   

2:04 - 2:19 pm 

Keynote Speech

2:19 - 2:20 pm 

Report Launch: Advancing the Green Economy Transition in ASEAN   

2:20 - 2:25 pm   

Photo Session  

2:25 - 3:00 pm

Fireside Chat


KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Ma. Cristina A. Roque

Secretary
Department of Trade and Industry

Ma. Cristina A. Roque currently serves as the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), where she is responsible for advising the President on trade and investment matters, establishing policies, supervising departmental activities, and ensuring effective operations across all DTI offices and attached agencies.
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× Ma. Cristina A. Roque currently serves as the Secretary of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), where she is responsible for advising the President on trade and investment matters, establishing policies, supervising departmental activities, and ensuring effective operations across all DTI offices and attached agencies.

Ms. Roque’s leadership is characterized by her unwavering commitment to the growth and development of micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), recognizing their essential role in the Philippine economy. Her extensive experience in government and a 30-year entrepreneurial career uniquely position her to lead projects that foster a more inclusive and prosperous business environment for all Filipinos.

Scott Morris
Vice President
Asian Development Bank

Mr. Scott Morris currently oversees operations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific at the Asian Development Bank. He brings over 25 years of experience in international economic policy, specializing in development finance and debt policy. Read full bio here

× Mr. Scott Morris currently oversees operations in East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific at the Asian Development Bank. He brings over 25 years of experience in international economic policy, specializing in development finance and debt policy. Before ADB, he was a Senior Fellow at the Center for Global Development, where he focused on multilateral and bilateral development finance for low-income and climate-vulnerable countries. Mr. Morris also held senior roles in the US government, including Deputy Assistant Secretary for Development Finance and Debt at the US Treasury.

H.E. Dr. Pich Rithi
Secretary of State
Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia

H.E. Dr. Rithi PICH has been serving as a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia since June 2020. Previously, he had been serving as the Under Secretary of State and the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the World Trade  Organization (WTO) and Other International Organizations (Economic and Trade) Read full bio here

× H.E. Dr. Rithi PICH has been serving as a Secretary of State of the Ministry of Commerce, Cambodia since June 2020. Previously, he had been serving as the Under Secretary of State and the Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Cambodia to the World Trade Organization (WTO) and Other International Organizations (Economic and Trade) as well as the Chair/Coordinator of the Least Developed Countries Group in the WTO in Geneva, Switzerland between 2017 and 2018.

Since 1993, H.E. Dr. Rithi PICH had been serving in various leadership positions in the same Ministry including the Director-General for International Trade in which he had also been serving as the Cambodia Lead for the ASEAN Senior Economic Officials’ Meetings (SEOM) between 1999 and 2016, and as the Chair of the ASEAN SEOMs in 2003 and 2012. H.E. Dr. Rithi PICH received a Diploma in Economics from Handelshochschule Leipzig in Germany in 1988 and a Doctoral Degree in Economics from Leipzig University in Germany in 1992.
PANELISTS

Albert Park

Chief Economist
Asian Development Bank

Mr. Albert Park is the chief economist for ADB. He leads the Economic Research and Development Impact Department.
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× Mr. Albert Park is the chief economist for ADB. He leads the Economic Research and Development Impact Department (ERDI), which publishes key knowledge products such as the Asian Development Outlook, Asian Economic Integration Report, Asia Bond Monitor, and Key Indicators for Asia and the Pacific

H.E. Satvinder Singh
Deputy Secretary General
Association of Southeast Asian Nation

H.E. Satvinder Singh is the Deputy Secretary General for ASEAN Economic Community. He plays a key leadership role in implementing the AEC Blueprint 2025 and overseeing the AEC Department at the ASEAN Secretariat.
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× H.E. Satvinder Singh is the Deputy Secretary General for ASEAN Economic Community. He plays a key leadership role in implementing the AEC Blueprint 2025 and overseeing the AEC Department at the ASEAN Secretariat.

Before assuming this role, he was the Assistant Chief Executive Officer, Trade Connectivity and Business Services at Enterprise Singapore, where he was instrumental in strengthening Singapore’s role as Asia’s trading hub, supporting the growth of 15,000 professionals, managers, executives and technicians jobs.

Analiza Rebuelta-Teh
Undersecretary,  Department of Environment and Natural Resources

Atty. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh is currently the DENR Undersecretary for Finance, Information Systems and Climate Change. Read full bio here

× Atty. Analiza Rebuelta-Teh is currently the DENR Undersecretary for Finance, Information Systems and Climate Change. She finished her Bachelor of Laws at the University of the Philippines (UP) and became a member of the bar in 1998. She was recognized as one of the UP College of Law Alumni for Public Service. After law school, she joined the DENR as Attorney III. Her government service as a lawyer included serving as Executive Director for the Adjudication Board of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DARAB) and Director for Legal Services of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC).
MODERATOR

Cathy Yang
Head of Programs TV
Cignal TV

Cathy Yang is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in journalism and corporate communications. Currently serving as Head of Programs and Talk Show Host at Cignal TV, Inc. since May 2023, Cathy also holds the position of First Vice President & Group Head of Corporate Communications at PLDT Inc.
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× Cathy Yang is an accomplished media professional with extensive experience in journalism and corporate communications. Currently serving as Head of Programs and Talk Show Host at Cignal TV, Inc. since May 2023, Cathy also holds the position of First Vice President & Group Head of Corporate Communications at PLDT Inc. and has previously worked in senior roles at ABS-CBN Corporation, CCTV News Asia Pacific, Reuters TV Asia-Pacific, and Bloomberg TV Asia-Pacific. With a career spanning over three decades, Cathy has been recognized for her contributions as an anchor and correspondent. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts from De La Salle University, along with advanced studies in Journalism and International Journalism from the University of Oxford and the University of Wales, Cardiff.

Event Venue

The event will take place on:  

Orchard A & B 
Ascott Bonifacio Global City Manila 

Address: 5th Avenue, corner 28th St, Taguig,
1634 Metro Manila