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Eyes on India 2021
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Eyes on Asia: India

For the inaugural program under Eyes on Asia, Asia Society Philippines hosted a 3-part event, last 22 to 25 March 2021, featuring the gems of India— Yoga and its food.
Speakers for Quo Vadis, ASEAN?
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Quo Vadis, ASEAN? Regional Response to Myanmar

19 March 2021– Asia Society Philippines held a live digital panel discussion on the ongoing Myanmar coup and the response of ASEAN to the crisis. Watch the full conversation >>
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Asia Society Meets Matt Alt

22 February 2021– Asia Society Centers worldwide came together to host Matt Alt, author of Pure Invention: How Japan’s Pop Culture Conquered the World. Watch the full talk here>>
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National Book Week Recommendations

Asia Society Philippines' celebrates National Book Week!
The week-long celebration encourages reading and literacy among Filipinos, promotes public libraries in the Philippines, and arousing interest in reading good books.
Ambassadors’ Hour on Women Leaders vs COVID-19
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Women Leaders in Fighting COVID-19

How did women leaders successfully managed the COVID-19 pandemic? Watch the webinar hosted by Asia Society Philippines and Manila House featuring Ambassadors from Germany, New Zealand, and Taiwan last 25 November 2020.
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Beyond Baybayin

Beyond Baybayin is a short series highlighting the Filipino people's rich heritage and culture with focus on its early written languages or scripts, going beyond Baybayin.
National Environmental Awareness Month - 1
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November is National Environmental Awareness Month

As we celebrate National Environmental Awareness Month this November in the Philippines, it is important to note that awareness is only the first step and action is next. Read on what we can do to help the movement on climate awareness.
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#GivingTuesdayPH

Asia Society Philippines in partnership with Giving Tuesday Philippines brings a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good.
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Love Your Barangay: But How?

Under lockdown, Filipinos are rediscovering and gaining greater appreciation for their immediate communities. Urban planner and restaurateur Raymund Magdaluyo talks about the untapped potential of the Barangay.
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Home Births and the Pandemic

The Philippines has had a "no home birth" policy since 2018 aimed to reduce high maternal mortality rates. But with movement restrictions owing to the pandemic and the consequential lockdowns, are home births unavoidable?