ISSUP Philippines Pre-Conference
ISSUP Philippines, in partnership with INL, US Embassy Manila, the Dangerous Drugs Board, and with support from ISSUP Global, presented their 3-Day Pre-Conference from January 27 to 29, 2021.
The world is in the midst of a most severe crisis in our time. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the landscape of everything around us – it’s global in scale and massive in impact. The problem of addiction and mental health has taken an unprecedented surge. As a network of prevention and treatment professionals, who are committed to continue to provide quality of care to people and communities, awareness, knowledge and understanding of these new challenges are key to better equip them to respond with positive attitudes and practices. Thus, our working Conference Theme: 'Emerging Issues and Realities of Addiction and Behavioral Health Amidst the Pandemic: Silver Linings of the Lockdown'.
Plenary 1: Issues and Realities of Addiction and Behavioral Health; Global Perspective
Wednesday 27th January 2021
Keynote Speaker:
Ms. Kelia Cummins, INL, US Embassy Manila
Presentations:
- Mr. Thom Browne, CP DAP
- Mr. Olivier Georges Lermet, UNODC
- Mr. Brian Morales, INL, US State Department
- Ms. Joanna Travis, ISSUP Global
- Dr. Michal Miovsky, ICUDDR
- Mr. Eric Siervo, CADCA
Summary & Reflection:
Ms. Regina Hechanova-Alampay
Plenary 2: Issues and Realities of Addiction and Behavioral Health: National Perspective
Thursday 28th January 2021
Presentations:
- Dr. Jose Bienvenido Leabres, DOH
- Usec. Benjamin Reyes, DDB
- PB Ronald O. Lee, PNP
- DG Wilkins Villanueva, PDEA
- Usec. RJ Echiverri, DILG
Summary & Reflection:
Ms. Jo-Ann de Belen, UNODC/ACDP
Plenary 3: Emerging Realities in Prevention, Treatment & Recovery
Friday 29th January 2021
Presentations:
- Ms. Giovanna Campello, UNODC
- Ms. Therese Castillo, CP DAP
- Dr. Miriam Cue, PRC
- Dr. Gayle Gomez, PAP SIG
- Hydie M.
- Mayor Vico Sotto, Pasig City LGU
Summary & Reflection:
Dr. Armand Crisostomo, UPM
Closing Remarks:
Ms. Kelia Cummins, INL, US Embassy Manila
