MANILA, Philippines — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) chief has admitted before a UN meeting that the pandemic “exacerbated” the challenges being faced by the Philippines in terms of food security and nutrition, and sought “stronger collaboration” from member countries.
Newly-appointed NEDA Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua underlined the significance of collective action to “overcoming this unprecedented crisis” during the 54th session of the United Nations Commission on Population and Development (UNCPD) in New York City on April 19.
“The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated the challenges we are facing in securing food, nutrition, and good health for all Fil…
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