In this year-end episode of the monthly Open Bar Podcast, we look back on how the government responded to the Covid-19 public health crisis in the eyes of an insider.

(Director’s Note: This episode was recorded on November 21, 2020.)

A lawyer and a former congressman, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles has been at the front and center of government action from the early days of the pandemic to the present. Acting as co-chair for Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) on Emerging Infectious Diseases, Sec. Nograles tells us about the future in the handling of the Covid-19 crisis in the Philippines and how lawyers can contribute.

In a special segment, IBP Cebu City Chapter President Regal Oliva shares his chapter's programs and initiatives.

Production & Direction: Atty. Ian Vincent Manticajon

Editorial Assistance: Atty. Christopher John Menguito

Content Consultant: Atty. King Anthony Perez

Cover Art: Vincent Pepito

Cover Layout: Resty Arintoc

Music: bensound.com