ASEAN CONFERENCE ON MEDICINAL FOREST TREES. Researchers, experts and scientists from different ASEAN nations present their studies and findings during the first ASEAN Conference on Medicinal Forest Trees held by the Department of Environment and Natural Resources - Ecosystems Research and Development Bureau in Clark, Pampanga.

The studies presented center on four major themes, namely: Taxonomy and Ecology of Medicinal Forest Trees and Non-Timber Species inside the Forest; Roles and Importance of Biotechnology; Indigenous and Traditional Knowledge Systems; and Policy Studies on Medicinal Forest Trees and Non-timber Species inside the Forest.

The event aims to maximize the use of available traditional medicine and other herbal products in the ASEAN region. It is also being held in support of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals, as well as the Philippines’ vision 2040, "Matatag, Maginhawa at Panatag na Buhay."