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United States donates P7.6-M educational materials to typhoon-hit schools in Bicol

MANILA, December 3, 2024 — The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), recently donated more than P7.6 million ($136,000) worth of educational materials to support the continuity of learning for more than 18,500 students in areas severely affected by recent typhoons in the Bicol region. USAID Advancing Basic Education in… Read More United States donates P7.6-M educational materials to typhoon-hit schools in Bicol

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United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

MANILA, October 29, 2024—The United States government is providing Php84 million ($1.5 million) to support the Philippine government’s response to Tropical Storm Kristine, known internationally as Trami. This funding will augment the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) ongoing efforts to deliver lifesaving assistance that will help individuals severely affected by the storm in the… Read More United States provides P84M in humanitarian aid, logistics support for Tropical Storm Kristine response

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U.S., Philippines announce Php1.15-billion partnership to fight tuberculosis

MANILA, March 22, 2024—The United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH), announced Php1.15 billion ($21 million) in additional funding to combat the persistent threat of tuberculosis (TB) in the Philippines.  With more than 737,000 estimated new TB cases in 2022, the Philippines has one… Read More U.S., Philippines announce Php1.15-billion partnership to fight tuberculosis

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Visiting USAID official launches environment and youth empowerment initiatives for the Philippines

MANILA, February 27, 2024—United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Assistant Administrator for East Asia and the Pacific Sara Borodin visited the Philippines from February 20 to 23 to launch environment and youth empowerment initiatives that reaffirm the United States’ enduring commitment to the Philippines’ inclusive and resilient growth. During her visit to Manila,… Read More Visiting USAID official launches environment and youth empowerment initiatives for the Philippines

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Visiting USAID official highlights U.S.-PHL health partnership

MANILA, February 2, 2024—United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande visited the Philippines from January 29 to February 1 to reaffirm the partnership between the United States government and the Philippines’ Department of Health (DOH) in strengthening the Philippine health system and addressing health challenges, including the… Read More Visiting USAID official highlights U.S.-PHL health partnership

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