"Generation Change"comes to Mindanao
U.S. Embassy Manila launches “Generation Change” in Davao Fifty young leaders from the government and private sectors, and civil society and social media groups participated in a two-day “Generation Change” conference held April 24-25 in Davao City.
Documentary Shows Resiliency of Mindanaons in Face of Adversity
The Resilient Voices is a documentary created by the Alternate Forum for Research In Mindanao (AFRIM) through a grant from the U.S. Embassy. The 15 minute documentary travels to communities in Mindanao that have experienced conflict, poverty, and natural disaster.
U.S. Assists Mindanao Firms to Penetrate Global Market
As part of U.S. government’s commitment to enhance the competitiveness of Philippine businesses, USAID, through its Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program is assisting Mindanao food processing companies to acquire Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification.
Mindanao School Officials Join English Language Camp Sponsored by the USAID and the U.S. Peace Corps
45 supervisors and heads of schools from the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao – Zamboanga del Norte province and the South Cotabato-Cotabato City-Sultan Kudarat-Sarangani-General Santos region – participated in an English Language Camp held February 19-24 in Lahug, Cebu City. The five-day workshop focused on competencies in English, information and communications technology, and teacher assessment and strategic planning. The workshop was part of the Tudlo sa Mindanao project, a joint effort of the U.S. Agency for International Development and the U.S. Peace Corps in the Philippines.
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U.S. Assists Mindanao Firms to Penetrate Global Market
As part of U.S. government’s commitment to enhance the competitiveness of Philippine businesses, USAID, through its Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program is assisting Mindanao food processing companies to acquire Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Point (HACCP) certification.
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USAID Integrates Family Planning into Immunization Program to Improve Service Delivery
In partnership with the Department of Health, USAID introduced an innovation that integrates family planning (FP) into the expanded immunization program (EPI) of the country.
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USAID Assists Former Rebels to Find New Lease in Life
USAID has been helping former Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) fighters to reintegrate to society following its peace agreement with the Philippine Government.
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USAID Strengthens Capacity of Local Businesses to Meet Global Standards
USAID is paving the way for local businesses to be at par with global competitors and meet the increasingly stringent demands by foreign markets.
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U.S. Embassy Manila launches “Generation Change” in Davao
Fifty young leaders from the government and private sectors, and civil society and social media groups participated in a two-day “Generation Change” conference held April 24-25 in Davao City. more »
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PAS attends Peace Communication Summit in Cotabato April 17
A representative of the U.S. Embassy Press Office took part in the 1st Peace Communication Summit, held April 17 at the Al-Nor Convention Center in Cotabato City. more »
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USAID Helps Deploy Midwives for Every Community in Muslim Mindanao
Early last year, there were only 509 midwives in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) serving 2,470 villages with over 3.5 million people...
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Mindanao communities join conservation of biodiversity campaign
Recent flashfloods in Davao del Sur, Philippines killed three and displaced hundreds of people. This was still fresh in the minds of over ...
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Multisectoral anti-TB fight boosted in the Philippines’ lone Islamic City
USAID has helped mobilized mobilize representatives from national government agencies, local chief executives, academe, Muslim religious leaders...
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