The Philippines and United States have joined hands to ensure that Philippine schools and their curricula are "as inclusive as possible." Students in Albay test the U.S. Peace Corps and Department of Education’s new assessment tools for learners with disabilities. (Photo courtesy of the US...
Although the Philippines has long been recognized as the world’s center of marine biodiversity, policies to protect marine life in the Philippine seas from illegal fishing and other human activities are not strictly enforced. As a result, almost half of the fishery products in the country, or...
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to help the Philippines maintain security and sustainable peace in Mindanao. United States Embassy in the Philippines Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Heather Variava turns over essential COVID-19 equipment for Zamboanga’s molecular testing center....
ILOILO CITY -- Eight pilot schools in Western Visayas region have been given Home Learning Resource Kits (HLRKs) as part of a program funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID Deputy Director for Education Yvette Malcioln (2nd from left) turns over the Home...
The United States (US) has announced that it will provide an additional P17.5-million assistance to the Philippines for the recovery of areas affected by the onslaught of typhoon Odette. )Photo courtesy of the US Embassy in the Philippines) In a statement Tuesday, April 19, the US Embassy in the...
Senator Christopher ‘’Bong’’ Go on Thursday, April 7 reiterated his call for government to intensify and properly implement the needed safety and health protocols in schools as more educational institutions were reported set to join the progressive expansion phase of face-to-face classes...
ILOILO CITY -- A basic reading program (BRP) funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has been launched for selected early grade learners in Western Visayas region by non-profit RTI International and the Department of Education (DepEd). Ryan Washburn, USAID...
The local government of Pasig City held a groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of a community eco hub in Barangay Manggahan, Pasig City on Friday, March 11. (Photo courtesy of Mayor Vico Sotto's Facebook Page / MANILA BULLETIN) Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto led the ceremonial rites, he was...
The Pasig City local government hosted the anti-drug abuse training initiated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on March 10 and March 11. The two-day training was attended by 41 participants from each of the anti-drug abuse councils (ADACs) of the cities of Pasig,...
The Department of Finance (DOF) announced the launch of a new project that aims to assist six climate-vulnerable cities in adapting to, and mitigating the effects of, climate change. On Thursday, March 10, the DOF launched the $15 million, or P750 million, five-year Climate Resilient Cities (CRC)...
The United States (US) will work with the Philippines to vaccinate more than 10,600 Filipinos at mass vaccination clinics in the cities of Quezon and Caloocan. Coronavirus vaccines have been prepared for distribution at a vaccination site in Manila on May 18, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) The...
Presidential candidate Senator Panfilo M. Lacson has stressed that there is a correct way for the government to intervene in the lives of Filipinos – by boosting their capacity-building instead of passing regulations that only lead to stagnation. In front of over 2,600 enthusiastic supporters at...
