Tag: #USAID
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School-in-a-Bag uplifts early grade learning
Supporting early grade learning across schools in northern and central Luzon,PLDT, Smart and long-time partner USAID, through RTI International, recently turned over one School-in-a-Bag (SIAB) each to San Rafael Elementary School (SRES) in Tarlac City, Tarlac and San Aurelio Elementary School (SAES) in Balungao, Pangasinan.
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Explore other railway financing options, gov’t urged
The Marcos administration should no longer pursue the planned loans from China to finance three big railway infrastructures under former president Rodrigo Duterte’s “Build, Build, Build” program, a lawmaker said on Sunday, July 17.
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US provides tech-voc skills to unemployed Pinoys, out-of-school youth
More than 850 Filipino out-of-school and unemployed youth underwent much-needed technical-vocational training led by the United States.
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US, PH join hands to ensure inclusivity in schools
The Philippines and United States have joined hands to ensure that Philippine schools and their curricula are “as inclusive as possible.”
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US to continue helping PH in maintaining security, peace in Mindanao
The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to help the Philippines maintain security and sustainable peace in Mindanao.
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De Lima thanks Durbin, USAID’s Power for concern over her plight
Senator Leila de Lima on Sunday thanked US Senate Majority Whip Richad Durbin for reiterating his call for her immediate release and for pressing for a definitive US reponse to her continued unjust detention.
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School-in-a-bag kits worth over P10.4 million turned over to DepEd
To further strengthen early grade reading, the Department of Education (DepEd) received over 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits to be used by learners located in remote areas that lack access to technology.
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US to donate P400-M aid to PH for typhoon Odette-hit families
The United States will be donating an additional P400-million aid to the Philippines for the recovery of typhoon Odette victims, the US Embassy in the Philippines said Monday, May 23.
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US donates P10-M gadgets to remote schools in PH
One hundred kits containing laptop computers, tablets, and pocket wifi amounting to over P10 million were donated by the United States to schools in several provinces in the country.
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W. Visayas schools get home learning kits from USAID
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).
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US extends P17.5-M aid to PH for typhoon Odette recovery
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.
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DOH, DepEd urged to intensify Covid-19 protocols as more schools resume in-person classes
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 across the country.
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USAID-funded basic reading program launches in Western Visayas
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).
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Pasig gov't breaks ground for barangay community eco hub
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.
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Pasig LGU hosts intercity USAID anti-drug abuse training
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.
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DOF, USAID launch $15-M climate project
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.
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US volunteers to help PH vaccinate over 10,600 Filipinos in city clinics
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.
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Lacson to gov’t: Boost Filipinos’ capacity-building instead of passing regulations that only lead to stagnation
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.