Philippines

Kamala Harris berbicara dengan sejumlah pekerja yang mengenakan celemek merah, membersihkan ikan, dengan latar belakang perahu-perahu kecil (© Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times/AP)

Partners in a prosperous and secure Indo-Pacific

The U.S. is strengthening partnerships in the Indo-Pacific. See how these efforts help countries meet 21st-century challenges.
Diptych of two women (Left: © Kim Van Oosten/Catholic Health Association. Right: Courtesy of Tanya Gould)

Survivors work to prevent human trafficking, aid victims

Increasingly, trafficking survivors' input is shaping public policies to combat human trafficking. Meet two survivors who are leading the way.
Smiling woman standing on beach (Nicky Rakotondrazafy/Pact/USAID)

Empowering fisherwomen in Madagascar and the Philippines

Learn how the U.S. Agency for International Development and its partners empower fishing communities in Asia and Africa.
Blinken standing next to man pointing at display model of different kinds of clean energy (© Andrew Harnik/AP Images)

Improving the Philippines’ access to clean energy

A U.S. government grant is supporting offshore wind projects in the Philippines that could bring clean energy to more than 2 million homes.
Young female health worker vaccinating man (USAID)

Partnering to end COVID-19 in Asia

USAID works with partners in Asia to combat COVID-19 by distributing vaccines, countering disinformation and helping businesses recover.
Blue and pink jeepney on street with 'USAID' and COVID-19 message painted on side (USAID/Rosana Ombao)

Getting vaccines to remote communities in the Philippines

USAID is getting vaccines to Filipinos in remote locations using mobile vaccination stations and iconic World War II–era "jeepneys."
Left photo: Novaya Gazeta editor Dmitry Muratov (© Rainer Jensen/dpa picture alliance archive/Alamy Stock Photo) Right photo: Rappler chief executive Maria Ressa (© Aaron Favila/AP Images)

Nobel honors journalists with peace prize

The Nobel Committee awarded its peace prize to two journalists, highlighting the role of free expression in countering authoritarianism.
Three people smiling in boat (© Peace Corps)

Peace Corps volunteers making a difference in the Philippines

The Peace Corps has sent 9,300 volunteers to the Philippines since 1961 to serve as teachers, conservationists and community developers.
Military personnel walking on deck of ship (© Agus Soeparto/Indonesian Presidential Office/AP Images)

Southeast Asian countries challenge China over maritime claims

Countries in Southeast Asia are confronting the People's Republic of China over China's expansive territorial claims in the South China Sea.