Philippines
Bonds between U.S. and Philippines run deep
The U.S. and the Philippines are pledged to mutual defense, but the bond between them is deeper than that, including a shared language and common values.
Youth in the Philippines stand up for their futures
Meet a young man in the Philippines who was able to restart his T-shirt company with the help of USAID after ISIS militants tried to take over his city.
Reviving Philippine fishing communities through science
A U.S.-backed project helped improve fishing hatcheries in the Philippines. People now have livelihoods due to the project and others will have access to the research.
Highlights from President Trump’s Asia trip
President Donald J. Trump just wrapped up a historic five-country trip to Asia. Here are some memorable moments that you might have missed.
Filipinos can safely study in ‘alternative learning sites’
Unable to attend school because of instability caused by conflict, Filipino children learn at alternative sites with help from a U.S.-backed program.
Welding is this Filipino’s answer to recurring violence
A U.S.-backed program offers job training for young people in the Philippines who live in areas with high rates of poverty and violence.
Diving into conservation made her a leader — and a ‘mermaid’
Having seen the beauty of marine life, and ocean pollution, diver Anna Oposa realized that the sea needs protection, so she started Save Philippine Seas.
The South China Sea: Why it matters
The South China Sea is among the most beautiful places on Earth. Overfishing, dredging and land reclamation are threatening its future.
The company planting a green future in the Philippines
TI Philippines embraces sustainable practices for its manufacturing facility — from recycling to developing an environmental education program.