Aid cuts causing ‘tragic’ rise in child deaths — Bill Gates
Billionaire Elon Musk’s so-called US Department of Government Efficiency was ‘responsible for a lot of deaths.’
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Renewable boost for remote Palawan: U.S. donates solar-powered mobile energy units
The U.S. government, through USAID, donates mobile energy systems to Palawan, providing sustainable solar power to off-grid and disaster-prone communities.
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Off-grid Palawan gets solar aid
The Department of Energy, in partnership with USAID, turns over three solar-powered Mobile Energy Systems to NPC-SPUG to enhance energy resilience and reduce…
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The sad demise of USAID
The dismantling of USAID is a glaring reflection of the callousness and ineptitude of the new administration in Washington.
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Off-grid Palawan gets solar aid
Palawan, often referred to as the country’s “last frontier,” frequently experiences electricity interruptions due to its isolation from the national grid.
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Trump kills U.S. agency funding Africa infrastructure
The Trump administration has ordered the closure of the Millennium Challenge Corporation, ending $17B in development projects and ceding ground to China's…
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U.S. halts support for Ukraine’s energy grid amid ongoing Russian attacks
State Department’s decision raises concerns over Ukraine’s energy resilience
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Most USAID workers fired, placed on leave
‘In the coming week, we will provide details on how to retrieve personal items from the former USAID workspaces and return government issued devices’
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DFA: ‘Value of dev’t cooperation’ tackled amid U.S. foreign aid review
The US and the Philippines discuss the importance of development cooperation amid a review of US foreign aid. Learn more about the implications for bilateral…
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U.S. judge orders funding freeze on aid programs lifted
A federal judge has temporarily lifted a freeze on funding to US aid and development programs ordered by the Trump administration, allowing critical foreign…
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Gutting USAID rocks dev’t deals
Another local group dislocated by the US government move is Balay Rehabilitation Center which provides psycho-social counselling and other help for survivors…
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UN: U.S. funding cuts could lead to 6 million HIV/AIDS deaths
US funding cuts could lead to 6 million HIV/AIDS deaths, warns UN. Critical health programs face disruption, risking lives of millions dependent on US aid.
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Trump revokes Biden's security clearance, escalates foreign aid crackdown
President Trump revokes Joe Biden's security clearance and intensifies his crackdown on foreign aid, targeting USAID and freezing aid to South Africa. Learn…
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Trump says US aid agency should 'close'
President Trump calls for the closure of USAID, intensifying his campaign to dismantle the US government aid agency. His administration, supported by Elon…
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Global aid crisis deepens as US freezes foreign assistance
Trump’s funding cuts trigger panic, job losses, and life-threatening disruptions worldwide
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USAID’s closure puts education project at risk
The closure of USAID poses a significant threat to the Philippines' education sector, putting P4 billion worth of projects at risk, including a major…
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US aid agency places global staff on leave as part of Trump's purge
US aid agency USAID places global staff on leave as part of Trump and Musk's radical government downsizing, causing major disruptions and protests.
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