UN agencies and humanitarian actors in the Philippines are mobilizing to support communities hit by super Typhoon Goni, which has barrelled across the country, leaving massive devastation in its wake. Typhoon Goni – known locally in the Philippines as Rolly – made landfall early morning on November 1 with catastrophically violent winds of up to 280 kilometers-per-hour and torrential rainfall within a 230-kilometer diameter of its centre. According to the UN Office for the Coordination of … [Read more...] about UN agencies and humanitarian actors mobilize support in the wake of devastating ‘super typhoon’ – Philippines
EU grants €8.1 million in Humanitarian Aid for Philippines, Nepal, and South-East Asian countries
The European Union is providing €8.1 million in humanitarian aid for the Philippines, Nepal, and countries in the South-East Asian region to support those affected by the coronavirus pandemic, natural hazards, and the consequences of man-made conflicts. Funding from this aid package will go for humanitarian and disaster preparedness projects in the Philippines (€2.51 million), Nepal (€2 million), and regional South-East Asia (€3.5 million). Commissioner for Crisis Management, Janez … [Read more...] about EU grants €8.1 million in Humanitarian Aid for Philippines, Nepal, and South-East Asian countries
ADB uplifts Philippine Military’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has provided two coronavirus disease (COVID-19) testing machines to the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), that can each test nearly 100 people per hour. ADB's assistance will strengthen the Philippines' response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction testing machines will be installed in the Philippine Army Molecular Laboratory in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. The laboratory will support the COVID-19 testing of AFP personnel in Metro … [Read more...] about ADB uplifts Philippine Military’s COVID-19 Testing Capacity
British Council launches ‘Connections Through Culture’ grant programme
British Council has launched Connections Through Culture (CTC) - a bilateral grants programme designed to seed exciting cultural exchanges between artists and arts organisations, and nurture cooperation and long-lasting relationships between the United Kingdom, and for 2020-2021, five Southeast Asian countries: Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines. The application round opens from 16 October to 8 November 2020. Artists, arts professionals and art group/ collective … [Read more...] about British Council launches ‘Connections Through Culture’ grant programme
Harnessing Digital Technologies can help in faster recovery of Philippines
According to the report released today by the World Bank and the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA), Rapid adoption of digital technologies can help the Philippines overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, recover from the crisis, and achieve its vision of becoming a middle-class society free of poverty. Titled “A Better Normal Under Covid-19: Digitalizing the Philippine Economy Now,” the report says that the use of digital technologies such as digital payments, … [Read more...] about Harnessing Digital Technologies can help in faster recovery of Philippines
Assistance to vulnerable Households and Small Businesses in Philippines
According to "From Containment to Recovery", the World Bank’s October 2020 Economic Update for East Asia and the Pacific, social assistance to poor and vulnerable families as well as micro and small enterprises will help cushion the impact of COVID-19 and hasten recovery in the Philippines. The report forecasts the Philippine economy to contract by 6.9 percent in 2020 before rebounding to 5.3 percent in 2021 and 5.6 percent in 2022 – a drawn out process that could slow down the country’s … [Read more...] about Assistance to vulnerable Households and Small Businesses in Philippines
Philippines: Tourism recovery through Digital Solutions
The Philippine tourism department has embarked on a digital tourism campaign to promote its tourist attractions and encourage foreign visitor arrivals once pandemic-related travel restrictions are lifted. Through the ASEAN Australia Smart Cities Trust Fund, ADB and the Australian Government hopes to support cities throughout Southeast Asia in improving their service delivery, planning, and financial management using appropriate digital technologies. Learn more about the trust fund and follow … [Read more...] about Philippines: Tourism recovery through Digital Solutions
ADB approves $500 Million Financial Support to Boost the Philippines’ Disaster Resilience
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $500 million policy-based financial aid to boost the Philippines’ disaster resilience by allowing quick access to emergency financing in the event of disasters triggered by natural hazards or public health emergencies that result in a declaration of a state of calamity. Located in the Pacific Ring of Fire, the Philippines is among the most disaster-prone countries in the world, including active volcanoes, frequent earthquakes, and an average of … [Read more...] about ADB approves $500 Million Financial Support to Boost the Philippines’ Disaster Resilience
COVID-19/Philippines: Dynamic Agriculture is Key to Faster Recovery and Poverty Reduction
The World Bank has released a report titled, "Transforming Philippine Agriculture During Covid-19 and Beyond", which says that transforming Philippine's agriculture into a dynamic, high-growth sector is essential for the country to speed up recovery, poverty reduction and inclusive growth, according to the report. The report was prepared as part of World Bank support to the Department of Agriculture’s “new thinking” in agricultural development, suggests shifting away from a heavy focus on … [Read more...] about COVID-19/Philippines: Dynamic Agriculture is Key to Faster Recovery and Poverty Reduction
Global Youth Summit: Filipino Youth Leaders ready for continued Learning and Development
International non-profit organization Global Peace Foundation, together with SM Cares, Consuelo Foundation, PLDT, and SM Youth, gear up for this year's Global Youth Summit (GYS) on August 29 and 30. Global Youth Summit will be held via Zoom and will be shown through live streaming at select social media channels. In its 8th year, GYS will contribute to the UN 75 Dialogues, the world's biggest conversation on building a better future. The topics selected by youth gather diverse perspectives … [Read more...] about Global Youth Summit: Filipino Youth Leaders ready for continued Learning and Development
