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Issue No. 23006 | Feb 12, 2023
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Public Service in Pink: Interview with Leni Robredo

hir.harvard.edu

Angat Buhay was premised on collaboration between government and the private sector. We were [present] in more than 300 communities. We partnered with about 700 private organizations.

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Trending In United States

U.S.-Philippine Alliance Strengthens as it Enters New Phase

U.S. service members will be doing a lot more training and exercises alongside their Philippine allies, as the defense alliance between the two nations continues to grow.  — February 2, 2023

defense.gov
More on US Access to Military Bases thru EDCA
  • US secures deal on Philippines bases to complete arc around China Washington now has more access to Philippines military bases facing the South China Sea and Taiwan. — February 2, 2023

    bbc.com
  • US-Philippines bases deal seen as reaction to China’s actions in South China Sea The US is boosting its military presence in the Philippines, Japan and South Korea – three key links in its first island chain around China’s coastline. — February 4, 2023

    scmp.com
  • Opinion | Dancing With America Has Been a Curse for the Philippines The news that the U.S. military is planning to expand its presence in the Philippines has been dizzying and wounding. — February 7, 2023

    nytimes.com
In Disasters & Emergency Response

2 Filipinos confirmed dead in Turkey quake

At least two Filipinos living in Turkey were confirmed to have died after a devastating magnitude 7.8 earthquake nearly flattened a handful of provinces in the country. — February 11, 2023

globalnation.inquirer.net

In Economy

9.6 million Pinoys jobless in Q4 of 2022 – SWS

An estimated 9.6 million Filipinos were jobless in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to a survey conducted by Social Weather Stations. — February 9, 2023

philstar.com

In Muslim Mindanao

Ending Philippines clan wars crucial to sustaining peace

"Clan wars are what damage our communities the most," young men and women of Mindanao's Muslim region told DW. Conflict between families is driving intergenerational conflict and preventing girls from going to school. — February 6, 2023

dw.com

In Environment

Love of sea turtles turns Philippine poachers into protectors

Armed with a wooden stick, a bucket and a headlamp, Philippine construction worker Johnny Manlugay hunts every night for the eggs of sea turtles on the pristine beaches of the northern province of La Union. — February 2, 2023

reuters.com

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