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USAID LAUNCHES EDUCATION PROJECT IN ALBAY

The Executive Order adopting the Education Sector Mechanism (ESM), project of the ABC+: Advancing Basic Education in the Philippines has been signed by Albay Governor Edcel Grex Lagman together with Dr. Thomas LeBlanc, Director of Education Office USAID Philippines.  During the launching of Province of Albay for Early Grade Learning: Community in Action Education Sector […]

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USAID, SMART GIVE DEPED ‘SCHOOL-IN-A-BAG’ KITS

As part of the United States’ ongoing commitment to strengthen early grade reading, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), partnered with Smart Communications and Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), turned over 100 school-in-a-bag (SIAB) kits worth over P10.4 million ($208,000) to the Department of Education (DepEd). USAID Philippines Acting Mission Director Brandon […]

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DEPED, DOH, USAID LAUNCH ‘BIDA KID’ CAMPAIGN

The Department of Education (DepEd), Department of Health (DOH), and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) formally launched the national BIDA Kid COVID-19 prevention campaign to support the safe expansion of in-person classes nationwide. DepEd, DOH, and USAID kicked off the BIDA Kid national campaign at the SM Mall of Asia Music Hall. […]

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DENR, USAID PARTNER FOR CLIMATE CHANGE MITIGATION

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are exploring ways to further enhance the partnership of the Philippines and the United States in environmental protection and climate change mitigation. US Charge d’Affaires Heather Variava, USAID Mission Director to the Philippines Ryan Washburn, and USAID Philippines […]

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DEPED-USAID ALS ROADSHOW TO KICKOFF IN 12 SITES

“A truly strengthened and intensified Alternative Learning System (ALS) Program for all out-of-school children in special cases, youth, and adults (OSCYAs) is a promise that the administration of Secretary Leonor Magtolis Briones delivered in less than six years in office,” ALS Assistant Secretary G. H. Ambat declared as the Department of Education (DepEd) is set […]

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27 DPWH PERSONNEL COMPLETE USAID TRAINING – VILLAR

Public Works and Highways Secretary Mark Villar lauded the 27 DPWH personnel who are now well-trained in handling and analyzing data for proper infrastructure planning after completing a special training program conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). “Congratulations to the 27 graduates who completed the months-long training so that we can […]

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DENR, USAID RENEW PACT FOR ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has entered into new agreements with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to advance the country’s biodiversity conservation and water access and sanitation services. Secretary Roy Cimatu welcomed the five-year partnership with the USAID for the Sustainable Interventions for Biodiversity, Oceans and Landscapes (SIBOL) and […]

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DEPED TAPS USAID FOR DISTANCE LEARNING – BRIONES

The Department of Education (DepEd) tapped United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to assist in the implementation of the Basic Education-Learning Continuity Plan to Kindergarten to Grade 3 students through ABC+ project. Started last July 2019, ABC+ project is a 5-year partnership of USAID and DepEd that aims to improve literacy, numeracy, and social […]