Philippines remains upbeat on US aid amid 90-day pause

The Philippines remains optimistic about continued development cooperation with the United States despite a 90-day foreign aid freeze ordered by President Donald Trump.

Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stated that while the country currently receives significant support from USAID, they must wait for the final orders of the US government.

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo emphasized the importance of cooperation in areas such as education, global health, and disaster risk reduction, noting these projects have positively impacted many Filipinos.

Manalo declined to comment on internal discussions within the US Government regarding their ongoing review of foreign assistance programs but affirmed the value of development cooperation with the Philippines.

The United States Embassy in Manila has also refrained from commenting on the matter.