US, Philippines discuss development cooperation amid aid review
The United States and the Philippines discussed the value of their development cooperation during a meeting between Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on February 14 in Germany.
DFA spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza stated that both officials acknowledged the ongoing review by the new US administration of its foreign aid programs.
The Trump administration initiated a 90-day review of all foreign aid, suspending new obligations and disbursements except for certain programs in Israel and Egypt.
Philippine officials have yet to determine which development projects funded by the US are affected by this funding pause.
US District Judge Amir Ali ordered the Trump administration to lift its funding freeze on existing programs as of January 19, following a lawsuit filed by nonprofit organizations that receive USAID funding.
The federal judge's ruling criticized the lack of justification for the blanket suspension of congressionally appropriated foreign aid and its impact on agreements with businesses and nonprofits.
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