UP team develops 24-hour flood forecasting system
Scientists from the University of the Philippines-Diliman developed an Impact-Based Flood Forecasting System that predicts floods up to 24 hours in advance.
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USAID
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) has significantly reduced its overseas development budgets and frozen foreign aid as part of President Trump's 'America First' policy. Direct-hire personnel have been placed on administrative leave globally, with exceptions made for essential staff, while non-essential contracts are being terminated. The Philippines is largely unaffected by this freeze due to its increased independence in funding projects previously supported by USAID.
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Last updated at August 1, 2025.
Recent stories about USAID
DepEd commits to sustaining USAID programs despite funding freeze
On Thursday, February 13, the Department of Education (DepEd) reiterated its commitment to sustaining USAID-supported programs despite a funding freeze.
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Philippines not affected by USAID freeze, funds projects independently
An official from the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) stated on Monday that the Philippines would not be directly impacted by the USAID freeze, as the country can provide funding for some projects previously supported by USAID.
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USAID places global staff on leave, ends non-essential contracts
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) announced that direct-hire personnel will be placed on administrative leave globally starting Friday, February 7.
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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.
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Philippines minimally impacted by US aid freeze
A DFA official stated that the U.S.'s freeze on foreign aid is unlikely to severely impact the Philippines, emphasizing that military agreements under the alliance are not affected.
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USAID launches PHP16.8M cyber initiative for PH human rights groups
The United States is funding a PHP16.8-million initiative to enhance cybersecurity capabilities for Philippine human rights organizations, aiming to protect them from threats such as doxing and phishing.
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DepEd aids typhoon-affected schools in Camarines Sur
The Department of Education (DepEd) has distributed learning materials and supplies to students and teachers affected by typhoons in Camarines Sur, with more support planned.
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AC Health partners with USAID to import meds, expand telehealth, boost HIV awareness
AYALA Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (AC Health) has partnered with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to import medicines and lifesaving technologies through its subsidiaries IE Medica and MedEthix.
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USAID donates PHP7.6M worth of educational materials to Bicol schools hit by STS Kristine
The United States government, through USAID, donated over PHP7.6 million worth of educational materials to schools affected by Severe Tropical Storm Trami (Local name: Kristine) in the Bicol Region.
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