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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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This is an AI-generated summary based on recent coverage. It was last updated on Mon, August 18, 2025 at 12:04 PM

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Recent developments on USAID

Fri, May 16, 2025 at 3:17 PM

DOE, USAID deploy solar-powered mobile energy units in Palawan

The Department of Energy (DOE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have deployed three Mobile Energy Systems (MES) in Palawan.

Mon, April 14, 2025 at 6:13 PM

UPD scientists launch 24-hour flood forecasting system

Scientists from the University of the Philippines-Diliman (UPD) have developed an Impact-Based Flood Forecasting System capable of predicting floods up to 24 hours in advance.

Sun, February 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM

PH, US affirm alliance amid US foreign aid review

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the strong alliance between the Philippines and the US, particularly on development cooperation, during a meeting at the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 14.

Thu, February 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM

DepEd to continue USAID-supported projects despite P4B funding freeze

The Department of Education (DepEd) will continue USAID-supported projects, exhausting all means to sustain programs on early-grade literacy, numeracy, social-emotional learning, and support for learners with special needs, despite a P4 billion funding freeze.

Wed, February 12, 2025 at 5:06 PM

Japan grants PH P170M for Open RAN lab at UP Diliman

Japan has granted the Philippines up to JPY 444 million (approximately PHP 169.79 million) to establish an Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) system laboratory at the University of the Philippines (UP) Diliman.

Tue, February 11, 2025 at 12:00 AM

NEDA continues USAID projects despite US aid freeze

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is continuing its projects funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), despite a 90-day foreign aid freeze ordered by US President Donald Trump.

Thu, February 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM

USAID closure threatens P4B education projects

The closure of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) poses a significant risk to P4 billion worth of education projects in the Philippines, including a critical initiative to enhance reading skills for young learners.

Wed, February 5, 2025 at 3:51 PM

USAID places direct-hire personnel on admin leave globally

The US Agency for International Development (USAID) will place all direct-hire personnel on administrative leave globally starting Friday, February 7, 2025, with exceptions for essential staff.

Fri, January 24, 2025 at 11:59 AM

Rep. Garin understands US WHO withdrawal but worries for PH

Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin described US President Donald Trump's decision to withdraw the US from the World Health Organization (WHO) as "understandable" but expressed concern over its implications for other countries, including the Philippines.

Fri, December 13, 2024 at 6:33 PM

US grants P16.8M for PH orgs' cybersecurity training

The United States is providing PHP16.8 million in funding and training to enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of Philippine human rights organizations.