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USAID promotes use of portable chest X-ray machine

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Mar 15 02:40 PM

USAID is promoting the use of a portable X-ray machine, which can detect tuberculosis, pneumonia, and other chest ailments within 5 minutes. Read more »

US, Knowledge Channel team up to improve kids' literacy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 13 06:47 PM

The US government and Knowledge Channel inked a partnership aimed at improving the reading skills of Filipino children through broadcast-based resources. Read more »

USAID launches e-commerce training for small businesses

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 11 05:28 PM

The United States Agency for International Development or USAID on Wednesday launched an $18 million 5-year program that aims to train 30,000 Filipino small businesses in e-commerce. Read more »

Weak PH cyber security seen as risk to BPO sector

Jacque Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 12 08:33 PM

The Philippines is "poised to jeopardize" the US portion of its BPO market, which makes up 75 percent of the $23-billion Philippine BPO market, according to USAID. Read more »

DepEd eyes strengthening volunteer tutorial program

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 14 02:50 PM

The Department of Education plans to strengthen a tutorial program to help students who struggle to fully understand their school lessons. Read more »

The lowdown on nutribun

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 17 10:59 PM

How did nutribun become a household name and why is it associated with Ferdinand Marcos Sr's regime? Read more »

Over 3,000 free skill training slots available for unemployed, out-of-school youth

Jasmin Romero, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 17 09:35 PM

It aims to provide work-based training opportunities for unemployed youth ages 18-30 years old. Read more »

Karagdagang P950-M, ipinagkaloob ng US para sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Odette

Jeffrey Hernaez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 10:55 PM

Nagbigay ng karagdagang donasyong $19 milyon o aabot sa P950 milyon ang Estados Unidos sa Pilipinas bilang tulong sa mga nasalanta ng bagyong Odette. Read more »

US sends additional P950 million for Odette relief efforts

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 02:00 PM

US will provide an additional P950 million in humanitarian assistance for survivors of Typhoon Odette, its embassy in the Philippines said Wednesday. Read more »

US gives additional P50 million more for Odette victims

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 27 08:55 PM

Countries and international communities earlier pledged to help the Philippines after Odette caused widespread devastation in parts of the country. Read more »

Tulong mula sa int'l community, buhos para sa Odette survivors

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 22 08:50 PM

Patuloy ang pagbuhos ng tulong mula sa international community. Read more »

MPTC eyes green financing to payoff CALAX loans

Warren De Guzman, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 06 07:15 PM

Metro Pacific Tollways Corp on Monday said it is hoping to use green financing to partly pay for loans used for the construction of the Cavite Laguna Expressway or CALAX. Read more »

US gives P26-M worth of COVID-19 equipment to Davao City

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 03 11:07 PM

According to the US Embassy in Manila, it has donated more than P1.9 billion to aid the Philippines in COVID-19 response. Read more »

USAID, DOH develop mental health app

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 15 10:51 PM

According to the DOH in May, at least 3.6 million Filipinos are battling mental health issues amid the pandemic. Read more »

‘Kung may kuwento, may kuwenta’: TB survivors share story

David Dizon, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 05 08:11 AM

Compassion is key in dealing with TB patients, according to TBPeople Philippines Organization president Eloisa “Louie” Zepeda-Teng. Read more »

USAID launches livelihood training for women in NCR

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 29 07:21 PM

USAID said the program, with a fund of P75 million, will give beneficiaries business opportunities through mentorship and financing. Read more »

News reporting grant to combat tuberculosis in PH launched

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 30 01:55 PM

Philippine journalists may apply in the TB Media Fellowship to help increase public awareness on tuberculosis.    Read more »

USAID launches P1.6-billion project to promote clean energy in Philippines

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 06:55 PM

MANILA — The United States through its development agency has launched a P1.6 billion project to promote use of clean energy in the Philippines.  Read more »

US grants nearly P12 million to 5 PH universities for research and innovation

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 05:46 PM

USAID's research application grants would also supposedly create partnerships among universities, industries, and local governments, according to the statement. Read more »

US gives add'l $3.5M worth of support to Philippines' COVID-19 inoculation drive

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 15 06:45 PM

The United States through its development agency announced Thursday it would provide additional $3.5 million to further support the Philippines' vaccination programs via the COVAX facility. Read more »