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Residents of Tulunan, North Cotabato, shop at a newly-built trading center constructed by USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program under its Barangay Infrastructure Project (BIP). The facility provides local traders and farmers with a shelte...
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The F-28 presidential plane with President Gloria Macapagal-.Arroyo on board lands at the newly upgraded Jolo Airport runway. The airport upgrade, which was undertaken by a partnership between the Philippine and U.S. governments, including the Department ...
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Nestled in five hectares of lush, rolling terrain, Dakak Park Beach Resort features a secluded beach with powdery white sand, and footpaths that wind their way past rushing streams, cascades, and tranquil pools. The resort is just a few hours by boat from...
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U.S. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney, with Acting USAID Mission Director Elzadia Washington (2nd from left), leads the recent inauguration of the 27-meter Tetuan-Guiwan Barangay Footbridge, constructed by USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Progra...
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U.S. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney, Undersecretary Virgilio Leyretana (center), Chairman of the Mindanao Economic Development Council (MEDCo), and USAID Economic Growth Advisor Robert Barnes listen as Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat explains the benefi...
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Members of the Manisan Multi-Purpose Cooperative, headed by its chairman Mendato Abol (far left), show off the sweet chili peppers grown at the cooperative’s demonstration farm in Brgy. Polonuling, Tupi, South Cotabato. The group, composed of former Mor...
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A teacher of Bualan Elementary School in Shariff Kabunsuan, Maguindanao, tries out a new sewing machine provided by USAID’s Growth with Equity in Mindanao (GEM) Program under its Education Awareness Support Effort (EASE). GEM matched the funds raised by...
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A mother and her kids enjoy a ride at Fantasyland, in the 25-hectare Gloria de Dapitan commercial and entertainment complex in Dapitan, Zamboanga del Norte. The Fantasyland theme park opened earlier this year and features 35 rides, including ferris wheels...
