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Philippine development groups struggle after US aid cuts

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Philippine development groups are facing significant challenges a year after the US Agency for International Development (USAID) drastically reduced its contracts and funding. These cuts, which affected projects supporting democracy, human rights, environmental advocacy, and journalism, were reportedly influenced by misinformation campaigns. The US State Department has eliminated over 90% of USAID contracts globally, leading to a substantial loss of critical support for organizations in the Philippines. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    A year after USAID cuts, Philippine development groups struggle as anger lingers

    A year after Washington froze and then slashed foreign aid, development workers in the Philippines and across the region say the damage is still being felt, with job losses and abandoned projects continuing to threaten some of Asia’s most vulnerable groups. “On a personal level, …

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