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THE new framework of cooperation between the United Nations and the Philippines is a first and reflects the latest reforms undertaken by the UN system as a “one-stop shop” for its endeavors in the country. In the UN Day Forum on Wednesday, UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator Gustavo Gonzalez said…

Govt aims to reduce poverty rate in PH

The Philippines National Capital Region (NCR) is one of the largest metropolitan areas in the world in terms of population. It is the seat of the Philippine national government and accounts for a third (31.5 percent) of the countrys annual gross domestic revenues. Unfortunately, the National Captial Region (NCR) is highly vulnerable to flooding and earthquakes, given its low-lying coastal location and the presence of the West Valley Fault System, which cuts across the entire region, from North t...

Seeking a successful implementation of the Ridge-to-Reef/Watershed Ecosystem Management (R2R/WEM) has been the center of a policy forum conducted by the Philippine Council for Agriculture, Aquatic and Natural Resources Research and Development of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PCAARRD) during its 12th anniversary.

Jica, Neda-Davao set to start formulation of Metro Davao

By Bhamy V. Shenoy There are more than three million (30 lakh) registered Non-Government Organisations (NGOs) or Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in India. It is a well-known fact that most are just on paper. Of those functioning NGOs, it is not easy to find credible and honest ones dedicated to serve the society.  Despite these shortcomings of the NGO movement, many cities with ethical and efficient NGOs, the residents have benefited. NGOs provide a powerful platform to the people to expres...