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DA intensifies ASF info caravan in SurSur, AgSur Philippine Information Agency 04 May 2021, 18:38 GMT+10 TANDAG CITY, Surigao del Sur, May 4 -- To intensify the knowledge of the African Swine Fever (ASF), the Department of Agriculture (DA) - Caraga through the Regional Agriculture and Fisheries Information Section (RAFIS) conducted the ASF Information Caravan in the two provinces of the region, to include Surigao del Sur recently. The first leg of the Caravan was conducted last March 23-25 in six municipalities in the province of Agusan del Sur namely La Paz, Veruela, Trento, Bunawan, Rosario...

Home | News & Events | U.S. Embassy Statement on Attack on Formula TV Employees The U.S. Embassy condemns the attacks on Formula TV employees last night, including an assault and an act of vandalism. This follows the beating of Formula journalist Vakho Sanaia in February. We urge the authorities to conduct swift, thorough and impartial investigations into these incidents. Attacks against journalists are unacceptable. Journalists in a democracy must be free and able to conduct their work safely. This is essential in order to fulfill their role of informing the public and holding the cou...

Home | News & Events | Ambassador Degnan’s comments after meeting with Minister of Economy Turnva This was an excellent opportunity to discuss the importance of diversifying Georgia’s energy market.  Georgia’s energy security is so important, but it depends on having a diverse and well-developed energy market.  I think there needs to be good dialogue with communities that are impacted by different energy projects, and that is the basis for one of USAID’s important new programs, Securing Georgia’s Energy Future, which will be starting up in the next month or so.  And the id...

Home | News & Events | Virtual Visit of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer to Albania During a “virtual visit” to Albania April 6, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Matthew Palmer met with President Meta, PM Rama, and DP Chair Basha to reaffirm the importance of U.S.-Albanian relations as we celebrate the 30th anniversary of the re-establishment of diplomatic relations. They reconfirmed our shared commitment to expanding bilateral cooperation on democracy, defense, and business. DAS Palmer emphasized with each leader the importance of their respective roles, inclu...

Home | News & Events | U.S. and partners seek to deter human rights violations A Uyghur woman protests the People’s Republic of China’s abuse of Uyghurs in Xinjiang during a March 25 protest in Istanbul. (© Emrah Gurel/AP Images) Relatives mourn at the funeral of Khant Ngar Hein, an 18-year-old protester shot by Burmese security forces during March 14 demonstrations, according to the Associated Press. (© AP Images) The United States is working with international partners to defend human rights worldwide as authoritarian regimes step up repression amid the COVID-19 pandemic. ...