News: Philippines
Philippines 'to struggle meeting UN targets'
Although it is making progress in improving gender equality, the Philippines will struggle to meet many of its UN Millennium Development Goals, according to the country's president and economic planning secretary.
09/09/2010
More support offered for poverty relief drive
The Millennium Challenge gives the go ahead to a new deal with the government of the Philippines
12/08/2010
Controversy surrounds Philippine sex education plans
Plans to introduce sex education into public schools in the Philippines have attracted criticism from the church.
21/06/2010
The poor 'at risk' in the Philippines storm season
Residents have returned to destroyed shanties following storms eight months ago.
03/06/2010
Philippine general election 'marred by violence'
Two grenades have exploded near to voters lined up at polling stations.
13/05/2010
Philippine election 'offers hope for displaced people'
IDPs in the Philippines hope their circumstances will be improved following the election of a new president.
11/05/2010
Agreement reached to end displacement in the Philippines
The Philippine government and the Moro Islamic Liberation Front have agreed to facilitate the return of displaced people.
23/04/2010
'Fresh risk' of violence in the Philippines
Separatists wanting an independent Muslim state have warned of more fighting.
06/04/2010
Philippine government preparing for earthquake
A "massive" earthquake is expected in the Metro Manila area.
22/03/2010
Family planning 'is central to elections in the Philippines'
The issue of contraception is taking a prominent role in the election run-up in the Philippines.
04/03/2010
