Archive | December, 2012

Bangsamoro Medical and Relief efforts for Pablo victims

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After its landfall on December 4, 2012, Typhoon Pablo (Bopha) brought massive devastation in the eastern portion of Mindanao. Davao Region is one of the seriously stricken areas with approximately 4.7 million individuals affected. Relief and rescue operations are in full-swing and massive help has been continuously called for especially by the victims. In response […]

Philippines: More conflict-affected areas in Mindanao to have access to livelihood, basic services—World Bank

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MANILA, DECEMBER 24, 2012— An additional sixty-five (65) villages in 21 conflict-affected towns of Mindanao will have access to funds for livelihood and small-scale infrastructure to help speed up reconstruction and create small businesses and jobs in these war-torn communities. The assistance is made possible with the recent approval of a US$5.251 million additional grant […]