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World Bank: Philippines Economic Outlook is Strong

Published on July 20, 2011 By Tim Troutman

MANILA, July 6, 2011—Prospects for the Philippine economy remain favorable in 2011 as investments, private consumption and the services sector are expected to strengthen. The challenge now is sustaining the momentum of reform for achieving inclusive or broad-based growth that benefits the poor. Read the whole post here.

Filipino Hunger Rate – Lowest Since 2007

Published on July 2, 2011 By Tim Troutman

This is good news but a 15% hunger rate is still too high. No one in the Philippines, or elsewhere, should have to go hungry. PAS is working to help alleviate this problem. I hope you’ll join us. Based on SWS data, the latest hunger rate is the lowest since June 2007, when the recorded [...]

Pope Delivers Message on World Hunger

Published on July 1, 2011 By Tim Troutman

The following video shows a brief address from the Pope regarding world hunger. His words are especially applicable to countries like the Philippines where hunger remains a real threat.

2.4 Million Children Laboring in the Philippines

Published on April 6, 2011 By Tim Troutman

MANILA, Philippines — Concerned government agencies are working double time to rescue 2.4 million children from hard labor and instead send them to school, Malacañang announced Wednesday. Read the whole story here.

Volcano Erupts in Bulusan

Published on February 21, 2011 By Tim Troutman

MANILA — Thousands of people in the Philippines fled their homes as a volcano erupted on Monday, sending a spectacular column of ash high into the sky, residents said. The eruption of Bulusan, a 1,559-metre (5,115-foot) volcano, turned mid-morning into night for about 20 minutes across largely farming areas around its slopes, regional army spokesman [...]

UN World Food Program Gives High Energy Biscuits

Published on January 18, 2011 By Tim Troutman

LEGAZPI CITY, Albay, Philippines —The United Nations World Food Programme (UN-WFP) on Tuesday sent 55,000 kilos of high energy biscuits worth P5 million to families in Albay who were affected by heavy rains for more than three weeks now. Stephen Anderson, WFP country director, said this would augment ongoing relief operations in Bicol. Read the [...]