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Farmers in the provinces of Cagayan and Ilocos Norte who were affected by Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) are receiving support from the New Zealand Government through the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to help them recover their livelihoods after the typhoon. Typhoon Mangkhut battered northern Luzon in September...

  The Australian Government has provided PHP23 million (AUD600,000) to assist 2,000 farming families in Cagayan Province, in the most affected areas by Typhoon Ompong ("Mangkhut"). “Australia is a good friend and neighbor, and we are committed to helping families affected by Typhoon Ompong,” said Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Amanda Gorely....

The Philippines, with support from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (UN-FAO), has launched the “iAMResponsible” campaign calling for more responsible use of antimicrobials, including antibiotics, to mark the World Antibiotic Awareness Week (WAAW) on 12-18 November. The theme of this year's WAAW is ‘handle antibiotics with...

11 October 2018 – The ever-increasing threats from climate change, evidenced by the increasing severity and frequency of disasters, require concerted efforts to build and strengthen resilience of communities in countries most vulnerable and at-risk from disasters, like the Philippines. In response to this challenge, and to mark the International Day...

29 August 2018 – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Philippines have launched the new FAO Country Programming Framework (CPF) 2018 – 2024, a six-year plan that will contribute to achieving greater food security and improved nutrition, and further develop the country’s agricultural sector. Kundhavi...