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PH Stays Optimistic on Development Cooperation with US Amid Policy Shifts

The Philippine government remains committed to fostering development cooperation with the United States, despite recent policy changes by the Trump administration. This was reiterated in a statement released by the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Wednesday.

According to DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo, the Philippines looks forward to continuing its collaboration with the US Government to achieve mutually shared development objectives. The country values its development cooperation work with the United States, particularly in critical areas such as education, global health, and disaster risk reduction or response. These projects have had a positive impact on the lives of many Filipinos and their communities.

We value our development cooperation work with the United States, especially in critical areas including education, global health, and disaster risk reduction or response. The projects have positively impacted the lives of many Filipinos and their communities, Manalo said.

The DFA has not commented on internal discussions within the US Government regarding its ongoing review of various agencies, including USAid. As the White House continues to finalize decisions, the DFA will continue to focus on its cooperation with the United States.

The Trump administration recently suspended foreign assistance for 90 days and handed down orders to put directly hired USAid employees on leave while recalling personnel working overseas. This move is reportedly part of a plan to merge USAid with the State Department and effectively abolish it as an independent body.

As of 2023, the US has obligated $68 billion in aid to 204 countries, including the Philippines, which has received around $147.7 million in aid for the year.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. plans to meet with Trump to discuss various issues, including trade, defense and security, and immigration policy. However, no schedule for the meeting has been released by Malacañang yet.

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