Australia's Mateship-Bayanihan efforts continue

The Social Impact Accelerator Program will assist Philippine businesses to strengthen business models and creating stronger impacts.

Australia has been working with the community in Biliran, Quezon Province Philippines for over 20 years with the goal of improving food production and security, and biodiversity. Credit: Australia in the Philippines / Australian Embassy in the Philippines

Key Points

• Through its partner Good Neighbors Philippines, Australia donated hydroponic tools and materials to businesses
• It also conducted workshops on food production for residents of Sitio Bakal in Quezon Province
• The program was created through the joint efforts of Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research, University of the Sunshine Coast, and Visayas State University

During President Ferdinand Marcos Jr’s recent state visit in Singapore, The Philippine Government signed an agreement with Singapore’s Ministry of Health in relation to the deployment of Filipino nurses.

Singapore recognises Filipino nurses' important role in caring for COVID-19 patients in the country.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. cited Singapore's request to send more Filipino workers, in particular, Filipino nurses. The Philippine Government and Singapore's Ministry Of Health have signed an agreement in relation to the deployment of Filipino nurses in the country. Credit: Philippine News Agency