The United States Government announced today approximately PHP13.8 billion (USD250 million) in foreign assistance to the Philippines to address acute public health challenges.
Through this assistance, both governments will work together on tuberculosis and maternal health while investing in preparedness, detection, and response capabilities to reduce the threat of emerging diseases and protect the homelands—measures that are seen to make the U.S. and the Philippines safer, stronger, and more prosperous.
According to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, this programming builds on the USD63 million in assistance announced during the official visit to Washington by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in July, which was the first announcement of new assistance for any country following President Donald Trump’s review and realignment of foreign assistance.
“Today’s announcement is yet another demonstration of the comprehensive bond between the United States and the Philippines. It also demonstrates the efficient, time-limited, and narrowly targeted approach of this new era of America First foreign assistance,” Secretary Rubio said.
