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Philippines: Fighting poverty is still post-2015 priority

250 civil society organizations, following MDG-F-backed consultation process, say improving quality of life for poorest and most marginalized people should top agenda in MDGs successor framework.

 


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MDG-F promotes breast-feeding in the Philippines

Lactation stations set up in public markets facilitate nursing for women vendors.



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MDG-F youth jobs programme transitions to Filipino management

Provincial government will ensure sustainability of employment intiatives in Maguindanao.



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Philippines: the young and the jobless

The MDG-F is providing training for youth in the Philippines, where more than 1.4 mln of them are unemployed.



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Aquino: Philippines on track in attaining MDGs

Government says it has made significant strides in reaching goals in education, health, women and children.



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ILO: 2.3 million young Filipinos labor in poor working conditions

MDG-F working on Action Plan to improve job opportunities for youth and strengthen rights of vulnerable workers.



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MDG-F-backed youth jobs center opens in Philippines

Facility will serve young people and migrants with employment services, investments and micro-enterprise development.

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