Philippines

The Asia Foundation’s programs in the Philippines promote better governance to support economic growth, strengthen the rule of law, and foster peace and development in Mindanao. We work with government, local NGOs, and the private sector to strengthen democratic institutions and create sustainable growth.

Country overview

Sam Chittick,
Country Representative

Staff in Philippines »

Contact

The Asia Foundation – Philippines

Unit 2001 Greenfield Tower
Mayflower corner Williams Street
Greenfield District, Mandaluyong City, Philippines 1603

Tel: +63 (2) 8722-9999
Email: [email protected]

Coalitions for Change

Access to quality public services improves the standard of living and help an economy thrive. The Foundation’s Coalitions for Change (CfC) program works with local leaders in the Philippines to develop and enact transformative public policies. In 2020, 13 new policy measures were enacted to improve education, governance, inclusivity, and the economy. To improve public financing of social programs, CfC helped amend the excise tax law on alcohol and e-cigarettes, increasing revenues from $1.4 billion to $1.9 billion in one year.

Local Leaders Mentored on “Politically Smart” Policy Reform in Philippines
July 30, 2021
News

Coalitions for Change

July 19, 2021
Publication

ABC+ Program Supporting Children’s Early Grade Learning Launched in Iriga and Roxas City
June 21, 2021
News

Online training to counter violent extremism

Two complementary Foundation projects in the conflicted Bangsamoro region of the southern Philippines—CONVERGE (Countering Violent Extremism through Government and Civil Society Engagement) and CIRCLE (Communities of Inclusion and Resilience through Collaborative Local Engagements)—increased the capacity of 15 local government units to respond to violent extremism in their communities. During Covid lockdowns, CIRCLE and CONVERGE launched additional online training for more than 60 members of local governments and community service organizations to effectively address local vulnerabilities and strengthen community resilience amidst multiple crises.