US Peace Corps, Philippines wrap up volunteer training with LGUs

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Nearly 80 LGUs from Luzon and Visayas participated in the program and were joined by the Australian Volunteers Program, Voluntary Service Volunteers, France Volunteers, the Global Initiative for Exchange and Development, and the Korean International Cooperation Agency.

US Embassy in the Philippines

 

MANILA, Philippines — The US Peace Corps and the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) has concluded a two-month training program for local government unit leaders in 12 provinces. 

 

The US Embassy in a statement on Wednesday the program was geared to highlight volunteerism as a means to “meet local development priorities.”

 

“Volunteerism is alive and well in the Philippines.  With the leadership and know-how of LGUs, it can be a powerful tool for achieving community-level development,” US Peace Corps Country Director Jenner Edelman was quoted saying. 

 

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