The United Nations in the Philippines extends its deepest sympathies to the people of Mindanao and other affected areas following the devastating earthquake on 8 June. We mourn the loss of lives and the suffering endured by families and communities due to widespread damage to homes and infrastructure, and we stand in solidarity with all those affected during this difficult time.
Full statement: https://t.co/1GhItvIzlp
In Datu sa Biwang Elementary School, and schools across 🇵🇭, families feel at ease knowing children are getting hot, nutritious school meals daily. This means:
✅ Healthier eating habits
✅ Improved focus in class
💬 What keeps kids excited for school? Watch this video!
Thanks to the support of @eu_echo and @USEmbassyPH, these units can store food and non-food items, ensuring faster and more efficient distribution of assistance to families impacted by the earthquake. 🙌
Tents are up!
🚨 A day after the magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit Sarangani, @dswdserves and WFP quickly installed mobile storage units to serve as emergency hubs in General Santos City in support of the 🇵🇭 Government-led response.
🚨 A powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck offshore west of Maasim, Sarangani in southern Philippines on Monday.
WFP is deploying staff & emergency equipment to support the 🇵🇭 Government set up a temporary storage facility in the affected area.
https://t.co/ib0jvQxYVn
🚨A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck offshore Maasim, Sarangani in southern Philippines this morning.
WFP is supporting the Government-led response by deploying staff & critical emergency equipment to help @dswdserves set up a temporary storage facility in the affected area.
🆕WFP Philippines’ Juanito Berja Jr., Head of Research, Assessment & Monitoring, explains how the looming #ElNiño & the global energy crisis threaten food security in the country, underscoring the importance of stronger social protection systems & resilience. #WorldEnvironmentDay
In the era of #ArtificialIntelligence, when human dignity is threatened by new forms of dehumanization, ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human. We must lovingly safeguard the grandeur of humanity bestowed upon us and revealed in its fullness in Christ, the splendor of which no machine can ever replace. #MagnificaHumanitas
https://t.co/6i9MWs6LJl
WFP Philippines Representative and Country Director @RegisChapmanWFP joins @rapplerdotcom to discuss how rising food prices, increasing energy costs, and the looming El Niño are impacting food security in the country.
📹 Watch the full interview here: https://t.co/FSgGGCMYF0
The war in the Middle East and a looming severe bout of El Niño threaten the Philippines' food security. The World Food Programme's representative and country director Regis Chapman talks to Rappler editor-at-large Marites Vitug about the agency's efforts and cooperation with the government.
https://t.co/bCU6bPsxDg
Food prices and energy costs are rising ⬆️
📰WFP Philippines' latest analysis explores how the energy crisis and the forecasted El Niño impact the country’s food security: https://t.co/kCQit38Qdh
📍In Upi, Maguindanao del Norte, an old WFP mobile storage unit has been converted into a thriving greenhouse 🌿. The community now grows fresh vegetables, which will be used for hot, nutritious meals for children through the @BangsamoroGovt's school meals programme. 🥣✨
Translating innovation into impact 🌟
“My work is digitalization: it’s not just building systems or application. It’s solving real problems, improving processes, & making govt ops simpler & more effective.”
- Vivian, @WFP_Philippines Emergency Preparedness and Response Unit
📌Coming 🔜| The 2026 Global Report on Food Crises drops Friday, 24 April.
Crafted by the Global Network Against Food Crises, the report reveals the state of food insecurity and malnutrition worldwide.
Check out the details🔗 https://t.co/g51hchA9z0
#GRFC26
Strengthening food systems is the way to a better, sustainable future for all🌾
@WFP’s @RaniabtBakhita explains how @ADB_HQ and WFP’s partnership supports governments to drive food systems transformation and improve food security across Asia and the Pacific.
Watch this video⬇️
The @UNPhilippines 2025 Annual Results Report is officially here! A year of impact, progress & partnerships - the report captures the stories, data, & milestones that shaped our work and the communities we serve.
More from our 2025 Annual Results Report ⤵️
https://t.co/lBhhekbHYP
#PhotoOfTheWeek: Meet Erenia of the Sulagad Practitioners Farmers Marketing Cooperative. Weekly, their coop delivers fresh produce to two schools in South Upi, helping provide hot, nutritious meals to over 900 learners under the @BangsamoroGovt's school meals programme 🍽️💙🌱
Government responders nationwide came together to improve disaster readiness at the recent FLEX PLUS Philippines, hosted by @dictgovph@dswdserves@civildefenseph & WFP. Watch this quick recap!📽️
Huge thanks to our partners, @AusAmbPH@eu_echo and @USEmbassyPH for the support🙌
In 2025, the 🇵🇭 Government, @BangsamoroGovt & WFP, together with partners, joined forces to drive real impact! ✨
Together, we strengthened government disaster management, social protection & food systems, paving the way for a food‑secure and more resilient future for all. 🙌
From farm to schools 🌿📚
Meet Ibrahim of Masabar Agriculture Farm Producer Cooperative. Twice a week, their coop delivers fresh produce for over 700 learners’ school meals through the @BangsamoroGovt's home-grown school feeding programme in Maguindanao del Sur.