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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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MDG-F rallies youth for Millennium Development Goals

Free concert draws together Filipino youth, civil society, government and celebrities to stress the power of young people in fighting poverty and improving livelihoods.

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MDG-F sponsors Philippines road race for breastfeeding

1,000 participate in event to advocate and raise awareness for “Run to save lives! Run for breastfeeding!” campaign.

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UN: Philippines on track to achieve many MDGs

Progress being made under MDG-F programmes, though some goals still elusive.

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