Visiting USAid official launches environment, youth empowerment initiatives for PH

"USAid is proud to partner with Koica and the Philippines to address one of the greatest challenges of our time: reducing marine litter and protecting our oceans," Deputy Assistant Administrator Borodin said. "As your partner in prosperity, the US government, through USAid, remains committed to working with you to help protect not just the environment, but more importantly the livelihoods, health, food security, and well-being of future generations of Filipinos," Borodin added. In Zambales, Borodin met with Philippine government representatives and the private sector to discuss shared milestones through USAid's five-year, P1.84-billion ($33 million) Better Access and Connectivity (Beacon) project,…