Philippines
More than 8,680 Peace Corps volunteers have served in the Philippines since the program was established in 1961. Currently, 223 volunteers serve in the Philippines. Volunteers work in the areas of education, youth development and coastal resource management. Volunteers are trained and work in Tagalog, the national language, and regional dialects, as appropriate.
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Vital Statistics
- Population Average
- 82 million
- Program Dates
- 1961-1990; 1992-present
- Number of Volunteers
- 223
- Total Volunteers to Date
- 8,680
- Program Sectors
Education, Youth Development, Coastal Resource Management.
- Languages Spoken
- Tagalog
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