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Peace Corps in the Philippines

Volunteers in the Philippines work with their communities on locally prioritized projects in Education, the Environment, and Youth in Development. During their service in the Philippines, Volunteers learn to speak Tagalog and local languages, including Bikol-Naga, Bikol-Albay, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Ilokano, Kinaray-a, Sorsoganon, Tuwali, and Waray.

Volunteers
Current: 89
All-time: 9,440
Program Dates
1961-1990, 1992-present
Official Language
Filipino, English

Opportunities in Philippines

Virtual Service Pilot

There are currently no Virtual Service Pilot engagements in Philippines, but there are others available around the world.

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Peace Corps in the Philippines -- 7,100 islands and as many ways to make a lasting and measurable difference.

Current Projects in Philippines

Education Environment Youth in Development
Annual Volunteer Survey: See satisfaction results for Philippines [PDF]

Stories from Philippines

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AmeriCorps alumni give Virtual Service a try
Adapting to climate change as a Peace Corps Volunteer
Reclaiming language in Northern Luzon

Photos from Philippines

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Support Projects in Philippines

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Philippines Country Fund

Contributions to the Philippines Country Fund support sustainable, community-driven Peace Corps Partnership Program (PCPP) projects in the Philippines that are …

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