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Philippines Urged to Unite to Meet UN Millennium Development Goals

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The Philippine government has called on its citizens to come together to reverse a dire forecast by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations (UN), which states that the country is unlikely to meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015. The ADB and UN report, titled "A Future Within Reach," highlights that none of the developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region, including the Philippines, are on track to achieve the goals of eradicating poverty, disease, hunger, illiteracy, environmental destruction, and discrimination against women. To address this challenge, Press Secretary and Presidential spokesperson Ignacio Bunye emphasized the need for Filipinos to unite and work together to achieve the MDGs, combat the energy crisis, and counter terrorism.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Philippine government has urged its citizens to unite to meet the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) by 2015.
  • The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and UN report, "A Future Within Reach," states that the Philippines is off track on environmental sustainability, conserving forests, and providing potable water.
  • The country needs to work together to address the looming energy crisis and the renewed perils of terrorism.
  • Pro-poor programs and legislative action are crucial to regaining momentum for economic growth.
  • The government requires the help of the people to execute pro-poor programs and get the legislative mill working again.
  • The report highlights that none of the developing countries in the Asia-Pacific region are making sufficient progress to meet all the MDGs by 2015.

Statistics:

  • The Philippines is off track on environmental sustainability, particularly on conserving forests and providing potable water for rural and urban areas.
  • The country needs to focus on eliminating child malnutrition and reducing maternal mortality.
  • The Asia-Pacific region has made rapid progress toward many MDGs, but not all developing countries are making sufficient progress.
  • Philippines is unlikely to meet all the MDGs by 2015.

Sources:

  • Philippine Presidential Palace Malacanang
  • "A Future Within Reach" report by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the United Nations (UN)

(PNA) o 08-09 1845

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