Philippines
Peace Corps in Philippines
There are 176 Volunteers in the Philippines working with their communities on projects in education, the environment, and youth development. During their service in the Philippines, Volunteers learn to speak local languages, including Bicol-Albay, Bicol-Naga, Cebuano, Hiligaynon, Kinaray-a, Sorsoganon, Tagalog, and Waray-Waray. More than 8,975 Peace Corps Volunteers have served in the Philippines since the program was established in 1961.
Volunteers
Current: 176
To Date: 8975
To Date: 8975
Program Dates
1961-1990; 1992-present
Official Language
Filipino, English
Volunteer Openings in Philippines
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Current Projects in Philippines
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