A World Bank-funded program is establishing a high-speed fiber backbone targeting Butuan city, connecting Mindanao and Luzon.

The entities involved

• Mindanao →

  second largest island of the Philippines

  • An earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao, Philippines, prompting the issuance of tsunami alerts.Mon 00:42
  • Relief efforts are underway following the earthquake that struck Mindanao on June 1st, with vessels deployed to affected communities.Sun 23:27
• Luzon →

  largest island of the Philippines

  • Worsening flooding patterns in Luzon since the major event of Ondoy.Sun 21:25
  • The Asian Development Bank is providing feasibility funding for a bridge project aimed at improving connectivity in Luzon.Sun 16:37
• World Bank →

  international financial institution

  • A program funded by the World Bank and the Togolese Government was formalized in Lomé.Mon 17:12
  • The World Bank announced support for agricultural initiatives as part of its partnership with Togo.Mon 17:12

Related events

• Discussions were held regarding regional communication needs and the vision of a united Filipino people.Aug 18
• Mindanao is part of the Philippines, and the U.S. is pursuing initiatives for strategic resource access.Aug 31
• Quezon City is situated within the broader region of Mindanao.Aug 30
• The Intellectual Property Office of the Philippines is expanding its operations into Mindanao, with a focus on Davao City, requiring formal patent applications.Sep 4
• Development cooperation between Japan (via JICA) and the Philippines regarding infrastructure and economic growth in Mindanao.Jun 7