PASAY CITY, 11 September 2025 — The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) in the Philippines is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Neus Bernabeu as its new Country Representative. She was formally welcomed by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Maria Teresa Almojuela in Pasay City.
UNFPA is implementing its 9th Country Programme (2024–2028) with the Government of the Philippines to advance sexual and reproductive health, gender equality, women’s empowerment, prevention of gender-based violence, and youth development. In their discussion, ASec. Almojuela recognized UNFPA’s key role in supporting stronger demographic statistics and data analysis to inform evidence-based policies and planning at national and local levels. She also emphasized the importance of promoting public–private partnerships to sustain progress. Ms. Bernabeu reaffirmed UNFPA’s commitment to these priorities, underscoring that strengthened collaboration with government and stakeholders is key to ensuring rights and choices for all.
Ms. Bernabeu brings with her more than two decades of international development experience. Within UNFPA, she previously served as Representative in El Salvador (2021–2025) and as Technical Adviser on Gender and Youth in Panama (2016–2021). Prior to joining UNFPA, she held various roles with other UN Agencies and other international development organizations.
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