Past Events

A Musical Tribute to Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. Celebrating Five Years of Dynamic Diplomacy

Thursday | June 9, 2016 | 8:00 PM Ronald Reagan  Building and International Trade Center 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC Metro Stop: Federal Triangle Doors Open 7:15 pm FEATURING Two of ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel’s (TFC) World Class Talents MARTIN NIEVERA is popularly known as the “Concert King” of …

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Past Events

Invitation | Philippines Votes 2016: What’s at Stake for U.S.-Philippines Relations? | 4 May, 2:00pm

Wednesday | May 4 2:00pm – 3:30pm 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington DC 20036 On May 9, Filipinos will vote for a new president and vice president. While President Aquino has overseen a dramatic turnaround in his country’s economic fortunes, the Philippines faces a range of challenges. A panel of …

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Past Events

U.S. and Philippines Reaffirm and Strengthen Multi-Faceted Alliance into the 21st century

This year marks the 70th anniversary of the US-PH bilateral diplomatic relationship. The longstanding partnership dates back to 1946 and has played a central role in maintaining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. Both countries recently reaffirmed this historic and strategic partnership highlighting the U.S. commitment to its key …

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Disaster ReliefPast Events

Disaster Resiliency Programs in Aklan: Memorandum of Agreement Signed

MANILA, PHILIPPINES – On January 27, US-Philippines Society and Philippine Disaster Resiliency Foundation (PDRF), a leading private sector coordinator in disaster management, signed a Memorandum of Agreement to launch the project  Weaving to Transform, Uplift Livelihood, and Preserve Culture in Aklan, PH. The project is funded from donations received at the …

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Past EventsStrategic and Political

2016 PHILIPPINE ELECTIONS: Leadership Qualities of the Next President

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Seasoned journalist Marites Vitug provided an insightful analysis of the upcoming Philippine general elections at a luncheon program at the World Bank, on March 23. The lecture drew an informed audience of government officials, World Bank staff, academics, press, Society and business association members. On May 9, some …

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Past EventsTrade & Investment

PBIF: Ambassador Cuisia Calls to Invest in the Filipino People

NEW YORK – The US-Philippines Society co-sponsored a March 3 Philippine Investment Forum at the Sheraton New York Times Square. The forum highlighted the Aquino administration’s achievements in good governance, competitiveness, inclusive growth, and reassured investors of policy continuity and growth prospects in key sectors, including infrastructure, IT-business process management, …

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Past EventsTrade & Investment

Silicon Valley Immersion For Young Filipino Innovators

The Inaugural Excelr8 Program SAN FRANCISCO, CA – On February 15-19, Philippine delegation of fifteen #BeTheBoss winners and finalists and PLDT Smart SME Managers attended a week-long Excelr8 Program, Feb 15-19, in Silicon Valley, home to the world’s leading software and technology corporations.  The program, an initiative by Chairman M. V. …

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Past EventsStrategic and Political

Secretary Albert Del Rosario Honored by US-PHilippines Society Directors

WASHINGTON D.C. – On January 12, 2016, at the Metropolitan Club of Washington DC, the US-Philippines Society Directors hosted a dinner in honor of Secretary Albert Del Rosario for his exemplary leadership and public service. The Secretary was instrumental in the formation of the US-Philippines Congressional Friendship Caucus and has been …

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