Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem
Keynote – Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement William Brownfield Monday, December 12, 2016 8:45 am – 12:30 pm The new Philippine government’s domestic agenda addresses the challenges posed by illegal drugs, crime, and corruption. Please join us as experts offer perspectives, projections, and an overview of the …
November 16: SAIS Philippines Roundtable on the President Duterte Administration’s Foreign Policy
The Duterte Foreign Policy: Return of Equi-balancing The Duterte Administration has sought to expand partnerships during visits to China, Japan, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand and Malaysia. President Duterte’s recent actions indicate the Philippines is strengthening its naval and coast guard capabilities with help from Japan and South Korea. With President-elect Donald Trump, the …
Philippines: East Asia’s Fastest Growing Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On 6 October, at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a group of financial experts discussed the outlook for the Philippine economy. The Keynote Speaker, Finance Secretary of the Philippines Carlos G. Dominguez III, delivered address entitled “Inclusive Growth under the Rule of Law.” Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, together …
October 12: The First 100 Days of President Duterte: An Overview
SAIS Philippines Roundtable with Featured Speaker Ambassador John F. Maisto President Rodrigo R. Duterte was sworn in as the 16th President of the Philippines on June 30, 2016 after a peaceful and orderly election. An overwhelming 91 percent of Filipinos expressed trust in the new president (per Pulse Asia polling). …
October 1: Couture, Culture … Change
A Benefit Gala and Fashion Show in New York The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce and the US-Philippines Society cordially invite you to “Couture, Culture … Change,” a fashion event that showcases world class Filipino talent and workmanship. It aims to create opportunities for trade, as well as promote change …
September 24: Historic House Party at the William A. Jones Home
Dear US-Philippines Society Members and Friends: We would like to bring your attention to this event organized by the Richmond County Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Jones Act, the first official document declaring Philippine independence. According to the Richmond County Museum, host of this annual event, it …
September 13: Mid-Year Briefing on the Philippine Economy
Mid-Year Briefing on the Philippine Economy by Minister Patrick A. Chuasoto, the Chargé d’Affairés, Philippine Embassy Tuesday, September 13, 2016 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM Georgetown University Fisher Colloquium 37th and O Streets, NW Washington DC 20057 In the last four years, the Philippine economy has been steadily growing an average rate …
A Musical Tribute to Ambassador Cuisia: Five Years of Dynamic Diplomacy
Spearheaded by the US-Philippines Society in collaboration with ABS-CBN The Filipino Channel and the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, guests and supporters honored former Ambassador Cuisia whose term was marked with elevated level of cooperation between US and Philippines with a musical tribute on 9 June at the …
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 …
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 …