Opportunity to Support A Historical Artifact
Handmade Children’s Map of the United States with National Historical Scenes, 1941 The MacArthur Memorial, in partnership with the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, is seeking funding to stabilize and preserve this priceless artifact for future generations. You Can Help by Sending Donations* to: The General Douglas MacArthur Foundation 1 MacArthur Square …
Philippine Economy Sustains Growth Momentum into First Half of 2016
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On September 13, 2016, Philippine Embassy in DC’s Charge d’Affaires Patrick Chuasoto provided a comprehensive mid-year review of the Philippine economy at a briefing held at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business. The event drew representatives of American companies, US government officials, diplomats, academics and members of the US-Philippines …
STEM Fellowship Opportunity- APPLY NOW!
Apply now to the 2017 S.T.E.M. Graduate Fellowship APAICS is proud to announce the American Petroleum Institute (API) S.T.E.M. Graduate Fellowship for individuals interested in pursuing a career in public policy with a background in energy, engineering and mechanical sciences. The APAICS Congressional Fellowship program offers full-time legislative and …
Remembering the Centennial of the Jones Law that Paved the Way for Philippine Independence
WASHINGTON, DC – On August 30, 2016, the US-Philippines Society in cooperation with the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, DC, recreated a special evening from a hundred years ago that celebrated the passage of the Philippine Autonomy Act of 1916. The Act, commonly referred to as the “Jones Law” after Congressman …
Remarks by Ambassador John Negroponte delivered at the U.S.-China Dialogue on the South China Sea
Remarks by Ambassador John Negroponte delivered at the U.S.-China Dialogue on the South China Sea Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Washington, D.C. July 5, 2016 Good Morning: I would like to thank the conference co-hosts, the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace and the Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies, Renmin University …
US-Philippines Society Co-Chairman Ambassador John D. Negroponte’s Speech at the Manila Business Forum
Co-Chairman of the US-Philippines Society Ambassador John D. Negroponte Delivered a Speech at the Manila Business Forum June 23, 2016 Manila, Philippines Thank you Ambassador Romulo for that kind introduction. I am delighted to be back in Manila with the US-Philippines Society. Let me express my appreciation to the Carlos P. Romulo …
President-elect Duterte Shared His Policy Priorities with US-Philippines Society Directors
On June 24, 2016, Leaders of the US-Philippines Society met with President-elect Duterte in Davao to share views on the Society’s role in reaching American opinion-makers about new developments in the Philippines and learning more about policy directions under the incoming Duterte administration. The two-hour meeting included discussion of internal …
Haiyan Benefit Concert in DC a Huge Success
WASHINGTON, D.C.-“After The Storm”-the star-studded benefit concert gala for the Philippines held at the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 15, was a huge success drawing a diverse crowd and calling attention to the post-Typhoon Haiyan recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Young and old, …
US-Philippines Society Launch and Sen. Lugar Awarding
With the opening of its offices in Washington, D.C. on May 1, 2012, the US-Philippines Society realized the vision of its founders to create a new and timely mechanism for elevating the Philippines’ profile in the United States. The Society’s mission is to build on the rich and longstanding historical …