Formal Dinner Celebrating President Marcos’ Historic Summit Visit
RTVM LIVESTREAM VIDEO 12 APRIL 2024 Led by Co-chairs Ambassador John D. Negroponte and Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, and in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, the US-Philippines Society, hosted a formal dinner in honor of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC …
Highlights of 2024 US-Philippines Society Board Meeting Program in Manila
A US-Philippines Society delegation led by Ambassador John Negroponte completed a highly productive four-day mission to the Philippines February 28, highlighted by a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., and exchanges with key members of the administration, business and civic leaders. Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez …
The Philippine Economy: What Investors Need to Know
Co-chairs Jaime Zobel and John Negroponte, and Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez opened the February 27 “Economic and Business Forum” by welcoming participants, including members of the Management Association of the Philippines and the American Chamber of Commerce. Professor Karl Jandoc, who heads the U.P. School of Economics, briefed on the …
12 Feb | PH-U.S. Partnership: Strengthening the Philippines Health System
Monday, February 12, 2024 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST (Washington DC) In-Person Event Only Venue: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20036 Join us for a discussion with USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande on the Philippine healthcare challenges …
Recommended Books of 2023
Often underreported in American history are significant events that forge a future path for U.S. and Philippine relations. In 2023, US-Philippines Society programs highlighted two highly informative historical books with American perspectives on U.S. foreign policy, focusing on key figures and groups at the turn of the century. “Bounden Duty” …
COP28: U.S.-Philippines Cooperation and Strategies to Combat Climate Change
The December 12 program, “COP28: Climate Challenges and Opportunities in the Philippines,” addressed 1) Philippine equities at the Climate Conference and key-takeaways, 2) USAID participation at COP28 and engagement with the Philippines, and 3) an on-the-ground view of climate impact and mitigation efforts in the Philippines. Headliners included Environment and …
COP28: Climate Challenges and Opportunities for the Philippines
COP28: Climate Challenges and Opportunities for the Philippines Tuesday, December 12, 2023 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM ET (Washington DC) 9:30 PM – 10:30 PM PHT (Philippines) Online Event Only REGISTER HERE Zoom link to follow Join us for a discussion on what was accomplished at COP28, what is ahead …
APEC 2023: U.S. Leadership Highlights Commitment in Asia Pacific and Enhanced U.S.-PH Engagement
At a December 1 APEC 2023 Recap program, U.S. Senior Official for APEC Matthew Murray provided insights into the Biden administration’s priorities as APEC 2023 host, U.S. engagement with member economies, particularly U.S.-Philippines cooperation on important APEC issues including inclusivity, sustainability, and prosperity. Amb Murray also discussed outcomes culminating in …
Tenth Anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan: Remembrance, Recovery, and Resilience
Ten years ago the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm to make landfall in recorded history. Haiyan wreaked destruction across a broad swath of the central Visayas, displacing families and severely damaging businesses, ports, infrastructure, agricultural lands, churches and public facilities. More than 6,000 perished and …
In Memoriam | Noel “Sonny” Izon
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Noel “Sonny” Izon, age 76, in Milan Italy, a place he loved to visit. His wife, Kathryn, and family members were with him in the hospital where he received care after a massive heart attack. Sonny …