Strategic and PoliticalTrade & Investment

Video | Courtesy Call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr

President’s Hall, Malacañan Palace January 30, 2023 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received the US-Philippines Society in a courtesy call at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace. “I can only agree with Ambassador [John] Negroponte when he says that this is an auspicious time for the relations between our two …

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Strategic and Political

Policy Briefing on U.S.-Philippines Relations with Dr. Kurt Campbell

Manila – On January 30, 2023 Ambassador MaryKay Carlson hosted the US-Philippines Society Board to a Policy Briefing at the American Embassy Residence, where directors engaged in a review of the bilateral relationship. Ambassador Carlson was joined by Philippine Ambassador Jose M. Romualdez and Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary …

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Strategic and PoliticalTrade & Investment

Courtesy Call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr

Manila – Centerpiece of the US-Philippines Society’s January 30-31 board program in Manila was the courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the President’s Hall, Malacañan Palace, January 30, 2023. The President opened the meeting by welcoming Society Co-chairs John Negroponte and Manuel V. Pangilinan, along with members …

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Strategic and Political

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Philippine Visit

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris on her first visit to the Philippines. The two leaders participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok the previous week. “The relationship between our two countries is something that we both — both our countries have really …

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Community and Sectoral OutreachStrategic and Political

2022 Philippines: Year-end Review of U.S.-Philippines Relations

Since his June 30 inauguration, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. participated in high level bilateral and regional meetings including an address at the United Nations General Assembly and a September 22 meeting with President Biden at UNGA in New York. VP Kamala Harris’ visit to the Philippines followed, November …

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Strategic and Political

Senator Imee Marcos Unveils Seven-Point Plan

Washington DC – At a September 26 luncheon program sponsored by the US-Philippines Society and the Stimson Center’s Southeast Asia Forum, Senator Imee Marcos unveiled a Seven-Point Plan for consideration by Philippine legislative leaders and the new Administration in Manila headed by her brother President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. Senator …

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Strategic and PoliticalTrade & Investment

On his First Official Visit, President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. Promotes the Philippines and Multi-faceted PH-US Relations

New York City – On behalf of the US-Philippines Society, co-host and former Ambassador to the Philippines Frank G. Wisner (1991-1992) warmly welcomed in New York Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. and a distinguished delegation representing the Philippine government and major businesses at a September 19 luncheon in his …

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Past EventsStrategic and Political

Sep 7 | Marcos Administration: An Early Look

A VIRTUAL EVENT Wednesday, September 7, 2022 1100 EDT (2300 PHST) Following an historic electoral win in May, Philippines President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and his running mate Vice President Sara Duterte, pledged to promote national unity, address rising energy and food prices, and create jobs. President Marcos’ first appointments, …

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Strategic and PoliticalTrade & InvestmentUS News

Secretary of State Antony Blinken Assures U.S. Commitment to US-PH Alliance

Meeting of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Secretary Antony Blinken Following his participation in the ASEAN Regional meetings in Cambodia, Aug 2-6, Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Manila, August 6, for important meetings with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo to offer assurance of a deeper …

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Philippine NewsStrategic and PoliticalWeekly Series

U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson Presents Credentials

The US-Philippines Society shares a video and transcript of the presentation of credentials by U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. on July 22. Amb Carlson was welcomed with arrival honors followed by the signing of the guestbook. She later offered a wreath to the Philippine national …

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