From Manila to Wall Street: An Immigrant’s Journey with America’s First Black Tycoon
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Author Butch Meily presented his new book detailing his personal journey to America and fateful rise to the inner circle of legendary African American Wall Street tycoon Reginald Lewis. Meily’s presentation before a packed house at Washington’s Willard Hotel on May 19 included dramatic readings of key scenes …
Book Spotlights Personal and Military Leadership Styles of Two WWII Generals in the Battle for the Philippines
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Author Jonathan Horn’s presentation on the lives and times of two of the Pacific War’s most famous generals, and the dramatic events that connected them, gave the audience a fresh and welcome perspective on the daunting challenges facing both Douglas MacArthur and Jonathan Wainwright. The book presentation was …
April 26 | Book Talk: The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines
The US-Philippines Society, in partnership with Planate Management Group and PMGSEAC, cordially invites you to a special event featuring: Jonathan Horn, author of the acclaimed new book, The Fate of the Generals: MacArthur, Wainwright, and the Epic Battle for the Philippines. IN-PERSON EVENT Saturday, April 26, 2025 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM Cocktails and …
Presentation of “Explore Islands Philippines in May 2018”
A Presentation of Exposition on Tourism and Trade at the Grand Central Terminal New York City, May 9-12, 2018 Thursday, March 15, 2018 from 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT Embassy of the Philippines Chancery Annex, 1617 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, DC 20036 Attend a presentation to learn more about …
January 25: Peter Eisner’s Presentation on the Philippines WWII Resistance Movement
Chick Parsons: A Profile in Courage during the Philippine WWII Resistance Movement THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Bataan St. corner of 1600 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 You are cordially invited to a presentation by award-winning author and journalist …
December 18: 2017 Philippines in Review by Ambassador Romualdez
The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington, D.C. and the US-Philippines Society will host a Year End Briefing on the Philippines with Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez Monday, December 18, 2017 Romulo Hall, Philippine Embassy 1600 Massachussets Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Ambassador Romualdez reviews an eventful …
Marawi Update 10/26: End of Combat Operations
Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana declared an end to combat operations in Marawi City on October 23 at the ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting (ADMM) hosted by the Philippines. Lorenzana said that by turning back “thus far the most serious attempt to export violent extremism and radicalism in the Philippines and in …
October 31: Preview of U.S. and Philippine Priorities for the 2017 ASEAN & East Asia Summits
Tuesday, October 31 9:30 am Registration 10:00 – 11:30 am Program Stimson Center 1211 Connecticut Ave, NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Add to Calendar Featured Speakers Panelists President Trump’s visit to Asia reaffirms Washington’s commitment to enhanced regional security and economic engagement. To preview his November trip, …
