Philippines Business and Investment Forum: Multi-Dimensional Approach to Growth
Philippines Business and Investment Forum Highlights Achievements of Aquino Administration and Reassures Investors of Political Stability and Growth Prospects in Key Sectors New York City – At the March 3 Philippines Business and Investment Forum held in the Sheraton New York Times Square, over 290 attendees listened as panelists presented …
February 29: Forum of Arangkada Philippines “A Bolder and More Inclusive Decade”
Forum of Arangkada Philippines: “A Bolder and More Inclusive Decade” Watch the Forum streamed LIVE on FIFTH ANNIVERSARY ARANGKADA FORUM February 29, 2016 from 7:30 PM to 4:00 AM, EST March 1, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Philippine time (GMT+8) The US-Philippines Society would like to bring your attention to this important …
30th Anniversary of EDSA People Power Revolution
WASHINGTON, D.C. – February 25, 2016 marked the 30th anniversary of the Philippine EDSA People Power Revolution. In an interview by Tony Abad of Bloomberg TV Philippines that reached a nationwide audience, US-Philippines Society President Ambassador John F. Maisto offered a perspective on the historic events leading to a transfer …
Ambassador Cuisia Conferred the Diplomatic Merit of Order of Sikatuna
LOS ANGELES, CA.- Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III conferred the Order of Sikatuna, with the rank of Grand Cross (Datu) to Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. in recognition of the envoy’s exemplary accomplishments in working for the advancement of the country’s national interests in its relations with the United …
Hank Greenberg Receives US-Philippines Society Carlos P. Romulo Award
Mr. Greenberg recognized for his Leadership in strengthening US-Philippines Relations WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 24, Mr. Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and Honorary Chair of the US-Philippines Society receives the 2015 Carlos P. Romulo Award in recognition of his “indispensable support for the …
Viewing US-Philippine Trade and Investment in a Strategic Context
WASHINGTON D.C. – A June 24, 2015 conference on the Philippine economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society and the Philippine Embassy, offered a timely forum in the wake of U.S. Congressional action on TPA for top Philippine government officials and private …
US-PH Society’s Director Henry B. Howard Appointed Philippine Honorary Consul for Florida
WASHINGTON D.C. – On April 30, in recognition of Mr. Howard’s Commitment to promote goodwill between the two cities, Ambassador Cuisia conferred the US-Philippines Society founding Director Henry B. Howard the official position of Philippine Honorary Consul for Florida. A longstanding supporter of the Philippines, Mr. Howard came to know …
Maritime Affairs Philippine Congressional Delegation visits the U.S.
Four-Member Congressional Delegation Visits Washington DC 27-30 April, 2015 The US-Philippines Society sponsored a maritime affairs delegation visit to Washington of four members of the Philippines House of Representatives, plus Philippine Transmarine Carriers CEO Gerardo Borromeo to exchange views with US Congressional counterparts and meet with executive agencies and non-government organizations …
Assistance Flowing for Typhoon Recovery “After the Storm”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The June 15 Kennedy Center Benefit Concert netted more than $350,000 to support post-Typhoon Haiyan recovery in the central Philippines. The concert, inspired by Ambassador and Mrs. Jose Cuisia and presented by the US-Philippines Society in cooperation with the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition (PHC), succeeded in drawing attention …
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, …