Philippine Forum Highlights Challenges in Combating the Drug Epidemic
WASHINGTON, D.C.- At the December 12 forum, “Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem,” U.S. and Philippine government officials and public health experts offered insights into the magnitude of the drug epidemic in the Philippines, anti-drug initiatives launched by President Rodrigo R. Duterte, and recommendations for the right mix of public health …
Secretary of Health Ubial addresses “Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem” Forum
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 12, Secretary of the Philippine Department of Health Paulyn B. Rosell-Ubial, M.D. addressed speakers and participants of the “Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem” Forum at Johns Hopkins SAIS.
Ambassador Maisto on Trade and Investment
WASHINGTON, D.C. – As discussant at the December 13 Philippine Trade and Economic Officers Planning Meeting, Ambassador John F. Maisto offered his views on future growth prospects in bilateral trade and investment, building on strong business support structures, education, and the Philippine diaspora – features that have attracted over 700 …
Philippine Star’s Roberto Romulo praised Henry Howard for his contribution to the U.S. and the Philippines
In his Filipino Worldview column of December 9, Roberto R. Romulo wrote about the US-Philippines Society Henry B. Howard as “American friend and philanthropist.” “I met Henry Howard several times in Washington, D.C. during Ambassador Joey Cuisia’s dinners. Everybody seemed to know him. He wasn’t in government and yet during my conversations …
December 2016: Manila Business and Trade Meetings
MANILA – On 1-2 December, Ambassador John D. Negroponte traveled to Manila to promote US-PH ties. At a breakfast meeting, he spoke on US-Philippines business prospects with members of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (see photo). He also met with US-PH Society Co-chair Manuel V. Pangilinan and …
Philippines 2016: Confronting the Drug Problem
Keynote – Assistant Secretary for International Narcotics and Law Enforcement William Brownfield Monday, December 12, 2016 8:45 am – 12:30 pm The new Philippine government’s domestic agenda addresses the challenges posed by illegal drugs, crime, and corruption. Please join us as experts offer perspectives, projections, and an overview of the …
Secretary Perfecto Yasay Welcomed by US-Philippines Society Directors
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On September 16, the US-Philippines Society Directors hosted a luncheon in honor of Foreign Secretary Perfecto R. Yasay, Jr. on his first official visit to Washington, D.C. The Secretary was in Washington DC for talks with U.S. government officials, an international oceans conference, and meetings with the …
South China Sea: Policy Review & Recommendations
MARYLAND – On 17-19 November, US-Philippines Society Co-chair Ambassador John D. Negroponte convened a 2-day workshop on strategic developments in the South China Sea at the prestigious Aspen Wye River Conference Center, Maryland. The workshop attracted policymakers and experts on China, Japan, Vietnam, India and the Philippines. Findings were to become part …
November 16: SAIS Philippines Roundtable on the President Duterte Administration’s Foreign Policy
The Duterte Foreign Policy: Return of Equi-balancing The Duterte Administration has sought to expand partnerships during visits to China, Japan, Indonesia, Brunei, Thailand and Malaysia. President Duterte’s recent actions indicate the Philippines is strengthening its naval and coast guard capabilities with help from Japan and South Korea. With President-elect Donald Trump, the …
US-Philippines Society Congratulates Ambassador Sung Kim on Appointment in the Philippines
WASHINGTON D.C. – US-Philippines Society President Amb (ret) John F. Maisto congratulated Sung Kim on his appointment as the next American ambassador to the Philippines following his November 3 Swearing-in ceremony at the Department of State by Secretary John Kerry. Amb Kim was gratified by the large turnout that included …