Philippine Cuisine in Washington DC
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In collaboration with Rita M. Cacas Foundation, Inc. and the Philippine Embassy, the US-Philippines Society celebrated Filipino-American History Month and Archives Month, with a symposium entitled “Philippine American Food Experiences in Washington, D.C. – Yesterday and Today,” at the Philippine Embassy on October 27, 2016. The event sought …
Assistant Secretary of State Daniel Russel’s Remarks as Delivered at the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs
Manila, Philippines October 24, 2016 Good morning everyone. Thank you for the warm welcome. My colleague from the Department of Defense, Kelly Magsamen, and I just had a constructive meeting with the Foreign Secretary, following up on a phone conversation he held earlier this morning with Secretary Kerry which was …
The Duterte Administration: The First 100 Days
Ambassador Maisto presented an in-depth analysis of the policy direction of the new Duterte administration at the SAIS PH Round table on 12 October. He cited President Duterte’s domestic agenda aimed at enhancing peace and order, reducing corruption and red tape, addressing traffic congestion, strengthening environmental protections, fighting criminality in …
Philippines: East Asia’s Fastest Growing Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On 6 October, at the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a group of financial experts discussed the outlook for the Philippine economy. The Keynote Speaker, Finance Secretary of the Philippines Carlos G. Dominguez III, delivered address entitled “Inclusive Growth under the Rule of Law.” Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, together …
October 12: The First 100 Days of President Duterte: An Overview
SAIS Philippines Roundtable with Featured Speaker Ambassador John F. Maisto President Rodrigo R. Duterte was sworn in as the 16th President of the Philippines on June 30, 2016 after a peaceful and orderly election. An overwhelming 91 percent of Filipinos expressed trust in the new president (per Pulse Asia polling). …
‘Culture Couture Change’ Fundraising Gala: Celebrating Philippine Design and Cuisine
NEW YORK – The US-Philippines Society and the Philippine Business Chamber of New York sponsored a fashion show and the book launching of “Philippine Faces and Places” by Phil Dizon. The black-tie event, COUTURE CULTURE CHANGE, was held at the Grand Hyatt New York Empire Ballroom on 1 October 2016. …
Opportunity to Support A Historical Artifact
Handmade Children’s Map of the United States with National Historical Scenes, 1941 The MacArthur Memorial, in partnership with the General Douglas MacArthur Foundation, is seeking funding to stabilize and preserve this priceless artifact for future generations. You Can Help by Sending Donations* to: The General Douglas MacArthur Foundation 1 MacArthur Square …
October 1: Couture, Culture … Change
A Benefit Gala and Fashion Show in New York The Philippine American Chamber of Commerce and the US-Philippines Society cordially invite you to “Couture, Culture … Change,” a fashion event that showcases world class Filipino talent and workmanship. It aims to create opportunities for trade, as well as promote change …
September 24: Historic House Party at the William A. Jones Home
Dear US-Philippines Society Members and Friends: We would like to bring your attention to this event organized by the Richmond County Museum to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the 1916 Jones Act, the first official document declaring Philippine independence. According to the Richmond County Museum, host of this annual event, it …
There Goes an Institution
Reprint from the Philippine Daily Inquirer17 Sep 2016 By Joan Orendain Contributor THE LITTLE folks’ chief was not a little man. James Turner, who stood 5’8”, the Hobbit House guru-owner and a Philippine institution since 1973, has departed, leaving his “little people,” as he called them, totally bereft. A Notre …