Hank Hendrickson on Bloomberg TV: 2016 U.S. Presidential Elections
WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a live broadcast interview on 8 November by Roby Alampay of Bloomberg TV Philippines that reached influential audience in the Philippines, Executive Director Hank Hendrickson stressed the importance of the 4 million Filipino Americans, a growing constituency, in the 2016 US Election, and the group’s support …
H.E. Sung Kim Became the New U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At the November 3 swearing-in ceremony of Ambassador Sung Kim, Secretary John Kerry reiterated the U.S. commitment to the Philippines, stating “the United States continues to place a high value on the close ties that exist between our countries. We continue to recognize our ironclad commitment to …
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 …
U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Sung Kim’s address at his Swearing-In Ceremony
Remarks Sung Kim U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of the Philippines Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC November 3, 2016 AMBASSADOR KIM: Mr. Secretary, it is such a great honor and privilege to stand here with you this morning. I’m deeply grateful to you and President Obama for this amazing opportunity …
Secretary Kerry addresses US-Philippines Relations during the Swearing-In Ceremony of U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim
Remarks John Kerry Secretary of State Ben Franklin Room Washington, DC November 3, 2016 SECRETARY KERRY: Ladies and gentlemen, distinguished guests, mabuhay. AUDIENCE: Mabuhay. SECRETARY KERRY: I’m happy really happy to welcome everybody. What a crowd. This is amazing. Are you running for office? (Laughter.) AMBASSADOR KIM: Next job. SECRETARY KERRY: …
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). …