Regional Security

2023: The US, China, the Philippines and the Emerging Asian Security Order

All of us are wise to hedge against the rise of China and seek to moderate it. China’s destination is not only hers to decide. Nor is the outcome predominantly with the United States to shape. This said, we must acknowledge US-China relations are in a dangerous place with grave consequences for the world.

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Regional Security

US-Philippines Society Meeting with OPAPRU officials and delegates from the U.S. Institute of Peace

Members of the US-Philippines Society, Amb. John Maisto, Henry B. Howard, and Hank Hendrickson, met with Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) officials and delegates from the U.S. Institute of Peace to discuss international partnerships on the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, …

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Past Events

Feb 21 | Philippine Economic Zone Authority: Opportunities for EcoZone Investment in Muslim Mindanao

Philippine Economic Zone Authority: Opportunities for EcoZone Investment in Muslim Mindanao Tuesday, 21 February, 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM 7th Floor Conference Room, 1001 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 704, Washington, D.C., 20036 In-person Event Join an in-person conversation with PEZA Deputy Director General Aleem Guiapal on the role of …

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Strategic and Political

Policy Briefing on U.S.-Philippines Relations with Dr. Kurt Campbell

Manila – On January 30, 2023 Ambassador MaryKay Carlson hosted the US-Philippines Society Board to a Policy Briefing at the American Embassy Residence, where directors engaged in a review of the bilateral relationship. Ambassador Carlson was joined by Philippine Ambassador Jose M. Romualdez and Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary …

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Strategic and PoliticalTrade & Investment

Courtesy Call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr

Manila – Centerpiece of the US-Philippines Society’s January 30-31 board program in Manila was the courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the President’s Hall, Malacañan Palace, January 30, 2023. The President opened the meeting by welcoming Society Co-chairs John Negroponte and Manuel V. Pangilinan, along with members …

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Cultural and EducationalPast EventsUncategorized

Jan 17 | Philippine Nurses in the US: Faith and Professional Communities in the Age of COVID and Anti-Asian Hate

Tuesday, January 17, 2023 2:00-3:00 pm EST IN-PERSON EVENT Georgetown University, McGhee Library Edward B. Bunn, S.J., Intercultural Center (ICC) Suite 301 3700 O Street NW Washington, DC 20057 Philippine nurses in the US worked on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and accounted for a disproportionate number of all …

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Featured Stories

Training and Capacity Building of New Tech Engineers in the PH

At an October 29 university visit, US-Philippines Directors Henry B. Howard (U.S. Education Finance Group) and Christian Decker (Planate Management Group) formalized a joint program offering scholarship grants and job opportunities for engineering students and graduates at the Universidad de Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines. An MOU was signed on December 18. …

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Past Events

Jan 12 | Philippines – Your Investment Haven in Asia

Please join us at the Philippines – Your Investment Haven in Asia Investment Forum with PEZA 12 January 2023, Thursday 3:00 PM – 4:20 PM (ET) Romulo Hall, Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20036 PEZA Offers Unique Opportunities for American Business and …

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Strategic and Political

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris Philippine Visit

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr welcomed Vice President Kamala Harris on her first visit to the Philippines. The two leaders participated in the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit in Bangkok the previous week. “The relationship between our two countries is something that we both — both our countries have really …

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Community and Sectoral OutreachStrategic and Political

2022 Philippines: Year-end Review of U.S.-Philippines Relations

Since his June 30 inauguration, Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. participated in high level bilateral and regional meetings including an address at the United Nations General Assembly and a September 22 meeting with President Biden at UNGA in New York. VP Kamala Harris’ visit to the Philippines followed, November …

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