Tenth Anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan: Remembrance, Recovery, and Resilience
Ten years ago the Philippines was struck by Typhoon Haiyan, the most powerful storm to make landfall in recorded history. Haiyan wreaked destruction across a broad swath of the central Visayas, displacing families and severely damaging businesses, ports, infrastructure, agricultural lands, churches and public facilities. More than 6,000 perished and …
In Memoriam | Noel “Sonny” Izon
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Noel “Sonny” Izon, age 76, in Milan Italy, a place he loved to visit. His wife, Kathryn, and family members were with him in the hospital where he received care after a massive heart attack. Sonny …
An Exhibit on the Philippines as an Archipelagic State
The Philippines as an Archipelagic State: Identity, Consciousness and Law In commemoration of the annual Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness month, an exhibit titled “Archipelagic States: Identity, Consciousness and Law,” was formally opened at the Philippine Embassy Washington DC on October 16, 2023. The exhibit consists of an Archipelagic States …
Welcome Luncheon for Secretary Enrique Manalo and Delegation
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Delegation to the 78th UNGA The US-Philippines Society hosted a luncheon meeting September 20 in New York City for Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, who is leading the Philippine delegation to the 2023 United Nations General Assembly. Ambassadors Thomas C. Hubbard and …
Understanding Philippine History through Maps and Visual Arts
Historian and Humanities Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo was the featured speaker at the September 7 presentation “Rizal, Maps, and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation,” jointly organized by the US-Philippines Society and Sentro Rizal Philippine Embassy Washington DC, in support of the Philippine initiative, the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness …
In Memoriam | John David Forbes
The US-Philippines Society sends heartfelt condolences to the Forbes family in their bereavement over the death of Mr. John D. Forbes. John was a valued partner and supporter of the US-Philippines Society. He was a friend and colleague to many directors and members of the US-Philippines Society. Among his many …
Strengthening the U.S.-Philippines Alliance: A USAID Perspective
At a July 28 roundtable discussion, USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer, provided insights and an outlook on the breadth and depth of U.S.-PH development partnership initiatives, addressing challenges to food security and energy conservation, and the health and socioeconomic well-being of vulnerable communities in the Philippines. U.S. Institute …
Sept 7 | Rizal, Maps, and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation
The US-Philippines Society and Sentro Rizal of the Philippine Embassy in Washington D.C. invite you to an evening presentation RIZAL, MAPS, and the EMERGENCE OF THE FILIPINO NATION, a special talk by Professor Ambeth Ocampo Thursday, 07 September 2023 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM EDT Philippine Embassy Chancery Annex 1617 …
Philippine Coast Guard Activities and Transparency in the South China Sea
The recalibrated approach in the South China Sea through increased transparency was a key topic at a US-Philippines Society-hosted July 20 roundtable discussion with visiting CG Commodore Jay Tarriela and Pacific Forum Director for Maritime Security Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel. In a separate program on the same topic, Society Executive Director …
Highlights of President Marcos Jr Administration’s First Year: PH-US Relations
At a July 18 forum held at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez reviewed the first year of the new Marcos administration, focusing on foreign policy, PH-US relations, regional and global issues. President Marcos Jr. laid out his administration’s foreign policy objectives during his first …