Philippine Presidential Elections: Congratulatory Messages
The US-Philippines Society invites your attention to congratulatory messages from President Biden and Secretary of State Blinken to President-elect Marcos, and a response from the Philippines Department of Foreign Affairs. White House Statement Following a Presidential call from Air Force One on May 11 “President Biden underscored that he looks …
Philippine Elections Preview: Perspectives on the Campaign and the Future of US-PH Bilateral Relations
On May 9, the Philippines will elect over 18,000 political positions including a new president and vice-president, half of the Senate, and all of the House of Representatives. During a May 5 online forum, “What the May 9th Election Means for the Philippines and the U.S. Role in Southeast Asia,” …
High-level Philippine Delegation in Washington DC
“Great to see the completion of the acquisition of Hanjin shipyard in Subic Bay by a U.S.-based firm. An important example of U.S.-Philippine public-private partnership.”
-Assistant Secretary of Defense Ely Ratner
May 5 Online Forum: What the May Election Means for the Philippines and the U.S. Role in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia Forum (Stimson Center) and US-Philippines Society present: Winner(s) Take All? What the May 9th Election Means for the Philippines and the U.S. Role in Southeast Asia Thursday, May 5, 0900 EDT (2100 PHST) REGISTER HERE Zoom details to be provided On May 9th Philippine voters will choose a …
Virginia House Rep Robert ‘‘Bobby’’ Scott: Honoring Amb Roberto Romulo
HONORING AMBASSADOR ROBERTO R. ROMULO HON. ROBERT C. ‘‘BOBBY’’ SCOTT OF VIRGINIA IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Wednesday, March 2, 2022 Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Madam Speaker, as Co-Chair of the U.S.-Philippines Friendship Caucus, I rise today to pay tribute to a great Philippine statesman and friend to the United …
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden Jr. Honoring the Victims of the Fatal Shootings in Atlanta
THE WHITE HOUSE Washington March 16, 2022 One year ago today, eight people, six of them women of Asian descent, were tragically killed by a gunman who attacked three Asian-run businesses. These horrific murders shook communities across America and underscored how far we have to go in this country to …
Remembrance: Roberto R. Romulo
A REMEMBRANCE ROBERTO R. ROMULO US-Philippines Society Founding Director In the 40 days since the passing of Roberto R. “Bobby” Romulo, family and friends from around the world have paid tribute by remembering Bobby for a life of true consequence and an enduring legacy. US-Philippines Society Co-chair Manuel V. Pangilinan …
Strategy of Denial: A Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific Region
In presenting his new book, Strategy of Denial, to Philippine audiences in a March 10 “virtual discussion,” author Elbridge Colby outlined his call for U.S. policy planners to adopt a more sharply focused strategic framework for dealing with a resurgent China. Colby reminded participants that the post-Cold War unipolar global …
A Pastoral Letter of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) Issued for the Observance of the 1986 EDSA People Power Anniversary
In observance of the 36th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution, the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines issued a letter reflecting on the events of February 1986 and the preceding Martial Law period. The letter notes that the May elections are approaching and addresses people “whatever your political …
A Filipino American Perspective: What One Black Businessman Taught Me About Race in America
On this Black History Month celebrated in the U.S., Mr. Rene “Butch” Meily, a Filipino-American, shares his personal experience working with his former employer, Reginald Lewis, a successful black American who in the 1980’s became the CEO of the largest African American-owned enterprise in the U.S. with 64 operations in …