Ambassador Cuisia Reports on an Eventful Year for the Philippines
WASHINGTON, D.C.- “Today, we look back on an eventful year and the great strides taken by the Philippines on the firm belief that good governance is good economics. The Philippine economy is in excellent shape, and the future holds much promise,” declared Philippine Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. at the …
2015 Year End Review by Ambassador Cuisia
PHILIPPINES TO END 2015 ON A HIGH NOTE – AMBASSADOR CUISIA TELLS WASHINGTON STAKEHOLDERS WASHINGTON, D.C.- “Today, we look back on an eventful year and the great strides taken by the Philippines on the firm belief that good governance is good economics. The Philippine economy is in excellent shape, and the …
2015 Philippines in Review
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a December 10, 2015 year-end presentation at the Philippine Embassy, featured speaker Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. described to a capacity audience how strong macroeconomic fundamentals, prudent fiscal management and good governance policies have propelled the Philippines as the most improved business destination in 2015. Citing …
DANDI Awards and Executive Forum
NEW YORK – In support of diversity and inclusive initiatives, US-Philippines Society Executive Director Hank Hendrickson joined The DANDI Advisory Council as a judge to identify individuals and organizations for their contributions to promote diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Among the winners at the 13 November awards ceremony at …
Haiyan Anniversary Reflection Forum Recounts Recovery Projects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Economic Development Authority’s Deputy Director General Margarita R. Songco, was guest speaker at a forum to mark the Second Anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan on November 6. The event was sponsored by the US-Philippines Society, Philippine Embassy and the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition (PHC), an alliance of Filipino …
Rep. Stephen Solarz Fellowship
PHILIPPINES – On November 6-11, Nina Solarz traveled to the Philippines to identify a candidate for the Stephen Solarz Fellowship Program at the National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland. US-Philippines Society Co-chair M.V. Pangilinan facilitated meetings with local hospital administrators and groups to assist in the search. The selected …
Silicon Valley Exchange
Agreement to Support Technology Entrepreneurship WASHINGTON, D.C.- On November 6, 2015, the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C., the US-Philippines Society (US-PHS), and the Science and Technology Advisory Council – Silicon Valley (STAC-SV) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) that institutionalizes the linkage between the two organizations in supporting technology-enabled entrepreneurship. …
APEC 2015 Symposium Highlights Progress in Building Inclusive Economies and Sustainable Growth
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On October 30, as President Obama prepares to meet with Asia-Pacific leaders in Manila for the annual APEC Summit, November 18-19, representatives from the Philippines and the United States gathered in Washington, DC to discuss this year’s goals and priorities. “APEC Philippines 2015,” a symposium held at the …
APEC 2015 Symposium: Senior APEC Officials Focus Discussions on Priorities and Goals
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Leading to the 23rd APEC Economic Leader’s Meeting, the US-Philippines Society sponsored a symposium, “APEC 2015 Philippines” on October 30 at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. Aimed to reach an influential Washington audience about the latest developments on Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC), speakers identified new and …
USAID Partenrship for Growth Initiatives
WASHINGTON D.C. – The US-Philippines Society and Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) welcomed former USAID Philippine Mission Director Gloria Steele on October 28 at a round table discussion. Ms. Steele reported on innovative ways to attain resilient and inclusive growth. Under the Cities Development Initiative, the agency recognized …