William Howard Taft and the Philippines – An Enduring Legacy
US-Philippines Society in partnership with the University Club, sponsored a luncheon series during the University Club’s 110th anniversary year. Featured speakers Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia and Ambassador John D. Negroponte examined the legacy of Taft who was elected as the University Club’s first president.
Diaspora Delegate Trip to the Philippines
In partnership with Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Aspen Institute Diaspora Program, US-PH Society organized the US Trade Mission to the Philippines to provide opportunities for networking, business meetings and site visits to business facilities.
Peace Corps and FYLPRO members promote volunteerism to Fil-Am Community to strengthen ties with their homeland, Philippines
At the Talakayan sa Pasuguan (townhall meeting) co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society) on 29 September, representatives from the US Peace Corps and FYLPRO shared their experience to members of the Philippine diaspora who may want to volunteer for service in their country of origin. Source: QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS | Peace Corps promotes …
Society Directors with Philippine Business Delegation
Society Board Amb. Thomas Hubbard, Amb. John Maisto, Executive Director Hank Hendrickson attend CSIS organized forum for high level Philippine business delegation held at the CSIS building. Source: QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS | Society Directors with Philippine Business Delegation
Business Roundtable President Aquino
The US-Philippines Society together with the US-ASEAN Business Council and the US Chamber of Commerce sponsored a roundtable with President Aquino and members of his cabinet on September 23 in New York. Source: QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS | Business Roundtable President Aquino
Assistance Flowing for Typhoon Recovery “After the Storm”
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The June 15 Kennedy Center Benefit Concert netted more than $350,000 to support post-Typhoon Haiyan recovery in the central Philippines. The concert, inspired by Ambassador and Mrs. Jose Cuisia and presented by the US-Philippines Society in cooperation with the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition (PHC), succeeded in drawing attention …
Noli Me Tangere Opera comes to Washington DC
The US-Philippines Society was one of the sponsors in the inaugural presentation of the newly-formed Mid Atlantic Foundation for Asian Artists (MAFFAA) to the metro DC community with “Noli Me Tangere Opera. Source: QUARTERLY HIGHLIGHTS | “Noli Me Tangere Opera” comes to Washington DC
Haiyan Benefit Concert in DC a Huge Success
WASHINGTON, D.C.-“After The Storm”-the star-studded benefit concert gala for the Philippines held at the Concert Hall of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts on Sunday, June 15, was a huge success drawing a diverse crowd and calling attention to the post-Typhoon Haiyan recovery and rehabilitation efforts. Young and old, …
Mga Parol, Puto Bumbong, At Iba Pa
The Washington community experienced Filipino Christmas with traditional lanterns, called parols, and native delicacies to mark the start of the dawn masses nine days before Christmas. At a reception sponsored by the US-Philippines Society, members and guests enjoyed Filipino food including rice cakes traditionally served after the dawn mass. Lanterns …
U.S.-Philippine Relations: A Year-End Perspective
H.E. Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. provides a year-end perspective on the U.S. and Philippine relations. At Room 812, JHU SAIS Benjamin T. Rome Building Thursday December 12, 2013 at 11:30 AM Eastern Standard Time Source: Philippines Roundtable with Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr.