Community and Sectoral OutreachPast Events

2015 CARLOS P. ROMULO AWARD

C.V. Starr Co. Inc Chairman and CEO and US-Philippines Society Honorary Chair, Maurice R. (Hank) Greenberg received the 2015 Carlos P. Romulo Award in recognition of “his indispensable support for the US-Philippines Society and his exceptional service in strengthening ties between America and the Philippines.” Presenting the award is Society …

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Past EventsTrade & Investment

Senior Officials, Business Leaders Confident in Philippine Economy

WASHINGTON, D.C.  – On June 24, Filipino high level trade and investment mission representatives took part in a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) conference with  on the “Dynamic Philippine Economy: Growth, Reform and Looking Ahead”  co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society. The CSIS forum cited reforms instituted by the Philippine …

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Past Events

Dynamic Philippine Economy Conference on June 24, 2015

Senior government officials led by Secretary of Finance Cesar Purisima, Secretary of Trade Gregory Domingo and Secretary of Public Works Rogelio Singson and a delegation of high level private sector leaders showcased the Philippines’ dynamic economy during their US roadshow June 24-29. The cabinet secretaries welcomed US businesses to the …

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Cultural and EducationalPast Events

Philippine Design, Textiles and Fashion- A Gala Evening

WASHINGTON, D.C.– A “Gala Evening Celebrating Philippine Design, Textile and Fashion” was a huge success, drawing a diverse crowd of US government officials, members of the Washington diplomatic corps, members of the Filipino-American community, and the general public, and shining light on the fabric and designs that make the Philippines …

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Past EventsTrade & Investment

Exhibit of Furniture Design Icon Kenneth Cobonpue 

On May 11, the US-Philippines Society with the Embassy of the Philippines’ Trade Office sponsored a reception for buyers and design enthusiasts at the launch of a “Design Philippines” exhibit featuring the furniture of Kenneth Cobonpue. The series is a branding initiative that positions the Philippines as a sourcing destination …

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Disaster ReliefPast Events

New Approaches for Building Resiliency in the Philippines after Haiyan

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 23, the US-Philippines Society and the Embassy of the Philippines in a first time collaboration with the American Institute of Architects-Washington DC Chapter hosted a special event on the occasion of DC ARCHITECTURE WEEK. Prominent Chicago-based Filipina architect, Ms. Lira Luis, led the panel of …

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Cultural and EducationalPast Events

Getting to Peace in Mindanao

Lead government peace negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer at SAIS Philippines Roundtable WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 22, the SAIS Philippines Roundtable, a partnership of US-Philippines Society and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), featured Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, Chair of the Philippine Government’s Negotiating Panel for the Comprehensive …

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Disaster ReliefPast Events

Pandan Central School in Antique gets a new school building from BDO Foundation and US-Philippines Society

PANDAN, ANTIQUE – On March 25, BDO Foundation and US-Philippines Society jointly inaugurated a new four-classroom two-storey building and turned it over to school officials, teachers and students of Pandan Central School in Antique.  This school suffered major damage when typhoon Yolanda barreled the eastern Visayan seaboard.  This initiative became …

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Cultural and EducationalPast Events

Remembering the 1986 People Power Revolution 

WASHINGTON, D.C. – On February 25, US-Philippines Society President John Maisto and SAIS Senior Associate Director Professor William Wise recall the role of the U.S. during the pivotal point in Philippine history, popularly known as “People Power” or the EDSA Revolution.  

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Cultural and EducationalPast Events

Photo Exhibit & Discussion

On February 24, Kim Komenich, 1987 Pulitzer Prize winner for Spot News Photography for his coverage of the fall of Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, revisits the People Power Revolution at a photo exhibit February 24 co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society. Joining the discussion were Society President Amb. John Maisto and …

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