October 31: Preview of U.S. and Philippine Priorities for the 2017 ASEAN & East Asia Summits
Tuesday, October 31 9:30 am Registration 10:00 – 11:30 am Program Stimson Center 1211 Connecticut Ave, NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Add to Calendar Featured Speakers Panelists President Trump’s visit to Asia reaffirms Washington’s commitment to enhanced regional security and economic engagement. To preview his November trip, …
Eisner’s Book Documents Deep Personal Bonds and Shared Risks Between Americans and Filipinos During World War II
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On September 29, academicians, historians, and US-Philippines Society members attended author Peter Eisner’s presentation of his most recent book, “MacArthur’s Spies: The Soldier, the Singer, and the Spymaster Who Defied the Japanese in World War II.” The book is based on real-life characters and events during the Japanese-occupation. …
September 29: “MacArthur’s Spies” Book Presentation by Peter Eisner
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2017 12:00 noon – 2:00 pm Executive Conference Room, 7th Floor Intercultural Center (ICC 700) Georgetown University 3700 O Street, NW Washington, DC 20057 What makes a great WWII Spy? In his newly published book “MacArthur’s Spies,” Peter Eisner describes three Americans who risked their lives to aid Allied Forces during …
September 21: Singing for Houston Recovery by Philippine Madrigal Singers
Recognized by the UNESCO as Artist for Peace for “putting their fame and influence to promote cultural diversity, intercultural dialogue and a culture of peace,” the Philippine Madrigal Singers, is one of the most awarded choral groups in the world, having consistently won all top prizes in major choral competitions, …
August 14: Forum with DAP President Elba S. Cruz
The US-Philippines Society and the George Washington University MS in Program Management are pleased to invite you to a Forum with DAP President Dr. Elba S. Cruz Monday, August 14, 12-2pm GW School of Business Dr. Cruz, President and CEO of the Development Academy of the Philippines (DAP), will discuss issues …
CAMP Philippines welcomes support of the 5th Annual Study Abroad Conference on August 5
The US-Philippines Society would like to draw your attention to the initiative of the College Admissions Mentors for Peers in the Philippines (CAMP Philippines), a non-profit organization based in the Philippines. CAMP Philippines a student-run group that provides advice for young Filipinos on all aspects related to the college application …
June 15: Roundtable on Mindanao in the Aftermath of Marawi
Mindanao Update in the Aftermath of Marawi: Political, Security and Development Challenges Ahead Thursday, 15 June 12:30 pm – 2:00 pm Johns Hopkins University (SAIS), Rome building, room 812 1619 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036 The US-Philippines Society and SAIS Southeast Asia Studies invite you to a luncheon forum …
May 26: L.A. Book Launch & Tribute to Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan
The Dalupan Family with the support of the US-Philippines Society requests the pleasure of your company to celebrate the life and legacy of the Philippines’ winningest basketball coach as told through the book, Virgilio “Baby” Dalupan: The Maestro of Philippine Basketball. Re-live the memories of Philippine basketball’s golden years in …
United States and Philippines: An Enduring Friendship
United States & Philippines, An Enduring Friendship, is a chronicle of historical events spanning over a century of intertwined historical ties. To flip the pages of the book available online, click the link: Our gratitude to US-Philippines Society Director Dennis Wright for producing the book and film. The book was presented …