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Philippine Sisig Garnered Top Awards at DC’s Annual Culinary Challenge

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Sisig, the Philippine dish prepared by Philippine Embassy’s Chef Abie Sincioco-Mateo was voted by food critics and Washingtonians, as the best among over 24 entries representing participating embassies at the 2018 Embassy Chef Challenge, held on Thursday, May 17, at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade …

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Mayon Volcano, Philippines. Photo credit: DOST-PHIVOLCS
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May 21: Disaster Risk Management and Climate Change Resilience in the Philippines

Monday, May 21, 2018 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm   Venue: The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Chancery Annex Building, 2nd floor 1617 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, DC 20036 A Lecture Presentation Please click here to RSVP Please join us for a discussion with geologist Dr. Renato U. …

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January 25: Peter Eisner’s Presentation on the Philippines WWII Resistance Movement

Chick Parsons: A Profile in Courage during the Philippine WWII Resistance Movement THURSDAY, JANUARY 25, 2018 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Bataan St. corner of 1600 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 You are cordially invited to a presentation by award-winning author and journalist …

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December 18: 2017 Philippines in Review by Ambassador Romualdez

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington, D.C. and the US-Philippines Society will host a Year End Briefing on the Philippines with Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez Monday, December 18, 2017 Romulo Hall, Philippine Embassy 1600 Massachussets Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20036 Ambassador Romualdez reviews an eventful …

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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, …

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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. …

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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 …

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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, …

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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 …

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