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 …
May 18 Panel Discussion and Book Presentation: Remembering Bataan and Corregidor
In commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the fall of Bataan in April and Corregidor in May, the US-Philippines Society in coordination with the Embassy of the Philippines would like to invite you to a Book Presentation and Panel Discussion on the challenges faced by Filipinos and Americans during World War …