October 3: A Quiet American: Edward Lansdale in the Philippines and Vietnam
You are invited to a Roundtable Discussion with Max Boot Best-Selling Author of The Road Not Taken OCTOBER 3, 2018, Wednesday 12:00 NOON – 2:00 PM Executive Conference Room, 7th Floor Intercultural Center (ICC 700) Georgetown University 3700 O Street, NW Washington, DC 20057 To register, please click on …
Help Preserve the Art of Mangyan Scripts – A Philippine National Cultural Treasure
Mangyan refers to an indigenous Philippine ethnic group living on Mindoro Island since the 10th century A.D. Among the most remarkable aspects of their rich culture is the writing system known as “Mangyan Scripts” that remains in use by the Hanunuo and Buhid Mangyan in southeastern Mindoro. The Scripts are …
Washington SyCip Remembrance Remarks by George SyCip
US Philippines Society Celebrating the Remarkable Life of Washington Z. SyCip Remarks by George SyCip June 26, 2018, 6:30 PM Philippine Embassy Annex, 2nd Level 1617 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for coming on this very pleasant evening to celebrate the truly remarkable life …
Architecture, Green Buildings and Sustainability in the Philippines
On Wednesday, May 9th, SOM Architectural Associate Director Nicolas Medrano and Project Manager Associate Vram Malek spoke about high performance design at Explore Islands Philippines. Their panel, ”Architecture, Green Buildings and Sustainability in the Philippines,” was moderated by Hank Hendrickson, Executive Director of the U.S.-Philippines Society. Explore Islands Philippines was …
June 26: Celebrating the Remarkable Life of Washington Z. Sycip
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm The Philippine Chancery Annex 1617 Massachusetts Ave, NW Washington, D.C. 20036 In celebration of the remarkable life of Washington Z. SyCip (1921-2017), we cordially invite you to an evening of remembrance and reflection on June 26 at the Philippine Chancery Annex, …
June 11 | Philippine Culture and Arts in Washington DC: Reflections by Virgilio Almario
Monday, June 11, 2018 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM Venue Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Carlos P. Romulo Hall 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, D. C. 20036 The US-Philippines Society, in cooperation with Sentro Rizal Washington DC, cordially invites you to a conversation with National Artist for Literature …
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. …
US-Philippines Society Board of Directors Meeting and Business Mission Program Preview
US-Philippines Society Co-Chair Manuel V. Pangilinan will host a Board of Directors Meeting and Business Mission in Manila, February 19-20. Leading the U.S. delegation will be Co-Chair John D. Negroponte, former ambassador to the Philippines and Deputy Secretary of State. The Society’s bi-national board includes business, professional and civic leaders …
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 …
2017 Philippines in Review: Strong Growth, Robust Partnerships, Solid Prospects
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez delivered a comprehensive year-end report on developments during the first full year of the Duterte Administration to a large audience held on 18 December 2017 at the Philippine Embassy’s Romulo Hall, co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society. Ambassador Romualdez’ …