Update on the Peace Process in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao
Washington DC – Following the latest postponement of parliamentary elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao, the US-Philippines Society invited Haironesah Domado to lead an October 28 roundtable discussion on factors behind the election postponement and implications for peace and stability in the southern Philippines going forward. A …
A Review and Preview of Philippine Growth and Investment Trends
Washington DC – The fourth quarter Philippine investment forum reviewed 2025 economic data and prospects for continued growth into the new year. Drawing on the largely positive outlook at a September 25-26 Arangkada forum in Manila, US-Philippines Society Senior Advisor Brian Harding detailed key take-aways from presentations by Philippine officials …
Filipino American History Month Message
the month of October when the Filipino American History Month is celebrated, this unique exhibition of shared heritage attracting diverse visitors from the Washington, D.C. region and beyond.
US-Philippines Society joins President Marcos at CSIS-Sponsored Manila Strategy Forum
On September 10, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. addressed Manila and Washington stakeholders at the CSIS-sponsored inaugural Manila Strategy Forum held at the Solaire Hotel, Metro Manila, Philippines. At a time of global reset, the President characterized the US-Philippines alliance as serving the rule of law, and maintaining peace, security and …
Grand Opening of Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile and Fiber Artists
Large Crowds attend the Grand Opening of Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile and Fiber Artists Washington, DC – The September 6 opening of the Exhibition “Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile and Fabric Art” was well-received by a constant flow of Washingtonians and art enthusiasts at the American University Museum Katzen …
Presidents Trump-Marcos U.S.-PH Trade Deal, Security Cooperation and A Perspective
PBBM’s First Meeting with President Trump and Top Foreign Policy Officials in Washington: A Productive Initial Step toward reinforcing U.S.-PH Strategic Ties July 20-22, 2025, Washington DC. The official visit to Washington by President Ferdinand R. Marcos provided a timely opportunity for United States-Philippines engagement at the highest level across …
President Bongbong Marcos Begins Official Visit to Washington DC
The US-Philippines Society welcomes the July 20-22 official visit to Washington by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and members of the Philippine presidential delegation. This marks the first visit to the United States by President Marcos since the election of President Donald Trump last November. And, it will be the …
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the 9th Anniversary of the Philippines-China South China Sea Arbitral Ruling
Marco Rubio U.S. Secretary of State July 12, 2025 Nine years ago, an Arbitral Tribunal constituted under the 1982 Law of the Sea Convention unanimously ruled China’s expansive South China Sea maritime claims have no basis in international law. This decision, legally binding on both the Philippines and China, was …
U.S.-Philippines-Japan Trilateral Meeting | Maritime Security in the Indo-Pacific and Economic Cooperation
July 10-11, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio attended the 58th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting and Related Meetings in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on his first official trip to the Indo-Pacific region. The Secretary’s remarks aimed to reassure ASEAN of America’s long term defense and economic engagement in the region which he …