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Sept 11 | Philippines-U.S. Strategic Engagement: Briefing and Discussion with Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez 

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Washington DC and the US-Philippines Society invite you to Philippines-U.S. Strategic Engagement: Briefing and Discussion with Ambassador Jose Manuel G. Romualdez   IN-PERSON EVENT Wednesday, September 11, 2024 3:30 PM -5:00 PM Venue: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines 1600 …

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Updated Book, “United States and Philippines: An Enduring Friendship” now available with US-Philippines Society Membership

We are pleased to announce that an updated version of the book, UNITED STATES AND PHILIPPINES: An Enduring Friendship, is now available. In vivid photographs, it chronicles historical events and less known facts on how the friendship between the two countries developed over a century. As part of our Special …

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Eighth Anniversary of the U.N. Arbitral Ruling on the South China Sea

12 July 2024 – A key element in championing a free and open Indo-Pacific is the preservation of peace and stability in the South China Sea through maintenance of a rules-based order consistent with the unanimous decision of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal on July 12, 2016. On the occasion …

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Role of Grassroots Engagement in Bangsamoro Peacebuilding Initiatives and Upcoming 2025 Elections

A June 20 US-Philippines Society roundtable discussion with Aliah Adam, a peace advocate and Country Director of Strategic Communications and Capacity Building Project Philippines, provided insights into the dynamics of various stakeholders in the Bangsamoro Peacebuilding in Mindanao and offered opportunities to assess progress in peace efforts. Based in Cotabato …

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Philippine National Day Message

The US-Philippines Society congratulates the government and people of the Philippines, who mark the 126th anniversary of the proclamation of independence from Spanish colonial rule on June 12. The Society recognizes that following a complicated and troubled historical beginning with the Treaty of Paris that granted the Philippines to the …

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Celebrating Philippine Culture and History: Displays and Performances at the Philippine Embassy during Around the World Embassy Tour

The US-Philippines Society appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Philippine Embassy’s Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4. Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez welcomed an estimated 4,000 visitors for a day of fun activities learning about pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system of Baybayin and Philippine history, popular Philippine delicacies, traditional …

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Strengthening the Philippine Primary Healthcare

At the Feb 12 roundtable titled, “Strengthening the PH Health System,” renowned surgeon and USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande discussed key takeaways from his visit to the Philippines, Jan 29-Feb 1. He affirmed USAID’s support of the Marcos administration’s major policy and financing commitment to radically …

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Formal Dinner Celebrating President Marcos’ Historic Summit Visit

RTVM LIVESTREAM VIDEO 12 APRIL 2024 Led by Co-chairs Ambassador John D. Negroponte and Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, and in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, the US-Philippines Society, hosted a formal dinner in honor of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC …

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Highlights of 2024 US-Philippines Society Board Meeting Program in Manila

A US-Philippines Society delegation led by Ambassador John Negroponte completed a highly productive four-day mission to the Philippines February 25-28, highlighted by a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., and exchanges with key members of the administration, business and civic leaders. Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez …

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The Philippine Economy: What Investors Need to Know

Co-chairs Jaime Zobel and John Negroponte, and Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez opened the February 27 “Economic and Business Forum” by welcoming participants, including members of the Management Association of the Philippines and the American Chamber of Commerce. Professor Karl Jandoc, who heads the U.P. School of Economics, briefed on the …

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