Congressman Don Beyer and Asian Americans: Advancing US-Southeast Asia Relations
A former U.S. Ambassador and local business and civic leader, Congressman Donald Beyer of Virginia’s 8th District provided a Capitol Hill perspective on current domestic and foreign policy issues focusing on the Nov 5 U.S. elections, 2025 legislative priorities, and U.S. relations with Southeast Asia. The October 21 event was …
80th Anniversary of Leyte Landing and Filipino American History Month
80th Anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf: Largest Naval Battle in Modern History Eighty years ago on October 20, 1944, allied forces returned to the Philippines as part of the largest naval engagement of WWII. The landing on Leyte’s Red Beach featured the iconic image of General Douglas MacArthur …
JPMorganChase in the Philippines: Upbeat on the Philippines and Committed to Local Business Operations
Manila, September 25, 2024 – Leading global financial services firm JPMorganChase reiterated its commitment to its Philippine clients and business operations. Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, led a roundtable event in Manila with business leaders and directors of the US-Philippines Society, hosted by Co-Chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. Key …
Update: PH-US Strategic Security and Economic Engagement
At a September 11 briefing, Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez provided his perspective on recent developments and near-term plans regarding Philippines-U.S. strategic engagement following a series of high-level meetings, congressional visits and trade missions between the two countries in the recent months. Following his presentation, Ambassador Romualdez opened discussion with members …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …