12 Feb | PH-U.S. Partnership: Strengthening the Philippines Health System
Monday, February 12, 2024 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EST (Washington DC) In-Person Event Only Venue: Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington DC 20036 Join us for a discussion with USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande on the Philippine healthcare challenges …
COP28: U.S.-Philippines Cooperation and Strategies to Combat Climate Change
The December 12 program, “COP28: Climate Challenges and Opportunities in the Philippines,” addressed 1) Philippine equities at the Climate Conference and key-takeaways, 2) USAID participation at COP28 and engagement with the Philippines, and 3) an on-the-ground view of climate impact and mitigation efforts in the Philippines. Headliners included Environment and …
APEC 2023: U.S. Leadership Highlights Commitment in Asia Pacific and Enhanced U.S.-PH Engagement
At a December 1 APEC 2023 Recap program, U.S. Senior Official for APEC Matthew Murray provided insights into the Biden administration’s priorities as APEC 2023 host, U.S. engagement with member economies, particularly U.S.-Philippines cooperation on important APEC issues including inclusivity, sustainability, and prosperity. Amb Murray also discussed outcomes culminating in …
An Exhibit on the Philippines as an Archipelagic State
The Philippines as an Archipelagic State: Identity, Consciousness and Law In commemoration of the annual Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness month, an exhibit titled “Archipelagic States: Identity, Consciousness and Law,” was formally opened at the Philippine Embassy Washington DC on October 16, 2023. The exhibit consists of an Archipelagic States …
Welcome Luncheon for Secretary Enrique Manalo and Delegation
Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Delegation to the 78th UNGA The US-Philippines Society hosted a luncheon meeting September 20 in New York City for Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique A. Manalo, who is leading the Philippine delegation to the 2023 United Nations General Assembly. Ambassadors Thomas C. Hubbard and …
Understanding Philippine History through Maps and Visual Arts
Historian and Humanities Professor Ambeth R. Ocampo was the featured speaker at the September 7 presentation “Rizal, Maps, and the Emergence of the Filipino Nation,” jointly organized by the US-Philippines Society and Sentro Rizal Philippine Embassy Washington DC, in support of the Philippine initiative, the Maritime and Archipelagic Nation Awareness …
Strengthening the U.S.-Philippines Alliance: A USAID Perspective
At a July 28 roundtable discussion, USAID Assistant Administrator for Asia Michael Schiffer, provided insights and an outlook on the breadth and depth of U.S.-PH development partnership initiatives, addressing challenges to food security and energy conservation, and the health and socioeconomic well-being of vulnerable communities in the Philippines. U.S. Institute …
Philippine Coast Guard Activities and Transparency in the South China Sea
The recalibrated approach in the South China Sea through increased transparency was a key topic at a US-Philippines Society-hosted July 20 roundtable discussion with visiting CG Commodore Jay Tarriela and Pacific Forum Director for Maritime Security Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel. In a separate program on the same topic, Society Executive Director …
Highlights of President Marcos Jr Administration’s First Year: PH-US Relations
At a July 18 forum held at the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez reviewed the first year of the new Marcos administration, focusing on foreign policy, PH-US relations, regional and global issues. President Marcos Jr. laid out his administration’s foreign policy objectives during his first …
125th Anniversary Celebration of Philippine Independence
Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez and White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan led a ceremonial toast to celebrate 125 years of Philippine independence and more than a 100 years of friendship with the United States. In his remarks, Ambassador Romualdez stated that “since the signing of the Mutual Defense treaty …