Vitug’s Book Details Recent History of Philippine Policy Engagement with China
WASHINGTON, D.C.- At a February 28 forum held at the Georgetown University Mortara Center, Philippine political analyst Marites Dañguilan Vitug discussed the highlights of her latest book, “Unrequited Love: Duterte’s China Embrace” with focus on foreign policy, a topic of increasing importance among voters leading to the Philippines May 2025 …
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 …