Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile & Fiber Artists
American University Museum at the Katzen Arts Center Presents An Exhibition Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile & Fiber Artists Artists: Pacita Abad, Mic Diño Boekelmann, Jeanne F. Jalandoni, and Patricia Orpilla Curator: Tiffany Lynn Hunt, PhD September 6, 2025 – December 7, 2025 Discover the extraordinary work of four Filipina-American …
Filipino American Artists Earn Top Music Awards
New York City, June 8, Filipino-American artist, Nicole Scherzinger won the highly anticipated Tony Award for Best Leading Actress in a Musical for her Broadway debut portrayal as Norma Desmond in “Sunset Boulevard.” Born in Hawaii and raised in Kentucky, Scherzinger is the daughter of Alfonso Valiente, who is of …
Recognition of Filipino Americans’ Contributions and Success in their Fields
Congratulations To Four Filipino Americans Celebrating extraordinary professional success The US-Philippines Society recognizes White House Executive Chef Cristeta Comerford, Architect Hedy Thomas, Surgeon Juan Montero and Olympian Lee Kiefer for their decades of hard work, dedication, and commitment to service, overcoming challenges, and earning praise from peers. Our best wishes …
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 …
Tribute to RADM Daniel McKinnon
The US-Philippines Society hosted an April 4 luncheon tribute at the Army Navy Club honoring USPH Society member Rear Admiral Dan McKinnon who participated via zoom. The tribute was highlighted by the presentation of a Certificate of Recognition from the Philippine Embassy, a Carlos P. Romulo Award from the US-Philippines …
Educational Initiatives and Clark Investment Update
Members of the Society participated in a February 28 trip to Pampanga, with briefing updates on investment opportunities at Clark and a visit to Minalin Municipality, where Directors Roberto Llames and Gerardo Borromeo launched an initiative to provide Wi-Fi connectivity to 16 public schools via Starlink. S&C Electric VP Jason …
Thanks for Supporting our Appeal to Relieve Hunger and Hardship during Ramadan
IN OBSERVANCE OF RAMADHAN, BANGSAMORO FAMILIES WELCOMED IFTAR MEALS AND FOOD PACKS In observance of the Holy Month of Ramadhan, more than five hundred Iftar meals and close to four hundred food packets were delivered to disadvantaged Bangsamoro families and fasting individuals in Zamboanga City and Basilan province, March 28 …
US-PH Society Meeting with BARMM on Community Health projects
COTABATO CITY—A developmental partnership to help the Bangsamoro Government in its delivery of quality health services is taking shape after the United States (US) – Philippines Society paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Health (MOH) Dr. Rizaldy Piang on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in this city. The meeting discussed …
Training and Capacity Building of New Tech Engineers in the PH
At an October 29 university visit, US-Philippines Directors Henry B. Howard (U.S. Education Finance Group) and Christian Decker (Planate Management Group) formalized a joint program offering scholarship grants and job opportunities for engineering students and graduates at the Universidad de Dagupan, Pangasinan, Philippines. An MOU was signed on December 18. …
Livelihood Recovery of PH Fisherfolk Community in the wake of super Typhoon Odette
“To my fellow fisher folks, I hope that whatever learnings imparted throughout the training attended by us being the recipient of the fiberglass boats, we will take good care of it, and we will use them in our daily fishing activities and will not use them for illegal fishing. That …