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 …
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 …
Investing in the Special Friendship and Alliance between the United States and the Philippines – The White House
Investing in the Special Friendship and Alliance Between the United States and the Philippines Published by the White House May 1, 2023 At the White House, President Biden and President Marcos advanced an ambitious agenda for the U.S.-Philippines alliance and celebrated the tremendous momentum now animating bilateral efforts to …
Joint Statement of the Leaders of the United States and the Philippines
Joint Statement of the Leaders of the United States and the Philippines May 1, 2023 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. is honored to welcome Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC. The leaders recognize the remarkable ties of friendship, community, and shared sacrifice that serve as the foundation …
Passing of Fidel V. Ramos, 12th President of the Philippines
In Memoriam Fidel Valdez Ramos March 18, 1928 – July 31, 2022 The US-Philippines Society joins the Philippines, Filipino-Americans here and abroad in mourning the passing of former President Fidel V. Ramos. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Amelita, their children and family members. STATEMENT OF CO-CHAIR JOHN D. NEGROPONTE …
USPHS welcomes White House Ambassadorial Nomination Announcement
White House Announces Ambassadorial Nomination MaryKay Carlson Nominee for Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to the Republic of the Philippines MaryKay Loss Carlson, a career member of the Senior Foreign Service with the rank of Minister-Counselor, currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Buenos Aires, …
Strategic and Business Value of Strong PH-US Economic Ties
Strategic and Business Value of Strong PH-US Economic Ties Remarks by Hank Hendrickson US-Philippines Society Executive Director A Virtual Forum: PEZA Global Business Forum featuring the USA January 17, 2022 (ET) The US-Philippines Society welcomes opportunities to spotlight “win-win” developments in the Philippine-American relationship. For those who may not be …
Open Letter to President Biden on the Need for U.S. Leadership in Global Vaccinations
An Open Letter to President Joseph Biden from US-Philippines Society Honorary Chair Maurice Greenberg, also signed by Co-Chair John Negroponte and President John F. Maisto along with other Top International Policy and Business Lead
Message from President John F. Maisto: 75th Anniversary of US-PH Diplomatic Ties
In Commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America Ambassador John F. Maisto As President of the US-Philippines Society and former diplomat who served in the Philippines, it is a distinct honor to participate in …
31 Mar 2021 | National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon of the Philippines
The White House Briefing Room Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon of the Philippines March 31, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon of the Philippines. …