Diplomatic Outreach Beyond the Beltway
Frederick, Maryland – Philippine Ambassador Jose Manuel “Babe” Romualdez, in partnership with the US-Philippines Society, made a working visit to Frederick, MD, where he met with the mayor and community leaders, and explored business and cultural exchange opportunities, August 1. Centerpiece of his “diplomatic outreach” mission was a speech at …
Filipino Worldview – By Roberto R. Romulo: Huge step towards disaster resilience
The Philippine Star August 3, 2018 President Duterte’s earnest call for Congress to pass a law creating a Department of Disaster Resilience during his 3rd State of the Nation Address (SONA) is hopefully the start of a serious effort to address our country’s inadequate disaster management capabilities. The President had …
China’s Infrastructure Investments in the Philippines
Washington, D.C. – PhD candidate at Johns Hopkins University Alvin A. Camba was the featured speaker at a July 26 presentation, “China’s Belt-Road and Philippine ‘Build Build Build!’ Infrastructure Priorities,” held at the Stimson Center, Washington DC. Camba examined the recent record of Chinese foreign investment in Philippine infrastructure. Of the 30-35 …
June 2018: Marawi Report on Health and Education
Marawi June 2018 Update – Health and Education from US-PH Society on Vimeo.
Video Message from Honorary Chair Maurice Greenberg
Hank Greenberg Message at Wash SyCip Remembrance from US-PH Society on Vimeo.
Video Message from SGV Managing Partner J. Carlitos Cruz
J. Carlitos Cruz Message at Wash SyCip Remembrance from US-PH Society on Vimeo.
Video: Celebrating the Remarkable Life of Washington Z. Sycip (June 30, 1921 – October 7, 2017)
Washington SyCip from US-PH Society on Vimeo.
Wash SyCip Remembrance Remarks by Ambassador John D. Negroponte
Wash SyCip Remembrance Remarks by Amb John D. Negroponte US-Philippines Society Co-Chair Philippine Embassy, June 26, 2018 Ambassador Romualdez, George SyCip, friends and colleagues. I am privileged to join you this evening to celebrate the remarkable life and legacy of Washington SyCip. In my capacity as a former ambassador to …
Washington SyCip Remembrance: Remarks on the links between Mr. SyCip and the metro DC area
Program in Honor of Mr. Washington SyCip Erwin R. Tiongson June 26, 2018 It is an honor to be here with the US-Philippines Society, the Philippine Embassy – all of you – to celebrate the life of an extraordinary individual. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. SyCip some years …
Washington SyCip Remembrance Remarks by George SyCip
US Philippines Society Celebrating the Remarkable Life of Washington Z. SyCip Remarks by George SyCip June 26, 2018, 6:30 PM Philippine Embassy Annex, 2nd Level 1617 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036 Ladies and Gentlemen, thank you for coming on this very pleasant evening to celebrate the truly remarkable life …