Filipino American History Month Message
the month of October when the Filipino American History Month is celebrated, this unique exhibition of shared heritage attracting diverse visitors from the Washington, D.C. region and beyond.
Grand Opening of Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile and Fiber Artists
Large Crowds attend the Grand Opening of Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile and Fiber Artists Washington, DC – The September 6 opening of the Exhibition “Fabricated Boundaries: Filipina American Textile and Fabric Art” was well-received by a constant flow of Washingtonians and art enthusiasts at the American University Museum Katzen …
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 …
Book Spotlights Personal and Military Leadership Styles of Two WWII Generals in the Battle for the Philippines
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Author Jonathan Horn’s presentation on the lives and times of two of the Pacific War’s most famous generals, and the dramatic events that connected them, gave the audience a fresh and welcome perspective on the daunting challenges facing both Douglas MacArthur and Jonathan Wainwright. The book presentation was …
May 19 | An Immigrant’s Memoir: From Manila to Wall Street
The US-Philippines Society invites you to a Washington DC Book Launch of a Memoir “From Manila to Wall Street, An Immigrant’s Journey with America’s First Black Tycoon,” is about one man’s fight for the American dream, lost love, and a saga of American business at the end of the century …
Celebrating Philippine Culture and History: Displays and Performances at the Philippine Embassy during Around the World Embassy Tour
The US-Philippines Society appreciated the opportunity to participate in the Philippine Embassy’s Around the World Embassy Tour on May 4. Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez welcomed an estimated 4,000 visitors for a day of fun activities learning about pre-Hispanic Philippine writing system of Baybayin and Philippine history, popular Philippine delicacies, traditional …
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 …
Recommended Books
Often underreported in American history are significant events that forge a future path for U.S. and Philippine relations. In 2023, US-Philippines Society programs highlighted two highly informative historical books with American perspectives on U.S. foreign policy, focusing on key figures and groups at the turn of the century. “Bounden Duty” …
In Memoriam | Noel “Sonny” Izon
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Noel “Sonny” Izon, age 76, in Milan Italy, a place he loved to visit. His wife, Kathryn, and family members were with him in the hospital where he received care after a massive heart attack. Sonny …
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 …