Indigenous Peoples Delegation Perspectives on the Other Mindanao Conflict
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Representing the Mandaya and Manobo Indigenous Peoples (IP) tribes in Mindanao, eight community leaders traveled across various cities in the United States to share their perspectives on a simmering conflict in the southern Philippines between the Communist New People’s Army (NPA) and the government. During their final stop …
Assistant Secretary Stilwell Press Statement on Strategic Priorities in the Philippines
Manila, July 16, 2019 — I was honored to co-chair the U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Strategic Dialogue, July 15-16 in Manila. As a treaty ally, our partnership with the Philippines is critical for realizing our shared vision for a free and open Indo-Pacific, with thriving sovereign nations. A strong U.S.-Philippines alliance deters …
Joint Statement From the 8th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue (BSD)
The text of the following statement was released by the Governments of the United States of America and the Republic of the Philippines on the occasion of the July 15-16, 2019 U.S.-Philippines Bilateral Strategic Dialogue. ______ The Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America held the Eighth …
July 25 – The Philippines: A Mid-Term Assessment
INVITATION Thursday July 25, 2019 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Carnegie Endowment for International Peace Butler Room 1779 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, DC 20036-2103 REGISTER HERE With the newly elected 18th Congress seated this month, Ms. Marites Vitug will provide a review of the May election outcome and shape of …
Economic Overview by Secretary Ernesto Pernia
Washington, D.C. – At an April 10 forum co-organized by US-Philippines Society and the Stimson Center, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Dr. Ernesto Pernia assured U.S. audiences that the Philippine economy is one of the faster growth performers in ASEAN averaging 6.5 % growth for the past 10 quarters under the Duterte …
Transition to New Autonomy Arrangements in Muslim Mindanao
Washington, D.C. – At an April 9 forum, “Transition to Autonomous Muslim Mindanao,” development practitioner David Timberman offered insights on the progress and challenges of the new era of the Bangsamoro with a review of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region for Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and the transition governing body, the Bangsamoro …
Challenges to Peace and Development in Post-Marawi Mindanao
WASHINGTON, D.C.- At a June 25 forum, “A Perspective on Mindanao by Representative Amihilda Sangcopan,” of the Anak Mindanao Party-list provided an overview of the transition to a new autonomous governing body in BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao), priorities of the incoming 18th Philippine Congress and an update on …
June 25: A Perspective on Mindanao by Representative Amihilda Sangcopan
INVITATION Tuesday, June 25, 2019 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM Lunch will be served The US-Philippines Society with the support of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines is hosting a forum in Washington, D.C. covering recent developments in the southern Philippines. Featured Speaker Click here …
Tastes of the Philippines and a Musical Tribute for Philippine Independence Day
Washington, D.C. – World-renowned Filipina classical pianist Cecile Licad capped an evening at Washington’s Kennedy Center, June 17, 2019, commemorating the 121st anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine Independence. The concert followed a diplomatic reception featuring formal speeches by Ambassador Jose M. Romualdez and Under Secretary of State Brian Bulatao, …
Spotlighting Philippine National Hero Jose Rizal
WASHINGTON, D.C. – “It is not a question of forgetting or moving on, it is moving forward not being imprisoned by history. And this is what Rizal taught us, to be liberated from history and to find and create a new world that is better not only for the Philippines …