Arts Auction: Relief Efforts Expand
With the Society’s assistance, the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition forged partnership with All Hands Volunteers, a Massachusetts-based non profit organization focused on worldwide disaster relief. A July 22 arts auction at Romulo Hall raised funds for the Nepal earthquake victims. Guests of Honor Philippine Ambassador Jose Cuisia Jr and Nepal Ambassador …
Reception
Ambassador Jose Cuisia, Jr. hosts a reception at the Embassy on July 2, 2014 for those who contributed to the success of the benefit concert, co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society. Present were representatives from the Philippine Humanitarian Coalition, the Noveau production team headed by Robert Pullen, and the US-Philippines Society …
DISRUPT | A Book Reading
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 26, the Filipina Women’s Network, a San Francisco based non-profit professional organization for women of Philippine ancestry, launched its first book, “DISRUPT” at a book reading sponsored by the US-Philippines Society and the Embassy of the Philippines . DISRUPT is a collection of stories from influential …
2015 CARLOS P. ROMULO AWARD
C.V. Starr Co. Inc Chairman and CEO and US-Philippines Society Honorary Chair, Maurice R. (Hank) Greenberg received the 2015 Carlos P. Romulo Award in recognition of “his indispensable support for the US-Philippines Society and his exceptional service in strengthening ties between America and the Philippines.” Presenting the award is Society …
Senior Officials, Business Leaders Confident in Philippine Economy
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 24, Filipino high level trade and investment mission representatives took part in a Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) conference with on the “Dynamic Philippine Economy: Growth, Reform and Looking Ahead” co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society. The CSIS forum cited reforms instituted by the Philippine …
Hank Greenberg Receives US-Philippines Society Carlos P. Romulo Award
Mr. Greenberg recognized for his Leadership in strengthening US-Philippines Relations WASHINGTON, D.C. – On June 24, Mr. Maurice R. Greenberg, Chairman and CEO of C.V. Starr & Co., Inc. and Honorary Chair of the US-Philippines Society receives the 2015 Carlos P. Romulo Award in recognition of his “indispensable support for the …
Philippine Design, Textiles and Fashion- A Gala Evening
WASHINGTON, D.C.– A “Gala Evening Celebrating Philippine Design, Textile and Fashion” was a huge success, drawing a diverse crowd of US government officials, members of the Washington diplomatic corps, members of the Filipino-American community, and the general public, and shining light on the fabric and designs that make the Philippines …
Viewing US-Philippine Trade and Investment in a Strategic Context
WASHINGTON D.C. – A June 24, 2015 conference on the Philippine economy at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), co-sponsored by the US-Philippines Society and the Philippine Embassy, offered a timely forum in the wake of U.S. Congressional action on TPA for top Philippine government officials and private …
Exhibit of Furniture Design Icon Kenneth Cobonpue
On May 11, the US-Philippines Society with the Embassy of the Philippines’ Trade Office sponsored a reception for buyers and design enthusiasts at the launch of a “Design Philippines” exhibit featuring the furniture of Kenneth Cobonpue. The series is a branding initiative that positions the Philippines as a sourcing destination …
US-PH Society’s Director Henry B. Howard Appointed Philippine Honorary Consul for Florida
WASHINGTON D.C. – On April 30, in recognition of Mr. Howard’s Commitment to promote goodwill between the two cities, Ambassador Cuisia conferred the US-Philippines Society founding Director Henry B. Howard the official position of Philippine Honorary Consul for Florida. A longstanding supporter of the Philippines, Mr. Howard came to know …