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 …
New Approaches for Building Resiliency in the Philippines after Haiyan
WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 23, the US-Philippines Society and the Embassy of the Philippines in a first time collaboration with the American Institute of Architects-Washington DC Chapter hosted a special event on the occasion of DC ARCHITECTURE WEEK. Prominent Chicago-based Filipina architect, Ms. Lira Luis, led the panel of …
Getting to Peace in Mindanao
Lead government peace negotiator Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer at SAIS Philippines Roundtable WASHINGTON, D.C. – On April 22, the SAIS Philippines Roundtable, a partnership of US-Philippines Society and the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), featured Prof. Miriam Coronel-Ferrer, Chair of the Philippine Government’s Negotiating Panel for the Comprehensive …
Maritime Affairs Philippine Congressional Delegation visits the U.S.
Four-Member Congressional Delegation Visits Washington DC 27-30 April, 2015 The US-Philippines Society sponsored a maritime affairs delegation visit to Washington of four members of the Philippines House of Representatives, plus Philippine Transmarine Carriers CEO Gerardo Borromeo to exchange views with US Congressional counterparts and meet with executive agencies and non-government organizations …
Pandan Central School in Antique gets a new school building from BDO Foundation and US-Philippines Society
PANDAN, ANTIQUE – On March 25, BDO Foundation and US-Philippines Society jointly inaugurated a new four-classroom two-storey building and turned it over to school officials, teachers and students of Pandan Central School in Antique. This school suffered major damage when typhoon Yolanda barreled the eastern Visayan seaboard. This initiative became …