US-PH Society Meeting with BARMM on Community Health projects
COTABATO CITY—A developmental partnership to help the Bangsamoro Government in its delivery of quality health services is taking shape after the United States (US) – Philippines Society paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Health (MOH) Dr. Rizaldy Piang on Wednesday, Feb. 1, in this city. The meeting discussed …
March 15 | Mindanao Update: BARMM, Peace-Building, and Community Health Issues
Wednesday, 15 March 2023 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM EDT An Online Event This online forum will provide an update on key developments in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Governance and development specialists will share insights into the challenges and prospects for peace-building initiatives, community health issues, …
Economic Development and Achieving Sustainable Peace in Muslim Mindanao
Washington, DC – The US-Philippines Society led a third discussion in a series of forums in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC and the Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) about prime investment opportunities in the Philippines focusing on economic development in the Bangsamoro region. PEZA OIC Deputy Director …
Jan 31 | Speaker Romualdez calls for closer US-PHL Economic Cooperation as PH posts strong economic growth
Speaker Romualdez calls for closer US-PHL Economic Cooperation Attributes PHL’S record economic growth to PBBM’s ‘solid economic plan’ 31 January 2023 SPEAKER Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday afternoon called for closer economic ties with the United States (US) to capitalize on the Philippines’ record-breaking economic growth in 2022 amid a …
Video | Courtesy Call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr
President’s Hall, Malacañan Palace January 30, 2023 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received the US-Philippines Society in a courtesy call at the President’s Hall in Malacañan Palace. “I can only agree with Ambassador [John] Negroponte when he says that this is an auspicious time for the relations between our two …
Economic Policy Forum Remarks by Secretary Benjamin Diokno
The semiconductor and electronics industry is the top contributor to the Philippines’ manufacturing sector and it represents our largest export sector. Looking ahead, we expect demand to expand in the next 12 months.
2023: The US, China, the Philippines and the Emerging Asian Security Order
All of us are wise to hedge against the rise of China and seek to moderate it. China’s destination is not only hers to decide. Nor is the outcome predominantly with the United States to shape. This said, we must acknowledge US-China relations are in a dangerous place with grave consequences for the world.
US-Philippines Society Meeting with OPAPRU officials and delegates from the U.S. Institute of Peace
Members of the US-Philippines Society, Amb. John Maisto, Henry B. Howard, and Hank Hendrickson, met with Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) officials and delegates from the U.S. Institute of Peace to discuss international partnerships on the implementation of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro, …
Policy Briefing on U.S.-Philippines Relations with Dr. Kurt Campbell
Manila – On January 30, 2023 Ambassador MaryKay Carlson hosted the US-Philippines Society Board to a Policy Briefing at the American Embassy Residence, where directors engaged in a review of the bilateral relationship. Ambassador Carlson was joined by Philippine Ambassador Jose M. Romualdez and Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary …
Courtesy Call with President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr
Manila – Centerpiece of the US-Philippines Society’s January 30-31 board program in Manila was the courtesy call on President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the President’s Hall, Malacañan Palace, January 30, 2023. The President opened the meeting by welcoming Society Co-chairs John Negroponte and Manuel V. Pangilinan, along with members …