JPMorganChase in the Philippines: Upbeat on the Philippines and Committed to Local Business Operations
Manila, September 25, 2024 – Leading global financial services firm JPMorganChase reiterated its commitment to its Philippine clients and business operations. Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO, led a roundtable event in Manila with business leaders and directors of the US-Philippines Society, hosted by Co-Chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala. Key …
Update: PH-US Strategic Security and Economic Engagement
At a September 11 briefing, Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez provided his perspective on recent developments and near-term plans regarding Philippines-U.S. strategic engagement following a series of high-level meetings, congressional visits and trade missions between the two countries in the recent months. Following his presentation, Ambassador Romualdez opened discussion with members …
Eighth Anniversary of the U.N. Arbitral Ruling on the South China Sea
12 July 2024 – A key element in championing a free and open Indo-Pacific is the preservation of peace and stability in the South China Sea through maintenance of a rules-based order consistent with the unanimous decision of the United Nations Arbitral Tribunal on July 12, 2016. On the occasion …
Role of Grassroots Engagement in Bangsamoro Peacebuilding Initiatives and Upcoming 2025 Elections
A June 20 US-Philippines Society roundtable discussion with Aliah Adam, a peace advocate and Country Director of Strategic Communications and Capacity Building Project Philippines, provided insights into the dynamics of various stakeholders in the Bangsamoro Peacebuilding in Mindanao and offered opportunities to assess progress in peace efforts. Based in Cotabato …
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 …
Strengthening the Philippine Primary Healthcare
At the Feb 12 roundtable titled, “Strengthening the PH Health System,” renowned surgeon and USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande discussed key takeaways from his visit to the Philippines, Jan 29-Feb 1. He affirmed USAID’s support of the Marcos administration’s major policy and financing commitment to radically …
Formal Dinner Celebrating President Marcos’ Historic Summit Visit
RTVM LIVESTREAM VIDEO 12 APRIL 2024 Led by Co-chairs Ambassador John D. Negroponte and Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, and in partnership with the Philippine Embassy in Washington DC, the US-Philippines Society, hosted a formal dinner in honor of President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. at the Waldorf Astoria Washington DC …
Highlights of 2024 US-Philippines Society Board Meeting Program in Manila
A US-Philippines Society delegation led by Ambassador John Negroponte completed a highly productive four-day mission to the Philippines February 25-28, highlighted by a meeting with President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr., and exchanges with key members of the administration, business and civic leaders. Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez …
The Philippine Economy: What Investors Need to Know
Co-chairs Jaime Zobel and John Negroponte, and Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez opened the February 27 “Economic and Business Forum” by welcoming participants, including members of the Management Association of the Philippines and the American Chamber of Commerce. Professor Karl Jandoc, who heads the U.P. School of Economics, briefed on the …