US-Philippines Society joins President Marcos at CSIS-Sponsored Manila Strategy Forum
On September 10, President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. addressed Manila and Washington stakeholders at the CSIS-sponsored inaugural Manila Strategy Forum held at the Solaire Hotel, Metro Manila, Philippines. At a time of global reset, the President characterized the US-Philippines alliance as serving the rule of law, and maintaining peace, security and …
21st Century Infrastructure Panel Presentation
By Executive Director Hank Hendrickson September 9, 2025 The Manila Strategy Forum Thank you for the opportunity to join this important Strategy Forum Panel on Infrastructure. Infrastructure is the foundational grid that keeps people and products on the move, enables us to communicate with neighbors and across the globe, sustains …
Presidents Trump-Marcos U.S.-PH Trade Deal, Security Cooperation and A Perspective
PBBM’s First Meeting with President Trump and Top Foreign Policy Officials in Washington: A Productive Initial Step toward reinforcing U.S.-PH Strategic Ties July 20-22, 2025, Washington DC. The official visit to Washington by President Ferdinand R. Marcos provided a timely opportunity for United States-Philippines engagement at the highest level across …
President Bongbong Marcos Begins Official Visit to Washington DC
The US-Philippines Society welcomes the July 20-22 official visit to Washington by President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. and members of the Philippine presidential delegation. This marks the first visit to the United States by President Marcos since the election of President Donald Trump last November. And, it will be the …
Congratulations on the 127th Anniversary of Philippine Independence
The Philippine Embassy Washington DC led by Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez celebrated the 127th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Philippine Independence, June 12 at The Ritz Carlton Hotel with members of Congress, ASEAN dignitaries, USPH Society directors, government officials, business executives, non-profit organization and community leaders. Ambassador Romualdez delivered remarks …
Statement of Secretary Marco Rubio on Philippine Independence Day
Press Statement Marco Rubio Secretary of State June 12, 2025 On behalf of the United States of America, I send my warmest congratulations to the people of the Philippines as you celebrate your Independence Day on June 12. The steadfast friendship between the United States and the Philippines is rooted …
Congressman Don Beyer and Asian Americans: Advancing US-Southeast Asia Relations
A former U.S. Ambassador and local business and civic leader, Congressman Donald Beyer of Virginia’s 8th District provided a Capitol Hill perspective on current domestic and foreign policy issues focusing on the Nov 5 U.S. elections, 2025 legislative priorities, and U.S. relations with Southeast Asia. The October 21 event was …
80th Anniversary of Leyte Landing and Filipino American History Month
80th Anniversary of the Battle of Leyte Gulf: Largest Naval Battle in Modern History Eighty years ago on October 20, 1944, allied forces returned to the Philippines as part of the largest naval engagement of WWII. The landing on Leyte’s Red Beach featured the iconic image of General Douglas MacArthur …
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 …
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 …