Trade & Investment

Washington DC – The fourth quarter Philippine investment forum reviewed 2025 economic data and prospects for continued growth into the new year. Drawing on the largely positive outlook at a September 25-26 Arangkada forum in Manila, US-Philippines Society Senior Advisor Brian Harding detailed key take-aways from presentations by Philippine officials …

Philippines Investment Roundtable 2025 Wednesday, October 29, 2025 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM   ​​​Venue: The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines 1600 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington D.C.   Speakers Speaker Bios Philippine Investment Roundtable Program-Philippines-Investment-Roundtable-2025- Jose Manuel G. Romualdez Philippine Ambassador to the United States Ambassador Thomas C. …

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 …

WASHINGTON, D.C.- Author Butch Meily presented his new book detailing his personal journey to America and fateful rise to the inner circle of legendary African American Wall Street tycoon Reginald Lewis. Meily’s presentation before a packed house at Washington’s Willard Hotel on May 19 included dramatic readings of key scenes …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

At a December 1 APEC 2023 Recap program, U.S. Senior Official for APEC Matthew Murray provided insights into the Biden administration’s priorities as APEC 2023 host, U.S. engagement with member economies, particularly U.S.-Philippines cooperation on important APEC issues including inclusivity, sustainability, and prosperity. Amb Murray also discussed outcomes culminating in …