October 31: Preview of U.S. and Philippine Priorities for the 2017 ASEAN & East Asia Summits
Tuesday, October 31 9:30 am Registration 10:00 – 11:30 am Program Stimson Center 1211 Connecticut Ave, NW, 8th Floor Washington, DC 20036 Add to Calendar Featured Speakers Panelists President Trump’s visit to Asia reaffirms Washington’s commitment to enhanced regional security and economic engagement. To preview his November trip, …
New leaders blur US, PH trade pact
By Irma Isip February 22, 2017 The US-Philippines Society said yesterday that as a sign of stronger relations, a free trade agreement (FTA) between the United States and the Philippines is possible but largely uncertain due to the change in leadership in both countries. What is being considered is an …
Philippine Government Congratulates President Donald Trump
Washington, D.C.- Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar and National Security Adviser Hermogenes Esperon, Jr. attended the inauguration of United States President Donald Trump in Washington D.C. on Friday, January 20. The two Cabinet officials were at the US capital to witness the 58th Presidential Inauguration, with the theme “Uniquely American.” …
Post-Arbitration Geopolitical Assessment
July 20, 2016 – Andrew Shearer, Former Australian National Security Adviser and Senior Advisor on Asia Pacific Security at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) delivered remarks during the ADRi forum entitled “Upholding the Law of the Sea Convention and the Post-Arbitration Philippine Challenge” held on July 15, 2016 at …
Top Philippine Officials Highlight Innovation in Agriculture, Manufacturing, Science and Technology
WASHINGTON, D.C.- On March 17, Secretary Virgilio de los Reyes of the Philippine Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) led a panel discussion on “opportunities and challenges” in agriculture, manufacturing, and science and technology. He was joined by Department of Agriculture (DA) Policy and Planning Undersecretary Segfredo R. Serrano, Department of …
2015 Philippines in Review
WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a December 10, 2015 year-end presentation at the Philippine Embassy, featured speaker Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. described to a capacity audience how strong macroeconomic fundamentals, prudent fiscal management and good governance policies have propelled the Philippines as the most improved business destination in 2015. Citing …