South China Sea

Washington DC – On November 20, USPHS Senior Advisor Brian Harding and Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) adjunct fellow Hunter Marston spoke at an event hosted by the US-Philippines Society in partnership with the CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative (AMTI) on the outcomes of the November 5–7 Manila …

Invitation to a Roundtable South China Sea: Addressing Maritime Security Challenges Tuesday, November 18, 2025 Venue: Center for Strategic and International Studies 1616 Rhode Island Ave NE, Washington DC REGISTER SPEAKERS     Indo-Pacific security and policy analyst Dr. Hunter Marston and Southeast Asia advisor Brian Harding recently participated in …

WASHINGTON, D.C.- At a February 28 forum held at the Georgetown University Mortara Center, Philippine political analyst Marites Dañguilan Vitug discussed the highlights of her latest book, “Unrequited Love: Duterte’s China Embrace” with focus on foreign policy, a topic of increasing importance among voters leading to the Philippines May 2025 …

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 …

The recalibrated approach in the South China Sea through increased transparency was a key topic at a US-Philippines Society-hosted July 20 roundtable discussion with visiting CG Commodore Jay Tarriela and Pacific Forum Director for Maritime Security Dr. Jeffrey Ordaniel. In a separate program on the same topic, Society Executive Director …

In Memoriam Albert F. del Rosario, Sr. November 14, 1939 – April 18, 2023 The US-Philippines Society joins the Philippines and Filipino Americans in mourning the passing of former Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert F. del Rosario, Sr. Our sincere condolences to his wife, Gretchen, their children and family members. …

June 30, 2021, Wednesday 9:00 am – 10:00 am (EDT) Washington DC The Philippines faces security challenges from within – maintaining peace in Muslim Mindanao and managing armed insurgency by the Communist Party of the Philippines – as well as in the contested waters of the South China Sea where …

The White House Briefing Room Statement by National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne on National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan’s Call with National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon of the Philippines March 31, 2021 National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan spoke by phone today with National Security Advisor Hermogenes Esperon of the Philippines. …

Department of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Philippines Statement on the Unauthorized and Lingering Presence of Chinese Fishing Vessels in and around Julian Felipe Reef March 23, 2021 PASAY CITY – The Philippines demands that China promptly withdraw its fishing vessels and maritime assets in the vicinity and adjacent waters …

Department of Foreign Affairs Republic of the Philippines DFA Deplores Chinese Embassy Response to Secretary of Defense’s Statement April 5, 2021 The Department of Foreign Affairs strongly deplores the statement of the Chinese Embassy Spokesperson reacting to the 3 April 2021 statement of Secretary of National Defense Delfin N. Lorenzana …