U.S. and Philippine Service Members Jointly Volunteer at Day Care
Manila, February 28, 2020 — Soldiers from the U.S. Army Civil Affairs Team and Philippine service members from the Coast Guard District Palawan Civil Relations…
U.S. and Philippine Special Forces Train to Counter Insurgency
Manila, February 27, 2020 — U.S. and Philippine service members conducted joint/combined exchange training (JCET) in Palawan from January to February to develop counterterrorism tactics…
COVID-19 Information
COUNTRY-SPECIFIC INFORMATION: The Philippines has confirmed cases of COVID-19 within its borders. There have been three confirmed cases in the Philippines, including one death. ENTRY…
USAID Launches Resource Centers for Children with Disabilities
(From left) USAID Director of Office of Education Dr. Thomas LeBlanc, Executive Assistant to the Mayor of Sorsogon Ms. Tess Gonzales, and Sorsogon City Health…
U.S. Sailors and Philippine Marines Build Classroom in Puerto Princesa
Manila, February 21, 2020 — U.S. and Philippine naval engineers celebrated on February 19 the opening of a new two-room classroom they built together in…
U.S. Embassy Commemorates 75th Anniversary of U.S. Flag Raising after Battle of Manila
Manila, February 20, 2020 — On Wednesday, February 19, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines organized a special flag-raising event to commemorate the 75th anniversary…
U.S. Conducts Wildlife Crime Scene Investigation Training for Philippine Government
Manila, February 14, 2020 — From February 10 to 14, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and the Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Law Enforcement…
EducationUSA to Host 3rd Annual Education Fair in Cebu
Cebu, February 14, 2020— EducationUSA, the U.S. government’s official resource for students interested in pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States, will host its…
EducationUSA to Host 5th Annual Education Fair in Manila
EducationUSA, the U.S. government’s official resource for students interested in pursuing higher education opportunities in the United States, will host its annual education fair in…
U.S. Conducts Specialized Trainings for Philippine Law Enforcement Agencies
Manila, February 7, 2020 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is currently conducting training courses on science-driven drug investigations and substance abuse prevention for…
Ambassador Kim Joins DND, UST Officials in Ceremony Honoring WWII Internees
Manila, February 3, 2020 — U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Y. Kim on Monday joined officials from the Philippine Department of Defense and the…
U.S. Government Launches Php 153 Million Project to Support Philippine Efforts to Counter Human Traf
Manila, January 31, 2020 — The U.S. government is supporting the Philippine government’s commitment to end modern day slavery with the launch of the United…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 31, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 31, 2020) Location: Philippines Event: The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…
Ambassador Kim Opens U.S.-Sponsored, Philippines-Hosted South East Asia Counterterrorism Experts Con
Cebu City, January 30, 2020 — The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines Department of Justice Office of Prosecutorial Development, Assistance, and Training hosted a three-day…
U.S. Ambassador Kim Announces Php 5.1 million in Relief Assistance for Communities Affected by Taal
Nasugbu, Batangas, January 22, 2020 — During a visit to a school serving as an evacuation center in Nasugbu, Batangas on January 22, U.S. Ambassador…
U.S. Government Awards Learning Facility Grants to Marawi’s Displaced Communities
Manila, January 17, 2020 — The United States awarded six micro-grants to community groups composed of Marawi’s displaced citizens and their host families. Mindanao Development…
Natural Disaster Alert Update – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 12, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Natural Disaster Alert Update – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 12, 2020) Location: Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk barangays of…
Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 12, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Natural Disaster Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 12, 2020) Location: Vicinity of Taal Volcano Island and high-risk barangays of Agoncillo…
