Public Affairs Archives | U.S. Embassy in the Philippines

U.S. Embassy Hosts NASA Space Apps Challenge

Manila, October 23, 2018 — The United States Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with De La Salle University (DLSU), hosted the 2018 National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Apps Challenge at the DLSU American Corner from October 19 to 21. Fifteen teams participated in the three-day program, which included a one-day “data boot camp” followed by a 48-hour hackathon. On the final day, ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 23 October, 2018 | Topics: American Spaces, Deputy Chief of Mission, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Science & Tech, U.S. & Philippines, U.S. Agencies | Tags: American Spaces Philippines, De La Salle University, NASA

#ForMindanao Summit Highlights Results of Grassroots Marawi Conflict Response Initiative

Misamis Oriental, October 17, 2018 – Community leaders from Marawi, Lanao del Norte, and Lanao del Sur came together for a #ForMindanao Summit in Misamis Oriental to showcase projects funded by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines’ Php18.5 million #ForMindanao campaign. With this funding, community leaders have assisted approximately 43,000 Mindanaoans affected by the Marawi crisis. ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 17 October, 2018 | Topics: Agriculture, Alumni, Events, News, Press Releases, Public Affairs, U.S. & Philippines | Tags: #ForMindanao, Marawi, Mindanao

U.S.-Philippines Exchange Alumni Gather in Iloilo

Iloilo City, August 23, 2018 — More than 70 alumni of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs gathered at Iloilo’s historic Old Provincial Capitol for the Visayas leg of Alumni Reconnects, a nationwide series of reunions marking the 70th anniversary of U.S.-Philippines people-to-people exchanges . Iloilo Governor Arthur Defensor Sr., an alumnus of the International Visitor Leadership Program, hosted the reunion. He said, “One ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 23 August, 2018 | Topics: Alumni, American Spaces, Education, Environment, Events, Press Releases, Public Affairs | Tags: #USPHexchanges70, Central Philippines University, Fulbright, Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, Guimaras Island, Iloilo, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Study program, Philippine Youth Leadership Program, U.S. exchange alumni, YSEALI

Alumni of U.S. Government Exchange Programs Celebrate 70 Years of U.S.-PH Exchanges

Manila, July 5, 2018 — The U.S.-PH exchange alumni network, in partnership with the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, celebrated the 70th anniversary of U.S. government-sponsored exchanges in the Philippines during an Alumni Reconnects reunion and networking reception on June 30 at SMX Mall of Asia. More than 200 U.S. exchange alumni attended the event. ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 5 July, 2018 | Topics: Culture, Deputy Chief of Mission, Education, Events, Press Releases, Public Affairs, Study in the U.S., U.S. & Philippines | Tags: #USPHexchanges70, Fulbright, Global Undergraduate Exchange Program, International Visitor Leadership Program, Kennedy-Lugar Youth Exchange Study program, Michael Klecheski, Philippine Youth Leadership Program, Study of the United States Institute program, U.S. exchange alumni, YSEALI

Statement by U.S. Department of State Spokesperson John Kirby on the Decision in the Philippines-China Arbitration

Press Statement John Kirby Assistant Secretary and Department Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC July 12, 2016 The decision today by the Tribunal in the Philippines-China arbitration is an important contribution to the shared goal of a peaceful resolution to disputes in the South China Sea. We are still studying the decision and ...

By U.S. Embassy Manila | 12 July, 2016 | Topics: Public Affairs | Tags: South China Sea, West Philippine Sea

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