Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC March 7, 2014 —   The following is the text of a joint statement issued by the United States and the Philippines at the conclusion of the Fourth Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue held on March 6-7, 2014. —   The Republic of the Philippines and the ... Read More»

U.S. Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg concluded a successful trip to Subic Bay and Olongapo on March 3, 2014 where he met with Mayor Rolen C. Paulino, and other city officials, and visited the Subic Bay Freeport Zone and the BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16).   At meetings with Mayor Paulino,  Police Chief Superintendent Raul Petrasanta, and ... Read More»

International Women’s Day is more than a moment marked on a calendar. It is a day not just to renew our determination to make the world a more peaceful and prosperous place — but to recognize that a world where opportunities for women grow, is a world where the possibilities for peace, prosperity, and stability ... Read More»

Press Statement John Kerry Secretary of State  Washington, DC March 1, 2014 The United States condemns the Russian Federation’s invasion and occupation of Ukrainian territory, and its violation of Ukrainian sovereignty and territorial integrity in full contravention of Russia’s obligations under the UN Charter, the Helsinki Final Act, its 1997 military basing agreement with Ukraine, ... Read More»

February 28, 2014, Diamond Hotel — U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg Samples Visiting Texas Chef’s Specialties at a Special Luncheon. U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg meets visiting chef from Texas Grant Gordon whose four-course meal was featured during a special media luncheon held at the hotel’s Constellation restaurant.   Pleasing the discriminating tastes of the guests, Chef ... Read More»