Tag: Washington D.C.
BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF16) Begins Sea Trials
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The BRP Ramon Alcaraz (PF-16) began its much-awaited sea trials as part of preparations for its journey to the Philippines. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said the Alcaraz left at 8:30 a.m. Monday, from the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in North Charleston, South Carolina, where it has been undergoing refurbishment since it [...]
10 FilAm Youth Leaders to Take Part in 2013 FYLPRO in Manila
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today announced the second batch of ten exceptional young Filipino-Americans in the United States and Guam who have been selected for the 2013 Filipino American Youth Leadership Program (FYLPro). Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr., who initiated the program last year, said the following individuals will take part in the program that [...]
UP Madrigal Singers Enchant American, Filipino Audience in Washington D.C.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The University of the Philippines Madrigal Singers, the country’s premier singing ambassadors, marked their 50th anniversary with an outstanding performance before a Filipino and American audience at the Basilica of the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception here on Saturday. The Madrigals performance in Washington D.C., sponsored by the United States-Philippines Society and the Philippine Embassy, [...]
American Committees on Foreign Relations Laud PH Performance
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The economic miracle that has transformed the Philippines from a basket case into an emerging tiger has earned plaudits from the prestigious American Committees on Foreign Relations (ACFR). In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said ACFR members who were in Washington D.C. for their 18th Annual Conference gave the thumbs up for the Philippines [...]
Comelec Guidelines Gives Hope to Disenfranchised Overseas Voters
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Overseas Filipino who could not find their names in the voters’ lists of Philippine embassies and consulates general abroad may still be able to vote after the Commission on Elections (Comelec) issued new guidelines to address their concerns. The Philippine Embassy said the Committee on Overseas Voting of the Comelec issued the new guidelines [...]
Invitation to the 11th Annual “Brown Strokes on a White Canvas” Art Exhibit
In commemoration of Asian American Pacific Heritage Month, the Embassy of the Philippines in Washington, D.C. and the Philippine American Foundation for Charities, Inc. Cordially invite you to the 11th Annual “Brown Strokes on a White Canvas” Art Exhibit Featuring established and future famous artists from the Filipino-American Community May 29 to May 31, 2013 [...]
FilAms Urged to Exercise Right to Vote
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippine Embassy today called on members of the Filipino-American Community in the United States who are registered as overseas voters to exercise their right to vote in next month’s national elections in the Philippines. In a statement, Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia urged the almost 85,000 Filipino and Filipino-American overseas voters across the US [...]
8 Filipinos Held for Overstaying in Turks & Caicos on Way Home
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Eight Filipino workers held for almost three weeks in the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean for immigration violations should now be in Manila following their release by authorities in the British territory, the Philippine Embassy said today. Ambassador Jose L. Cuisia, Jr. said the release of the eight came two weeks after [...]
PH Seeks Fresh Investments from US for Expanding Minerals Sector
WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Philippines is seeking fresh investments from the United States to sustain the momentum of its fast expanding minerals sector to allow it to surpass the more than the $4 billion in revenues it was able to generate last year. In a statement, the Philippine Embassy said mining is one of the key sectors [...]
PHL joins sustainable ocean summit
The Philippines is taking part in the world’s largest gathering of ocean stakeholders that seeks to develop leadership and collaboration in the sustainability risks and opportunities affecting the future of marine environment. Secretary of Environment and Natural Resources Ramon J. P. Paje represents the country to the second Sustainable Ocean Summit (SOS) being held from [...]
