The US-Philippines Society will hold its board meeting and related programs in Manila this month, focusing on critical issues affecting the relationship between the United States and the Philippines.
The private sector-led discussion on US-Philippine cooperation, scheduled for Feb. 10-11, will be the first since the recent change in U.S. presidential administration.
Businessman Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, co-chair, will host the 2025 board meeting program, while Ambassador John D. Negroponte, also co-chair, will lead the U.S. delegation.
New members from the business, professional, and civic sectors will also join the Society’s board.
The “Outlook 2025” session will feature presentations on global and regional trends, U.S. diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific region, and Philippine government priorities.
The session aims to address the effects of the Trump administration's policies and the upcoming Philippine mid-term elections. Participants will also seek to develop mutually beneficial trade and investment projects.
Established in 2012 and based in Washington, D.C., the US-Philippines Society aims to strengthen ties between the two nations and promote understanding of the modern Philippines.
Its activities encompass business, governance, culture, shared history, education, strategic issues, and conflict resolution.
As an independent, non-partisan, and bi-national entity, the Society facilitates mutual understanding of the long-standing US-Philippines relationship, ensuring stability during political transitions.