The United States has reaffirmed its commitment to the Philippines after China test-launched an unarmed intercontinental-range ballistic missile from a submarine into the southern Pacific Ocean. In a statement on Tuesday, July 7, US Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton said the launch...
“We’re going to make a difference, guys.” Newly arrived U.S. Ambassador Lee Lipton delivered those words before more than 1,300 guests gathered at Shangri-La The Fort on July 2 to celebrate the 250th anniversary of American independence. With his glass raised for a toast, he was offering an...
Newly appointed United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton pledged to elevate the Philippines-United States alliance and bring more American investments, jobs, and assistance to Filipinos as the two countries prepare to mark 80 years of diplomatic relations. Speaking at the “Freedom...
President Marcos has encouraged the new United States ambassador to the Philippines to bring the relations between the two countries "even closer." Marcos expressed expectations of further deepening the Philippines-United States relations as he formally welcomed US Ambassador-designate Lee Lipton...
The new United States Ambassador to the Philippines, Lee Lipton, has arrived in Manila, the US Embassy announced on Sunday, June 28. This marks the start of Lipton 's tour of duty in the country, replacing former US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson. "Mabuhay and welcome back to the Philippines, U.S....
Lee Lipton, businessman-turned-diplomat, has been nominated once again to become the next United States Ambassador to the Philippines, and his formal appointment is set to be confirmed on Thursday, March 5. The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee is set to hear Lipton 's nomination at 10 am...
