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Ambassador B. Romualdez
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The sad fate of the iconic Post Office building
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - May 28, 2023 - 12:00am
Filipinos worldwide were dismayed to learn about the massive fire that gutted the Manila Central Post Office building, a 97-year-old structure considered to be an architectural treasure and declared as an “Important...
Our energy requirements could quadruple in three years
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - May 21, 2023 - 12:00am
Despite uncertainties in the global outlook, there is confidence that the Philippines will be able to achieve its economic growth target of 6 to 7 percent for 2023 as it continues to outperform many countries not...
Renewed US-Phl economic ties: Our real work begins
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - May 14, 2023 - 12:00am
We received a large number of emails and messages expressing their overwhelming satisfaction at the outcome of the official visit of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Washington, DC described as “remarkable”...
A decade later: PBBM visit revitalized Phl-US relations
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - May 7, 2023 - 12:00am
The last time a sitting Philippine president visited Washington, DC was more than a decade ago. Being fortunate to be in the front seat as the Philippine Ambassador to the United States, we were all extremely pleased...
PBBM US visit will be historic and significant
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - April 30, 2023 - 12:00am
It has been over a decade since a Philippine president visited the White House in Washington, DC. So many things have happened since then, with the world seeing phenomenal technological advancements that gave rise...
Philippines-US relations: Stars fully aligned
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - April 23, 2023 - 12:00am
Stars fully aligned The announcement that US President Joe Biden will be hosting President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House during their bilateral meeting on May 1 definitely underscores the special friendship...
Philippine economy on an upward trajectory 
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - April 16, 2023 - 12:00am
The Philippine Economic Briefing we hosted at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington, DC was extremely successful and attended by close to 170 top business executives from various American companies and organizations...
Two plus two plus six
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - April 9, 2023 - 12:00am
There’s hardly enough time for Easter break in Washington, DC as we expect a flurry of activity starting with the 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue on April 11 of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ricky Manalo and Defense OIC...
EDCA is about deterrence, not conflict
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - April 2, 2023 - 12:00am
Those arguing against expanding the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the additional four new locations miss the whole point when they declare it is tantamount to preparing for conflict, or that our efforts...
2,000 overseas Filipinos in the Bahamas
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - March 26, 2023 - 12:00am
As early as 2018, shortly after I arrived in Washington, DC, we had been planning to present my credentials to countries in the Caribbean where I am also the ambassador.
Senator Escudero statements about EDCA are spot on
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - March 19, 2023 - 12:00am
“We have every right, as with China and any sovereign nation, to pursue a foreign policy that serves our national interest and should not be cowed by such threats which I do not consider friendly at all…...
Talented Filipino-American artists shine in Washington, DC
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - March 12, 2023 - 12:00am
The other Saturday, we were invited to watch the world premiere of “The Mortification of Fovea Munson” at the iconic John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Family Theater.
We should all be on the right side of history
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - March 5, 2023 - 12:00am
Some of our senators who are still doubtful about the decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow new Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement sites should realize that now, more than ever, we need to strengthen...
Crossing the ‘laser’ thin line: A growing support for joint maritime patrols
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - February 26, 2023 - 12:00am
The decision of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to expand the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with the addition of four locations and the resumption of joint maritime patrols in the South China Sea with the...
Filipino patience running out over China’s latest incursion
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - February 19, 2023 - 12:00am
Over the years, there have been numerous incidents of harassment and intimidation by the Chinese Coast Guard against Philippine vessels, like last Dec. 17 when CCG vessel 5205 sailed dangerously close to a boat delivering...
90% of Filipinos agree on EDCA expansion and joint maritime patrols
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - February 12, 2023 - 12:00am
The announcement by the Philippines and the United States about the expansion of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement with four new locations to be added to the current five sites and the conduct of joint maritime...
Secretary Austin’s visit reinvigorates US-Phl relations
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - February 5, 2023 - 12:00am
No doubt the visit, the 2nd visit in fact of US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, underscores the strong partnership between the United States and the Philippines, coming as it is on the heels of the previous high-level...
US-Phl trade relations in high gear
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - January 29, 2023 - 12:00am
We had the opportunity last Wednesday to speak with the members of the American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines led by its executive director Ebb Hinchliffe and president Frank Thiel.
Reaffirming our commitment to Phl-US relations
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - January 22, 2023 - 12:00am
The four-day 10th Bilateral Strategic Dialogue held in Manila hosted by our Department of Foreign Affairs and Department of National Defense was very successful and productive, with discussions centering on various...
Focusing on economic diplomacy
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - January 15, 2023 - 12:00am
It’s been an extremely busy week for us in Washington, DC as we prepare to host in Manila the Bilateral Strategic Dialogue with the United States.
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