The US–Philippines Society will convene in Manila on Feb. 10 to 11, 2025 to discuss key issues of mutual interest to both countries.
This will be the first private sector-led forum on US–Philippines engagement since the change in administration in Washington.
Co-chair Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala will host the 2025 board meeting, while co-chair Ambassador John Negroponte will lead the US delegation. The co-chairs will also welcome new members to the Society’s board, which includes business, professional, and civic leaders.
A session titled “Outlook 2025” will feature presentations on global and regional trends, American diplomacy in the Asia-Pacific, and Philippine government priorities.
The session will explore the implications of the Trump Administration’s policies and discuss the upcoming Philippine mid-term elections. Delegates will also focus on identifying mutually beneficial trade and investment opportunities between the Philippines and the United States.
