CIPYML Valedictorian
Political officer Daniel Bischof gets questions by text message from students at Notre Dame University in Cotabato. He gave a presentation on post-U.S. election transfers of power on December 17.
U.S. Ambassador Opens Oro Best Trade Show
After cutting the ribbon at the ORO BEST EXPO 2012 in Cagayan de Oro City, U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. (center) views the exhibits with Cagayan de Oro Chamber President Maria Teresa Alegrio (right).
U.S. Government Partners With Zamboanga City
U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Brian L. Goldbeck (left) and Zamboanga City Mayor Celso Lobregat cross a new suspension footbridge built in Barangay Pasonanca through a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the city government.
Young Mindanao Leaders Complete Congressional Internship
U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. (seated, 2nd from right) at the completion ceremony for 52 graduates of the Congressional Internship Program for Young Mindanao Leaders (CIPYML).
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Young Mindanao Leaders Gather For “Human Rights Camp”
The project, “Human Rights Camp: Building Communities of Human Rights Advocates”, brought together 60 human rights advocates from strife-torn areas in Mindanao. The project is a partnership of the US Embassy, the United States Department of Justice, the Philippine Youth Leadership Alumni Association, and the Armed Forces of the Philippines. The project was held in Awang, Maguindanao from December 6-8, 2012.
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10 Mindanao Youth Train To Become Effective Public Servants, Community Development Leaders
Ten youth leaders from Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi participated in U.S. Embassy Manila’s “Internship Program for Emerging Youth Leaders in Mindanao: Skills Acquisition on Public Service Leadership and Sustainable Development” held Oct 22-31, 2012.
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Ambassador Thomas Salutes Mindanaoan ‘Graduates’ Of PH-U.S. Supported Congressional Internship Program
Manila, October 3, 2012 -- United States Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. hailed the unprecedented achievements of the Mindanao youth who were trained under a Congressional internship program supported by both the Philippine and U.S. Governments.
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Call for Nominations: U.S. National Security Policymaking
The Public Affairs Section of the Embassy of the United States in Manila is pleased to announce the 2013 Study of the U.S. Winter Institute for scholars and professionals on U.S. National Security Policy Making. The institute is scheduled to take place between February and March 2013.
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U.S. Helps Build New Bridge To Town
USAID Deputy Mission Director Reed Aeschliman and Hon. Reynaldo S. Tamayo, Jr., Municipal Mayor of Tupi, South Cotabato formally opened on September 6 a new bridge in Barangay Kalkam which will help residents to easily transport farm produce and access services in the town proper of Tupi and Koronadal City.
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U.S. Supports Tuna Congress
USAID Deputy Mission Director Reed Aeschliman together with culinary students from Notre Dame Dadiangas University-Integrated Basic Education Department during the 2nd Tuna Culinary Challenge held September 6 in General Santos City.
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Philippine Street Law Program: ‘Self-Fulfilling’ for Trainers, ‘Rewarding’ for Students
For Rodel Roa and Ringo Dadole of Misamis Oriental, and Jana Jane Dacobor of Cagayan de Oro City, the long road to Zamboanga City is just a “stone’s throw” for what they were about to do -- spend time sharing their knowledge in legal education with some 70 youth from Basilan and Sulu on a rainy weekend in August. Click here to read more about the program »
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Statement by the President on the Occasion of Ramadan
On behalf of the American people, Michelle and I extend our warmest wishes to Muslim Americans and Muslims around the world at the start of Ramadan. For Muslims, Ramadan is a time of fasting, prayer, and reflection; a time of joy and celebration. It’s a time to cherish family, friends, and neighbors, and to help those in need. more »
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U.S.-bound Mindanao scholars visit U.S. Embassy
A group of High School students bound for a one-year exchange program in the United States visited the U.S. Embassy prior to departing for their program on August 7. Known as the Youth Exchange and Study (YES) Program, this U.S. State Department - sponsored program provides full scholarships for a full year of living and studying in the United States to a select group of teenagers from countries with significant Muslim populations. more »
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USAID turns-over rehabilitated building, donates computers to Iligan City high schoold
Iligan City East High School-Santiago Annex was among schools that sustained massive damage in the wake of Tropical Storm Sendong (Washi). In addition to rehabilitating the school building, USAID also provided 450 new student desks, as well as ten computers, reference materials, and teacher and student supplies. more »
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U.S. Troops visit Talon Talon Orphanage
U.S. Army Lt. Col. Bo Gardner, a member of the Joint Special Operations Task Force – Philippines, plays with a young child at the Talon Talon Orphanage in Zamboanga City on Friday, May 25. The JSOTF-P went to the orphanage to provide over 13,000P worth of food and spent time with the children during the trip. Since the beginning of 2012 the JSOTF-P has donated more than 50,000P worth of food and supplies and has made five trips out to the Talon Talon Orphanage as part of the U.S. servicemembers’ desire to help the local community. (Photo by U.S. Air Force Capt. Joost Verduyn) more »
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