Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (January 2, 2021)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines United States Consular Agency Cebu, Philippines January 2, 2021 Health Alert for U.S. Citizens in the Philippines: Temporary Bar on…
Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (December 31, 2020)
United States Embassy Manila, Philippines Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Manila (December 31, 2020) Location: The Philippines Event: Updated Travel Information Related to the Ongoing…
From Resilience to Recovery
From Resilience to Recovery By U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law During his 1946 inaugural address, President Manual Roxas told a newly independent Philippines and…
Visa Update: Extending Waivers of Interview for Certain Non-Immigrant Visa (NIV) Applicants through March...
In August 2020, the Department of State has temporarily extended the expiration period requirement for interview waiver from within 12 months to 24 months. This…
COVID-19 Information
Last updated: 12/29/2020 Country-Specific Information: The U.S. Embassy continues to closely monitor COVID-19 developments in the Philippines. The Philippine Department of Health provides regular updates on…
U.S. Embassy Awards Php400,000 in Grants to Outstanding Youth Organizations for Positive Community...
On December 19, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines recognized the achievements of Filipino youth organizations making a positive impact on their communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and natural disasters of 2020 with the YOUnified Awards Night. The winning organizations will…
U.S. Embassy, USAID STRIDE, and DTI Launch FAB LABs Philippines
Manila, December 18, 2020 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through the Science, Technology, Research and Innovation for Development (STRIDE) Program, and…
Visa Update: Cancelation of Certain Nonimmigrant Visa Appointments Through January 29
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has canceled nonimmigrant B1/B2 (Business/Tourist) visa interview appointments scheduled through January 29, 2021 in response to the continued significant…
U.S. and Philippine Coast Guard Leadership Discuss Partnership and Common Interests
Manila, December 18, 2020 — On December 17, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines hosted a virtual meeting between U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Commandant Admiral…
U.S. Hands Over Php2.3M in Equipment and WildALERT System to Boost DENR Capacity to Protect Philippine...
Manila, December 16, 2020 — As part of its support to strengthen wildlife law enforcement and protection in the Philippines, the United States Agency for…
U.S. and Philippine Military Personnel Partner for First Responder Training and Medical Assistance Provision...
Manila, December 16, 2020 — From December 5 to 8, members of the U.S. Civilian Military Support Element – Philippines (CMSE PHL) provided medical humanitarian…
U.S. Resumes Small Boat Operations “Train the Trainer” Program for Philippine Coast Guard
In support of U.S.-Philippine cooperation to enhance maritime law enforcement capability, U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) instructors conducted a Small Boat Operations course for 16 Philippine…
Acting U.S. Defense Secretary Turns Over Php1.4 Billion in Military Equipment to Strengthen Security...
Manila, December 8, 2020 — Acting U.S. Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller met with Philippine Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana and Secretary of Foreign…
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law and Secretary Teodoro Locsin Launch International Visitor Leadership...
U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law, U.S. Department of State Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for Education and Cultural Affairs Matthew Lussenhop, and Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. deliver…
USAID and PBEd Partner with Construction Industry Leaders to Train More Than 5,000 Filipino Youth
Manila, December 7, 2020 — The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Philippine Business for Education (PBEd) have teamed up with Aboitiz…
United States Hands Over Php3.6 Million in Anti-Drug Equipment to Bureau of Customs
BOC Commissioner Leonardo B. Guerrero (left) showcases the donated equipment along with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Country Attaché Christopher Adduci (center) and U.S. Embassy Director…
United States Commits Php875 Million to Support GPH HIV/AIDS Prevention and Treatment Efforts
Manila, December 1, 2020 – In observance of World AIDS Day, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines announced the launch of a new President’s Emergency…
U.S. Embassy Convenes 3rd National Conference of the Association of Anti-Drug Abuse Coalitions of the...
Manila, November 30, 2020 – This week, the U.S. Department of State Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL)-organized 3rd National Conference of…
