LATEST EMBASSY NEWS AND EVENTS
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Being Asian in America
The Smithsonian’s Asian Pacific American Program highlights the complex issue of identity among the members of this culturally diverse group. Read the article »
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Ombudsman Team Participates in DOJ/OPDAT Program in the United States
Asryman Rafanan, Christian Uy, and Bienvenida Gruta travelled with DOJ/OPDAT Resident Legal Advisor Robert Strang to the Department of Justice Office of Legal Education’s National Advocacy Center (NAC) from May 1-10. more »
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U.S. Embassy Supports Cultural Heritage Restoration in Central Philippines
U.S. Embassy Cultural Affairs Officer Alan Holst participated in an unveiling ceremony for a cultural preservation project funded by the U.S. Embassy in Lazi, Siquijor today. more »
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From Philosophy to Food, Asian Culture Inspires Americans
Asian cultural influences shape America and Asian-Americans' demographic growth. read the article »
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Asian-American Culture on the Mall
Writer highlights Smithsonian's feature on Asian American culture. The program’s theme is “Asian Pacific Americans: Local Lives, Global Ties.” more »
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Celebrating Asian Americans, Pacific Islanders
The U.S. government proclaims May as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and focuses on the achievements of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. more »
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U.S. and Philippines Sign Agreements to Reinforce Commitment to Growth
The United States and the Philippines today signed three agreements that will implement activities in 2012 in support of the Partnership for Growth (PFG), the Improved Family Health Program and the Mindanao Peace and Development Program. The PFG is a five-year program that will assist the Philippines achieve its goal of moving to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth trajectory. read more »
IN FOCUS
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Secretary Clinton's Remarks at the U.S. Institute of Peace China Conference
Thank you. Thank you all very much. Thank you. I am so honored to be here to join you in celebrating the 40th anniversary of President Nixon’s extraordinary trip to China.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
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New U.S. Visa Fees to Take Effect April 13
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Call for Nominations: 2012 Study of the U.S. Institute for Secondary Educators
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U.S. College Students Can Apply Now for U.S. Department of State Virtual Student Foreign Service eInternships
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U.S. Embassy Manila Cautions Against Diversity Visa Scams
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Latest Employment Opportunities at the U.S. Embassy
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U.S. Embassy Announces New Green, User-Friendly Visa Application Process
