The U.S. Embassy promotes peace and understanding in Mindanao through numerous visits from the Ambassador, the International Visitors and Speakers programs, and strong law enforcement collaboration. The Ambassador, Deputy Chief of Mission, and some embassy officials travel throughout the southern Philippines highlighting the U.S. government’s contributions to positive change. The International Visitors program brings dynamic Filipino leaders, students, and youth to the United States for conferences, seminars, and training. Many speakers from the United States, including American Muslims, share their experiences in America, emphasizing good governance, possibilities for change and development, and Muslim life in America.
Our strong law enforcement collaboration builds the capability to keep people safe. American law enforcement officers share, in seminars and classes, techniques such as bomb detection, port security, and preventing the trafficking of persons. We joined together to offer the Rewards For Justice, a program that pays brave citizens who come forward with information that leads to the whereabouts of key international terrorists, saving many lives.
