Embassy of the United States Manila, Philippines

U.S. Embassy to Close On January 21

The Embassy of the United States in Manila and its affiliated offices will be closed to the public on Monday, January 21, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, an American holiday. The Embassy will resume its services on Tuesday, January 22. 

Fact Sheet: U.S. Government Assistance to the Philippines for Typhoon Pablo Relief

Manila, January 18, 2013 -- The U.S. Government extends its deepest condolences for the devastation and loss of life caused by Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha) in the southern Philippines. We continue to work hand in hand with the Government of the Philippines and non-governmental organizations to make sure that assistance is reaching those who need it most in typhoon-ravaged areas of Davao.  Summary of Relief Effort »

U.S. Government Boost for Typhoon Pablo Response

Davao City, January 18, 2013--The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has allocated an additional PhP164 million (US$4 million) to the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) to further boost the Philippine Government’s Typhoon Pablo (international name Bopha) response. This brings the total U.S. Government commitment to the Pablo humanitarian response to PhP508.4 million (US$12.4 million).  Press Release »

U.S. and Philippine Governments Partner to Investigate Remains of American service members in the Philippines from World War II

Manila, January 18, 2013 –This week, personnel from the U.S. and Philippine governments will begin preliminary investigations into possible locations of the remains of American Prisoners of War (POWs) and those Missing in Action (MIAs) in the Philippines.  Full Press Release »

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton awarded the Philippines’ Legion of Honor Presidential Citation

The U.S. Embassy Manila is honored that Secretary of State Hillary Clinton was awarded the Philippines’ Legion of Honor Presidential citation. Secretary of Foreign Affairs, Albert del Rosario, was asked by President Aquino to confer the award earlier this week.   Read more »

Chargé d’Affaires Goldbeck Kicks Off ICITAP Training Program in PNPA

Speaking to 972 cadets as well as faculty and staff at the Philippine National Police (PNP) Academy in Cavite on January 14, Charge d’Affaires Brian L. Goldbeck emphasized the commitment cadets had made to providing safety and security for the people of the Philippines. He noted that the U.S. Embassy is a longstanding development partner of the PNP and has been involved in many facets of PNP professionalization and capacity building through the U.S. Department of Justice’s International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program (ICITAP).  Photo Gallery »

Mga Paalam na Liham (Farewell Letters from Manila)

Ever wonder about the lives of the men and women who work inside the US Embassy? About how they feel when they have to leave the Philippines for their next tour of duty? In the new “Mga Paalam Na Liham” series, five officers who are rotating out of their posts in Manila share their memories of the Philippines, their lives here, and why they’re sad to move away from the Philippine islands!  Read the "Letters from Manila" »

New U.S. Visa Fees to Take Effect April 13

Call for Nominations: 2012 Study of the U.S. Institute for Secondary Educators

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

Latest Employment Opportunities at the U.S. Embassy

U.S. Embassy Announces New Green, User-Friendly Visa Application Process

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