Embassy of the United States in Manila

About the U.S. Embassy

Office of the Ambassador

Office of the DCM

Administrative Section

Economic Section

Political Section

Public Affairs Section

Other U.S. Government Agencies

The American Residence in Baguio

Ambassador's Speeches

Media Resources

The Washington File

Electronic Journals

Philippine Economic Outlook

About the Consular Section

Key Consular Officers

Contact the Consular Section

What's New

American Citizens Services

Immigrant Visa Information

Immigrant Visa Priority Dates

Non-Immigrant Visa Information

National Visa Center

Track Your Passport/Visa

Visa Appointment Date

Library of Congress

First Gov

Official US Executive Branch Web Sites

Judiciary Branch

Legislative Branch

US Mission to the Asian Development Bank

Contact the US Embassy

New Batch of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers Begin Service

The U.S. Peace Corps held a Swearing-In Ceremony on August 3 for the newest group of Volunteers, numbering 57, who will proudly join the 8,169 volunteers who have served in the Philippines since the program's inception in 1961. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney presided over the ceremony and administered the U.S. Peace Corps Oath of Service to the new Volunteers (pictured above).
The U.S. Peace Corps accepted a Congressional Medal of Achievement from Speaker of the House of Representatives Jose de Venecia in a ceremony held at the U.S. Embassy on August 3. Pictured above are the Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney, U.S. Peace Corps Country Director Karl Beck (2nd from right), Speaker de Venecia (4th from right), and the congressional delegation holding the medal.
The U.S. Peace Corps held a Swearing-In Ceremony on August 3 for the newest group of Volunteers, numbering 57, who will proudly serve in the Philippines. U.S. Peace Corps and government officials joined colleagues from the Philippine national and local government; friends from education, environment, and child and family assistance organizations; and Volunteer host families and agencies to celebrate the newest batch of volunteers. Pictured above, Philippine families hosting the Peace Corps Volunteers in their homes stand up to be recognized during the ceremony.
The U.S. Peace Corps held a Swearing-In Ceremony on August 3 for the newest group of Volunteers, numbering 57, who will proudly join the 8,169 volunteers who have served in the Philippines since the program's inception in 1961. U.S. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney presided over the ceremony and administered the U.S. Peace Corps Oath of Service to the new Volunteers; Philippine Secretary of Education Jesli Lapus and Undersecretary of Foreign Affairs Esteban Conejos also gave remarks. Pictured above are (L to R) Department of Foreign Affairs Assistant Secretary Rey Carandang; Secretary Lapus; Ambassador Kenney; and Undersecretary Conejos during the ceremony.
At the Swearing-In Ceremony for the newest group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers, the Department of Foreign Affairs Choir provided entertaining music to the standing-room only crowd at the ceremony, held at the U.S. Embassy. The new group of 57 volunteers will work mostly on projects concerning children, youth and families; in education; and on coastal resource management programs. They will be spread throughout the Philippines, from Ilocos Sur to Palawan, for their two years of service.
Philippine Secretary of Education Jesli Lapus gave the keynote remarks at the Swearing-In Ceremony for the newest group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in the Philippines. There are 25 new Volunteers who will work in the field of education with secondary and tertiary students, teachers, and community members to improve English education programs, professional opportunities, and personal growth by strengthening English proficiency in the community. Education volunteers work with the Department of Education and the Commission of Higher Education.
U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers stand up to be recognized during their Swearing-In Ceremony at the U.S. Embassy on August 3. Ambassador Kristie A. Kenney presided over the ceremony and administered the U.S. Peace Corps Oath of Service. The new group of 57 volunteers will work mostly on projects concerning children, youth and families; in education; and on coastal resource management programs. They will be spread throughout the Philippines, from Ilocos Sur to Palawan, for their two years of service.
At the Swearing-In Ceremony for the newest group of U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers to serve in the Philippines, U.S. Peace Corps and government officials joined colleagues from the Philippine national and local government; friends from education, environment, and child and family assistance organizations; and Volunteer host families and agencies to celebrate the newest batch of volunteers.

Last Update :: 08/06/2007

This site is produced and maintained by the Public Affairs Section of the U.S. Embassy Manila.
Links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views contained therein.
Privacy Notice and Disclaimer