20/02/2026
Celebrating 80 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Philippines! 🇵🇭🇺🇸
Congratulations to –Philippines Society co-Chairs Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, Amb Negroponte, Hendrickson and the BOD of USPS for being honored by Pres. Bongbong Marcos Jr. for advancing bilateral ties and fostering new linkages between our nations.
✔️80 years of alliance 🤝
✔️4 million Filipino Americans 🌎
✔️$20+ billion in trade 📈
✔️$2.5 billion in defense cooperation🛡
I am honored to have moderated the Philippine Business, Economic and Development Forum & Press Conference, joined by distinguished panelists Amb. Manuel Romualdez, Amb. Negroponte, and Amb. Hubbard.
Always a breath of fresh optimism and confidence, with JAZA highlighting
deepening cooperation in trade, investments, defense, disaster response, infrastructure, and supply chains.
Thank you Almendras for your trust and for your continued role in strengthening Philippine engagement on the global stage.
Kudos to Ayala Corporation for organizing a powerful series of events in support of this milestone.
And sincere thanks to our media partners and colleagues for amplifying this important dialogue 🤗 Jekki Pascual, Sadiwa, Gomez, dela Peña, Rachel Ivy Reyes, Jerome Morales, Ogerio, Irish Tabile, Vallecera, Komfie Manalo, OwYong, Cabuenas, del Callar, Camus, Castro, Barro, Campos, Grace Ong, Bernadette Tamayo, Royandoyan, Abris, Rocamora, Desiderio, Go, Maligro, Flores, Lema, Magsaysay, Tristan Roxas
Together, we continue to strengthen a partnership that advances prosperity, security, and shared progress.
🗞The Filipino Times: https://filipinotimes.net/latest-news/2026/02/20/80-years-strong-marcos-honors-united-states-philippines-alliance-at-historic-ceremony/
📸Presidential Communications Office / Philippine News Agency / Ayala Corporation / special thanks to NPM’s Nocasa