U.S. Embassy in The Philippines
Recent News About U.S. Embassy in The Philippines
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U.S.-Philippines culinary event highlights versatility of California raisins
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson participated in a culinary event on July 8 in Makati City, highlighting the use of California raisins in Filipino cuisine.
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U.S. Embassy announces J visa appointments in the Philippines
The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines has announced the availability of J visa appointment slots through its scheduling system.
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U.S.-supported workshops empower Filipino fisherfolk on sustainable practices
Manila, July 2, 2025—The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines collaborated with IMPL-Project Philippines to train over 180 fisherfolk from Zambales, Cagayan, and Sulu.
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U.S. Embassy Manila consolidates ACS email contacts effective July
The U.S. Embassy in Manila has announced a change in its communication process for American Citizens Services (ACS) effective July 15, 2025.
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U.S., Philippines agree on funding for Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas Railway
On June 26, the United States and the Philippines signed an agreement to fund technical assistance for the Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) Railway.
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U.S., Philippine troops join forces for school preparation initiative
U.S. and Philippine military personnel collaborated in a community initiative to prepare schools for the upcoming academic year in Rizal, Palawan.
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U.S.-Philippines partnership trains teachers in alternative learning system
On June 4 and 5, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines' Regional English Language Office (RELO) collaborated with the Philippine Department of Education (DepEd) Davao City Division to conduct a workshop for forty newly hired teachers under DepEd's...
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Southeast Asian creators gain skills at U.S.-backed YSEALI bootcamp
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson recently participated in a workshop aimed at empowering content creators from Southeast Asia.
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U.S. Consular Agency Cebu closes temporarily; services resume July
The U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu will temporarily close from June 16 to July 4, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy offers remote consular services in Angeles City on June 4
The U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines, in collaboration with the U.S. Consular Agency in Cebu and other agencies, will conduct a remote services event for American citizens on June 4, 2025, in Angeles City.
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U.S. Embassy reports increased preparedness among immigrant visa applicants
In the first week of implementing the "Missing Documents, No Visa Interview" policy, the U.S. Embassy's Immigrant Visa Unit observed a notable increase in immigrant visa applicants arriving at their interviews with all necessary documents.
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U.S.-Philippines initiative hosts bootcamp for Southeast Asian digital creators
Manila, May 23, 2025—The U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is set to host a Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative (YSEALI) regional workshop in Manila from May 28 to June 1.
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U.S. donates mobile energy systems to remote communities in Palawan
On May 16, U.S. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson led the turnover of three mobile energy systems (MES) donated by the U.S. government to provide electricity to remote communities in Palawan.
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U.S. Coast Guard Cutter visits Palawan to strengthen ties with Philippine counterparts
The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Stratton made a port visit to Puerto Princesa City, Palawan, from May 16 to 19.
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Ambassador Carlson launches 'U.S. Poultry Adobo Collection' cookbook in Manila
U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson recently hosted the launch of a new cookbook, “U.S. Poultry Adobo Collection,” authored by Chef Nancy Reyes-Lumen, known as the "AdoboQueen."
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Social Security Administration schedules outreach event in Cebu
Representatives from the Social Security Administration (SSA) of the U.S. Embassy will hold an outreach event at the Consular Agency in Cebu on May 28, 2025.
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U.S. consular services scheduled in Angeles City on June 4
The U.S. Embassy's American Citizens Services (ACS) Unit, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA), will offer in-person services in Angeles City on Wednesday, June 4, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy consular operations open on May 12
The U.S. Embassy's Consular Section will operate as usual on Monday, May 12, 2025.
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U.S. Embassy updates immigrant visa application requirements
Visa applicants are now required to be fully prepared before their interviews at the U.S. Embassy.
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US Coast Guard conducts first leadership course for Philippine Coast Guard
The United States Coast Guard (USCG) Southeast Asia Training Team recently concluded its first Leadership and Management School (LAMS) course in Southeast Asia, targeting members of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).