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WDC-34-2026

29 May 2026

Embassy Press and Information Section

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C. registered a total of 288 overseas Filipino voters during a field registration conducted in Atlanta, Georgia on 9 to 11 May 2026.

Overseas voter registration requires personal appearance at the Philippine Embassy. The field registration enabled Filipinos in Georgia and neighboring states to register as voters without the need to travel to Washington DC, which will eventually allow them to exercise their right to suffrage for the national elections.

Since the start of the registration period on 01 December 2025, over 1,800 Filipinos have registered with the Embassy.�� Registered overseas voters can vote for President, Vice President, Senators, and Party-List Representative in 2028.�� Registration ends on 30 September 2027.��

To register or check your voter record, please visit the Embassy’s website at https://tinyurl.com/OverseasVote2028

PRESS RELEASE
WDC-33-2026

29 May 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Philippine Embassy served hundreds of Filipinos in Georgia and neighboring states during a consular outreach conducted in Atlanta on May 9 to 11, 2026.

Led by Consul General Zoilo A. Velasco, the Embassy’s team rendered various consular services, including the processing of 88 passport applications and the reacquisition of Philippine citizenship of 101 individuals.

The three-day outreach, organized with assistance from the Filipino community in Atlanta, reached hundreds of attendees and reaffirmed the Embassy’s commitment to serve Filipinos under its jurisdiction. The last outreach in Atlanta was in 2024.

For more information on consular services and upcoming outreach missions, please visit the Embassy’s website or email consular@phembassy-us.org.

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WDC-32-2026

21 May 2026

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – On 21 May 2026, the Sentro Rizal Washington D.C. of the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines welcomed sixth-grade students from Sousa Middle School, together with representatives from the Washington Performing Arts and DC Public Schools (DCPS), for the culmination of this year’s Embassy Adoption Program (EAP) at the Philippine Embassy in Washington, D.C.

As part of their capstone presentation, the students expressed their cultural journey with a video presentation and original poetry inspired by Philippine cultural icons. They also ended with an online pop quiz featuring questions on Philippine history, culture, geography, and traditions.

Earlier in the school year, Sentro Rizal Washington D.C. introduced the students to various aspects of Philippine geography, language, history, heritage, and traditions through engaging and interactive classroom sessions. Students also enjoyed sampling traditional Filipino merienda snacks and beverages as part of their cultural immersion activities.

The Embassy Adoption Program, a partnership between DC Public Schools and Washington Performing Arts, provides students with opportunities to gain global perspectives through direct engagement with embassies and international institutions in Washington, D.C.

The Philippine Embassy, through Sentro Rizal Washington D.C., remains a proud partner of the Embassy Adoption Program and looks forward to continuing its participation in the next school year as part of its ongoing cultural diplomacy and educational outreach initiatives.

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WDC-31-2026

19 May 2026

Embassy Press and Information Section

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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Philippine Ambassador to the U.S. Jose Manuel G. Romualdez met with incoming U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines ahead of the latter’s departure for his tour of duty in the Philippines.

During the meeting, the two officials discussed the longstanding and enduring alliance between the Philippines and the United States, including opportunities to further strengthen bilateral economic engagement, security cooperation, people-to-people ties, and regional collaboration. This year, both countries are commemorating eighty (80) years of diplomatic relations, and the 75th anniversary of the Philippines-United States Mutual Defense Treaty.

Both officials also underscored the importance of expanding cooperation in emerging strategic sectors such as in the processing of critical minerals, energy cooperation, advanced manufacturing, and resilient supply chains.

They also exchanged views on regional and global developments, including the Philippines’ chairship of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and its candidacy for a non-permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council this coming June.

Ambassador Romualdez welcomed the incoming envoy and expressed confidence that Philippine-U.S. relations would continue to grow under their shared commitment to advancing the interests of both countries and peoples.

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The United States, Japan, and the Philippines reaffirm our shared commitment to advancing economic growth and mutual prosperity in the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC). Today, our governments convened the LEC Steering Committee to advance our shared commitment to transforming the LEC into a world-class economic hub that strengthens global supply chains, accelerates economic ��development, and delivers mutual economic prosperity.��

The Steering Committee discussed substantial progress made across the priority ��sectors of energy, transportation and logistics, digital connectivity, and advanced��manufacturing. On energy, our trilateral partnership is developing modern, reliable��infrastructure essential to powering economic growth and energy security.��

Transportation and logistics investments, including rail and airport modernization, are enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating expanded international trade. Digital connectivity and advanced manufacturing initiatives are positioning the��corridor as a critical node in trusted, global technology supply chains, complementing the Pax Silica initiative to which our three countries are��signatories. ��

We recognize the importance of a business-friendly regulatory environment to attracting private investment. During Steering Committee discussion, the��Philippines presented significant advances in legal and regulatory reforms aimed at creating a transparent, competitive business environment that attracts quality��investment and supports long-term economic development. Partners engaged in��constructive dialogue on addressing remaining challenges and identifying future��reform priorities.��

We recognize the vital role of the private sector in driving the development of the LEC and invite private sector entities to join the inaugural LEC Investor Forum to ��be held on September 10-11, 2026, in Manila. The Investor Forum will serve as a premier platform for mobilizing private capital, showcasing transformative��investment opportunities, and deepening public-private partnerships across all priority sectors.��

The partners welcome Australia, Canada, Denmark, France, Italy, the Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the United Kingdom to the LEC initiative. Their participation brings substantial expertise, capabilities, and investment capacity that will accelerate progress and broaden the corridor’s strategic impact. This expanded��partnership reflects growing international recognition of the LEC’s importance to regional economic architecture and supply chain resilience. ��

The United States, Japan, and the Philippines remain committed to working��together to realize the full potential of the Luzon Economic Corridor to deliver ��concrete results for our peoples while contributing to a free and open Indo-Pacific region.��

Learn more about the Luzon Economic Corridor: https://bit.ly/LECFactSheet