PH Ambassador to the United States Underscores Strength of PH-US Alliance in Post-Pandemic World at IWP Lecture 

 Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez (bottom) answers questions from attendees of “Philippines-U.S. Alliance in a Post-Pandemic World,” held on 12 November 2020 and moderated by Jihyun Amanda Won (top), founder and coordinator of the Asia Initiative Lecture Series at the Institute of World Politics in Washington, D.C. (Washington D.C. PE photo)

WASHINGTON, D.C.16 November 2020 – Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez underscored the strength of Philippine and United States Alliance and highlighted the Philippine Embassy’s efforts to secure access to COVID-19 vaccines that are being developed by U.S. pharmaceutical companies as he graced the virtual program hosted by the Institute of World Politics (IWP) Asia Initiative Lecture Series on 12 November 2020. 

“To say that this pandemic has changed the world as we know it is an understatement. We have witnessed how the coronavirus has and continues to alter the way we live and interact with each other, the way we work and conduct business, and even the way we meet and exchange ideas. It has also magnified and intensified geopolitical dynamics in many parts of the globe, including in our own region in Southeast Asia. Amidst these changes, the alliance between the Philippines and the United States has remained steadfast, if not stronger,” said Ambassador Romualdez.

The Ambassador also welcomed strengthened policy of the United States as regards maritime claims in the South China Sea.

The event was moderated by the Asia Initiative Lecture Series (AILS) founder and coordinator at the IWP Jihyun Amanda Won. 

The Institute of World Politics is a graduate school of national security and international affairs, dedicated to developing leaders with a sound understanding of international realities and the ethical conduct of statecraft, based on knowledge and appreciation of the founding principles of the American political economy and the Western moral tradition.

The recording of the webinar may be viewed here. END

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