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OPINION: Hanggang sa Muli: An Unforgettable Four Years

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim
Updated as of Oct 01 11:28 AM

The next time I wear a barong, enjoy lechon, crispy tilapia, or buko pandan with my wife and daughters, we will remember with fondness the wonderful friendships we made here. It has been an honor and a privilege to serve in the Philippines these past four years. Read more »

US envoy to PH says US, PH relations to grow stronger

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 23 03:27 AM

Outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim is optimistic that Philippine-US relations will “grow even stronger” as the envoy bade farewell at the end of his tour of duty in Manila. Read more »

Duterte confers Order of Sikatuna on US envoy Sung Kim

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 08 12:51 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte honored on Monday outgoing US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim after a nearly 4-year tour of duty in the Philippines. Read more »

US ambassador Kim: Joint fight vs COVID-19 proof of strong US-PH ties

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 07:11 PM

The COVID-19 pandemic has put on display the strong US-Philippines cooperation, US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim said. Read more »

Philippines receives 100 ventilators from US

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 28 06:27 PM

The Philippines has received 100 new ventilators from the United States as Manila continues to battle the coronavirus pandemic. Read more »

US donates PPE sets, hygiene kits to Davao City

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 26 07:44 PM

Procter & Gamble and the United States Agency for International Development provided 1,450 hygiene kits, which will be distributed to various facilities in Davao City.   Read more »

US vows to support PH following Jolo blasts

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 25 08:58 PM

US Ambassador Sung Kim said the United States will continue to support the Philippines in strengthening national security following the Jolo blasts.    Read more »

US COVID-19 aid to PH now worth P978-M

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 21 02:18 PM

MANILA - The United States has delivered a total of P978 million (almost $19.5 million) worth of COVID-19 government assistance to the Philippines, according to a video posted by the US Embassy.    Read more »

US donates P14.8-M in protective equipment to PGH, other COVID-19 treatment centers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 20 02:08 PM

The United States has donated P14.8 million worth of personal protective equipment to the Philippine General Hospital and other COVID-19 treatment centers in the Philippines, its embassy in Manila said Monday. Read more »

OPINION: The Philippines' future floats in the West Philippine Sea

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim
Posted at Jul 16 01:05 PM

Marine conservation begins with securing territorial integrity; when any nation uses coercion, subversion, disinformation, and other underhanded tactics to further its position in the South China Sea, it denies our friends and partners the right to build a sustainable future.  Read more »

U.S. Independence Day: Foundational Freedoms for the Future

U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim
Posted at Jul 04 09:07 AM

Friends help each other in times of need, or as I’ve heard here, the weight becomes lighter when we help each other - “Ang mabigat ay gumagaan, kapag nagtutulungan.” Read more »

US ambassador to PH expresses concern over Maria Ressa verdict

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 17 10:53 PM

US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim on Wednesday expressed concern over the guilty verdict against Rappler CEO Maria Ressa and former writer-researcher Reynaldo Santos over a cyber libel case. Read more »

Duterte dares US to file charges, sticks to VFA abrogation

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 03 08:41 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte dared the United States Tuesday to pursue charges against the Philippine government over reported extrajudicial killings as he insisted Manila’s decision to terminate its Visiting Forces Agreement with Washington. Read more »

'Exploratory' talks for a new PH-US defense pact part of 'diplomacy': Panelo

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 02 04:55 PM

Talks of a new military deal between representatives of the Philippines and the United States are only "exploratory" in nature as part of diplomacy, Presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said Monday. Read more »

Batangas governor dinepensahan ang hiling na makautang sa China

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 22 07:27 PM

Bagaman nakatanggap ng batikos sa paghingi ng tulong sa China, kailangan daw talaga ng Batangas ng pondo dahil sa pag-alboroto ng Taal, ayon sa gobernador ng lalawigan. Read more »

US senators 'hell-bent' on barring PH execs behind De Lima detention: Panelo

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 02 12:51 PM

US senators are "hell-bent" on imposing sanctions against Philippine officials allegedly behind the detention of Sen. Leila de Lima, Malacañang said Thursday. Read more »

International community lauds Maguindanao massacre verdict

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 20 04:54 PM

MANILA (UPDATE) - Several countries and the European bloc have lauded the verdict on the Maguindanao massacre 10 years since the gruesome crime shocked the world, calling the historic ruling a step towards justice and addressing impunity.  Read more »

Bohol university confers honorary degree on departing US envoy Sung Kim

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 17 09:36 PM

Holy Name University President Fr. Francisco Estepa awarded the ambassador with the university’s honorary Doctorate of Management in Human Resources. Read more »

‘Strong voice for justice, rule of law’: Sung Kim lauds Carpio on retirement

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 25 06:26 PM

The US ambassador to the Philippines on Friday said it was an "honor" working with former Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio, who is due to retire. Read more »

40 more Filipino WWII veterans get US Congressional Gold Medal

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 30 04:19 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - Forty Filipino World War II (WWII) veterans were honored Thursday with the US Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor the United States Congress confers. Read more »