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Trump attacks impeachment witness on Twitter, Democrats see intimidation

Reuters
Posted at Nov 16 11:42 AM

President Donald Trump launched a Twitter attack on a former US ambassador to Ukraine on Friday while she was testifying to an impeachment hearing in Congress, in an extraordinary moment that Democrats said amounted to witness intimidation. Read more »

Trump eyes US ambassador to PH Sung Kim as Indonesia envoy

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 11 05:51 PM

US President Donald Trump is considering to reassign US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim as the US top envoy to Indonesia. Read more »

US Embassy denies reports Mina Chang named next envoy to PH

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 10 07:53 PM

MANILA - The United States Embassy on Wednesday denied reports that a US state department deputy assistant secretary has been named as the next American envoy to the Philippines.   Read more »

US envoy ready to work with newly-elected PH lawmakers

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 24 12:00 PM

MANILA – The United States envoy to the Philippines on Thursday said Washington is ready to work with Manila’s newly-elected lawmakers, a roster dominated by President Rodrigo Duterte's allies seen to consolidate his power and push for his legislative priorities in Congress. Read more »

US to continue presence in S.China Sea, affirms cooperation with PH

Michael Joe Delizo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 23 04:07 PM

MANILA – The United States envoy in the Philippines affirmed Thursday the strong military cooperation between Washington and Manila, saying American presence would continue in the contested South China Sea.    Read more »

OPINION: Returning the Bells

US Ambassador Sung Kim
Posted at Dec 11 12:07 AM

This decision to return the bells is consistent with our values and overwhelmingly viewed as the right thing to do. Read more »

US envoy to make sure 'no hiccup' in Balangiga bells return

Trishia Billones, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Oct 22 10:49 AM

The ambassador of the United States to the Philippines on Monday said their government would make sure there would be no hiccup in the return of the Balangiga bells, which he said could happen "soon." Read more »

Caroline and the young poets

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 28 07:39 PM

Former US Ambassador to Japan Caroline Kennedy meets with students after speaking at a forum in St. Scholastica's College in Manila on Wednesday.  Read more »

Balangiga bells, maibabalik sa Pilipinas: US ambassador

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 11:13 PM

Tiwala si United States Ambassador Sung Kim na maibabalik sa Pilipinas ang tatlong kampana ng Balangiga na kinuha ng mga sundalong Amerikano kasunod ng Balangiga massacre noong Philippine-American war.  Read more »

U.S. assures PH of support as clashes continue in Marawi

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 25 11:58 PM

(UPDATED) The United States is supporting the Philippines' counter-terrorism efforts, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer said in a statement on Thursday. Read more »

US ambassador holds 'friendly meeting' with Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 28 01:56 PM

MANILA - The United States government asserted anew its commitment to the development of Mindanao during its envoy's recent visit to southern Philippines, the US Embassy said Tuesday. Read more »

Trump pick for China ambassador sees 'win-win' boost to trade ties

Reuters
Posted at Feb 03 01:42 PM

BEIJING - U.S. President Donald Trump's pick for ambassador to China, Terry Branstad, said he would help increase trade in a "win-win" for both countries, Chinese state media reported, amid concerns over protectionist talk from the new U.S. administration. Read more »

LOOK: Duterte meets US Ambassador Kim in Davao

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 16 12:13 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday met with US Ambassador Sung Kim at the Presidential Guest House in Panacan, Davao City. Read more »

Palace hopes for better ties with US through new envoy

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 02 06:47 PM

The government is looking forward to have better diplomatic ties with the Unites States now that the new American ambassador to the Philippines has Asian roots, Palace officials said Friday. Read more »

WATCH: Next US Ambassador has message for Filipinos

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 01 07:25 PM

Sung Kim, the new US Ambassador to the Philippines, shared a message for the Filipinos ahead of his arrival to the country. Read more »