Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez Archives

“Lupang Hinirang” played twice at US Marine Barracks to honor country and PH ambassador

According to Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez, it was the first time that a foreign flag was presented by a US Marine color guard, making the event a historic one as well as an affirmation of the deep ties that bind the Philippines and the US.…

“Men Who Matter” 2023 awardees shine at PeopleAsia Awards Night

By ALEX Y. VERGARA/ Photos by RENJIE TOLENTINO All eyes were trained on this year’s batch of PeopleAsia’s “Men Who Matter” awardees as the country’s leading glossy formally recognized 13 accomplished and extraordinary gentlemen from various fields in a well-attended awards night at The Bellevue Manila’s Grand Ballroom in Alabang.…

Filipino chef tops Embassy Chef Challenge in DC with ‘inasal’

Filipino Chef Erwin “Wing" Villarias stole the show at the 2022 Embassy Chef Challenge (ECC) where he bagged the "People's Choice Award" for his signature chicken inasal. Held at the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the competition showcased dishes from around the globe, as presented by participating embassy chefs in Washington…

Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez remains country’s top diplomat to the US under Marcos admin

He sees the long-time friendship between the Philippines and the US to bloom even further under President-elect Marcos Jr.’s administration Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel G. Romualdez won’t be going back home to Manila anytime soon. In a Viber message he sent to Joanne Rae M. Ramirez,…

Rotary Club names Jose Manuel Romualdez as ‘Ambassador of the Year’

The country's chief envoy to Washington D.C. was cited for his “exemplary strides in fostering bilateral relations” between the United States and the Philippines, resulting in the return of the Balangiga Bells to the country, the vastly improved relations between the two long-time allies, the successful negotiation and procurement of…

Ties that bind: Philippines and United States celebrate 75 Years of diplomatic relations

"Friends. Partners. Allies." These, according to Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel Romualdez, best describe the diplomatic ties between the Philippines and the United States, in the past 75 years. Washington, D.C.,: Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez and U.S. Acting Assistant Secretary of State for…

PeopleAsia soars on the wings of music and memories on its 20th year

The evening’s highlight was easily Gary V’s two-song number. By the time the two-time “People of the Year” awardee segued into his second number, members of the well-heeled crowd were already up on their feet either dancing or capturing “Mr. Pure Energy’s” every move on stage with their smartphones. With…

PeopleAsia celebrates its biggest “Men Who Matter” Awards

PeopleAsia publisher, president and CEO on leave, Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel "Babe" Romualdez, also graced the occasion, and delivered his speech as the magazine’s special guest of honor. Joining Ambassador Romualdez to present the awards to this year's 17 awardees were PeopleAsia editor-in-chief Joanne Rae Ramirez,…