As part of the Council’s commitment to fostering meaningful engagement with key ASEAN stakeholders amid shifting trade dynamics, the US-ASEAN Business Council is pleased to host a roundtable with Ambassador Jose Manuel Romualdez, the Philippines’ Ambassador to the United States. This discussion will cover the following topics: (i) outlook on U.S.-Philippines relations, (ii) domestic developments, and (iii) recent shifts in trade policy.

During the first half of the call, our guest speaker, DTI Undersecretary for Industry Development & Trade Policy Group Dr. Ceferino "Perry" Rodolfo, will be providing a briefing on enhancing U.S.-Philippines trade and investment opportunities under the Trump Administration. During the second half of the call, the team will be discussing the Committee's upcoming initiatives for 2025.