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Capitol Hill Forum: Luncheon Dialogue with Philippines Foreign Secretary

  • H-137 The Capitol Washington United States (map)

On September 19, 2019, the US-Asia Institute, in collaboration with the Embassy of the Philippines, hosted a Capitol Hill Forum with The Philippines Foreign Secretary Teodoro L. Locsin Jr. and Congressman Ted Yoho.

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The forum opened with remarks from Glenn Lau-Kee, Chairman of the US-Asia Institute. While lunch was served, Congressman Yoho contributed to the conversation with his Keynote presentation. Subsequently, Foreign Secretary Locsin Jr. addressed the participants, with commentary by Ambassador John D. Negroponte, US-Philippines Society. The forum concluded with a Question and Answer Session led by Ambassador Negroponte and Presentation of Gift to Secretary Locsin.

Earlier Event: August 20
40th Anniversary Celebration in Beijing
Later Event: September 24
Fall Delegation Reunion Reception

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