By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet
“A trusted friend, a steadfast partner, and an unwavering ally.”
One simply cannot distill the decades-long partnership between the United States and the Philippines into a few carefully chosen words, as the diplomatic relations of both countries are expected to roll into its 80th year this 2026.
In a ceremony at Malacañang on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood witness to the presentation of a logo commemorating the decades-long ties between Washington and Manila, a milestone forged through healthy exchanges that have benefited both nations until today.
President Marcos Jr. said in his speech, “We look forward to the meaningful celebration that we will hold throughout the year to highlight these milestones in our shared journey of nationhood and nation-building.”
Likewise, he hailed the efforts of the U.S.-Philippine society and the visionaries that championed the shared interests of both nations, which withstood the test of time and continues to expand in other areas such as cybersecurity and outer space.
The Chief Executive concluded his remarks by expressing optimism for the United States’ participation in the Philippines’ chairship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year.
“We look forward to continue support for ASEAN community-building, in particular from the United States, through our comprehensive strategic partnership, and we hope to welcome President Trump once again in Manila for the ASEAN Summit later this year.”
Established on July 4, 1946, the ironclad U.S.-Philippine alliance continues to flourish in various frontiers such as economy, education, technology, defense, and energy, among others.
The logo was earlier officially unveiled at a mall in Pasay City on February 5, kickstarting a yearlong campaign led by the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines, in partnership with the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States.
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