MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and the United States launched on Thursday the commemorative logo celebrating 80 years of bilateral relations between the two countries.
In a ceremony attended by US Embassy in the Philippines’ Charge’ d’Affaires Y. Robert Ewing and Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez, the event marks the yearlong campaign led by the US Embassy in Manila and the Philippine Embassy and Consulates General in the United States, “to celebrate the unwavering ties between the United States and the Philippines as friends, partners, allies.”
"Eighty years ago, our two nations formalized a partnership rooted in shared values. Mutual respect, and a deep commitment to democracy and freedom. We are proud of what we have accomplished side by side--balikatan--from standing shoulder-to-shoulder in times of conflict, to advancing economic growth, to joining forces on health, education, and disaster response priorities," Chargé d'Affaires Ewing said a the launch of the commemorative logo at the SM Mall of Asia Globe in Pasay City.
"The next chapters will be written by the innovative young people who are already building on our shared legacy. We are confident that - as steadfast friends, partners in prosperity, and ironclad Allies - we will rise to even greater heights together for generations to come,” he added.
Meanwhile, Romualdez underscored what the logo represented: shared struggles, values and aspirations of the Filipino and American peoples.
"Tonight, as we launch the official logo for the 80th anniversary of Philippines-U.S diplomatic relations, we are not simply unveiling a design. We are unveiling a story-eight decades of shared struggles, shared values, and shared aspirations. This logo represents a living partnership that has evolved with time and has grown, adapted and deepened," Ambassador Romualdez said.
"What makes the Philippines-United States relationship truly special is that it is not only anchored in treaties and institutions. It is anchored in people. In many ways, we are not just allies - we are family," he added.
US, PH launch the official logo for the 80th anniv of diplomatic relations b/n the PH & US, held at the SM MOA Globe in Pasay City. Present is @USEmbassyPH Charge' d'Affaires Robert Ewing, @philippinesusa & @DFAPHL Usec for Policy Leo Herrera-Lim / @dzrhnews @DzrhOnline pic.twitter.com/13canU06Ru
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The United States and the Philippines established diplomatic relations on July 4, 1946.
According to the US Embassy, around 375,000 Americans call the Philippines home while more than 4.6 million Filipinos and Filipino-Americans live, work, and study across the United States.
“The economic partnership continues to deliver results for Americans and Filipinos. Through U.S. investments and foreign assistance, the United States and the Philippines promote mutual prosperity by bolstering energy security, securing critical supply chains, driving private investment in the Luzon Economic Corridor, and addressing public health challenges,” US Embassy stated.
This year also commemorates the 75th anniversary of the U.S.-Philippine Alliance through the signing of the Mutual Defense Treaty, the Embassy shared.
"Eighty years of shared commitment to security, including 75 years as Allies, has enabled our countries to achieve peace through deterrence, protect our citizens, and advance an open, prosperous, and secure Indo-Pacific, including in the South China Sea," Ewing added.
In 2026, the United States also celebrates the 250th anniversary of U.S independence. Under the Freedom 250 campaign, the U.S. Embassy in the Philippines is organizing a series of programs to showcase the values of freedom democracy, and innovation---values that underscore the U.S.-Philippines relationship, the Embassy stated.
