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The high-level roundtable with Secretary Lazaro aims to strengthen dialogue between Philippine foreign policy leadership and U.S. private sector stakeholders on shared strategic and economic priorities. The discussion comes at a significant moment, marking the 80th anniversary of U.S.–Philippines diplomatic relations and the Philippines’ ASEAN Chairmanship, both of which highlight opportunities to
With U.S.-Philippines relations at a critical juncture — amid evolving U.S.-China dynamics, shifting regional supply chains, and a pivotal period in Philippine domestic politics — the US-ASEAN Business Council is convening a member briefing featuring insights from one of America's foremost experts on the Philippines. Ambassador MaryKay Carlson, who recently concluded her tenure as U.S. Ambassador
Created in partnership with the ASEAN Business Advisory Council (ASEAN BAC) Philippines, the Strategic Action Plan (SAP) is a forward-looking policy framework designed to support the Philippines’ 2026 ASEAN Chairship and ASEAN’s broader regional priorities. Through close collaboration between the public and private sectors, this initiative contributes practical solutions across five strategic pillars: sustainability and food security; healthcare; sustainable supply chains and logistics; digital economy and and workforce development; and artificial Intelligence. The SAP is grounded in five Discussion Papers, each taken up in a dedicated Roundtable Discussion held from March to April 2026 with government agencies, development partners, and civil society. It serves not only as a Chairship-year agenda, but as a long-term roadmap intended to establish institutional foundations that future ASEAN Chairships—Singapore in 2027 and Thailand in 2028—can build upon.
