BIZ BUZZ: US-PH society sets meet on Trump impact

Everyone has been on edge since US President Donald Trump declared victory in November, and even more so when he took his oath last month, officially commencing his second term.

While the Philippines remains a strong US ally, it’s definitely not exempt from pressure.

As such, much planning is needed to ensure smooth relations amid Trump’s presidency that’s already riddled with trade wars.

On Feb. 10 to 11, the US-Philippines Society will convene in Manila to review regional trends, examine Trump’s policies and their impact, and explore “win-win trade and investment initiatives” between the two nations, among others.

Jaime Augusto Zobel de Ayala, chair of the country’s oldest conglomerate and co-chair of the US-Philippines Society, will host the meeting.

New members–including business, professional and civic leaders–will be onboarded during the two-day occasion.

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Leading the US delegation is cochair and ambassador John D. Negroponte.

We hope the sessions result in a win for both Manila and Washington.