Get together of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR) with Michael Klecheski Deputy Chief of Mission United States Embassy Manila held this afternoon, June 15, 2017 at the Valle Verde Country Club, Oranbo, Pasig City. Also held during the event was the swearing of a new member Dr. Edward Fereira.
CPIFA farewell dinner for PCFR hosted by Madame He Xiangqi, charge d'affaires of the People's Republic of China, at Choi Garden on Pasay Rd. A fitting ending to a fruitful 3 days of people-to-people interaction that included a Track 2 dialogue on contentious issues in our region and in the Asian neighborhood.
Luncheon hosted by the Philippine Ambassadors Foundation with Chinese Peoples Institute of Foreign Affairs with the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations. Executive Lounge, Department of Foreign Affairs April 19, 2017
PCFR Roundtable Discussion on Philippine-Chinese Relations, Held on April 18, 2017 in cooperation with the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs Visit to the Philippines and the Development Academy of the Philippines
PCFR Welcome Dinner and MOU Signing with the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, Held April 17, 2017 at the Romulo's Cafe, Jupiter, Makati City, Signatories were Amb. Jose V. Romero, Chairman PCFR and Amb. Wu Hailong, President - CPIFA
Get together of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR) with U.S. Ambassador Sung Kim held last March 30 at the Valle Verde Country Club, Oranbo, Pasig City.
Induction of New Members of the Council Mr. Quintin Pastrana and Mr. Jeffrey Ng, March 30, 2017 at the Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig City
Russia Business Mission to the Philippines, held in cooperation with the ASEAN Center in MGIMO and the ASEAN Studies Center of New Era University, March 13, 2017 9am to 2pm at the Celestino Dizon Auditorium University of Asia and the Pacific, Ortigas Center, Pasig City
Russian Business Mission to the Philippines Welcome Dinner at the Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas center, Pasig City
Lecture on the CHINA’S BELT - ONE ROAD INITIATIVE Given by Professor Zhang Zhenjiang, Dean of the School of International Relations of the Jinan University in China.held on November 30, 2016, 2:00 pm at the Sports Den of the Valle Verde Country Club, Capt. Henry Javier Street, Oranbo, Pasig City.
Ambassador Romero interview with Bloomberg Re: Japan-Philippine Relations
Meeting of the PCFR National Security Committee with guest incoming National Security Adviser and former four-star General and Chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Hermogenes “Jun” Esperon Jr., June 23, 2016, held at the Development Academy of the Philippines,
In attendance were PCFR President Jose Romero, Vice President Dr. Alan Ortiz, Treasurer Atty. George Anghel, PCFR National Security Chair.Rafael Alunan III, Co-Chair. Gen. Edilberto Adan, Vice Chair. Col.Alejandro Flores, William Russell Sobrepena, Dr. Ananda Domingo Almase, P/Dir Wilson Victorio, Dr.Arps de Vera, DAP President Antonio Kalaw,
PCFR Regular Membership Meeting, June 23, 2016 held at the Development Academy of the Philippines, In attendance were PCFR President Amb. Jose V. Romero, DAP President Antonio Kalaw, PCFR Vice President Dr. Alan Ortiz, Treasurer Atty. George Anghel, Mr. William Russell Sobrepena, Amb. Apolinario Jun Lozada, Dr. Erick San Juan, Col.Alejandro Flores, Dr. Carlos Carlos Jr Tabunda, Dr. Ananda Almase, Commo. Carlos Agustin, Mr. Bernardo Benedicto II, Dr. Arps de Vera, P/Dir Wilson Victorio.
Symposium on "A Strategic Foreign Policy For The Next President May , 2016 1:30 - 4:30 PM PLDT Hall of the University of Asia and the Pacific Pearls Drive, Ortigas Center Pasig City
Meeting of the PCFR and DAP Coordination Committee held on April 6, 2016 at the University of Asia and the Pacific, Pasig City. For the preparation of its upcoming Symposium on April 28, 2016. Attended by Amb. Jose V. Romero, Dr. Alan Ortiz, Atty. George Angel, Atty. Jemy Gatdula, Gen. Edilberto Adan, Col. Alejandro Flores, Dr. Ramon De Vera, Mr. Ramon Tuazon (President of the AIJC), Ms. Marie Legaspi (DAP Coordinator), Ms. Liezl Naing (DAP Coordinator), Mr. Reuel Hermoso (DAP Fellow).
Regular Monthly Meeting of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR), held last March 16, 2016 at the Camp Aguinaldo Golf Club. In attendance were: President Amb. Jose Romero, Atty. George Angel, Gen. Edilberto Adan, Col. Alejandro Flores, Col. Alejandro Escano, Prof. Jose David Lapuz, Mr. Albert Velasco, Mr. Ernie Villaluna, Mr. RV Vicerra, Dr. Caloy Tabunda and Mr. Al Feliciano.
Photo taken during the 1st Ateneo Trade Policy Forum, as led by our dear President, Amb. Jose Romero, and Amb. Jaimes Yambao last March 9, 2016 at the Chief Justice Claudio Teehankee Center for the Rule of Law, Ateneo Professional Schools
Meeting of the Economic Cluster of the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, Inc. held last February 3, 2016 at the University of Asia and the Pacific. In attendance were Amb. Jose V. Romero, Jr., Dr. Ramon De Vera, Mr. Ernesto Villaluna, Mr. Atom Atilano, Mr. Albert Velasco, Former Secretary Ernest Leung, Mr. Javier J. Calero, Prof. Bien Nito, and Atty. Jemy Gatdula.
Joint Meeting between the Philippine Council for Foreign Relations (PCFR) and the Philippine Ambassadors Foundation, Inc. (PAFI), held last February 16, 2016 at at the Executive Lounge, Department of Foreign Affairs, Roxas Blvd., Pasay City.
Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, Inc. Christmas Meeting 2015 Thursday, December 12, 2015 at 12:00 n.n., Sports Den, Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig City Members present: Amb. Jose V. Romero, Jr. Ph.D. – Chairman/President,Dr. Alan Ortiz - Vice-President, Atty. Rafael A. Morales - Corporate Secretary, Atty. George Angel – Treasurer, Mr. Russell Sobrepeña, Amb. Jaime Yambao, Col. Alejandro T Flores Jr., Former Secretary Ernest Leung, Former Secretary Rafael M. Alunan III, Mr. Paul G. Schafer, Fr. Romeo J. Intengan, Prof. Bien Nito, Mr. Alberto J. Feliciano, Mr. Jose Navarro and Gen. Rodolfo Tor.
Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, Inc. Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2015 at 12:00 n.n., Sports Den, Valle Verde Country Club, Pasig City Members present: Amb. Jose V. Romero, Jr. Ph.D. – Chairman/President, Atty. George Angel – Treasurer, Atty. Jemy Gatdula - Executive Director, Col. Alejandro Flores, Amb. Lauro Baja, Mr. Russell Sobrepeña, Mr. Hector Fajardo, Amb. Jaime Yambao, Amb. Alberto Encomienda, Mr. Fernando Camus, Dr. Carlos Tabunda, Dr. Ramon De Vera, Prof. Gil Santos, Mr. Jun Tupaz, Gen. Eugene Senga, Amb. Christina Ortega.
Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, Inc. Regular Monthly Meeting Thursday, 20 August 2015 at 4:00 p.m. At the Zao Restaurant, 5th floor New Wing of Shangri-La Mall, EDSA, Mandaluyong City Members present: Amb. Jose V. Romero, Jr. Ph.D. – Chairman/President Dr. Alan Ortiz – Vice-President Atty. George Angel – Treasurer Atty. Jemy Gatdula – Executive Director, Atty. Rafael Morales – Corporate Secretary, Prof. Jose David Lapuz, Mr. Albert Velasco, Col. Alejandro Flores, Mr. Chris Oben, Mr. Javier J. Calero, Amb. Lauro Baja, Mr. Jun Tupaz, Gen. Edilberto Adan, Mr. Ramon De Vera, Col. Alex Escaño, Mr. Ernesto Villaluna, and Former Cong. Apolinario Lozada
Philippine Council for Foreign Relations, Inc. Regular Monthly Meeting Tuesday, September 15, 2015 at 12:00 n.n. at the Citrus Restaurant, 2F Bramante Piazza, Clubhouse, Renaissance Towers, Meralco Ave., Pasig City Members present: Amb. Jose V. Romero, Jr. Ph.D. – Chairman/President, Dr. Alan Ortiz – Vice-President, Atty. George Angel – Treasurer, Prof. Jose David Lapuz, Mr. Albert Velasco, Col. Alejandro Flores, Mr. Javier J. Calero, Amb. Lauro Baja, Gen. Edilberto Adan,Col. Alex Escaño, Dr. Ananda Almase, Mr. Russell Sobrepeña, Mr. Hector Fajardo, Amb. Jaime Yambao, Amb. Alberto Encomienda, Amb. Benjamin Domingo, Mr. Paul G. Schaefer, Dr. Clarita Carlos, Mr. Rene Bas, and Gen. Enrique Galang.