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Since the Spanish-American War in 1898, the histories of the Philippines and U.S. have been intertwined.
The United States recognized the Republic of the Philippines as an independent state and established
formal diplomatic relations on July 4,1946.
The United States and Philippines are major Allies with close and abiding mutual security interests.
There are an estimated 4,000,000 Americans of Philippine ancestry in the United States, and more than
300,000 U.S. citizens in the Philippines.
An estimated 600,000 Americans visit the Philippines each year.
The governments of the U.S. and Philippines continuously work to enhance their rich and longstanding
historical ties through cultural, educational and trade exchanges.
UNITED STATES AND PHILIPPINES
An Enduring Friendship