The most recent programs for the Philippines Tag http://www.c-spanvideo.org/browse?topic=1036 en-US Copyright 2013, National Cable Satellite Corporation info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sun, 19 May 2013 20:22:09 GMT Ambassadors representing Australia, India and the Philippines talked about their regional priorities and relationship with the U.S. Topics which include unresolved disputes with China, opportunities for increased exports, and the Obama administration's renewed focus on the Asia-Pacific region. They were interviewed by Representative Randy Forbes (R-VA), Armed Services Committee member and co-chair of the Congressional China Caucus. "All Eyes on Asia: Perspectives from our Allies" was a session of the forum "The Price of Greatness: The Next Four Years of Foreign Policy," held at the Newseum. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/309627-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Obama and President Benigno Aquino of the Philippines spoke to reporters following a meeting in the Oval Office. In his remarks President clarified and earlier statement that "the private sector is doing fine," saying "it is absolutely clear the economy is not doing fine" and that his point was that private-sector growth had outpaced public-sector growth. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306486-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/306486-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Oliver North talked about his book [American Heroes: In The Fight Against Radical Islam]. In his book, Mr. North talked about members of the Military who fought in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Philippines. In his speech, he also talked about his own early military career as an assistant to President Nixon. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204631-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/204631-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT David Silbey talked about his book [A War of Frontier and Empire: The Philippine-American War, 1899-1902], published by Hill and Wang. He described the politics and tactics of the war, as well as the culture of the Filipino people. He said the conflict divided into three incursions, first pitting Spain against allied U.S. and Filipino forces. Spain was defeated and the war shifted to a battle between the United States and the Philippine Army of Liberation. Finally, the occupying U.S. forces came under attack by a Filipino insurgency. Professor Silbey contended that this series of conflicts provided the Philippines with a national identity, one which did not exist before the start of the war. After his presentation he responded to audience members' questions. The event was co-sponsored by the Center for the Study of Force and Diplomacy and the Society for Military History. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197531-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/197531-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli briefed reporters and answered questions on a number of issues including the current relationship with Philippine government, Venezuela's decision to curb the flights of U.S. carriers, and the foreign policy towards Sudan and Iran. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191355-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191355-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and General Pace talked about the U.S. armed forces aid in Philippines after the mud slides. Topics included current U.S. involvement in Iraq and U.S. government's foreign policy. They responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191315-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191315-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Ereli talked about the current U.S. assistance to the Philippines. Topics included military involvement in the relief and current U.S. relations with Israeli and Palestinian governments. He responded to questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191321-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191321-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. McCormack talked with the reporters about the U.S. response to the mudslides in the Philippines. He also responded to questions from reporters about the influence of Iran in Iraq, U.S. aid to the Palestinian refugees, and U.S. policy about Palestinian territories. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191300-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/191300-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave her fifth State of the Nation Address (SoNA) before a Joint Session of Congress. She had been accused of corruption and recently apologized for speaking to an election official before the final votes were announced in last May's election. President Arroyo proposed a shift to a parliamentary form of government, in response to what she admitted was a political crisis. Opposition leaders had called for her resignation and were moving forward with impeachment proceedings. Portions of the program were in Tagalog with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187944-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/187944-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo gave her State of the Nation address before a Joint Session of Congress. President Arroyo was re-elected on May 10. She outlined her agenda for the next six years, which includes: jobs, education, youth opportunity and the budget. The president also talked about Angelo de la Cruz, a Filipino truck driver who was captured by Iraqi militants on July 7. Two weeks after his capture, President Arroyo ordered withdrawal of Filipino troops from Iraq. Angelo de la Cruz was then released by the Iraqi militants. Some of the speech was in Filipino with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182979-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182979-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was inaugurated. In her inaugural speech, President Arroyo outlined her six-year term, pledging to balance the budget by 2009, create new jobs and modernize the banking system. She has served as interim president since January 2001 after anti-corruption protests forced the former president, Joseph Estrada from office. Some of the program was in Filipino with English translation. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182519-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/182519-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT As part of a six-day trip overseas, President Bush addressed a joint session of the Philippine Congress. He talked about U.S.-Philippine relations and about the war on terror. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178742-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178742-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Macapagal-Arroyo talked about the importance of the United Nations in fighting terrorism and relieving human suffering. She also expressed support for reforming and strengthening the United Nations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178375-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/178375-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President and Mrs. Bush held a state dinner for Philippine President Macapagal-Arroyo. Various events surrounding the dinner and state visit were shown, including official arrivals at the White House, dinner preparations, official toasts, and entertainment following the dinner. Ms. Stock talked about the protocols and procedures of state dinners throughout the various events of the evening. She also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176668-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176668-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT As part of a state visit to the U.S. President Macapagal-Arroyo and President Bush spoke to reporters about a number of issues, including relations between the U.S. and the Philippines, efforts to combat terrorism, and trade issues. Following their remarks they answered questions from reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176668-2 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/176668-2 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Reyes talked about the role of the Philippines in combating international terrorist networks. Among the issues he addressed were financing anti-terrorism efforts and military resources committed to the operation. Following his remarks he answered questions from reporters in the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171965-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/171965-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and General Myers briefed reporters on a number of issues including investigations into a friendly-fire incident in which several Canadian soldiers were killed, military assistance in the Philippines, and military operations in Afghanistan. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169715-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169715-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Participants talked about threats posed by terrorist cells located in remote regions of the Philippines. Among the issues they discussed were religious and ethnic diversity in the country, the history of violence and separatism among several groups, and threats to regional security from terrorist threats in other regional countries. Following their remarks they answered questions from the audience. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169418-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/169418-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Del Rosario talked about U.S. military assistance in the fight against terrorist cells in the Philippines linked to the al-Qaida network. He also responded to viewer comments and questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168396-3 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168396-3 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Rumsfeld and General Myers briefed reporters on military action in Afghanistan, the status of detainees in Afghanistan and Cuba, and the deployment of military personnel in the Philippines. Following their remarks they answered questions from the reporters. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168224-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/168224-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The Philippine president is in Washington to mark the 50th anniversary of the Philippines-U.S. Defense Treaty. After their meeting, she and Secretary Rumsfeld came outside the Pentagon and talked briefly with reporters and answered questions. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167412-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167412-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President Macapagal-Arroyo spoke to students at Georgetown University where she was a student in the 1960s. She talked about her government and the problems with terrorism in the Philippines. She was introduced by Mrs. Degioia, the wife of the university's president John Degioia. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167391-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/167391-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Maceda argued against the treaty which would maintain U.S. military bases in the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23148-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23148-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Osmena argued for the ratification the treaty which would allow the United States to maintain military bases in the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23145-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23145-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Salonga argued against the treaty which would maintain the U.S. military bases in the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23143-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23143-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Senator Enrile debated the presence of U.S. military bases in the Philippines and the treaty negotiations currently underway. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23132-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/23132-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Ambassador Pelaez discussed the vote in the Philippines Senate to close Subic Naval Base and offered his analysis on how that decision will impact relations between his country and the United States. The U.S. granted the Philippines independence in 1946 but has continued to maintain a presence on the islands with several military bases. Footage was shown of a portion of the Philippines Senate debate dealing with the military base closing issue. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22172-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22172-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The subcommittee heard testimony on contingency plans for the U.S. military in East Asia following a vote by the Philippine Senate denying the extension of the lease of military bases in the Philippines to the U.S. military. Philippine President Aquino was said to be considering a national referendum on the extension of the lease, according to Subcommittee Chairman Solarz, but it was likely the U.S. military would have to leave its bases on the Philippines. Representatives of the Departments of State and Defense testified on the causes for the vote by the Philippine Senate, and discussed the effect of the closure of the four U.S. military bases in the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21536-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21536-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Rep. Stephen Solarz, chairman of the Asian and Pacific Affairs subcommittee of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, discussed the U.S. decision to abandon the U.S. military base in Subic Bay. Rep. Solarz's subcommittee held a hearing on this subject today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21530-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/21530-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Sen. Lugar briefed reporters on issues with impact on American foreign policy, including the situation in the Philippines, in which the Philippine Senate declined to renew the U.S. military's lease on Philippine air and naval bases. He also discussed the agricultural situation in the Soviet Union, and urged the passage of treaties in the Uruguay round of the GATT trade negotiations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22793-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/22793-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Williams briefed reporters on current affairs within the Department of Defense, including the continuing negotiations concerning U.S. military bases in the Philippines, the deployment of U.S. military regiments to provide a U.S. presence in Kuwait, and the question of who was in charge of the Soviet nuclear capability during the failed coup by communist hard-liners the previous week. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20904-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20904-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT State Department spokesman Richard Boucher responded to reporters' questions in the Department of State on U.S. foreign policy concerning U.S.-Philippines relations, and events in the Soviet Union and the Baltic states. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20903-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/20903-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House and Senate met in a joint meeting to receive an address by Her Excellency Violeta Chamorro. The House agreed to H.Res. 124, electing Representative Edwards of Oklahoma to the Committee on Education and Labor. The House completed all general debate on H.Con. Res. 121, revising the congressional budget for the 1991 fiscal year and setting forth the budget for the next five years, but came to no resolution thereupon. Messages were read by the President concerning the Department of Health and Human Services, U.S.-Eastern European relations, federal trade policies, and energy conservation standards. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17595-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/17595-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Secretary Manglapus is in the United States to meet with legislators and administration officials following recent announcements by the United States and the Philippines that significant progress had been made in negotiations over military bases in the Philippines. His remarks focused on these sensitive talks. Secretary Manglapus said his job is to "explore ways by which certain gaps that may still exist between the American and Philippine positions may be closed." He said that this is not a real estate deal. It is a relationship that exists between the needs of each country. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/16870-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT President of the General Assembly De Marco addressed the assembly on current issues of today. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14447-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14447-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Philippines Finance Minister and Chairman of the Coordinating Council of the Philippines Assistance Program, Jesus Estanislao, spoke on his country's economic challenges and prospects of the 1990's. Although the events and rhetoric surrounding the Philippines often appear problematic, he said that there has been significant progress toward economic recovery. "Inflation is enemy number one of the Philippines economy," said Dr. Estanisloa. He explained that the Philippines needs to keep a healthy balance between day-to-day concerns and the long-term homework associated with economic development. Although passed by the democratic government, implementation of his broad economic reform package has been hindered by political partisanism. Dr. Estanislao was born and raised in the Philippines. He received his secondary education in the United States, with a Masters in Economics from Fordham College and a Ph.D. from Harvard. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14228-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/14228-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Boucher updated reporters on the situation in Liberia and the fate of Americans there and on events in the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13046-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/13046-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The ambassador discussed the communist insurgency, U.S. bases, the policies and plans of President Acquino and the U.S.-Philippine relations. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12358-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12358-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The future of U.S. military facilities in the Philippines are the subject of talks in Manila this week between U.S. and Philippine officials. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12280-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/12280-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10126-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10126-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10105-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/10105-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Some remarks in Philippino. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9849-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9849-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Mr. Manglapus refers to a bandwagon of democracy in Latin America, Asia and Eastern Europe. He discusses the Aquino government's efforts to deal with threats to democracy, without sacrificing human rights. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9875-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9875-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9870-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9870-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The presidents exchange toasts. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9867-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9867-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9282-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/9282-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT Stanley Karnow, author of [In Our Image: America's Empire in the Philippines], traces America's colonial experience in the Philippines. Beginning with the U.S. victory over the Spanish at Manila in 1898, Karnow discusses the process of "Americanization" and the impact of U.S. policies on the Philippines. Significant events such as the influence of General Douglas MacArthur, the rise and reign of President Marcos, and the revolution that brought President Corazon Aquino to power are examined. Mr. Karnow concludes by predicting what will happen to the Philippines in the next 10-20 years. Mr. Karnow also talked about his 1983 book, [Vietnam: A History]. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7773-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7773-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT The House agreed to H.Con.Res. 121, expressing the sense of Congress with respect to the assassination of Colonel James Rowe in the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7694-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7694-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT A noted opponent of several policies of President Corazon Aquino presents his views of Phillippine democracy. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7454-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7454-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT An oversight hearing was held on foreign aid requests for the Philippines. http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7074-1 info@c-spanarchives.org (National Cable Satellite Corporation) http://www.c-spanvideo.org/program/7074-1 Tue, 27 Nov 2012 00:00:00 GMT