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BABE’S EYE VIEW FROM WASHINGTON D.C.
The triumphant return of Trump
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - January 19, 2025 - 12:00am
Tomorrow, Jan. 20, 2025, at exactly noon, Donald John Trump will make history with his triumphant return as the 47th president of the United States of America.
Top global risks in 2025
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - January 12, 2025 - 12:00am
Over the years, I have developed good relations with a wide range of think tanks in Washington, DC.
Building on past relationships
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - January 5, 2025 - 12:00am
Over the holidays, I took a short break from the cold weather in Washington, DC with time to play golf in West Palm Beach, Florida where the weather was exceptionally wonderful. I played at the exclusive Trump International...
Washington getting ready for the transfer of power
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 29, 2024 - 12:00am
On January 20th next year, Donald J. Trump will be sworn in at the West Lawn of the US Capitol as the 47th president of the United States.
Department of Migrant Workers plays a crucial role
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 22, 2024 - 12:00am
The demand for overseas Filipino workers continues to grow, with foreign employers preferring Filipinos because of their admirable work ethic.
Economic diplomacy
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 15, 2024 - 12:00am
Following the instructions of President Marcos, our team at the Philippine embassy in Washington, DC is going full blast with our economic diplomacy efforts as we continue our engagements with US legislators and...
Like-minded countries fully support the Philippines
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Clearly, the recent passage of a US Congress House Resolution serves as a strong statement reinforcing the longstanding friendship, mutual commitment to security and economic partnership between the Philippines and...
Trump immigration policy spelled out
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - December 1, 2024 - 12:00am
Although the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States will  take place on Jan. 20, 2025, it’s quite clear what the incoming administration’s immigration policy...
The very real threat of a nuclear war
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 24, 2024 - 12:00am
The escalating war in Ukraine is already sending chills down the spine of many people, most especially those in Europe.
Anticipating the Trump immigration policy
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 17, 2024 - 12:00am
Over the past week, one of the main topics of discussion not only here in Washington, DC but in many parts of the globe is the immigration policy of president-elect Trump. Many of our media friends from the Philippines...
A new day in America
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 10, 2024 - 12:00am
With a loud resounding voice, the American people have clearly spoken, electing Donald J. Trump as the 47th president of the United States.
Fil-Ams split in the coming US election
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - November 3, 2024 - 12:00am
There are clear indications that many Filipino Americans around the United States are split on who they will vote for in the coming US election.
Amid the dark clouds, there is a silver lining
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 27, 2024 - 12:00am
The recent typhoon that hit our country has once again brought to center stage the devastation and suffering our people have to endure due to climate change.
All eyes on the US elections
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 20, 2024 - 12:00am
With just a little over two weeks left before the Nov. 5 presidential elections in the United States, never in the history of the world has so much attention been focused on this election. Poll results show the race...
Technology: The future is here
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 13, 2024 - 12:00am
I was in San Francisco for a couple of days where I was invited to deliver remarks and take part in a forum for the Fleet Week Senior Leaders Seminar onboard the USS Tripoli, an America-class amphibious assault ship....
Powering up the economy
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - October 6, 2024 - 12:00am
I was in New York recently for the 79th UN General Assembly where world leaders, policy makers and experts gathered to discuss the most pressing challenges that the world is facing today, among them climate cha...
We’re living in challenging times
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 29, 2024 - 12:00am
I’m currently in New York for the 79th UN General Assembly high-level meetings together with the Philippine delegation headed by our Secretary of Foreign Affairs Enrique Manalo, DFA Undersecretary Teresa Lazaro...
Politics could ultimately kill the cat
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 22, 2024 - 12:00am
There is that old saying “curiosity can kill a cat” – and in our country, too much politics could ultimately kill all of us. As the May 2025 midterm election draws near with the filing of certificates...
Extradition treaties – important tool against transnational crimes
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 15, 2024 - 12:00am
One of the crimes considered as the most heinous and serious worldwide is the sexual abuse and trafficking of minors and children who are among the most vulnerable members of society.
The ills of social media
by Ambassador B. Romualdez - September 8, 2024 - 12:00am
Initially, social media was meant to help people connect with their friends and loved ones who are unable to meet face-to-face due to geographical distance by using digital technology.
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