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USDA Under Secretary Bekkering and Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Ewing present certificates to eight Filipino organizations as Key Partners in U.S. Agricultural Excellence and Prosperity.
<\/p>\nUSDA Under Secretary Bekkering and Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires Ewing present certificates to eight Filipino organizations as Key Partners in U.S. Agricultural Excellence and Prosperity.
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April\u00a028, 2026, Manila\u2014As part of the celebration of the 80th anniversary of U.S.-Philippine diplomatic ties and the Freedom 250\u00a0commemoration of\u00a0the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, the\u00a0United States\u00a0is organizing a series of\u00a0Galing USA\u00a0promotions in April\u00a0and May\u00a0to showcase\u202fthe exceptional quality,\u202fversatility, and local application of U.S. food products and expand market access for American agribusiness in the Philippines.\u00a0<\/p>\n
In partnership with\u00a0the\u00a0Foreign Agricultural Service of the\u00a0U.S.\u00a0Department of Agriculture\u00a0(USDA),\u00a0ten\u00a0of the\u00a0Philippines\u2019\u00a0finest\u202frestaurants\u202fcelebrate American Restaurant Month\u00a0by\u00a0offering special dishes that\u00a0demonstrate\u00a0how America\u2019s finest beef, poultry, and specialty ingredients inspire culinary excellence across cooking styles and traditions.\u00a0\u00a0From April 13 to May 13,\u00a0the\u00a0following\u00a0restaurants\u00a0and their branches across 32 locations\u00a0will offer special menu items ranging from USDA ribeye steaks\u00a0and\u00a0U.S. duck confit\u00a0to selections of American cheeses:\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bizu\u00a0Patisserie and\u00a0Caf\u00e9\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Dickey\u2019s Barbeque Pit\u00a0 <\/p>\n
Leading a U.S. Agribusiness Trade Mission\u00a0to the Philippines,\u00a0Deputy Under Secretary\u00a0for Trade and Foreign Agricultural Affairs\u00a0Michelle\u00a0Bekkering\u00a0said,\u00a0\u201cThis initiative highlights the strong partnership between our nations and\u00a0showcases\u00a0the exceptional quality of U.S. products featured on\u00a0these\u00a0menus.\u00a0\u00a0U.S. products are celebrated for their unparalleled quality and standards, which is why so many exceptional restaurants choose to incorporate U.S. ingredients into their culinary creations.\u201d<\/p>\n
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USDA Under Secretary Bekkering joins Robinsons Supermarket Corporation Senior Merchandising Director Rosemarie Vierneza and officials from the U.S. Embassy and Robinsons Supermarket to launch the \u201cAuthentic American Flavors\u201d promotion at The Marketplace at Parqal Mall, Para\u00f1aque City, on April 13.<\/p>\n
USDA is also partnering with The Marketplace and Metro Supermarket to\u00a0promote\u00a0a\u00a0wide\u00a0range of\u00a0American\u00a0food and beverage products,\u00a0including\u00a0U.S. meat and poultry, cheese, and blueberries.\u00a0\u00a0Shoppers can taste\u00a0\u201cAuthentic American Flavors\u201d\u00a0at The Marketplace\u00a0Parqal\u00a0Mall\u00a0location in\u00a0Para\u00f1aque\u00a0City\u00a0and\u00a0experience the\u00a0\u201cGreat American Food Fest\u201d\u00a0at Metro Supermarket\u2019s\u00a0Market! Market!\u00a0location in\u00a0Taguig City\u00a0from April 13 to\u00a026.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cAmerican farmers and ranchers are proud to supply high-quality and delicious products to consumers here in the Philippines,\u201d said\u00a0Deputy Under Secretary Bekkering.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cWe\u00a0greatly value\u00a0our strong partnership with Filipino retailers like\u00a0The Marketplace\u00a0and Market!\u00a0Market!,\u00a0who help bring the best of American agriculture and flavors to Filipino households.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
On April 14,\u00a0Deputy\u00a0Under Secretary Bekkering\u00a0led the awarding of Key Partners in U.S. Agricultural Excellence and Prosperity\u00a0to\u00a0eight\u00a0Filipino\u00a0organizations\u00a0for their\u00a0valuable contributions to strengthening bilateral trade and food security\u00a0by making\u202fhigh-quality\u00a0U.S.\u00a0food and agricultural products available to Filipino consumers.\u00a0\u00a0\u201cThe awardees\u00a0constitute nearly\u00a0200 years of combined U.S.-Philippines partnership.\u00a0\u00a0We are truly honored by your continued trust in U.S. agriculture, and grateful for the role each of you plays in strengthening our bilateral relationship,\u201d\u00a0she noted.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The\u00a0awardees are:\u00a0<\/p>\n
Century Pacific Food, Inc.\u00a0
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Dane International Commodities, Inc.\u00a0
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Meat Importers and Traders Association\u00a0
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Philippine Association of Feed Millers, Inc.\u00a0
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Philippine Association of Flour Millers, Inc.\u00a0
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Philippine Association of Meat Processors, Inc.\u00a0
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Robinsons Retail Holdings, Inc.\u00a0
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U.S. Embassy\u00a0Charg\u00e9\u00a0d\u2019Affaires,\u00a0a.i., Y. Robert Ewing added,\u00a0\u201cThis recognition\u00a0reflects the broader strength of the U.S.-Philippine\u00a0trade\u00a0relationship\u00a0as partners in prosperity.\u00a0\u00a0It is an auspicious occasion to\u00a0recognize\u00a0this\u00a0inaugural class of honorees\u00a0as we celebrate\u00a0the 80th anniversary\u00a0of U.S.-Philippine diplomatic ties\u00a0this year.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The Philippines is the tenth largest market for U.S. agricultural and food products, averaging $3.4 billion in annual exports over the past five years.<\/p>\n
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U.S. Department of Agriculture Under Secretary Michelle Bekkering (center), U.S. Embassy Charg\u00e9 d\u2019Affaires, a.i., Y. Robert Ewing (fourth from left), and U.S. Embassy Agricultural Counselor Michael Ward (third from left) join partner restaurant representatives at the American Restaurant Month launch<\/p>\n
Galing USA is an initiative by USDA\u00a0through\u00a0the\u00a0U.S. Embassy in the Philippines\u2019 Foreign Agricultural Service, aimed at promoting high-quality U.S. food and beverage products in the Philippine market.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n