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<div><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1782620727848HL3p5hVagAAWwEs (2).jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" width="960"/>New US Ambassador Lee Lipton. Photo from US EmbassyMANILA — New United States Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton has arrived in Manila, the embassy announced Sunday.</div>Lipton — a former businessman — served as chief of staff to the US Mission to the Organization of American States of the US Department of State before he was appointed ambassador, according to the US Senate website.He has 50 years of experience in business, having overseen operations in recognized brands, including Calvin Klein, St. John Knits, and Guess.He also owned several restaurants.Lipton replaces former Ambassador <a href="http://MANILA — New United States ambassador to the Philippines Lee Lipton has arrived in the Philippines. Lipton — a former businessman — has served as chief of staff to the US Mission to the Organization of American States, US Department of State, based on the US Senate website. Before entering public service, Lipton oversaw operations in several recognized brands, including Calvin Klein, St. John Knits, and Guess. He also owned several restaurants. Lipton replaced former ambassador MaryKay Loss Carlson, who stepped down from the post January this year. The Philippines and the US is celebrating its 80th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The US is also celebrating its 250th year of its independence. “We look forward to your leadership as we continue to mark #USPH80 and #Freedom250,” the US Embassy said as it welcomed Lipton.">MaryKay Loss Carlson</a>, who stepped down from the post January this year after being nearly four years as US envoy.The Philippines and the US are celebrating the 80th anniversary of thir diplomatic relations.The US is also celebrating the 250th year of its independence.“We look forward to your leadership as we continue to mark #USPH80 and #Freedom250,” the US Embassy said as it welcomed Lipton.

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New US Ambassador Lee Lipton arrives in PH

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Published June 28, 2026 12:41 PM PHT

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