The document discusses American Corners, which are partnerships between US Embassies and host institutions that provide resources and programming to promote mutual understanding between the US and other countries. American Corners offer books, media, computers, and internet access about American culture and provide English language programs, lectures, films, and exhibits. The US Embassy Public Affairs Section coordinates cultural programs and media relations to support American Corners. A Memorandum of Understanding outlines each partnership and the contributions of the Embassy and host institution. The document lists several American Corners located in universities throughout the Philippines.

1. American Corners:GlobalKnowledge and Partnership

2. American Corners partnerships access to current and reliable information

3. The mission of each American Corner is to be a partner in promoting mutual understanding with the United States of America. Mission Statement

4. Goals accurate information about United States open dialogue through programs that build bridges of understanding access to English language resources, computers, and the Internet exchange programs

5. The Resources Reference titles Books about English teaching and learning Works of fiction U.S. State Department publications about topics such as studying in the United States Audio , video and other non-print resources Online information from U.S. Government websites

6. Programs Lectures, symposia, presentations Film viewing Digital Video Conferencing Webchat Training, workshops Exhibits Outreach

7. Roles of the U.S. Embassy Information Resource Centers (IRC) IRC staff work with American Corners staff to help select U.S. books and reference materials and to assist with their use in answering questions about the U.S.

8. Roles of the U.S. Embassy The Public Affairs Section This section of the U.S. Embassy Manila coordinates cultural programs, supports English language programs, and is the main contact for media relations and information dissemination. An IRC staff member is normally designated as the Embassy liaison with American Corners.

9. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) is an agreement signed between the U.S. Embassy and the institution hosting an American Corner. An MOU is signed by the head of the institution and by the Public Affairs Officer or other representative of the U.S. Embassy. It outlines the institution’s contributions to the American Corner and describes what the Embassy will contribute to the partnership. Property (books, equipment, etc.) is not listed in the MOU but is detailed in specific property grants issued by PAS.

11. Mariano Marcos State University, Batac, Ilocos Norte

13. University of St. La Salle, Bacolod City

14. Silliman University, Dumaguete City

16. Notre Dame University, Cotabato City

17. Silliman University, Dumaguete City

18. Ateneo de Davao University, Davao City

19. Notre Dame of Jolo College, Jolo

20. Mindanao State University, Marawi City

21. Mindanao State University, TawiTawi