MANILA, Philippines — The United States’ Air Force One landed at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport around 1:30 p.m.with U.S. President Barack Obama on board. Obama disembarked from the plane and was greeted by Philippine officials. He came from his visit in Malaysia.
The U.S. President then boarded a US presidential chopper which will bring him to Malacanang where Philippine President Benigno Aquino III will be leading the welcome ceremony for the U.S. head of state. (Eagle News Service)
UPDATE
President Obama and President Benigno Aquino III have now met in Malacanang amid protests from several militant groups. This after just hours of officials signing a new defense pact with the United States, which will increase the presence of U.S. military personnel and machinery in the country.