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MANILA, Philippines April 28 (ENS) — United States President Barack Obama thanked Filipinos for their hospitality in a state dinner in Malacanang Monday night. Obama arrived at around 7:30 p.m. after a brief rest at his hotel. He was led by President Benigno Aquino III to the state dinner room. In a speech before the state dinner, the 44th U.S. President noted that he has had a taste of Philippine adobo back in the White […]
MANILA, April 28 (PNA) — United States President Barack Obama said the newly signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the US and the Philippines will benefit the two countries, particularly on military readiness and response to calamities. In a press conference with President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang on Monday, Obama said the goal of the new defense cooperation agreement is wide-ranging. The US President said that both countries have maintained strong alliance […]
MANILA, Philippines April 28 (ENS) — United States President Barack Obama stressed his country’s’ role in an increasingly turbulent world situation as one wherein military force would only be used as a “last resort.” In a joint press conference with Philippine President Benigno Aquino III in Malacanang, Obama said that there would always be territorial disputes around the world but the use of military force had been proven by history as something that should be […]
MANILA, Philippines — United States President Barack Obama and Philippine President Benigno Aquino III started bilateral meetings, along with officials from both sides, in Malacanang at around 2:30 p.m. Before this, Obama signed the official guestbook in Malacanang. Both leaders appeared to be in high spirits as they discussed issues during the meeting. Security and trade issues are expected to be discussed in the meeting. Later in the afternoon, both Obama and Aquino were expected to […]
MANILA, Philippines — United States President Barack Obama arrived in Malacanang shortly after 2 p.m. aboard a black limousine. He was immediately greeted by the President Aquino. Arrival honors ensued with a 21-gun salute. President Aquino led the warm welcome for the US head of state amid the sweltering heat. President Obama is expected to participate in a joint press conference with President Aquino later at around 3:45 p.m. At around 5 p.m., he is […]
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 […]
MANILA, Philippines — United States President Barack Obama is set to arrive in the country today, as he departs from Malaysia where he has said that the U.S. is committed to helping maintain the peace and stability in Asia. “I believe that together we can make the Asia Pacific more secure, and America has the strongest melter in the world but we don’t see conflict, we see to keep the peace. We want a future where disputes are resolved peacefully […]
BY ROSEMARIE FRANCISCO AND MATT SPETALNICK MANILA/KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – The United States and the Philippines have signed a new 10-year security pact on Monday that will allow for a larger U.S. military presence as it struggles to raise its defense capabilities amid territorial disputes with China. The agreement, which establishes a framework for a beefed-up rotation of U.S. troops, ship and warplanes through the Philippines, was formally sealed just hours before U.S. President Barack Obama arrives in Manila, […]
MANILA, Philippines — Under an early morning clear blue sky on April 26, almost half a million people gathered at the open grounds of the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City to witness a very important occasion. A year ago, in the same summer month of April, Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo launched a project called, “Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko” or “My Countrymen, My Brethren.” It was meant to reach […]
U.S. President Barack Obama’s upcoming visit to the Philippines on April 28 highlights Manila’s desire to strengthen bonds with its longtime ally amid rising tensions in the Asia-Pacific region. The Philippines has said the focus of Obama’s two-day visit in Manila will centre on defence and bilateral cooperation. Obama is also expected to sign a security pact that will allow for increased use of Philippine bases by U.S. ships, aircraft and troops. Filipinos, who look to the U.S. as a big brother […]
Free medical and dental services were provided by the religious group Iglesia Ni Cristo thru its project, “Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko” that held its first year anniversary this April. The medical and dental service mission held at the SM Mall of Asia grounds Saturday (April 26) started at around 8 a.m. and ended before noon. Eagle News reporter Jerold Tagbo interviewed Dr. Rowel Bertuben, head of the medical and dental team, who said that […]
Eagle News reporter Weng dela Fuente reports from the site of the photo exhibit at the SM Mall of Asia that showed the various activities of the Iglesia Ni Cristo’s relief-medical-evangelical service mission dubbed as “Kabayan Ko, Kapatid Ko” which was launched on April 13 last year in Binondo, Manila. The photo exhibit is housed in a 30 meter by 50 meter tent-complex that was specially built for the event. No less than INC […]
