President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo addresses the opening ceremonies of the 32nd session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organizations (UNESCO) held Monday (September 29) at the UNESCO Building in Paris. In her speech, the President formally thanked the UNESCO for its valuable assistance to projects in the Philippines, like the preservation of the ancient Ifugao rice terraces and the impact of the illegal Muro-Ami fishing on the country’s marine resources. (Malacaņang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is welcomed by Vice President Teofisto Guingona, Jr. shortly after her arrival this morning (September 30) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport following a five-day successful visit to the United States and Europe. Also in photo is Deputy Speaker for Visayas Raul Gonzalez. (Malacaņang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo converses with Archbishop Orlando Quevedo (left) after a Holy Mass that he officiated Sunday (September 28) at the Potifico Collegio Filipino in Rome, Italy. The President’s visit to Rome was highlighted by her audience with His Holiness, Pope John Paul II. (Malacaņang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo attends Holy Mass with the delegation of bishops from the Philippines, headed by Archbishop Orlando Quevedo, at the Pontifico Collegio Filipino in Rome, Italy on Sunday (September 28). With the President in photo are (from left) Mrs. Angela Montenegro-Arroyo, Pampanga Vice Governor Juan Miguel Arroyo, Mrs. Maria Victoria Manotok-Arroyo, Diosdado Ignacio Arroyo, First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo, Sen. Aquilino Pimentel, Jr., and Rep. Prospero Nograles. (Malacanang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her speech during the 58th session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly in New York City Friday (September 26, New York time). In her speech, the President cited the country’s commitment to the fight against terrorism. (Malacaņang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo addresses the breakfast meeting with Asia Society and Council on Foreign Relations held Friday (September 26, New York time) at the Asia Society Building, 725 Park Avenue, New York City. (Malacaņang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shakes hands with United Nations (U.N.) Secretary General Kofi Annan Thursday (September 25, New York time) at the U.N. Secretary General’s Office in New York. The President is in New York to address the 58th session of the United Nations General Assembly where she is expected to make a strong pitch for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat in the 15-member U.N. Security Council. (Malacaņang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo meets with Prime Minister Mahatir Mohammad of Malaysia Thursday (September 25, New York time) at Conference Room B1 of the United Nations Building in New York on the first day of her visit to New York City. With the President in photo are (second from left) Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas Ople, Defense Secretary designate Eduardo Ermita, Malaysian Foreign Minister Syed Hamid Albar, and Philippine Permanent Representative to the United Nations Ambassador Lauro Baja, Jr. (Malacanang Photo)
			President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo shakes hands with Vice President Teofisto Guingona, whom she designated as the head of the government caretaker committee during her departure Wednesday night (September 24) for a five-day visit to New York, Rome and Paris. Looking on are First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and other members of her cabinet. (Malacaņang Photo)