President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gets a firm handshake and warm sendoff from Vice President Teofisto Guingona, Jr. during the departure ceremony at the Terminal 1 of the Ninoy Aquino International Airport this morning (December 2). Among those who saw the President off on her four-day state visit to Japan are (from left) newly-appointed Agriculture Secretary Luis Lorenzo, Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. and Executive Secretary Alberto Romulo. (Malacaņang Photo)