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Executive
Secretary Eduardo Ermita stresses a point in a speech he read for President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during the 2007 National Convention of the
Philippine Government Employees Association (PGEA) Friday (December 7) at
Malacanang's Heroes Hall. The convention has for its theme "Nagkakaisang
Kawani: Moog ng Katapatan, Katatagan at Kapayapaan.” (Leonardo Serra-OPS/NIB
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LONDON—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo invites the London business
community to come and see the bright investment prospects that await them in
mining, energy, tourism, business process outsourcing, infrastructure and
agriculture-related projects in the Philippines as she delivers her
statement during the Philippine Business Forum Thursday (Dec. 6) at the Four
Seasons Hotel in London. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) |
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LONDON--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo hosts a breakfast meeting with
chief executive officers (CEOs) of the London business community at the
Dorchester Hotel in London Thursday (Dec. 6). Among those with her in photo
are Finance Secretary Margarito Teves (3rd from left) and Foreign Affairs
Secretary Alberto Romulo (2nd from right). (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) |
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LONDON--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her statement during the
Philippine Business Forum Thursday (Dec. 6) at the Four Seasons Hotel in
London. The President pointed out that the Philippine economy has reached a
“new level of maturity and stability, with some of the strongest
macroeconomic fundamentals in 20 years.” (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) |
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LONDON--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures to stress a point in her
statement during the Hong Kong & Shanghai Banking Corp. (HSBC) Investors’
Forum at Dorchester Hotel in London Thursday (Dec. 6). With the President in
photo are (from left) Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Amando Tetangco
Jr.; Finance Secretary Margarito Teves and Robert Gray, senior chairman of
HSBC’s Debt Finance Advisory Group. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) |
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LONDON--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo accepts a marzipan cake presented
to her by Jerry Lagudas and Felix Baker of the Philippine Chef Association
in London during the cocktails tendered in her honor by the Filipino
community in the United Kingdom Wednesday (Dec. 5) at the Dorchester Hotel.
Upon her arrival at the Heathrow Airport Wednesday afternoon (London time)
from her successful four-day state visit to Spain, the President went
straight to the hotel to address the gathering of the Filipinos in the
United Kingdom. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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PGMA AT
MEETING WITH FILCOM IN LONDON -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures
to stress a point in her speech before members of the Filipino community in
London Wednesday evening (Dec. 5) at the Dorchester Hotel in London. Upon
her arrival at the Heathrow Airport from her four-day state visit to Spain,
the President went straight to the hotel for her meeting with the Filipino
community. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures as she stresses a point
during the Confederacion Espanola de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE)
Spanish-Philippines Business Forum Tuesday (Dec. 4) at the CEOE Headquarters
in Madrid. Flanking the President are CEOE officials Juan Jimenez de Aguilar
(left) and Alfredo Bonet. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo delivers her statement during the
Confederacion Espanola de Organizaciones Empresariales (CEOE)
Spanish-Philippines Business Forum at the CEOE Headquarters in Madrid
Tuesday (Dec. 4). With her in photo are (from left) Foreign Affairs
Secretary Alberto Romulo, CEOE Vice President Juan Jimenez De Aguilar, CEOE
Secretary General Alfredo Bonet, and Trade and Industry Secretary Peter
Favila. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo gestures as she stresses a point in
her message during the 3rd Tribuna Espana-Filipinas Tuesday (Dec. 4) at the
Interior Lobby of Casa Asia Building, Palacio del Patio de Miraflores in
Madrid. Looking on is Spanish Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Miguel Angel Maratinos. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—A beaming President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo prepares to deliver her
statement during the opening ceremony Tuesday (Dec. 4) of the 3rd Tribuna
Espana-Filipinas at the Interior Lobby of Casa Asia Building, Palacio del
Patio de Miraflores in Madrid, Spain. With her in photo is Spanish Minister
of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation Miguel Angel Marinos. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB
Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo views the paintings and exhibits of
Filipino artists at the Casa Asia Exhibit Hall after the opening ceremony of
the 3rd Tribuna Espana-Filipinas at the Casa Asia Building, Palacio del
Patio de Miraflores in Madrid Tuesday (Dec. 4). (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo looks as her daughter Luli Arroyo
pins on her the Medalla de Oro from the Rector of the Alcala de Henares
University in Madrid Tuesday (Dec. 4). The Medalla de Oro is the most
prestigious and highest award that may be conferred by the university to
Heads of State. (Rey Baniquet-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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SECRETARY BUNYE IN MADRID—Press Secretary and Presidential Spokesman Ignacio
R. Bunye was conferred by the Spanish King the Gran Cruz de Isabel Catolica
as member of the official delegation during the state visit of President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Spain. He is shown in picture wearing the
decoration during the Gala Dinner tendered by King Juan Carlos and Queen
Sofia in honor of President Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo in
Madrid. (Malacanang Photo). |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo offers a toast to His Majesty King
Juan Carlos I during a Gala Dinner hosted by the King and Queen Sofia de
Grecia for the President and Party at the Palacio Real de Madrid Monday
(Dec. 3). The President is in Spain for a four-day state visit marking the
60th anniversary of Philippines-Spain relations. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB
Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo views an exhibition of
Filipiniana archives and collections of the Spanish Senate Library during
her visit to the Spanish Senate at the Plaza de la Marina Espanola Monday
(Dec. 3). The President is in Spain for a four-day state visit marking the
60th anniversary of Philippines-Spain relations. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB
photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo accepts the Golden Key of the
City of Madrid from Madrid Mayor Alberto Ruiz-Gallardon during her visit at
the Ayuntamiento de Madrid (Madrid City Hall) at Plaza de la Villa Monday
(Dec. 3). The President is in Spain for a four-day state visit marking the
60th anniversary of Philippines-Spain relations. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB
photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain -- President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, First Gentleman Jose Miguel
Arroyo (left), Spanish King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia de Grecia stand at
the Tribune of Honor where they viewed the parade of the Royal Honor Guards
during the welcome ceremony for the President at the sprawling courtyard of
the Palacio Real de el Pardo Monday (Dec. 3). The President is in Spain for
a four-day state visit marking the 60th anniversary of Philippines-Spain
relations. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo
(left), Spanish King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia de Grecia view the parade
of Royal Honor Guards during the arrival honors and welcome ceremony for the
President at the Palacio Real de el Pardo Front Courtyard Monday (Dec. 3).
The President is in Spain for a four-day state visit marking the 60th
anniversary of Philippines-Spain relations. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, escorted by Spanish King Juan
Carlos I, troops the line of Royal Honor Guards during the arrival honors
and welcome ceremony for the President at the Palacio Real de el Pardo Front
Courtyard Monday (Dec. 3). The President is in Spain for a four-day state
visit making the 60th anniversary of Philippines-Spain relations. (Rey S.
Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel
Arroyo are welcomed by Spanish King Juan Carlos I and Queen Sofia de Grecia
upon their arrival at the Palacio Real de el Pardo Courtyard Monday (Dec.
3). The President is in Spain for a four-day state visit marking the 60th
anniversary of Philippines-Spain relations. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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MADRID,
SPAIN--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo receives a Manifesto of Support
from the Filipino Community in Spain during her meeting with them at the La
Salle Colegio Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas in Madrid Sunday evening
(Dec. 2). The President is in Madrid for a four-day state visit to Spain. (
Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is welcomed warmly by members of the
Filipino Community in Spain prior to their meeting at the La Salle Colegio
Nuestra Senora de las Maravillas in Madrid Sunday evening (Dec. 2). The
President is in Madrid for a historic four-day state visit to Spain. (Rey S.
Baniquet/OPS-NIB Photo) |
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MADRID,
Spain—President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo waves to acknowledge the greetings
and cheers of the members of the Filipino Community in Spain before the
start of their meeting at the La Salle Colegio Nuestra Senora de las
Maravillas in Madrid, Spain Sunday evening (Dec. 2). (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB
Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is escorted by First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo as
she disembarks from the presidential plane at the Madrid Barajas
International Airport Sunday afternoon (Dec. 2) to begin her historic
four-day state visit to Spain. Behind the First Couple in photo is
presidential daughter Luli Arroyo. (Rey S. Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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PGMA
ARRIVES IN MADRID--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is welcomed by RP
Ambassador's Wife Conchitina Sevilla-Bernardo (center) upon the Chief
Executive’s arrival at the Madrid Barajas International Airport Sunday
afternoon (Dec. 2) to start her historic four-day state visit to Spain. Her
state visit marks the 60th anniversary of Philippine-Spanish relations. Also
in photo is Foreign Affairs Secretary Alberto Romulo (left). (Rey S.
Baniquet/OPS-NIB photo) |
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PGMA OFF
FOR STATE VISIT TO SPAIN--President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, accompanied by
Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Hermogenes Esperon, salutes the Philippine
colors during departure honors accorded her Saturday night (Dec. 1) at the
Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 2 in Pasay City where
she left for a seven-day trip to Europe that would take her to France, Spain
and the United Kingdom. (Luisito Iglesias-OPS/NIB Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo is all smiles as she shakes hands with House Speaker
Jose de Venecia Jr. before she left Saturday (Dec. 1) for a seven-day trip
to Europe that would take her to France, Spain and the United Kingdom. The
President was earlier accorded departure honors at the Ninoy Aquino
International Airport Centennial Terminal 2 in Pasay City. Also in photo are
(second from left) Executive Secretary Eduardo Ermita, Defense Secretary
Gilbert Teodoro, and justice Secretary Raul Gonzalez. (Benjamin Basug-OPS/NIB
Photo) |
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