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Fordham
University president Rev. Joseph O’Hare, S.J. confers on President Gloria
Macapagal-Arroyo an honorary doctor of laws degree Wednesday (Thursday in Manila), making
her and the late President Diosdado Macapagal the first ever father and daughter
presidents to receive such an award. The conferment ceremonies were held at the James
McNally Ampitheater at the law school building along 62nd Street in New York
City. At right is John C. Hollowic, Fordham University vice president for academic
affairs. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo witness the exchange of documents by Foreign Affairs Secretary
Blas Ople and United States Secretary of State Colin Powell following the signing of
agreements between the two officials in ceremonies held Tuesday afternoon (Wednesday in
Manila) at the Blair House, where the President is billeted. One of the agreements signed
by Ople and Powell was on cooperation on science and technology that would enable
scientists of both countries to embark on joint education and research. (Malacaņang
Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo meets with the United States senators led by Daniel Inouye and Ted
Stevens during a breakfast meeting Tuesday at the Blair House in Washington, D.C. The two
US senators are sponsors of the long overdued Filipino Equity Bill which seeks to grant
incentives and benefits to the thousands of Filipino war veterans in the United States and
the Philippines. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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Radiant
in her flaming red dress suit, President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo stresses a point during a
press briefing that followed her bilateral talks with President George W. Bush Monday (May
19) at the White House. The President revealed that the United States would provide 30
helicopters to the Armed Forces of the Philippines, part of Bush’s commitment to
address the pressing needs of the AFP in its fight against terrorism. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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Saying
he is proud to call President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo a friend, US President George Bush
formally welcomes the Chief Executive to the Oval Office of the White House on Monday (May
19) shortly after she was accorded a formal arrival ceremony in Washington, D.C.
(Malacaņang Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and US President George W. Bush answer questions during a press
briefing that followed their bilateral talks at the White House Monday (May 19) in
Washington, D.C. The two heads of state announced that they have agreed to launch a
comprehensive review of the security needs of the Philippines and how best the US could
support the AFP modernization program. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, radiant in a flaming red dress suit, waves to the gallery as she
was formally welcomed by President George W. Bush during a formal arrival ceremony at the
South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. Monday (May 19). With them are First
Lady Laura Bush and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo. Bush referred to Mrs.
Macapagal-Arroyo as "a great example of leadership in a part of the world that is a
dangerous part of the world." (Malacaņang Photo) |
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US
President George Bush guides President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to his Oval Office shortly
after the formal arrival honors at the White House grounds Monday in Washington, D.C. Also
in photo are Foreign Affairs Secretary Blas F. Ople, US Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld
and other American officials. It was only the third time in his administration that Bush
accorded a head of state with the pomp of a state visit complete with military honors and
a 21-gun salute. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo pose with United States
President George W. Bush and First Lady Laura Bush shortly before the state dinner at the
White House in Washington Monday (May 19). The Philippine President is only the third head
of state accorded the privilege of a state visit in the Bush administration at the Yellow
Oval Room of the White House. (Malacaņang Photo). |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo are welcomed by Spencer
Geissinger, Assistant Chief Protocol of the United States, shortly after their arrival
Monday (Manila time) at Fort McNair in Washington, D.C. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo greets the two rescued Abu Sayyaf hostages, Flora Montolo ( left)
and Norie Bendijo, before boarding her plane bound for the United States Saturday (May
17). The two hostages joined Cabinet officials and military commanding officers in sending
the President off for the US. The President is scheduled to leave for the US on an eight-
day state visit upon the invitation of President George Bush. (Malacaņang Photo) |
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President
Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo salutes as she marches past the honor guard during departure rites
at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Saturday night (May 17). The President is
scheduled to meet President George W. Bush on May 19 as part of her eight-day visit to the
United States. With the President is AFP Chief of Staff General Narciso Abaya.
(Malacaņang Photo) |
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