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| US President Barack Obama's state visit to the Philippines; April 28-29, 2014 | |
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| Flipzi | Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:20 pm Post #11 |
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![]() photo credit: Inquirer More US investments The US President heralded the Philippines continuous economic growth, promising support from their business sector. “I congratulated President Aquino on the reforms that he’s pursued to make the Philippines more competitive, through our partnership for growth and our Millennium Challenge Corporation compact. We are going keep working together to support these efforts so that more Filipinos can share in this nation’s economic progress because growth has to be broad-based and it has to be inclusive,” he said. Obama also added that US Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker will be bringing a delegation of American businessmen to the Philippines in June “to explore new opportunities.” http://globalnation.inquirer.net/102964/obama-pledges-unwavering-support-for-ph-denies-intimidating-china#ixzz30B1S4JA6 COMET ONE - Launching of COMET Electric Jeepney by U.S. President Barack Obama US President Barack Obama looks on with approval as he inspects the City Optimized Managed Electric Transport (COMET) e-jeep, designed by US-based Pangaia Motors, LCC, on display at the Sofitel Philippine Plaza Hotel in Pasay, April 29. Plans are underway to have an initial batch of the vehicles ply a SM North EDSA-Monumento route. - Sandra Aguinaldo/GMA News As per report this e-jeep will now be called Comet One following the protocol of naming vehicles carrying the President. Video: Launching of COMET Electric Jeepney by U.S. President Barack Obama http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMY0VH7w68c Edited by Flipzi, Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:42 am.
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Alfred Alexander L. Marasigan Manila, Philippines getflipzi@yahoo.com http://z6.invisionfree.com/flipzi " Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them!" " People don't care what we know until they know we care." | |
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| Flipzi | Mon Apr 28, 2014 9:36 pm Post #12 |
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![]() credit to photo owners “Through our treaty alliance, the United States has an ironclad commitment to defend you, your security and your independence.” - US President Barack Obama said during his toast during the state dinner prepared for him at the Palace. http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/nation/04/28/14/obama-us-will-defend-philippines |
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Alfred Alexander L. Marasigan Manila, Philippines getflipzi@yahoo.com http://z6.invisionfree.com/flipzi " Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them!" " People don't care what we know until they know we care." | |
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| Flipzi | Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:08 am Post #13 |
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![]() PHOTO: US President Barack Obama speaks to Filipino and American troops at Fort Bonifacio in Taguig City on Tuesday, April 29. (Danny Pata GMA News) US troops now enjoy access to PH bases With the dotted lines signed and the hands shook, the access of American troops to Philippine bases for the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement is on full swing. When Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and United States Ambassador Philip Goldberg signed the 10-page document, it ushered in the dawn of a strengthened cooperation between the Philippines and the US. According to the document posted on Malacañang’s official website, American forces and contractors are allowed to conduct “security cooperation exercises, joint and combined training activities, humanitarian assistance and disaster relief activities,” together with Philippine forces inside the bases. Military equipment, vehicles, and aircraft from the US can also be used inside the bases during training exercises. US troops can also use Philippine bases to store their equipment vehicles and construct new buildings if both parties decide on the matter. Also, to dispel fears of radiation damage, nuclear weapons would not be used during the 10-year stay. Read more: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/103160/us-troops-now-enjoy-access-to-ph-bases#ixzz30I8VlucG Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook Commitment to defend the Philippines is ironclad After giving a statement the day before that sounded more of an assurance of peace to China than of support to the Philippines, US President Barack Obama on Tuesday reiterated that it fully backs the Philippines if attacked by another country. “Our commitment to defend the Philippines is ironclad,” he said in a speech in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City. “The United States will keep that commitment because allies never stand alone,” Obama insisted. The visiting President, addressing Filipino and American war veterans and soldiers, pointed out that the two countries have been bound by a Mutual Defense Treaty for more than 60 years. “This treaty means our two nations pledge, and I’m quoting, our ‘common determination to defend themselves against external armed attack, so that no potential aggressor could be under the illusion that either of them stands alone,’” he explained. Before saying that, however, Obama reminded the people that they believe that disputes should be resolved peacefully and not by intimidation or force. “Deepening our alliance as part of our broader vision for the Asia Pacific, we believe that nations and people have the right to live in security and peace and have sovereignty and territorial integrity respected,” he said. “We believe that international law must be upheld, the freedom of navigation must be preserved and commerce must not be impeded.” Read more: http://globalnation.inquirer.net/103102/obama-allies-never-stand-alone#ixzz30I9BjF53 Follow us: @inquirerdotnet on Twitter | inquirerdotnet on Facebook VIDEO: ‘Ironclad commitment, allies don't stand alone.’ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQpDLOAfT38 Edited by Flipzi, Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:24 am.
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Alfred Alexander L. Marasigan Manila, Philippines getflipzi@yahoo.com http://z6.invisionfree.com/flipzi " Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them!" " People don't care what we know until they know we care." | |
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| Flipzi | Wed Apr 30, 2014 12:09 am Post #14 |
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![]() GMA News US President Barack Obama waves before entering Air Force One for his departure at the NAIA on Tuesday, April 29, wrapping up his two-day state visit to the country. Reuters/Romeo Ranoco Air Force One left NAIA at around 11:30AM. http://www.gmanetwork.com/news/photo/58748/obama-flies-back-to-us |
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Alfred Alexander L. Marasigan Manila, Philippines getflipzi@yahoo.com http://z6.invisionfree.com/flipzi " Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them!" " People don't care what we know until they know we care." | |
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