Remarks by President Obama and President Benigno Aquino III of the Philippines in Joint Press Conference, April 28, 2014

Manila, Philippines–(ENEWSPF)–April 28, 2014 – 3:40 P.M. PHT

PRESIDENT AQUINO:  The honorable President of the United States Barack Obama and his official delegation, members of the Cabinet present, members of the press, ladies and gentlemen: good afternoon.

Today, the Philippines welcomes President Obama and his delegation on his first state visit to the Philippines. The United States is a key ally, a strategic partner, and a reliable friend of the Philippines.

With this visit, we…