The Governor-general arrives in the Republic of the Philippines

The Governor-General and Mr Michael Bryce arrived in Manila, Republic of the Philippines, to begin a State Visit at the invitation of President His Excellency Benigno ‘Noynoy’ Aquino III.

The Governor-General was escorted through an Honour Guard by the Commanding General of the Philippine Air Force, Major General Lauro Catalino de la Cruz.

Ms Bryce is the first Australian Governor-General to undertake a State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines.