Ceremonial Welcome for the President of the Republic of the Philippines

The Governor-General welcomed His Excellency Mr Benigno Simeon Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines, at Government House, Canberra.

On arrival, President Aquino received a 21-gun and national salute before being invited to inspect a Tri-Service Guard of Honour.

The Governor-General was later joined by the President for formal talks followed by a lunch hosted in honour of the President’s State Visit.

Ms Bryce previously undertook a State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines, at the invitation of the President, in April 2012.