Arrival of US President Barack Obama 4/28/2014
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Published 2014-04-28
28 April 2014
US President Barack Obama arrives at the Ages Hangar, Balagbag Ramp in Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) at 1:25PM on board Air Force One for a two-day state visit in the country.
President Obama together with his delegation was welcomed by Vice-President Jejomar Binay, US Ambassador Philip Goldberg, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario, Interior and Local Government Secretary Mar Roxas, Philippine Ambassador to US Jose L. Cuisia Jr. and Philippine Air Force Military Commanding General Maj. Gen. Jeffrey F. Delgado.
The US President is expected proceed to Malacañang to meet President Benigno S. Aquino III for bilateral talks to forge new agreements that will strengthen the country's partnership to the US being one of its closest allies in Asia. President Aquino will also host a State Dinner at the Palace in honor of President Obama, showcasing the country's top Filipino cuisine, traditional dances and performance arts.
Early on, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has issued a notice-to-airmen (Notam) advising aircraft to expect delays with the closing of NAIA terminals from 12:30pm to 1:30pm on Monday and Tuesday in preparation for the President Obama's arrival and departure time. Following the Notam, the CAAP has also issued a no-fly zone in Malacañang complex all throughout the visit of the US President as part of the security protocol for a visiting head of state.
US President Barack Obama's visit to the country is the first and will be the last leg to complete his four-nation Asia Pacific Tour where he visited South Korea, Japan and Malaysia.
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All Comments (21)
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One of the most respected presidents world wide.
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I LOVE AMERICA ❤️ AND ALL AMERICANS
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Long live Philippines America. God bless this Nations!
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I love Obama
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welcome aboard mr.president actually welcome to philippines mr. president barack obama. hope you enjoy the trip.
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Long Live Indian American Friendship and Mutual Understanding
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Back when we had a real President, and a decent human being in the White House.
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Always smiling, such a cool President.
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wellcome mr president
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Hello Mr president Barack Obama. You personality and patriotism is Unique... No one how you from win... Action Ejecutiva...are admirable... You can you can...yes you can. EDWIN and my mother...
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Now I know that all the Obama haters are really disliking every video they see of him on youtube. The Philippines happen to love him and obsess over American culture. The thumbs down on this video is hilarious.
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Whenever he aboard the Air Force jet it becomes air force One, when he aboard the helicopter it’ll become Marine One.
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Welcome President Obama! God bless the Philippines and America.
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I LOVE YOU OBAMA!!
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President Obama a great president. He will be remembered for all the good he has done.
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I do appreciate the style and the personality of BOBAMA
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Godbless philippines!!!
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God bless America
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Welcome to the Philippines Mr. President Barrack Hussein Obama ll,
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unique former president in the world
