It is a great privilege for Philippines’ President Gloria-Macapagal Arroyo to be the first Southeast Asia’s first leader to meet US President Barack Obama this coming July 3o in the White House.

"The president will receive President Arroyo at the White House on July 30, where they will have an opportunity to discuss ways to enhance US-Philippine cooperation on critical global issues including counter-terrorism and climate change, as well as further the traditionally strong alliance and bond between our nations," the White House said in a statement.

President Arroyo’s last visit to the United States was June 2008 where she was able to meet George W. Bush.

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