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Philippine president off to US for 10-day visit

Jun 21, 2008, 8:32 GMT

Manila - President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo was to leave on Saturday for a 10-day visit to the United States where she would meet with President George W Bush. Arroyo, accompanied by her husband, 10 cabinet secretaries, two senators and 59 congressmen, was to take a commercial flight bound for California Saturday evening. Arroyo was to discuss with Bush 'outstanding global issues of common concern to the two countries, notably terrorism, food security, non-proliferation of nuclear arms and human rights.' According to a statement released by her officer, Arroyo will also meet with US businessmen and members of Filipino communities in the US.

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