US President Barack Obama arrives in Bangkok, Thailand in November 2012. Photo: Cole Pennington
US President Barack Obama will visit Manila Oct. 11-12 as part of a tour of Southeast Asia.
This will be Obama’s first ever visit to the Philippines and his last stop on a trip that will also include Brunei, Indonesia, and Malaysia.
Recent tensions between the Philippines and China over territorial claims in the South China Sea will weigh heavily on Obama’s agenda in Manila, as well as an agreement to increase the rotational presence of American forces in the country.
Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said over dzRB radio yesterday that they could not disclose the complete agenda of Obama’s visit scheduled on Oct. 11-12.
Valte said the full details of the visit would be announced as soon as they are finalized.
She said the hostilities in Zamboanga City would not affect preparations for the visit set a long time ago, the Philippine Star reported.
For Coconuts Bangkok’s coverage of Obama’s 2012 trip toThailand, click here, here, and here.
