 ARRIVAL: Welcomed by Mr Carlos Chan, Special Envoy to China, the delegation of the Chinese Middle School students from earthquake-affected areas in Sichuan Province, China arrived Sunday evening (Jan. 11, 2009) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Centennial Terminal 2 in Pasay City. The delegation's visit to the Philippines, from Jan. 11-17, 2009, is in response to the invitiation extended by President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo to President Hu Jintao in August 2008. At the same time, this is part of the Philippines' assistance to the rehabilitation efforts of China. (Marcelino Pascua/OPS-NIB) |