 President Benigno Simeon Aquino III with His Eminence Archbishop Edward Joseph Adams, the Papal Nuncio and Dean of the Diplomatic Corps and DFA Secretary Alberto Romulo leads the traditional toast at the New Year's "Vin d'honneur" at the Rizal Ceremonial Hall, Malacaņang Friday January 07, 2011. This year's vin d'honneur is the first to take place under his administration and marks the 24th since the Edsa Revolution. Vice President Jejomar Binay, members of the Diplomatic Corps, Cabinet members, other Senior Government officials and businessmen attended the traditional reception. (Photo by: Gil Nartea/Ryan Lim/Benhur Arcayan/ Malacaņang Photo Bureau) |