P-Noy and Queen Sofia's Messages during the Dinner in Honor of the Queen of Spain, 03 July 2012

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Aquino receives Queen Sofia of Spain in Malacañang

President Benigno S. Aquino III received Tuesday evening visiting Queen Sofia of Spain in Malacanang who arrived in the country for a five-day visit.
The President and Queen Sofia had a meeting at the Palace's Music Room immediately after the Queen of Spain arrived in Malacanang and signed the Guest Book.

After the meeting, President Aquino hosted a dinner for the Spanish monarch.

Queen Sofia arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on board the Emirates Air flight on Monday afternoon.

Prior to her meeting with the President, the Queen had several engagements Tuesday morning. She met non-government organizations, Spanish institutions and personnel working for the United Nations agencies in the Philippines.

After that, she visited the historic Intramuros and the National Library for the inauguration of a joint photography exhibit by Spanish and Filipino artists. Queen Sofia is also scheduled to visit the University of Santo Tomas.

While in the country, she will visit the Spanish-assisted projects in Manila and in the provinces. On Wednesday, she will fly to Legaspi City to unveil the statue of Jose Maria Penaranda, the first governor of Albay.

She will also visit an evacuation center, a hospital and inspect Spanish-government emergency and disaster response projects in the province.

On Thursday, Queen Sofia will go to Zamboanga City to visit a housing project where she will also inspect several Spanish-funded projects in the province.

Queen Sofia is scheduled to return to Spain Friday evening.

Last year, the Spanish government released 28.9 million Euros in forms of grants and loans for the Philippines. Among the projects funded by the Spanish assistance include basic social needs, environment, culture and development, gender and development, and the prevention of conflict and peace-building. (as/7:31pm)

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Aquino welcomes Queen Sofia of Spain, says both countries are co-equals in pursuit to fulfill potential of Filipinos and Spaniards

President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed Her Majesty Queen Sofia of the Kingdom of Spain to Malacañang on Tuesday as part of the visiting monarch's five-day trip to the Philippines which began on July 2.
The President hosted a State Banquet in honor of the Queen of Spain at Malacañang's Rizal Hall. Guests composed of government officials, and the diplomatic corps, among others were present to welcome Her Majesty.

In a toast, the President cited the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Spain saying both countries are now co-equals in pursuing the goal of "fulfilling the vast potential of our peoples."

"Today, the Philippines and Spain stand shoulder-to-shoulder in pursuing the ultimate goals of both our nations ---of fulfilling the vast potential of our peoples," the President said.
C O N T ... http://www.pcoo.gov.ph/archives2012/j...

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Her Majesty the Queen of Spain underscores the role of the Philippines in development

Looking beyond the many historical, social and cultural links Spain and the Philippines share, Her Majesty Queen Sofia of the Kingdom of Spain said on Tuesday that her country now sees the Philippines as a valuable partner in strengthening trade between Spain and the Asian region.

In her remarks during a State Banquet hosted by President Benigno S. Aquino III in her honor in Malacañang on Tuesday, Her Majesty Queen Sofia said the Philippines is a "priority country" in the development of trade relations with other Asian countries.

"The Crown, the government and the people of Spain see the Philippines not only as a sister country with whom we share many historical, social and cultural links because of our common past but also as a key partner in Asia to boost development we are fully committed to," Her Majesty Queen Sofia said.
C O N T ... http://www.pcoo.gov.ph/archives2012/j...

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[starlightshimmers]

I think its about time the Philippines really focuses on its relationship with Latin America and Spain, its a relationship that has seriously deteriorated in the recent years. I'm just glad that the Philippines has forged stronger ties with the ASEAN in the recent years as well. I think the Philippines should diversify its focus instead of being the lone Asian country heavily obsessed with all things American.

[MrFalanc]

sofia endB- We remember not only the profound ties that unite Spain and the Philippines but also the Philippines to the rest of Ibero-America that is demonstrated by its status as a observer in the Iberian-American Summit.

[Rk Crosio]

Hablo Español, I speak English, at Marunong ako mag tagalog. Born & Raised here in Spain. Pero im a proud filipino. . .

[ComancCHE]

as a filipino i prefer spanish as my 4th language : local dialect, tagalog, english and spanish ... damn my school is teaching me to learn chinese :( i wish i could learn kastila

[Erza Scarlet]

Sana may spanish class dito sa pilinas kasi parang ibinaon natin sa limot ang pananakop ng espanya sa ating bansa for more than 300 years. My mom and dad always talk to me about their spanish class during their times.. Sayang..

[JosephMts2]

I bet Ferdinand Marcos would of just made his speech on the spot

[EJ domingo]

Go lapu lapu hahaha

[Salvajes994]

THen live on yer on world then...

[lawrence sistoso]

Im A Spanish-Filipino Guy I Live In Malda Catalunia spain but i dont like watching spanish tv shows but i like watching filipino shows like walang hangang which is translated in english or espaniol

[themonster Rex]

why theres vegetables as decoration on the back?? what a waste

[Proud Filipina]

Philippines is Associate member in Ibero-American Summit that includes Spain too. It's time to reconnect again.

[Josh Roland]

Are those carrots on the back??