Monday, September 5, 2011

News Update Philippine leader announces visits to US and Japan

MANILA (AFP) - Philippine President Benigno Aquino said on Monday he would visit the country's biggest trading partners the United States and Japan later this month to discuss issues including anti-corruption efforts.

Mr Aquino told reporters he would be going to Washington and New York to address the World Bank and as part of the Open Government Partnership being offered by US President Barack Obama.

He said his trip to Japan would be an official visit.

'I think there will be good news. If not from both (countries), at least definitely from one,' he told reporters.