Palacio De La Zarzuela, Madrid, Spain 15 September 2014
Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Palacio de la Moncloa, Madrid, Spain 15 September 2014 Significant issues were discussed by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy of Spain in their meeting at the Palacio de Moncloa. President Aquino said that he is grateful that the Philippines is the only priority country in Asia that is under the continue reading : Bilateral Meeting with Prime Minister Mariano Rajoy
Plaza de Cibeles
Madrid, Spain 13 September 2014 The colossal Cibeles fountain has become a Madrid icon. This monument shows Cybele, the Greek goddess of fertility and nature. It has lions around around her that symbolizes the power of nature. It was designed by Ventura Rodriguez and originally stood outside the Prado Museum, Madrid’s national museum. * * continue reading : Plaza de Cibeles
Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Madrid, Spain 13 September 2014 It is the football field of Madrid which can hold up to 125,000 persons. It was the playing venue of the Euro 1964 Championships, hosting one of the two semi-finals and the final game between Spain and the Soviet Union, as well as other major football games in Europe. Football continue reading : Estadio Santiago Bernabeu
Interview with Ambassador Carlos C. Salinas
Madrid, Spain 12 September 2014 Topics: a. Overview on the recent developments on the Philippines-Spain diplomatic relations/bilateral ties. b. Highlights of President Benigno S. Aquino’s visit to Madrid. c. The Philippines and Spain’s agreements on education. d. The Spanish government’s assistance to the Philippines e. The Filipino community in Spain * * *
Scenery of Toledo, Spain
Madrid, Spain 13 September 2014 Before Madrid, Toledo was the capital of Spain from the Gothic epoch until 1560. It is considered as one of the most significant centers of European medieval history beacause of its remarkable and extraordinary medieval architecture. * * *
Arrival in Madrid, Spain
Madrid, Spain 14 September 2014 President Benigno S. Aquino III arrived at exactly 7:22 in the morning (Madrid time) at the Torrejon Airbase in Madrid, the first leg in his seven-city tour in Europe and the United States of America (USA). He was welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to Spain Carlos Salinas, Spanish Secretary of State continue reading : Arrival in Madrid, Spain
Networking with the Philippine Business Delegation
Madrid, Spain 14 September 2014 After a series of business meetings, President Benigno S. Aquino III joined the Filipino and Spanish businessmen in a networking event at the Intercontinental Hotel Madrid. He encouraged the foreign entrepreneurs to invest in the Philippines mentioning that the country gains significant economic achievements. The President proudly stated that the continue reading : Networking with the Philippine Business Delegation
Business Meeting with Ineco
Madrid, Spain 14 September 2014 Ineco expressed its interest to partake in various infrastructure projects in the Philippines during its meeting with President Benigno S. Aquino III. The engineering design firm plans to open a representative office which can eventually be a branch office in the country. It particularly intends to take part in the continue reading : Business Meeting with Ineco
Meeting with the Filipino Community
Madrid, Spain 14 September 2014