MANILA, Philippines – President Benigno Aquino III arrived from a successful three-state European trip on Saturday.
He visited France, Italy and the Vatican City during his one-week trip.
Aquino was able to attend the United Nations Climate Change Forum attended by 147 world leaders in Paris before proceeding to Rome for a meeting with Italian President Sergio Mattarella and Prime Minister Matteo Renzi.
After his Italy trip, Aquino headed to the Vatican City where he had a private audience with Pope Francis. He also attended the unveiling and blessing of the mosaic image of Our Lady of Peñafrancia at the Vatican Gardens.
"Tunay na napakasarap umuwi sa bayan natin, lalo na kung ganitong bitbit natin ang magaganda na namang balita," Aquino said.
Aquino was welcomed by Archbishop Giuseppe Pinto; Cabinet members led by Secretary Paquito Ochoa; Pasay City Rep. Emi Calixto Rubiano, Pasay City Mayor Tony Calixto; Police Director General Ricardo Marquez; Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief-of-Staff Hernando Irriberi; and NAIA General Manager Jose Angel Honrado during his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 2 in Pasay on Saturday.
Here are some highlights of his three-state European trip:
Photos by Malacañang Photo Bureau