Philippine Tidbits: A State Visit

The United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton visited the Philippines today, November 12,2009. The Philippines National Police has scattered 6,000 of its men throughout the vicinity especially in the itinerary areas of Clinton. She will see for herself the areas greatly affected by the previous floods brought about by Typhoons Ondoy and Peping.

A group of military group welcomed her with protest. They are speculating that main purpose of visit is to lengthen the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the United States and the Philippines. Congressman Bongbong Marcos expressed his opinion that Hillary Clinton just wants to make sure that the next President to rule over the country is an American Boy "Amboy."

The visit of Clinton coincided with the release of Father Michael Sinnott (79), the Irish Priest, who was kidnapped by the alleged loose command for a month and was freed this 5:00 a.m, November 12,2009 Philippine time.

Meanwhile, the military denied the alleged ransom of 1.5 million dollars for the release of the Irish missionary.