Tag: US President Barack Obama

Obama thanks Filipinos for their hospitality

MANILA, Philippines April 28 (ENS) —  United States President Barack Obama thanked Filipinos for their hospitality in a state dinner in Malacanang Monday night. Obama arrived at around 7:30 p.m. after a brief rest at his hotel.  He was led by President Benigno Aquino III to the state dinner room. In a speech before the state dinner, the  44th U.S. President noted that he has had a taste of Philippine adobo back in the White […]

Obama says ‘EDCA’ beneficial to both countries

MANILA, April 28 (PNA) — United States President Barack Obama said the newly signed Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA) between the US and the Philippines will benefit the two countries, particularly on military readiness and response to calamities. In a press conference with President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacanang on Monday, Obama said the goal of the new defense cooperation agreement is wide-ranging. The US President said that both countries have maintained strong alliance […]

U.S. Health Secretary resigns after overseeing Obamacare botched rollout

(Reuters) — U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius is resigning after overseeing the botched rollout of President Barack Obama’s signature healthcare reforms, aWhite House official said on Thursday (April 10). Her departure removes a lightning rod for Republican critics as Obama and his Democrats try to retain control of the U.S. Senate in November midterm elections, where problems with Obamacare reforms will be a top issue. The Oct. 1 launch of the new Obamacare health insurance marketplace, which was […]