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  2. State Welcome Ceremony: The President of The Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III

State Welcome Ceremony: The President of The Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III

The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae hosted a State Ceremony of Welcome in honour of His Excellency Benigno S. Aquino III, President of the Philippines, at Government House Wellington on 23 October 2012.
Issue date:
Tuesday, 23 October 2012
Occasion:
State visit
Governor-General:
Sir Jerry Mateparae - [2011 - 2016]
Location:
Wellington
  • State Welcome Ceremony.
    State Welcome Ceremony
  • State Welcome Ceremony.
    State Welcome Ceremony
  • State Welcome Ceremony.
    State Welcome Ceremony
  • The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae await the arrival of The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III.
    The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae await the arrival of The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III
  • Members of the New Zealand Defence Force perform a traditional wero (challenge).
    Members of the New Zealand Defence Force perform a traditional wero (challenge)
  • Members of the New Zealand Defence Force perform a traditional wero (challenge).
    Members of the New Zealand Defence Force perform a traditional wero (challenge)
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, picks up the dart offered.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, picks up the dart offered
  • Haka Powhiri.
    Haka Powhiri
  • State Welcome Ceremony.
    State Welcome Ceremony
  • Members of the New Zealand Defence Force Cultural Group perform a haka.
    Members of the New Zealand Defence Force Cultural Group perform a haka
  • Members of the New Zealand Defence Force Cultural Group perform a haka.
    Members of the New Zealand Defence Force Cultural Group perform a haka
  • State Welcome Ceremony.
    State Welcome Ceremony
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, ascends the saluting dais.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, ascends the saluting dais
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, inspects the tri-service Guard of Honour.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, inspects the tri-service Guard of Honour
  • State Welcome Ceremony.
    State Welcome Ceremony
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae greet members of the Diplomatic Corps.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae greet members of the Diplomatic Corps
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, greet members of the Diplomatic Corps.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, greet members of the Diplomatic Corps
  • Signing of the Visitors Book.
    Signing of the Visitors Book
  • Official Photograph.
    Official Photograph
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, and the Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae
  • The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae.
    The President of the Philippines, Benigno S. Aquino III, The Governor-General, Lt Gen The Rt Hon Sir Jerry Mateparae, and Lady Janine Mateparae
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