Chezka Solon Attends White House Ceremony Welcoming President Gloria Macapagel-Arroyo of the Philippines

HHS student and Political Science Intern for the Embassy of the Philippines, Chezka Solon attended the welcoming ceremony for Philippine President Gloria Macapagel Arroyo. The ceremony was hosted by President Bush and took place on the South Lawn of the White House. This event occurred May 19th, 2003. Chezka did a great deal of work for President Macapagel Arroyo's state visit on behalf of the Philippine embassy. Below are more images from that day.

The Eisenhower Executive Office Building.

Morning light upon the White House

The Philippine media arrives for the ceremony.

Sound check

Adjusting the seals

National Security Advisor Condoleeza Rice

Presidential Advisor Karl Rove

Trumpeting the arrival of the presidents

President Gloria Macapagel Arroyo of the Republic of the Philippines and President George W. Bush of the United States of America

First Lady Laura Bush and Mr. Arroyo

Mr. Graney

Filipino-American World War II Veterans

The Oval Office