This will be Clinton's first visit to the Philippines as U.S. Secretary of State. "During her visit to the Philippines, Clinton will be making a courtesy call on President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and will meet with her Philippine counterpart Secretary of Foreign Affairs Alberto G. Romulo" the statement said. Commenting on the visit, Secretary Romulo says: "This visit by Secretary Clinton is a good opportunity for the Philippine and U.S. governments to have substantial discussions on bilateral, regional and global issues of mutual interest disaster management, the Mindanao peace process, climate change, and nuclear non-proliferation." Full Article at Xinhua