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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton assured Philippine authorities of American commitment to help the country in its fight against terrorist groups. She also offered help to rehabilitate those affected by the devastating typhoons that hit the country.

In Marikina, one of those locales badly hit by the destructive storms, some 2,000 school children gave Hillary a rousing welcome. She arrived in the Philippine (a long-time ally of America) from a ministerial meeting in Singapore with the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). After her visit, she will return to Singapore to be with Pres. Barack Obama in the APEC summit next week.

Clinton announced a $5 million worth of relief assistance in addition to the $14 million US aid for the victims of the typhoons. Much of the aid had been delivered by U.S. military servicemen stationed in the Philippines--- among them US troops of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA,) which help the Philippine military in its fight against insurgents.

The former US first lady was met by Philippine Foreign Affairs secretary Alberto Romulo, US Ambassador Kristie Kenney and other government officials. Hundreds of angry anti-US demonstrators tried to intercept the Clinton, but they were prevented by police officers to reach the airport. (Photo Credit: GamberoDem) =0=

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