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Ambassador Kenney Inaugurates New Road in Basilian During Congressman Adam Smith's Visit to the Philippines

U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney unveils the marker symbolizing the completion of the Camp Uno-Tuburan road in Basilan, during a ceremony on January 10. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funded the 13.4-km road that now connects two municipalities helping the local farmers gain better access to local markets and further contribute to the peace and security of the area. Ambassador Kenney also led the inauguration on January 11 of the Visayan Forum Foundation's halfway house in Zamboanga City, the organization's newest facility for assisting human trafficking victims. The Visayan Forum's program, which has been frequently cited as one of the world's best practices in combating human trafficking, is a beneficiary of U.S. government grants and operates halfway houses in Manila, and the provinces of Batangas, Davao and Sorsogon.
U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney and U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) (second, right) listen to an explanation about Dell's call center operations in the Philippines during a tour at the Mall of Asia. Congressman Smith is a member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee and the Chairman of the House Armed Services' Subcommittee on Terrorism, Unconventional Warfare and Capabilities. During his January 8-10 trip to the Philippines, Congressman Smith also met with President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Philippine Defense Secretary Teodoro, visited U.S. government-assisted projects in Mindanao and laid a wreath at the American Cemetery to pay his respect to Americans and Filipinos who defended democracy in World War II.
U.S. Ambassador Kristie Kenney introduces U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA) to President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo during a courtesy call on the Philippine president on January 10.
U.S. Congressman Adam Smith (left) lays a wreath at the American Cemetery in Manila to commemorate the heroism of American and Filipino soldiers who died defending freedom in World War II.

Last Update :: 01/24/2008

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