Arroyo attracts S'porean investors

Arroyo attracts S'porean investors

SINGAPORE (AFP): Philippine President Gloria Arroyo arrived in
Singapore on Friday for a three-day state visit aimed at putting
her country back on the investment map.

The Filipino leader jetted into the city-state from
neighboring Brunei, where she held talks with Sultan Hassanal
Bolkiah on reviving a special economic zone in areas along their
maritime borders along with Indonesia and Malaysia.

Arroyo, who came to power in January following a military-
backed popular uprising that toppled president Joseph Estrada
amid a corruption scandal, trooped an honor guard in official
welcoming ceremonies at the Istana state complex.

She called on President S.R. Nathan and was to deliver a
public lecture later on Friday, before meeting with Singapore
business leaders for dinner.