PHOTO by Christia Marie Ramos/INQUIRER.net
Early preparations have been set for the scheduled wreath-laying ceremony which will be led by Chinese President Xi Jinping Tuesday afternoon.
Xi arrived in the Philippines for his two-day state-visit to the country.
Chinese flags were raised beside the Philippine flags leading up to the Rizal Monument where the ceremony will be held.
PHOTO by Christia Marie Ramos/INQUIRER.net
Meanwhile, around 120 members of the Philippine Navy have practiced the ceremonial procedures.
PHOTO by Christia Marie Ramos/INQUIRER.net
Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada will welcome Xi once he arrives at the Rizal Park together with flag officer Admiral Robert Empedrad.
After the wreath-laying ceremony, Xi will proceed to Malacañang where he will be welcomed by Duterte together with his cabinet members. /ee
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