PH-US Partnership Signing

Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III (C) gives the plaque of the "Order of Lakandula" to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (R) in the Malacanan Palace in Manila, capital of the Philippines, on Nov. 16, 2011. The Philippines and the United States signed here on Wednesday a five-year program that will enhance Manila's capability to create a more competitive business environment, strengthen the rule of law and support fiscal stability. (Xinhua/Rouelle Umali) (zwx)