GMA in Cebu today for religious summit

Amid the growing protests in Manila following the dismissal of the impeachment complaint by the House of Representatives, President Gloria Arroyo is set to visit Cebu this afternoon to grace the religious summit in Lapu-Lapu City.

Arroyo is set to arrive at the Mactan Benito Ebuen Airbase at 5:30 p.m. with Governor Gwendolyn Garcia, who had just arrived from the East Asian Tourism Forum in China. A staff of Garcia said the governor was asked to travel with Arroyo on the presidential plane.

Garcia is in Malacañang today for the meeting of the league of governors with Arroyo. It was not clear if Arroyo has other appointments in Cebu aside from the religious summit as the Philippine Information Agency is yet to release her itinerary. PIA's regional office has scheduled a press briefing at 9:30 a.m. today.

Arroyo will address religious leaders who are converging in Lapu-Lapu City for a summit tonight.



Religious leaders such as Catholic bishops, priest, nuns, protestant pastors, Buddhist monks, as well as representatives from Muslims, indigenous groups, among others, have gathered since Tuesday to discuss their views on the country's present situation. Dubbed as "The National Summit of Religious Leaders Towards a Culture of Peace," the activity is aimed at achieving peace in the country. - Fred P. Languido