Christopher Thornley: Ambassador To The Philippines

President Benigno Aquino III Dept: Harper arrived here Friday evening for a quick stopover on a trip through the region. He meets with President Benigno Aquino III on Saturday, as well as business people, according to Vancouver Sun. Christopher Thornley, Canada s ambassador to the Philippines, said Friday that the country of 92 million people is experiencing an economic surge after decades of being held back by dishonest conduct by those in power and mANILA Prime Minister Stephen Harper will pay tribute Saturday to the Philippines president for an anti-corruption campaign that has restored international confidence in the Southeast Asian nation. It is the first time since 1997 that a Canadian prime minister has visited the Philippines, (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.