Inquirer.net, 4 Mar 2011
MANILA, Philippines—Singapore will name an orchid breed after President Benigno Aquino III when he travels to the city state on a state visit next week, Foreign Secretary Albert Del Rosario told reporters in Malacañang Friday afternoon.
In Singapore, Mr. Aquino will hold talks with President SR Nathan, Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Minister Mentor Lee Kuan Yew.
“As part of courtesies, there will be a ceremonial naming of an orchid breed after the President at the Singapore Botanical Gardens,” Del Rosario said. Full story