BREAKING NEWS: SHOTS FIRED AT MALACANANG PALACE DURING WELCOMING HONORS CEREMONY FOR PRESIDENT OBAMA; DETAILS COMING IN....
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"America's Newsroom" Co-Anchor Bill Hemmer: "Good morning everyone. This is a Fox News Alert (Fox News Alert Music once again blares so loudly) from the Fox News HQ here in NYC, NY St. We are getting reports that gunshots have been fired on the grounds of Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines where President Obama was visiting in a historic State Visit to the Philippines in the midst of his Asian Pacific tour. We don't know what is going on over there, but that Fox News White House Correspondent Kevin Corke, who was traveling with the President, is live in Manila with an update to report to us, as we're getting the information along to you, the viewers at home."
Fox News White House Correspondent Kevin Corke (live in Manila): "Bill & Martha. I am here in Manila, Philippines traveling with the President, who was in the midst of his Asian Pacific tour, when earlier this afternoon, Air Force One arrived at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport & was greeted by members of the welcoming committee of US & Philippine dignitaries. From then on, President Obama walked over to Marine One, which took for the next destination at Villamor Air Base, where the Presidential motorcade was awaiting. Soon after getting off of Marine One, President Obama saluted the Marines posted on each side & walked over to the Presidential limousine, which drove the long way towards Malacanang Palace along the route, hundreds of well-wishers waved American & Philippine flags as the motorcade passed them by.
At 2:00 PM PHST, the Presidential limousine arrived on the grounds of Malacanang Palace, where he was greeted by Philippine President Benigno Aquino, III., & they briefly walked inside of Bonifacio Hall for a few minutes. Later stepping outside around 2:12 PM PHST, where they walked onto the platform for the start of the traditional Welcoming Honors Ceremony, suited for visiting Heads of State. The 21 Cannon Salute was fired in Obama's honor while the National Anthem of the United States ("Star Spangled Banner") was performed by the PSG Marching Band, who then performed the Philippine National Anthem ("Lupang Hiriang"). From there, the Honor Guard Inspection, which consisted of the Presidential Security Group Marching Band & the AFP Honor Guard (Armed Forces of the Philippines) took place, while President Obama was walking towards the AFP Honor Guard, six shots rang out & soon afterwards, 51 more shots rang out. Now Bill & Martha, the situation here in Manila is getting serious as the US Forces Philippines, Armed Forces of the Philippines including other law enforcement agencies have locked down the country. Until we get more information, I promise, we will get it to you first thing. Bill & Martha, back to you."