Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith meets Muslim students at the Baseco Elementary School in Manila. Australia is one of the Philippines’ largest partners on improving basic education. © Rey Mondez for AusAID
Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith visits and meets the students of the Baseco Elementary School in Manila. © Rey Mondez for AusAID
Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith and Philippines Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus © Rey Mondez for AusAID
Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith and Philippines Department of Education Secretary Jesli Lapus hand over a collection of books as gift to the students of the Baseco Elementary School in Manila. © Rey Mondez for AusAID
A Filipina school girl smiles for the camera as she waits for Minister for Foreign Affairs Stephen Smith to visit her school, the Baseco Elementary School in Manila. © Rey Mondez for AusAID