Obama arrives in Manila as Philippines, U.S. sign security pact

President Barack Obama sat down for talks in Manila on Monday, the last stop in his four-nation Asia tour, hours after the United States and Philippine governments signed a new military pact granting a larger presence for U.S. forces in the country.
Background:
Obama arrives in Manila as Philippines, U.S. sign security pact [Reuters]
In Malaysia, Obama works to mend troubled ties [NYT]
Obama in Asia: Military deal tops Philippine agenda [BBC]