Manila, May 17, 2010 Et Ewbojador 20 Espaite No. 190 Hon. Senator Benigno C. Aquino Ill ‘Senate of the Philippines Pasay City Honourable Senator Aquino | wish to express my personal congratulations on your victory in the elections held last 10" of May, which | likewise extend to all the members of your campaign team, several of whom | am honored to call my friends. | am confident that the relations between Spain and the new Government of the Republic of the Philippines will be most cordial, friendly and efficient in the coming years under your presidential mandate. | avail myself of this opportunity to offer you my full cooperation and assistance and to respectfully convey my best wishes for your success. Very truly yours, Peele a Luis Arias-Romero