US President George W. Bush (R) and Philippines President Gloria Arroyo (C) make remarks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, June 24, 2008. The US government on June 23, sent 100,000 dollars in emergency aid (the maximum amount that can be sent to the US Embassy in Manila without prior authorization from Congress) for families of the victims of a Philippine ferry tragedy, a top official said. Arroyo thanked the United States for its help. AFP PHOTO/Jim WATSON