MANILA, Jan. 12 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo arrived in Cebu city Friday for the 12th ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit, local media reported.

    The President, accompanied by First Gentleman Jose Miguel Arroyo and daughter Lourdes Arroyo, arrived at the Mactan International Airport shortly before 11 a.m., said a report by GMATV.

    Arroyo said that with the hosting of the ASEAN and East Asian summits, the Philippines has captured a "moment of glory as the hub and gateway of partnership and cooperation in ASEAN and the whole East Asian region."

    "Let this meeting be another opportunity for the world to witness the best of a sharing and caring community carving out a united response in addressing problems of poverty, terrorism, environmental degradation, trade and energy - marking a vibrant market and a new phase of trade and development across borders," Arroyo said in a statement.

    She said the twin summits would foster cooperation and partnership among the participating nations towards the development of the region.