ASSOCIATED PRESS POOL PHOTO Sen Daniel Inouye talked with Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo during a courtesy call at the Hilton Hawaiian Village today. Arroyo planned to visit the Filipino Community Center in Waipahu later today followed by a formal dinner at the Hilton Hawaiian Village tonight.

Philippine president
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Motorcade jams traffic

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Scores of morning commuters were stuck on Nimitz Highway today while Philippine President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo's motorcade brought traffic in the area to a standstill for about 30 minutes.

Some drivers got out of their cars to stretch as they waited for the motorcade to pass by while others tried to take shortcuts through the side streets, only to find traffic was backed up there also.

Police said the president's arrival also affected east-bound traffic on the H-1 Freeway near the viaduct as her motorcade made its way from the freeway to Nimitz.

A traffic accident near the Middle Street tunnel and a stalled vehicle near the Likelike Highway offramp added to the delay.

Police caution motorists to expect traffic delays about the same time on Friday, the day of Arroyo's departure.