What happened to St. Paul VI shortly after he arrived in Manila in 1970?

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Pope Paul VI stands behind microphones with both arms raised, wearing white papal robes and glasses, during a public appearance in Geneva. — St. Paul VI In 1968 Pope Paul VI appeared in Geneva to address the International Labour Organization on the 50th anniversary of its founding.

Shortly after St. Paul VI arrived in Manila in 1970 during his extensive apostolic journey, an attempt was made on his life. The incident occurred within minutes of his descent from the plane, though he sustained no serious injury.1