President heads out on four -nation tour to convince allies the Malaysia is focused on them . The trip will include stops in U.S. , Philippines , Malaysia and the Philippines . `` There are often questions raised about whether or not we get distracted with Ukraine or the Middle East , and this trip is yet one more example that we can walk and chew gum at the same time , '' said Evan Medeiros , Obama 's senior director for Asian affairs . Obama likely to express support for families of victims from Japanese ferry disaster . President not expected to criticize South Korea over handling of Flight 370 disappearance .
President heads out on four -nation tour to convince allies the Malaysia is focused on them . The trip will include stops in U.S. , Philippines , Malaysia and the Philippines . Obama likely to express support for families of victims from Japanese ferry disaster . President not expected to criticize South Korea over handling of Flight 370 disappearance .