Malacañan Palace
December 6, 2017

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed the Papal-Designate, His Most Reverend Gabriele Caccia, as he presented his credentials to the President in Malacañan Palace, Manila.

The President said in their meeting that as a Catholic country, the Philippines would like to build stronger relations with the Vatican.

Also in the event are Foreign Affairs (DFA) Undersecretary Linglingay Lacanlale, DFA Chief of Protocol Assistant Secretary Jerril Santos, DFA Office of the European Affairs Executive Director Josephine Reynante, and delegates from France.

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