Balangiga Auditorium, Balangiga, Eastern Samar December 15, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, with his one clenched fist raised in the air, rang one of the three Balangiga bells as he served witness to its official handover in a ceremony at the Balangiga Auditorium in Eastern Samar. United States Deputy Chief of Mission John Law handed continue reading : Return of the Balangiga Bells
Presentation of Credentials of H.E. Jorge Moragas Sanchez, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Spain
Music Room and Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace December 12, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte welcomed His Excellency Jorge Moragas Sanchez, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Spain, during the presentation of credentials at the Reception Hall in Malacañan Palace. In a short greeting, the Spanish diplomat shared with the President his family’s Filipino linkage. Aside from continue reading : Presentation of Credentials of H.E. Jorge Moragas Sanchez, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Spain
Presentation of Credentials of H.E. Leng Chanvirak, Ambassador-Designate of Cambodia to the Philippines
Music Room and Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace December 12, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte received His Excellency Leng Chanvirak, Ambassador-Designate of the Kingdom of Cambodia to the Philippines, during the presentation of credentials at the Reception Hall in Malacañan Palace. After a short greeting, the President posed for a photo opportunity with the Cambodian envoy continue reading : Presentation of Credentials of H.E. Leng Chanvirak, Ambassador-Designate of Cambodia to the Philippines
83rd Armed Forces of the Philippines Anniversary and Change of Command Ceremony
Camp Emilio Aguinaldo, Quezon City December 11, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte announced the appointment of outgoing Chief-of-Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (CSAFP) General Carlito Galvez, Jr. as incoming Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process (OPAPP) during the Change of Command Ceremony coinciding with the 83rd continue reading : 83rd Armed Forces of the Philippines Anniversary and Change of Command Ceremony
Visit to Arms Corporation of the Philippines (ARMSCOR) Global Defense, Inc. Facilities
ARMSCOR Avenue, Brgy. Fortune, Marikina City December 10, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited the facilities of the Arms Corporation of the Philippines (ARMSCOR) Global Defense, Inc. in Marikina City. ARMSCOR Global Defense, Inc. President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Martin Tuason gave President Duterte a walking tour and briefing about the procedures and continue reading : Visit to Arms Corporation of the Philippines (ARMSCOR) Global Defense, Inc. Facilities
Initial Awarding of 500 Housing Units Within Scout Ranger Ville Under the New AFP/PNP Housing Program
Scout Ranger Ville, San Miguel, Bulacan December 10, 2018 With a goal to give the uniformed personnel an affordable and life-long housing unit, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led the initial awarding of 500 housing units to the First Scout Ranger Regiment (FSRR) in a ceremony at the Scout Ranger Ville in San Miguel, Bulacan. In continue reading : Initial Awarding of 500 Housing Units Within Scout Ranger Ville Under the New AFP/PNP Housing Program
Marco Polo Davao Journey @20
Davao City December 7, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graced the 20th anniversary celebration of the Marco Polo Hotel in Davao City. The occasion, dubbed as ‘Marco Polo Davao Journey @20’, was a thanksgiving celebration for its corporate partners, guests and clients as it marks the 20th anniversary of the hotel. In his message, continue reading : Marco Polo Davao Journey @20
‘Kaon Ta!’ Davao Region Launch
Abreeza Mall, Davao City December 7, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graced the Davao Region launching of the Department of Tourism’s (DOT) Food and Travel Festival dubbed ‘Kaon Ta!’ at the Abreeza Mall in Davao City. The three-day event from December 7-9, 2018 is seen to create awareness and interest both on the Filipino cuisine continue reading : ‘Kaon Ta!’ Davao Region Launch
Awarding Ceremonies of the 2017 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC)
Malacañan Palace December 5, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte underscored the government’s efforts in safeguarding the welfare and safety of Filipino children as he led the awarding ceremonies for the 2017 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC) at the Malacañan Palace. In his remarks, President Duterte vowed that his administration is continuing its continue reading : Awarding Ceremonies of the 2017 Presidential Award for Child-Friendly Municipalities and Cities (PACFMC)
32nd Cabinet Meeting
Aguinaldo State Dining Room, Malacañan Palace December 4, 2018 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presided the 32nd Cabinet Meeting at the Aguinaldo State Dining Room in Malacañan Palace. Among the agenda for discussion are the Updates on Oil Prices and the Recommendation to Implement the Second Tranche of Increase under the Tax Reform for Acceleration and continue reading : 32nd Cabinet Meeting