Music Room, Malacañan Palace October 3, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross) to outgoing Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines, H.E. Kazuhide Ishikawa, in the latter’s farewell call at the Music Room of Malacañan Palace. The President conveyed his appreciation to Ambassador Ishikawa for continue reading : Farewell Call of H.E. Kazuhide Ishikawa, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines
Turnover of the Bahay Pag-asa Project
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur October 2, 2017 For the sixth time, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited the war-torn Marawi City in Lanao del Sur to administer the inauguration of the Bahay Pag-asa at Barangay Bito Buadi Itowa. The Bahay Pag-asa, a government project in partnership with the private sector, aims to provide immediate shelter continue reading : Turnover of the Bahay Pag-asa Project
Installation of New Officers and Induction of New Members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Davao City Chapter
SMX Convention Center, Lanang, Davao City September 30, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte graced the installation of new officers of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Davao City Chapter at the SMX Convention Center in Lanang, Davao City. The IBP-Davao City Chapter is the official mandatory organization of lawyers in Davao City, with around continue reading : Installation of New Officers and Induction of New Members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) Davao City Chapter
116th Commemoration of the Balangiga Encounter Day
Balangiga, Eastern Samar September 28, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joined the Balangigan-ons in their 116th Commemoration of the Balangiga Encounter Day at the municipality’s auditorium in Balangiga, Eastern Samar. The Balangiga encounter transpired on September 28, 1901 when the disgruntled natives of Balangiga, led by its local Police Chief Valeriano Abanador, turned against the continue reading : 116th Commemoration of the Balangiga Encounter Day
Meeting with Citra Group
Malago Clubhouse, Malacañang Park September 28, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met with the Citra Group officials at the Malago Clubhouse in Malacañang Park. The meeting discussed the roles of the government and the private sector in rehabilitating the Pasig River to bring it back to its pristine condition. The attendees included Mr. Philippe Gouvary continue reading : Meeting with Citra Group
56th Anniversary of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA)
Manila Hotel September 26, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte vowed to continue government’s campaign on illegal drugs, crime, and corruption during 56th anniversary of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA) at the Manila Hotel. According to the President, he is committed to put an end to illegal drugs despite the criticisms hurled against the government by continue reading : 56th Anniversary of the Philippine Constitution Association (PHILCONSA)
120th Founding Anniversary of the Department of Justice (DOJ)
Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), Pasay City September 26, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte delivered the keynote speech during the 120th founding anniversary of the Department of Justice (DOJ) at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC) in Pasay City. In his message, he reiterated his oath of office as President and vowed to protect the continue reading : 120th Founding Anniversary of the Department of Justice (DOJ)
Visit to Camp Ranao
Marawi City, Lanao del Sur September 21, 2017 For the fifth time, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte visited Marawi City and talked to the soldiers in Camp Ranao. Prior to his visit, the Presidential team made an emergency landing at the 2nd Mechanized Infantry Brigade of the Philippine Army (PA) at Barangay Maria Cristina in Iligan continue reading : Visit to Camp Ranao
Oath-Taking of the Newly Elected Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAAI) Board of Trustees
Reception Hall, Malacañan Palace September 20, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte administered the oath of office to the newly elected Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAAI) Board of Trustees in a simple ceremony at the Reception Hall of Malacañan Palace. “I intend to leave the government with a strong police and military,” said continue reading : Oath-Taking of the Newly Elected Philippine National Police Academy Alumni Association, Inc. (PNPAAAI) Board of Trustees
Meeting with Special Envoy to the European Union (EU) Edgardo Angara
Study Room, Malacañan Palace September 19, 2017 President Rodrigo Roa Duterte talked with Mr. Edgardo Angara, the country’s Special Envoy to the European Union (EU), in a meeting at the Study Room in Malacañan Palace. During the meeting, Mr. Angara presented a book entitled, ‘The World of the Manila-Acapulco Galleons: The Global and Human Context,’ continue reading : Meeting with Special Envoy to the European Union (EU) Edgardo Angara